Funeral Rites Planned for EF A Shetter After Fatal Crash
Funeral services for EF A Shetter will be held Sunday at 2 PM from 360 Augusta Avenue with Rev J C Spencer and Masons at the grave in Oakwood cemetery. An inquest by Coroner Culver found accidental death. fog and a truck ignition issue were key testimonies. Witnesses included John and Kenneth Gentry, William Adee, Dr R A Wright, Oscar N Larson, Harley Mitchell and Dave Katz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. A. Shetter
Augusta Avenue
Buriag
Oakwood Cemetery
J. C. Spencer
Methodist Church
Mr. Shetter
R. PR. Culver
Wirtz & Wirtz Chapel
John Gentry
Kenneth
Amboy
William Adee
R. A. Wright
Oscar N. Larson
Harley Mitchell
Dave Katz
DeKalb Freshmen Win Sectional Small Grains Contest
Three freshmen from DeKalb Township High School won first prize in a sectional judging contest at Antioch. Eugene Wales tied for first in poultry judging, winning the toss for the ribbon. Sugar Grove and Antioch followed in team standings. DeKalb also earned individual ribbons with Sanderson and McKenzie placing among top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Township
Antioch
Eugene Wales
DeKalb
Kermit Sanderson
Malta
Ralph McKenzie
Raymond Linden
Sugar Grove
Antioch ‘Prlhaf
Gurnee
Lake Zurich
Epon
Igene Wales
Eit
Rockford Republican League Leader Frank G. Stibb Dies
Frank G. Stibb, 72, third president of the John Erieceson Republican League of Illinois, died suddenly at his Rockford home. He was the first boy born to Swedish parents in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Frank G. Stibb
John Erieceson Republican League of
Illinois
Stores to Open Evenings All Next Week for Christmas
Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce reports city stores will stay open every evening starting Monday night until Christmas. Postmaster announces stamps window will stay open to 8 09 each evening next week to aid mailing gifts for on time delivery. Public urged to mail early, wrap carefully, and include full return addresses to avoid the dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Olsenpada
Saltis Surrenders After 208 Days At Large
Chicago reports the capture of Joe Saltis known as Polack Joe after eluding authorities for 208 days. Saltis, famed beer baron, returned to town from Wisconsin and Canada claiming gastric ulcers and no operation. He will serve 60 days at Bridewell and faces federal indictments for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Saltis arranged with attorney James M. Burke to surrender at a South Side friend’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Polack Joe" Saltis
Saltis
Law
Stock Yards
Bridewell
Charlie Chaplin
Wisconsin
Canada
Polack
Joe
James M. Burke
Burke
King George's Condition Stabilizes as He Recedes Illness
London reports a Buckingham Palace bulletin stating the king slept well and shows no rise in exhaustion while pulse remained steady. The Prince of Wales at the Bath Club said recovery would take a long time, though he and the Duke of York played squash earlier today. The prince handles state decrees and routine decisions, acting without aid from the state council during the king's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
King George's
Buckingham Palace
Stanley Hewett
Hush Rigby
Dawson
Tenn
Prince of Wales
Bath Club
Duke of York
Africa
State Council
Mother of Sheriff Helena Dolder Dies After Flu
Mrs Bertha Ugland of Sheriden mother of Sheriff Helena Dolder of Sycamore died at her home in Sheriden at 10 30 last evening after six months of illness and a recent bout with influenza. She leaves nine children plus other relatives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from Norway near Sheridan. A fuller obituary will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Ugland
Sheriden
Helena Dolder
Sycamore
Usgland
Norway
Sheridan
Peter Govig of Creston Dies at 98 in Ogle County
Peter Govig 98 longtime Creston area farmer dies at home two miles west of Creston after six weeks of declining health. Survived by widow 78 and ten children. Funeral Monday at 1 30 p m from the Cres ton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Govig
Creston
Ogle County
Mr. Govig
Bond Issue Publicity Closing Argument on Sanitary District
The speaker cites Wheaton 1924 and Hinsdale Princeton as models where sanitary district and bond plans cut costs. Key points include extending sewage treatment beyond city lines, industrial pretreatment, two small pumping stations, and lower operating and construction costs. Bonds under the plan incur lower interest and broader tax bases, with an estimated annual saving of about 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheaton
Sanitary District
DeKalb Theatre
Hinsdale
Princeton
DeKalb
Double Murder Probe Involving Victors Call In Carbondale
In Carbondale Illinois authorities pursue Victor A Hundley 39 and John Callalias in connection with the killings of former Mayor J Charles Hundley and Luella Hundley. A blood stained button found at the scene and the stolen revolver tie to the case as detectives question suspects and seek the missing gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale, ML
Victor A. Hundley
Carbondale
J. Charles Hundley
Hundley
Luella
John Callalias
John Alexander
Charles Hundley
Call
Anna
J. L. Bradley
Chester
Ill
U.P
Huntley
Victor J. Huntley
John Call
Wetumka
Alabama
Carl
Illinois Central
Delvalh Community Chest Surpasses Quota
Late day report shows the Delvalh Community Chest quota of 13750 oversubscribed by 50 with over 400 pledged in recent days. Donors include library whist club members Mrs Shipman W M Hay Yellow Cab Co and Ellwood School children among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delvalh Community Chest
Shipman
W. M. Hay
Yellow Cab Co
Claus Collin
John Donnelly
H. A. Oswald
Dale A. Leifheit
Clarence Emery
W. Eisenberg
T. H. Roberts
Bloomingdale
August Nelson
John Anderson
Ellwood
George H. Wilson
Perry Mecul
Bourh
Beens
Frank Nyberg
Anna Luney
Flu Losing Ground Across West and Midwest
The influenza epidemic in the west and middle west shows declines in new cases and deaths over 24 hours. Chicago reports about half as many new cases as the prior period with five deaths and 257 new cases overall. Colleges and schools across the region close to curb spread including Lawrence College Appleton and Oshkosh Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
West
Middle West
United Press
Kansas City
E. W. Caveness
Councel Bliffs
Omaha
Missouri River
Columbia College
Dubuque
Wisconsin
Lawrence College
Appleton
Teachers College
Oshkosh
Thieves Steal Yuletide Tree Decorations
Merchants along the street complain of thefts of Christmas tree lights and decorations that brightened the business district. Much money was spent on adornments. the thieves are unknown, but trees will be watched and suspects arrested if found.
Trailer light issues foreground crash claim
George Schrader, driver of the Interstate truck, tells The Chronicle the trailer light was lit at the time of the collision with Cyril Farney. He says the impact moved his rig five feet and that he towed the wrecked car about 12 miles to the DeKalb garage from the crash site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gentry
DeKalb Greenhouse
Mr. Gentry
Kenneth
Amboy
Packard
Harley Mitchell
William Adee
George Schrader
Cyril Farney
the Chronicle Today
DeKalb
Frank Ogle Attends War Banquet in Chicago
Frank Ogle of North Thirteenth street attends a banquet today at the Hotel LaSalle in Chicago. The event honors members of Company A, 802nd Tank Corps, in which he served during the war and saw action in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ogle
North Thirteenth Street
Hotel LaSalle
802Nd Tank Corps
Ogle
France
Weather forecast for Illinois with mild temps
Mostly cloudy tonight and Sunday with occasional light showers possible. Temperatures remain mild with little variation expected across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Chronicle staff crippled by severe colds during holiday week
Chronicle employees faced illness severe enough to keep seven workers home. Business manager E. J. Raymond, foreman Harvey Robinson, ad man Vernie Pollock, field circulation man Dave Redmond, Richard Narva, Inez Nevins, and Edith Johnson were all affected. Some returned by morning as merchants assisted with Christmas advertising duties amid a reduced crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
E. J. Raymond
Harvey Robinson
Vernie Pollock
Dave Redmond
Richard Narva
Inez Nevins
Edith Johnson
League May Intervene In Bolivian Paraguayan Clash
The League of Nations council urged a peaceful settlement between Bolivia and Paraguay after a December 6 clash in the Chaco region. Aristide Briand was asked to oversee the case and convene a special session if needed. Bolivia accuses Paraguay of covenant violations and seeks arbitration under Articles ten and thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugano
Switzerland
Council of the
League of Nations
Bolivia
Paraguay
Aristide Briand
League
Hernado Siles
Council of the League of Nations
Hernando Siles
Craco
Executive Council
la Paz
U.S
Hernando Stiles
Chaco
Siles
Manuel Elio
Pacific
Elio
United Press Today
Washington
Two Deaths in DeKalb Mark End of Leading Local Figure
L C Schermerhorn veteran DeKalb businessman died at Glidden hospital after pneumonia illness. Mary Olker widow of band leader P V Olker died at her daughter's home on South Second street. Schermerhorn built homes in Waterman and DeKalb and ran a planning mill and materials business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Schermerhorn
DeKalb
Glidden Hospital
Mary Olker
P. V. Olkker
Viola Olker
South Second Street
Schermerhorn
Waterman
Mary Josephine Stewart
Kennedy Elected President of DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Attorney A G Kennedy was elected president of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce with officers named for January. Other officers include Vice President Harry Sawyer and Treasurer F O Crego, with directors listed. Secretary O G Olwin was absent due to injuries. Flowers and funeral attendance for E A Shetter were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. G. Kennedy
DeKalb County Bar Association
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
E. E. Embree
F. O. Crego
E. G. Clark
H. D. Fisk
James Brown
F. 8. Simms
BE. B. Still
S. E. Bradt
C. A. Anderson
J. B. Lindstrom
H. G. Wright
Kennedy
O. G. Olwin
Harry Gerlach
DeKalb
Chicago Motor Club
E. A. Shetter
Shetter
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Clark Schermerhorn
Joe Saltis
Wales
South America
Bulletin
FLU
Middlewest
Lorenzo Clark Schermerhorn
Cape Vincent
N. Y
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Weterman
Joel Matteson
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