Grand Jury Recalled as Sand Wich Ring Link Grows
Vernon Finland, 19, fourth member of a Sandw ich crime ring, surrendered to Police Chief Hickey after a confession gained by State's Attorney Castle. Prosecutors seek to recall the October grand jury on Dec 18 to clear seven bandit cases. Two boy auto thieves await grand jury action after confessing to thefts and escapes from Ohio reformatories. Crimes by youth rise, authorities say, as they push to avoid February jury congestion. Finland admits firing at Chief Sid Flown during a Fourth Street robbery and details several other crimes in DeKalb and vicinity.
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Vernon Finland
Wayne Gates
Everett Kendall
Nicky Tosopolos
Bert Hickey
Sandwich
Filper
Mano
St. Louis
Hickey
Key Castle
Grand Fry
Geneva
DeKalb
Oscar Larson
J. L. Elmendorf
Ohio
Castle
Fulton
Finland
Fourth Street
Ani
Ust
Lincoln
Standant
Lincoln Highway
Tunots
Gan
Band toperform concert in Rochelle after Sterling postponement
A Chicagoland band that has toured state theatres will not perform in Sterling tomorrow. The Sterling theatre program is postponed until Sunday January 18. The band's next concert will be Sunday December 28 in Rochelle at the new theatre.
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Rochelle
Chicagoland
Sterling
Sterling Theatre
Germany bans All Quiet on the Western Front film
Special to the MeKal Chronicle notes Germany bans the film All Quiet on the Western Front citing the war loss. The piece jokes about making a new ending and comments on disarmament and distrust among nations.
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MeKal
Beverly Hills
Cal
Germany
Geneva
Fargo to Give Bread to Geneva Needy
Needy families in Geneva will receive 1 000 loaves through donations by H B Fargo of Geneva, owner of the Fargo Theatre building. Tickets good for five loaves will be distributed by a Geneva relief organization and redeemed at local bakeries.
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Geneva
H. B. Fargo
Fargo Theatre
Fargo
OBrien Convicted in Tax Evasion Case Here
A federal verdict of guilty was returned against state representative Lawrence C. OBrien for failing to file income tax returns for 1926 1927 and 1928. He argued he need not pay taxes on public works income totaling about 435000. The case follows convictions of three other individuals tied to gang activity and public corruption. Page seven has full details.
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Chicago
Lawrence C. O'Brien
O'Brien
Ralph Capone
Scarface al
Jack Guzik
Gene Oliver
Cook County
Whiteside County Arms Up After Bank Heists Spur Action
Whiteside County supervisors approve arming the sheriff’s department with a machine gun shotguns and high powered rifles in response to rising bank hold ups. The move follows Cook County expanding intercity police radio and teletype links as crime surges nationally.
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Whiteside
Cook County
Chicago
Whiteside County
Whiteside Teard of
Sheriffs Department
Whiteside County Bankers Association
Tiinois
State Grange Votes To Meet In This County
DeKalb county grange members push to host next year's state meeting. Sycamore and DeKalb are both in contention with plans to hold sessions jointly in both towns. The convention typically gathers 350 to 500 members.
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State Grange
DeKalb County
United Press
Kewanee
Sycamore
DeKalb
Mulligan Served to Woodsmen at Hopkins Park
At Hopkins Park noon meeting twenty four wood cutters received mulligan stew hot rolls and coffee. Fire Chief McEvoy and his crew prepared the stew praised by men on the grounds and expected to boost his reputation further after the meal.
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Hopkins Park
McEvoy
Merchant Night Officer Horace Youngs Named in Sycamore
Horace Youngs former chief of police and recent DeKalb officer is assigned as merchant night officer in Sycamore. He has been on duty in the county seat for several days, replacing Henry Decker who resigned to join a staff position.
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Horace Youngs
Wright to Head Group as DeKalb Chamber Nominates
Dr. Rodney A. Wright nominated for president of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for the coming year. Nominating committee presents candidates for December 26 election. Nine directors and three attorneys in fact to be elected. McCormick and Hubbard noted in officer slate. Ceremony discusses corn show and farmers banquet praised for community cooperation and support.
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Rodney A. Wright
DeKalb Community Chest Drive
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
R. F. McCormick
Allen Tyler
Destin J. Pasley
H. D. Fisk
Harry Sawyer
S. E. Bradt
H. G. Wright
Gust Youngsteadt
Elvin Carlson
Jack Rudolph
G. L. Sims
Pp. J. Leslie
James Brown
al Hubbard
Hubbard
McCormick
Hiland
Brothers
the Rei
Kirchners
Kines
Leniles, & Company
Ada Neal Dress Show
Prescotts
Joe Rendell
Oblanders
J. Co. Penny Company
Lawyers
Secors
Service Garage
Shetters
Silvermans
Frank Roberts
Sohne Bakery
Stewart & Hatmmerich
Stills, Innovation
Swanson-Benson
Elof Swanson
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
L. B. Unger
Enna Jettick
National Tea Company
Wirts & Wirtz
Holmes Hat Shop
Barb City Grocery
Meachams
Blomquist Bootery
Buckaloo-Ruppi-Burroughs
Carlson
Farm Lawyer Sees Opinion on Gas Pipeline Right of Way
Russell Rasmussen of DeKalb county says the Illinois Commerce Commission has not granted a permit of convenience or necessity to the pipeline company. The pipeline firm reportedly lacks power to condemn land under current authorization.
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Russell Rasmusen
DeKalb County
Sinois Agricultural Association
Rasmussen
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Illinois Commerce Commission
Poisoned Boston Bull Terrier Found Dead
The Cy Gonterman dog in Boston was found dead yesterday after an apparent poisoning. Police have a report on the case and will pursue the person responsible. Mrs Dowdall reports her dog missing and fears it may share the same fate.
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Cy Gonterman
Boston
John Dowdall
Gonterman
Dowdall
Illinois Weather Outlook Turns Cloudy With Rain or Snow
The forecast notes a cloudy night with possible rain or snow in the north and cloudy skies in the south. Tomorrow brings fair weather in the south with only slight changes in temperature and lingering moisture in the north.
Santa Claus Starts for DeKalb Monday Morning
A DeKalb note describes Santa Claus leaving Toyland with Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen on Monday. The journey faces blizzards and wolves as Santa seeks divine guidance from Toyland Chapel before arriving in DeKalb early Friday morning.
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Santa Claus
DeKalb
Toyland
Santa
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blitzen
Tautank
Health Work Barb Judges Is Praised Take Honors
DeKalb County Tuberculosis Association lauds the December 1 Health Messenger article for reducing daily care costs and deaths at DeKalb Sanatorium. Twelve years of countywide efforts by Board nurses teachers volunteers and public health groups led to the achievement. The piece credits Dr W A Evans and Miss Fulmer for early guidance and notes ongoing county cooperation and rising standards.
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DeKalb County
W. A. Evans
Chicago
The Chronicle Covers The Field
The Chronicle serves DeKalb and surrounding towns with daily delivery to homes and rural routes. About 5,000 papers are printed with 1,450 mailed to reach rural readers. Local merchants rely on Chronicle ads for Christmas shopping impact across DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa and nearby communities.
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DeKalb
Chronicle
Agreement Aids Hoover In Unemployment Bill
Washington reports conferees reduced the total unemployment bill appropriation from 118 million to 116 million while preserving a flexible presidential allocation clause. House and Senate expect final action next week before sending the measure to President Hoover for signature.
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Washington
House
Senate
Hoover
Robinson
Congress
Capital Hill
Minneapolis finds missing salesman in jail on theft charges
Everett Sapp, a Beloit Wisconsin salesman missing since December, was found in Minneapolis and jailed in Hennepin County on grand larceny charges. He allegedly sold 21 stolen phonographs from his apartment, where he lived with a woman who used the name Helen Schaner and the couple posed as Mr. and Mrs. E J Smith.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Everett Sapp
Beloit
Wis
Sapp
Hennepin County
Helen Schaner
E. J. Smith
Army Tops Navy 6-0 In Final Period Road Battle
In Yankee Stadium New York Army defeats Navy 6 to 0 on a 56 yard Stecker run late in the game. The earlier meeting ended with Army 14 Navy 9 in a prior clash. Referee Crowley umpires and line judges from Bowdoin Penn State Colby noted. The Navy defense and Army offense traded drives as Stecker powered the visitors to the deciding score.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
N. Y
Stecker
Army
Navy
Darlmark
Steffanides
Bowstrom
Kirkpatrick
Bryan Byng Frentzel
Kilday
E. J. O'Brien
Tufts
W. R. Crowley
Bowdoin
D. W. Very
Penn State
A. W. Palmer
Colby
Frentzel
Bryan
Carlmark
Middies
Byng
Bowman
Cannon
Hagberg
Bynge
Gannon
Messinger
Santa to Visit Homes in DeKalb for Christmas Gifts
Plans discussed by the Good Fellows aim to reach needy children in DeKalb with presents on Christmas Eve. Toys will be delivered to homes after kids are asleep, then a theater party on Christmas Day includes candy and fruits. The group funds toys through ten dollar yearly assessments and a $785 theater donation will aid winter assistance.
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DeKalb
Santa
Santa Claus
Good Fellows
Good Fellows’ Committees
Good
American Steel Company Welfare
Sterling Scouts Rally With First Lutheran Troop Ties
Sterling Boy Scout troop No 102 led by Gunnar Benson joined Adolph Lund's First Lutheran troop No 3 for a joint rally. The two teams tied overall with DeKalb taking first aid knot tying and tug of war while Sterling won the relay, signalling, and equipment races. Refreshments followed.
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Sterling
Gunnar Benson
Adolph Lund
Mr. Benson
DeKalb
Cobbler Shop Break-In At North Seventh Street
The Carl Rosenberg shoe repair shop near the Chicago and North Western tracks was broken into last night. Two and one half pairs of shoes were stolen after a window was forced open. Police were notified this morning. The break-in marks the shop’s second theft in recent months.
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Carl Rosenberg
North Seventh Street
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Rosenberg
Death notices for Clifford E. Smith’s brother John Paul
Mrs Clifford E Smith of Augusta Avenue travels to Chicago to attend funeral services for her brother John Paul who died suddenly on Thursday afternoon. Death attributed to heart failure. survived by one daughter. Paul was well known in the city and often visited locally.
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Clifford E. Smith
Augusta Avenue
Chicago
John Paul
Paul
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