Sycamore Guards Challenge Coast Girls Team
Sycamore civic leaders report a novelty matchup as a traveling girls basketball team from St Louis challenges the local guards. The squad says it plays only boys teams under boys rules and claims to be the nation’s fastest girls team. The date shifts to January 30 due to gym booking as crowds anticipate uncharted style and potential upset.
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Eighth Regiment of
Chicago
Sycamore
Vlaim
St. Louis
United States
Cadets Plane Crash Injures Instructors At Marche Field
In DeKalb at Marche Field California cadet Aaron W. Mason soloing in a De Haviland tried to land and came down on a grounded plane. Cadet Randolph Lanzlo is named in the report as injured, with instructor Lieutenant James T. Cumberpatch, both treated for minor injuries at the hospital. The crash was less serious than initial reports suggested.
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Randolph Lanzlo
DeKalb
Marche Field
Cal
James T. Cumberpatch
Aaron W. Mason
de Haviland
Mason
Randy Langlois
Chronicle Delivery Guaranteed in DeKalb and Sycamore
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle assures delivery responsibility for its carrier service in Sycamore. Subscribers can call Mr. Otto Fellinger at 420 Sycamore to receive a special delivery copy if missed. Complaints will be investigated and remedied. Carriers must be paid promptly weekly to ensure profitability.
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DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Sycamore
Otto Fellinger
Pneumonia Claims Edgar Chapman After Illness
Edgar Chapman died of pneumonia yesterday morning at 7:00. Born in Outwell England June 16 1875 he came to the United States at sixteen and lived in Naperville Sycamore and finally Sycamore Illinois. He is survived by his wife Erma three sons Earl Elmer and Harry and four daughters Dorothy Mildred Isabel and Betty. Funeral services will be at 2:10 PM at 330 East State Street with Reverend Kelley of the Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Edgar Chapman
Outwell
England
Pennsylvania
Erma Thompson
Mr. Chapman
Naperville
Sycamore
Earl of Boxwell
Elmer
Kaneville
Harry
DeKalb
Dorothy Kerr
Kankakee
Mildred Chapman
Isabele
Betty
East State Street
Kelley
Methodist Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Big Yule Tree Decorated In Dr Nesbitt Yard
John G. Cox announced the great Christmas tree in Dr. George Nesbitt's yard would be decorated and nearly finished. Small curb trees would be placed today. Stores opened for the first weekly Christmas shopping night but London weather dampened early crowds. however, downtown shopping is expected to rise as the holiday nears.
Annual Chest Community Meet Tonight
The community chest holds its annual meeting at 7 30 PM in the National Bank building community room. Members will vote on executive board nominations from sixteen announced members and consider approving the constitution and by laws, plus the annual report. Members are urged to attend and participate.
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Community Chest
Fie
National Bank
Mail Early for Christmas Rush Says Post Office
Post Office urges customers to mail early as Christmas rush doubles business. Postmaster Hemenway stresses clear addresses, strong wrapping, and return cards. Use perishable labels and special delivery, keep package size under 84 inches and weight limits by zone.
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Santa Claus
Col
W. F. Hemenway
P. O
Doctor claims meningitis cure from spinal fluid extraction
Dr. Edward S. Lauter of Rock Springs Wyoming reports an apparent cure for cerebro spinal meningitis. He extracts fluid from the spinal canal to relieve pressure and then injects it into a major muscle.
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Edward S. Lauter
Rock Springs
Wyo
Holiday Extended for N. S. Students at State Teachers College
President Karl Adams approved a two week Christmas vacation for students after a large request. The college will adjourn Friday and not reconvene until the Monday after New Year’s Day.
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State Teachers College
Karl Adams
Lion Seen Roaming City Sidewalk In St Louis Tale
Report of a live lion on a St Louis sidewalk turns out to be a fish story. Louis Tourse told police he met the lion while walking home and that both moved on without incident. Authorities doubt the extraordinary sighting.
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Erfield
ST. Louis
Louis Tourse
Tourse
College Students To Donate Food To De Kalb Needy
State Teachers College students will donate several hundred cans of food to local relief workers. The items, collected at the general assembly, will support the needy of De Kalb during Christmas period, reflecting cooperation with local charities.
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DeKalb
State Teachers College
Thanks Konjola For Daughter's Quick Recovery
Mrs. Lucile Underwood of St. Louis credits Konjola with restoring her daughter’s health after severe weakness poor circulation and constant coughing. She praises improved appetite energy and color and notes the medicine’s availability at Kirchner's Drug Store in DeKalb and through local druggists.
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Lucile Underwood
North 28Th Street
St. Louis
Konjolu
Konjola
DeKalb
Kirchner
Aes
College Women Sing Carols on DeKalb Streets
Treble Clef and the Young Women's Christian Association from State Teachers College toured DeKalb last evening singing Christmas carols. They gathered at the college, moved through town visiting homes and institutions spreading tidings of goodwill, continuing an annual, pleasing tradition.
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State Teachers College
Treble Clef
Young Women's Christian Association
The Worm Turns Angry Driver and Pedestrian Scene
A brief Passing Show sketch contrasts drivers and pedestrians arguing over road behavior. Both sides claim entitlement as they clash over street etiquette and safety in a pointed, humorous exchange.
Senate Debates Nomination and Committee Hearings
Congress today continues debate on Albert L. Watson nomination for federal judge in Pennsylvania. Subcommittees resume inquiries into lobbying, cotton prices, and radio hearings. Nye resolution to unseat Rep. Joseph R. Grundy paused amid farm and department appropriation talks. Foreign affairs considers a Porter resolution to authorize a Haitian commission.
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Senate
Albert L. Watson
Pennsylvania
Judiciary Subcommittee
Agriculture Subcommittee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Privileges and Elections Committee
Nye
Joseph R. Grundy
Agriculture
Department
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