Sycamore High School Downs Batavia in Both Games
Crowd of 600 watches Sycamore defeat Batavia 21 15 and 17 10 in conference play. Coach Shrout’s squad, once called second-raters, shows dash and defense with Maeser stepping in for Joslyn who fouled out. N Anderson led Batavia with all five field goals before leaving with a stomach cramp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrout
Batavia
Varsity
Joslyn
Sycamore
Boies
Maeser
N. Anderson
Wy Waterman
Mavcus
Anderson
Lerson
Merson
Larson
Fr. Nelson
I. Hoover
Ashely
Chicago
Garrison
DeKalb
Waffle supper and Christmas events listed in local guilds
The Weis chronicle notes a December 20 waffle supper by the Ladies Guild at the Guild Hall, December 27 Christmas party by the Business and Professional Women's Club, and January 8 general Woman's Club meeting at the Community Center. Santa Claus visits City this afternoon from 1 to 5 with candy for children.
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Ladies Guild
Guild Hall
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Woman's Club
Santa Claus
Sycamore
Santa
George Shoop Receives Ovation After Return to Gym
George Shoop, recently reported near death and missing an arm, surprised about 600 Sycamore Batavia fans with his intact appearance at a high school gym. The crowd cheered wildly as players swarmed him, though his arm remains painful and weak. He will return to Chicago for another procedure and arm rehab will take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorge Shoop
George Shoop
Sycamore-Batavia
Chicago
Pep session features donkey race and songs before Batavia game
A high school pep session yesterday afternoon entertained students as they prepared for the opening Little Seven basketball game against Batavia. The Girls' Athletic association staged a race between two fake donkeys representing Batavia and Sycamore, plus songs and yells led by Cheerleader Henry Parke. The event lasted 30 minutes and drew much enthusiasm.
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Batavia
Girls’ Athletic Association
Sycamore
Henry Parke
Colds Warn Against Neglect Urges Vicks Use
Health authorities urge early treatment of colds to prevent flu pneumonia and influenza. They recommend rubbing Vicks VapoRub on throat and chest at bedtime to release vapors and ease breathing, noting it can be used freely for children and touting over 21 million jars used yearly.
Chest Drive Nears Finish of Campaign
Weather favors canvassers as Community Chest teams push citywide fundraising. The drive surpasses six thousand dollars with steady growth and broad public support, and organizers expect the remaining goal to be reached within a day or two.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Praised by Customer
A. H. McDaniel of Lindside West Virginia reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured a severe racking cough after other medicines failed. The remedy is described as quickly effective for coughs colds croup bronchial and flu coughs with Kirchner's Drug Store Seventh Street Pharmacy as a supplier.
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A. H. McDaniel
Lindside
W. Va
Foley
Kirchner’s Drug Store
Seventh Street
Comforting committee drives final fundraising push
An executive committee planned a house to house campaign led by the ladies to meet a quota. If short, they had measures to secure the final funds, and current signs show the plan will be unnecessary.
John Barker Regains Speech After War Shell Shock
John Barker, a self described former New York firefighter, reports recovery of speech and hearing after suffering loss during the Argonne drive in the late war. He stayed with the DeKalb fire department for several days receiving care and support before returning home.
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John Barker
Argonne
DeKalb Fire Department
Barker
DeKalb
New York
States
Barker Talks Through Pad After Fire Station Visit
A mute man unable to hear the fire gong ends up at Rockford’s engine house No. 1 where firefighters feed him and provide pencils and tabs. He writes that a doctor said recovery of speech might return his hearing. a police encounter leads to an arrest as he begins talking again. A separate note mentions a deluxe train for the Mexican president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Engine House No. 1
Barker
Narcotic Queen Arrested Over Million Dollar Drug Ring
Mrs June Boyd a Chicago narcotics agent for Joseph Unger was arrested in Chicago in a room stocked with heroin cocaine and opium valued at $1 000 000 She was taken to New York City for questioning about the narcotic ring and the murder of Arnold Rothstein before the grand jury her testimony aided the investigation as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Boyd
Chicago
New York City
Arnold Rothstein
Boyd
Joseph Unger
Rev Field as Guest Speaker at Rockford Masons Stag
Rev. Fred W. Field pastor of the Baptist church was guest speaker at a Rockford A F and A M lodge stag party held Thursday at the Masonic cathedral. The event drew many in the order despite bad weather with Rev. A W Carlson and Boyd J Saston among the speakers. Music by the Room Grotto orchestra and Bob Tucker and His Ganz accompanied the program. USDA trends statements were noted as accurate in past years.
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Field
Masons Stag
Fred W. Field
Baptist Church
Masonic Cathedral
Rockford
A. W. Carlson
Boyd J. Saston
Room Grotto Orchestra
Charles House
Bob Tucker
Ganz
Beloit Radio Entertainment Group
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Sycamore High School
Weis
Florence Buzzell
County Clerk's Office
Elgin
Andrew Jackson
LeRoy Barth
Mary Whitemore
N. D. Morris
Fargo Hotel
Clifford Schaffner
Harold Koehn
John Cox
David Wilkinson
Arthur Scheff
St. Albans
St. Albans School
Oscar Johnson
E. P. Wunderlich
Wunderlich
Dollar Stores
T. Johnson
Thor Johnson
Park Avenue
Fidelis Society
Dr. Street
A. B. Gochenour
Edmond and
Clifford Ecklund
Lowell Robbe
Turner Brass Works
Mrs. Galloi
John Nesbitt
Chickes
AMON
C. B. Gonterman
Ais
DeKalb Fuel & Mercantile Co
N. 7Th Street
United States
Mexico
United States Department of Agriculture
Len
DeKalb Monument Works
Ana Ase
Chevrolet
Fisher
Atlante
Dallas
Adolphus
Portland
Ore
Phaeton
Iedan
F. Ob. Fl
Winn Motors, Inc
Sawyer and Sons
Lincoln Highway
DeKalbum
Powers
Maple Park, UL
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