War hero Capt Hedley to speak at Sycamore event
Sycamore will hear war hero Capt J H Hedley at the Stevens Free Lecture and Concert at the Community Center next Sunday. Hedley, famed as the luckiest man alive, served in the British Army then the air force, flying with the 20th Squadron RAF and surviving 53 aerial combats before being shot down by Baron von Richtofen and later held as a prisoner of war. He later spoke across the United States, sharing his wartime experiences with a lively, magnetic style.
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J. H. Hedley
United States
Capt
Hedley
Floyd Gibbons
Chicago Tribune
Baron von Richtofen
Germany
Baron
Great Season At Academy Banquet Set For St Albans Team
The St Alban grill squad from St. Albans will be honored at a hotel banquet in Chicago on December 19 after a strong Midwest Academic schedule. Alumni, friends and patrons are invited to attend and celebrate. Coach Vollmer and Dr. Street will join in the festivities. The Dad's club plans to award team members with gold-foot balls bearing a blue letter A.
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St. Alban Grill
S Club of
St. Albans
Chicago
Carlos Cagigas
St. Alban
Fargo Hotel
Coach Vollmer
Dr. Street
Requet
LaSalle
Dad's Club
Local club events and society notes in Sycamore area
December 13 through January covers dances and meals hosted by Kishwaukee Dancing Club and Ladies Guild. Social visits include Fay Bellendorf in Sycamore, Gordon Wetzel returning from Marengo, and Mrs. Gates with Mrs. Crum planning Chicago trip. Community notices report church group meetings, visits, and a bowling contest at Community Center alleys.
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Kishaukee Dancing Club
Ladies Guild
Woman’s Club
Kishwaukee Dancing Club
Rochelle
Sycamore
Winter Fails to End Doings At City's Park
Work on the Sycamore community park continues despite cold weather. The newly added 88 acres donated by William McAllister are being prepared for an 18 hole golf course with nine holes arranged. Significant work since park closure includes tiling west of the canal and laying water pipes to flood the ice skating pond. grass cutting machinery was sent to Chicago for reconditioning after earlier trouble.
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City’s Park
Sycamore
William McAllister
Chicago
Park Board
Annual Guest Meeting of Junior Auxiliary Highlights China Talk
The Junior Auxiliary of the Methodist Episcopal church held its annual guest meeting on Monday evening. Mrs. Nicholas of Monroe Center gave an inspirational talk on China and missionary work, with political sidelights on the yellow peril. The event featured a 6:30 dinner, strong attendance, a Christmas offering, a vocal solo by Miss Laura Tobyne, table decorations, and devotionals led by Mrs. Irene Whipple.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Nicholas
Monroe Center
China
Laura Tobyne
Msr
Irene Whipple
County Jail Sees Exchange of Federals
The county jail reported a flurry of prisoner movement with eighteen inmates transported to Chicago yesterday by ten deputies from the United States marshal's office. Ten more were brought in for confinement. Those sent to Chicago await trial. eight of the new arrivals are to serve in Chicago.
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Chicago
United States Marshall's Office
Banquet at Odd Fellows Lodge Enjoyed by Rebekahs Guests
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows held a banquet Monday evening at the I O O F hall. Rebekahs served and entertained while Donald Holmes played two cornet solos with Ruby Nichols on piano. Rev Tope gave a speech as about 50 attendees watched.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Rebekahs
The
Odd Fellows
I. O. O. F. Hall
Donald Holmes
Ruby Nichols
Tope
Hotel Coffee Shop Under New Management in Fargo
The Fargo hotel coffee shop gains new leadership with D. G. Jackson of Chicago as director and chef E. Haffner, also from Chicago. Jackson brings restaurant management experience and aims to boost the shop’s popularity beyond prior levels.
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Fargo Coffee Shop
Fargo Hotel
D. G. Jackson
Chicago
E. Haffner
Jackson
Piggly Wiggly Addition Nearing Completion
The Ward house expansion for Piggly Wiggly store advances with 98 by 24 foot interior including a meat market. The front is finished with windows installed and rear walls rise. the building is three stories tall though the extension will be single story.
Three Patients Leave the Sycamore Hospital
Three cases were dismissed from the Sycamore hospital yesterday. They were Mrs. Michael of Maple Park a medical patient, Arthur Maurer also of Maple Park recovering from a major operation, and Mrs. Walter Loptien and her baby daughter of Kingston.
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Sycamore Hospital
Michael
Maple Park
Arthur Maurer
Walter Loptien
Kingston
New Whippet Models Spark Public Enthusiasm
Reports from early showings of the Willys-Overland Whippet fours and Whippet sixes describe unprecedented public reception in several cities. Observers credit the new designs and advanced mechanical features with elevating the low priced field and potentially setting a fresh design trend for Whippet cars.
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Willys. Overland Company
Toledo
Willys-Overland
Willys-Overland Company
Thanksgiving Socials and Visits Mark Cortland Week
Cortland residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Fred Haden and children from Creston while the Teenage class held a Thanksgiving party in the Methodist church basement. Charles Crossette of Wichita Kansas visited his mother and uncle. The Olson family joined Mr and Mrs Peter Olson for Piano Thanksgiving. A son was born December 3 to Mr and Mrs Bill Saunders and Mr and Mrs Vere Carr celebrated Thanksgiving.
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Fred Haden
Creston
John Jenkins
Methodist Church
Charles Crossette
Wichita
Kan
Luella Crossette
L. M. Ricker
Martin Olson
Marion
Peter Olson
Bill Saunders
Vere Carr
Harry Chamberlain
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Clinton and Nearby Towns
Residents and relatives traveled to share Thanksgiving meals with family in Clinton Sheridan Havana Shabbona DeKalb and Elburn. Attendees included Edith Chamberlain Harry Isit and many Burchard van Amburg Horan Bailie Petrie Hoag Moore and Clark families plus guests from Detroit Chicago and Holcomb. Several moved or visited relatives while church and association meetings found time for travel and gatherings.
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Clinton, Ia
Edith Chamberlain
Harry Isit
Clinton Serby
Sheridan
Colney Burchard
Shirley
Holcomb
Allen Clark
Beeda Woodford
Imogene
William Clark
Frederick Allen
Harold Clark
Elburn
E. Cedrick Pope
Tom’ Lawrence
Harlie Rolland
Mr. Lawrence
W. Hite
Thomas Hite
Chicago
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