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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
2
Sycamore turnout favored the plan’s defeat as the statewide measure failed by a wide margin. Local precincts show a strong No result with only scattered Yes support in the city as neighbors report similar patterns across the county.
Fred Raymond and Harry Barron were Chicago callers Tuesday. Mrs. P Mt Allen is spending the day in the city.
Fred Brittan, Sycamore boxing promoter and manager, travels to Chicago tomorrow to watch one of his former proteges square off with Jack Berlin, a top featherweight, at Ferretta's. The two share a notable history in developing lighter-weight talent, including the standout fighter nicknamed Young Mavis.
At the high school a second association meeting featured a 25 minute glee club concert, a talk by Lithuanian student Stanely Zanoga on foreign Americans, and a address by W Whitten on athletics. Teachers hosted a reception and discussed student self government which is favored to continue.
The Tuesday Night club met at Mrs. Arthur Menes enterumimeu on North California Street at 500 pm. Three tables played for prizes with Mrs. Bert Raper high and Mrs. Frank Park second, each awarded a reward. Refreshments followed the close. Odd Fellows held a lodge meeting on State Street with business, reports, and a social hour with refreshments.
Funeral services for Glenn the young son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Raymond will be held tomorrow afternoon at the late home on High Street with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The county coroner and attending physician ruled death from natural causes. Sycamore residents mourn the well known lad.
The students establish their own laws and courts within the school, creating a self governed system. The school as a whole approves, noting the arrangement brings noticeable improvement and benefits to the institution.
Sycamore hospital nurses launch a drive to raise funds for a phonograph and records for use during recreation breaks. Townspeople are urged to contribute, noting the small cost compared to the nurses’ public service in times of need.
Members of the Tuesday After noon club gathered at Mrs William Winans home on South California Street for a weekly meeting yesterday afternoon. The group enjoyed 500 and other games with prizes awarded for top scores. First prize went to Mrs Earl Jenkins and third prize to Mrs Charles Sherers. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Sons of Veterans held their annual election last night at 7:30 at the court house. Officers from last year were reelected except secretary Ira Wetzel who was replaced by H. M. Whittemore. Louis Lloyd remains head commander for the new year. Refreshments followed.
Advertisement copy advises taking Chamverlain's Tablets after supper to induce a morning bowel movement and improve digestion, claiming the user will feel better in every way. The tone emphasizes rapid relief and general well being.
A Steresing meeting in the school gym discussed the proposed new constitution led by Judge Pond of Sycamore. The community hopes to poll a big vote. Local residents and visitors attended events including a movie night, Ladies' Aid supper netting two hundred dollars, and lectures by Dr. Robert Hughes in Aurora.
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