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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
2
Harvey Fant of 656 Edward Street handles Chronicle subscriptions in Sycamore and will take delivery orders. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly should notify Harvey at phone 1691.
Sycamore welcomes returning college students and former residents for Christmas vacations. Among those spending time at home are John Arntzen Theodore Joslyn Francis Resch Shannon Bishop Maurice West Holcomb Frances Fassier Robert Lindquist Merritt Little Mary Organ Irene Inez Selgren Margaret Jackson Clinton son of Rock Falls and others returning from Chicago and Quincy. Several former Sycamore residents employed in Chicago plan to spend the weekend and Christmas in town with families.
The Salvation Army drive in Sycamore, led by Chairman George Jame, raised 515 dollars, beating a 400 dollar quota. Area solicitors visited every business, residence, factory, and farm in Sycamore territory with little trouble, and many gave generously to support the Army’s work.
Members of the headquarters company of the National Guard in Sycamore concluded the year with a boxing match between Klinatoldes boxers and a relay race. A punch floored one participant, interrupting the match as spectators watched. Radio equipment for the company arrived and will be assembled, with drills resuming after January first and missed sessions to be made up early in the new year.
Florence Russell, injured when the car she rode in wrecked and she lost three fingers, is reported to be improving and able to be up and around at the hospital. Her friends are pleased by the progress.
Mr. and Mrs. Puller announce the birth of an eight pound baby daughter this morning at Sycamore hospital. The couple reside at Stevens' Stock farm and their many friends are glad to hear that both mother and baby are doing nicely.
Members of the Sycamore Commandery of the Masonic lodge hosted the Blue Lodge and Eastern Stars at a dance in the Masonic hall. Both organizations were well represented and everyone enjoyed the event. Light refreshments were served.
Reverend O May spoke to Kingston men's Bible class several evenings ago. His address was a book review of Keeping Up With Liza and the topic was well handled. The listeners were delighted by the opportunity to hear him.
The Missionary society will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Methodist church parlors Thursday afternoon. After business, members will enjoy a Christmas party with a delightful music program promised, ensuring a pleasant time for all attendees.
Last Sunday a Senior Orchestra concert under Mrs L. E. Lackland drew a large crowd. The group, well trained by Lackland, received high praise. Emerson Ball, a former Sycamore boy now in Chicago, performed several vocal solos to appreciative applause.
Saturday afternoon is the date for the primary division Christmas party. The program outlines entertainment for the little tots under the instruction of Mrs. Ira Wetzel.
On the first Monday in December the third New York society will take over the Biltmore and Commodore hotels to operate them for a day. The Society for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis benefits from the event. A Commodore doll show and auction and a Biltmore fashion show are planned. Society women and girls will serve as staff.
New Haven December reports Yale University drawn 4,882 students, more than 500 above 1922 figures. The graduate school shows the largest rise as enrollment grows across divisions in the university system.
Cortland residents recall the passing of Raymond Houts as Elks prepare a Christmas aid drive. Frank Houtz and Genoa kin learned the news at William Myers home. Elks plan to mail gifts to the public library, two hospitals, and the teachers college.
The Epworth League held its monthly business meeting last Friday at Pred and Margaret Brown’s home. After business, the evening featured sociables and games with a lively lunch of sandwiches, cake and cocoa. A radio call from Anda Carlson in North Dakota was enjoyed by Elmore and Mrs J H Hathaway. Carlson, once in Cortland, recently had major surgery at Mayo Brothers and is visiting his brother in Dekalb. Mr and Mrs John Pratt of Genot visited the Holdrege home Friday. Mrs Sarah Russell and son visited her sister in Dekalb Sunday. Kathryn Aldis is recovering after two weeks at sea. No W Simpson learned of her brother Ransom Jones’s death in Dekalb Saturday. He once lived in Cortland and will be remembered by longtime residents.
Freshman class at Chews College conducts census of village cats under sophomore supervision. They report 10 cats in town aged six months to five years. Twenty of the cats answer to the name Tom.
Tonight marks the fourth cribbaze tournament game as six city lodges compete. Last week the Phthians and Odd Fellows could not play. that game is rescheduled for tomorrow evening. After the match, scores will be tabulated to date and few further postponements are expected. The Knights of Pythias, Elks, Vikings, and Odd Fellows also feature in tonight’s schedule alongside the Elks victory over Kaysees and a strong Legion showing led by Bath, Katy, Leitheit, and Bicentran.
Redheaded Girls of Hunter College form the Redheaded Club and issue social invitations on red cards. The group organizes events for members described by varied hair tones and social activities under UNIT Press, New York.
Mrs William Spray received four telegrams Thursday announcing the death of her father John Kittle of Markey Michigan Henry Severson left Thursday for Lambert Minnesota to spend the winter with his brother Sevie Siessis Grant and Grant have four acres of Gabel properties on Main Street and will use these in their implement business Stimpson is now a resident of Shabbona working for Burlington Bert Jackson is again able to be about after quinsy John Senermerhorn returned to Aurora and works at carpentering Charles Tarser of Chicago was visiting at the home of his parents Mo and Mrs Kent Carlson Mr and Mrs Hoyt Wilcox of Ocean Prairie are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Dickinson by W E Fuller is spending this week in Michigan Mr Alfred Hetland of Chicago was a guest at the J W Sw home the first of the week
A five year old passenger traveled alone about 5000 miles to reach safety. Noel Victor Ferneborouch, whose parents recently died in Alberta, Canada, will be cared for by local friends during his return. The boy’s total fare was under five dollars.
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