Sycamore residents escape death in near head on crash
A Buick driven by Frank Gustavuson and a Ford driven by Miss Gertrude Johnson collided on the Genoa road near Sycamore around 5:30 pm after Johnson attempted to pass a lanterned wagon. Four girls rode in the Ford and two men in the Buick, both cars suffered heavy damage but all occupants escaped injury. Gustavuson swerved to avoid a fatal outcome and both vehicles endured extensive damage including fenders radiators and doors. Olson would not use his car again and the Ford was towed for repairs.
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B. H. Olson
Buick
Carpentersville
Sycamore
Olson
Miss Johnson
Ford
Gustavuson
Del Pino to Make Chicago Debut in Boxing Meet
Jerome Del Pino a Havana born boxer now based in Sycamore makes his Chicago debut on New Year’s Day meeting an unnamed opponent. The Illinois middleweight champion who beat Johnny White has 62 bouts and is known for knockouts. Trained by Dixie Sims, his handlers also promote prospects Kid Herman Tubby Morris and others for winter fights as Chicago moves to host boxing events. Mr and Mrs Harold Enghe with Inez Nelson were in Chicago yesterday as Rollin Smith plans a move to the city next week.
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del Pino
Chicago
Jerome del Pino
Havana
Cuba
Sycamore
Illinois
Johnny White
Joe Fox
Toledo
Dixie Sims
Johnny Thompson
Kid Herman
Dixie
Herman
Tubby” Morris
Chronicle Readers Want Daily Paper By Six P.M.
Readers missing delivery are asked to call 194 Sycamore to arrange a late or special service. The Chronicle notes timely distribution is essential and urges readers to report carrier carelessness to ensure full coverage across the city.
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Chronicle
Sycamore
Kishwaukee Dancing Club Hosts Dec Dance Night
O A tents highlight a December 13 event by Kishwaukee Dancing Club with a December 20 waffles sale by Ladies Guild. Community Center hosts January meetings. a January 8 dance by the Kishwaukee club follows a farewell banquet for Rev. Pearson at the Lutheran church.
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Kishwaukee Dancing Club
Ladies Guild
Woman's Club
Fargo Hotel
Wolves Triumph Over Waterman in Close 27 24 Victory
Sycamore Wolves edged Waterman Independents 27 to 24 on their home floor Tuesday evening. Bob Straw was held to one field goal as Kendall led the Wolves with five baskets. Next, Sycamore faces Geneva Bears tonight at 8:00 in a strong test at the Community House gym.
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Wolves
Waterman
Community House Wolves
Sycamore Lads
Bob Straw
Kendall
Community House
Geneva Bears
Bears
Sycamore Wolves
Henigan
Oranger
JL & F
Thompson F
Eveland
Rose
Minnegan
Rassmason
Two Sycamore Boys Headed to Eagle River Surveying
Charles Moore and Walter Lindgren, well known Sycamore youths, departed the city for Eagle River Wisconsin to work in surveying. They will return in the near future after completing their assignment.
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Sycamore
California
Charles Moore
Walter Lindgren
Eagle River
Wis
Postoffice Sign to Mark Entrance for Strangers
Postmaster Thomas Olsen announced plans to place tall letters spelling Postoffice over the building entrance to aid visitors. The sign, sought for years, has been approved and letters are being secured for installation soon.
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Thomas Olsen
Olsen
Rat Menace Campaign Adopts New Dogs for Paris
A Paris campaign against a new rat menace involves ordering a deterrent plan to place devices over entrances to a building. The report notes a GM complex in Detroit measuring 20,411,000 cubic feet and describes the invasive rat species with black eyes white bodies and brown ears and tails.
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Paris
France
General Motors
Detroit
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Lutheran Church
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Everett Leonard
Mrs. Thompson
Edward Button
W. C. Lovell
George Shoop
Charles Davis
True Republican
Gordon Wetzel
Marengo
Standard Oil Company
J. A. Dooley, Sr
Florence Barthus
Nature
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Batavia
Little Seven
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Windmill City
Batavians
Walloping
Naperville
Kane County
James Dooley
Pierce Hall
Little Eva
Milwaukee
Rogers-Smith
Rogers-Smith Dry Goods
DeKalb County
Paul Corso
E. L. Smith
Lincoln Highway
Lewis & Palmer Music
Prescott
DeKalb Hatchery State Accredited
Purina
N. 2Nd Street
Jiffy
Kirchner
7Th Street
Frigidaire
Electrical Contractors
DeKalbh
ABY
B.C. Knodle & Son
Stars and Stripes
REO Motor Car CO
Lansing
Michigan
Reo Flying Cloud the Master
Reo
Central Motor Sales
North Fourth Street
DE Kalb
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