Sycamore Community Chest Adopts Constitution At Meeting
The Sycamore Community Chest held its annual meeting at the National Bank building last night. Despite small attendance, officers were elected for two and one year terms, and the constitution and by-laws were adopted as the permanent guide. Financials for 1928-29 and 1929-30 were presented, showing both growth and challenges, including impact from subsidiary plans at Anaconda Cable plants and shifting subscriber numbers.
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Sycamore Community Chest
National Bank
M. White
S. M. Henderson
Georges Dutton
J. C. Joslyn
Earl Wetzel
George James
Ray All @ry
Floyd Brower
John G. Cox
Anaconda
Sycamore Chest
Guards and Naperville Squads Clash at Sycamore High
The Headquards Company cage team hosts two Naperville squads Thursday at Sycamore High School. The Sycamore five, led by Kendall’s improving ankle, hopes to deliver a strong performance while a tougher test looms next Sunday against Woodstock’s A C team.
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Headquards Company
Naperville
Sycamore High School
Cound
Sycamore Five
Chronicle Delivery Policy For Sycamore Readers
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle guarantees carrier delivery in Sycamore and offers to replace missed copies via phone request to Mr. Otto Fellinger. Complaints are investigated and remedies provided. Carriers should be paid promptly weekly to cover their costs and profit.
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DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Sycamore
Otto Fellinger
Builders beat Turners in close bowling duel
The Builders defeated the Turners 2295 to 2266 on Monday night after weeks of Turner supremacy. Builders, once nearly disbanded, fielded a four-man lineup and still triumphed, signaling a rising, competitive league mood and renewed skill after months of practice.
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Tillie
Turners
Turner
Army Officer Improves After Appendectomy
Captain H. A. Andres regular army instructor with the 129th regiment of the Illinois National Guard, was taken to the hospital yesterday for appendicitis surgery and is reported to be rapidly improving. He has resided here for several years and many friends congratulate him on his quick recovery.
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H. A. Andres
129Th Regiment
Illinois National Guard
Huge Christmas Tree Lights Up in Sycamore Lawn
Eleven months after the last holiday, Sycamore unveils yuletide decor. Workers from Anaconda Cable, Turner Brass, Swanson Brothers, J. W. Patten Co, and the chamber secretary installed meter, switch box, wiring, and lights for Dr. George Nesbitt's pine tree. The big Merry Christmas sign will follow, with curb trees expected to glow today.
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Sycamore
George Nesbitt
Anaconda Cable
Turner Brass
Swanson Brothers
J. W. Patten Co
Chamber
Fire damages house in early hours blaze
In the early hours around 1:00 AM a fire platoon rushed to a north side house belonging to a colored man. The roof was destroyed, but officials could not estimate the total loss as no one would cooperate with the investigation.
Kirkland Hi School Hires Hazel Karst After Funk Resigns
Miss Hazel Karst of Lowell Ind engages as Kirkland high school teacher following Miss Nedra Funk’s resignation. The note lists local residents and events including measles recovery, Christmas stockings for ex service men, and community activities surrounding December.
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Hazel Karst
Kirkland High School
Miss Funk
Kirkland
Hazel c. Karst
Lowell
Ind
Nedra Funk
Albert Peterson
American Legion
Veterans Hospitals
Joseph Bloomingdale
Centerville
Mich
John MacQueen
Daytona Beach
Fla
Lee Venable
Bernard Lantz
Chicago
E. B. Lantz
Circle No. 5
Service Guild
Lonie Wienecke
Here
Lillian Haller
H. Ross
Bridge
Ross
Clair Luckett
David Kyles
Elgin
Donald Anderson
Frank Anderson
Rockford
Robert Worden
Clyde Smith
Charles Meyer
DeKalb
Local Fire Quickly Suppresses Windy Blaze. Indoor Baseball Halts
A serious house fire was contained by the efficient fire company despite high winds across the fields. No indoor game last night and unlikely until after Christmas as workers downtown keep players away. Promised thrillers remain before the season ends as outdoor baseball lags behind pansies.
Soldiers Gain Access to Armory Club for Recreation
Every member of Headquarters company received a key to the front door of the armory and the club house last Monday. The club room is theirs to use for recreation. conduct will guide actions by superiors. The commander warns that mischief will bring consequences, though radios and billiard table repairs curb trouble.
High School Christmas Program At Gym With Gift Tree
Night December 20 features a fine program at the high school gym followed by Santa Claus and a tree gift distribution. Miss Arlene Menz returned from Chicago. Fred Wickler attended the De Kalb County Grange convention in Oregon. George Williams recovers from major operation in Chicago. Misses Lucille and Marie Thompson of South Grove visited aunt Mrs. W. E. Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lamont were in Rockford Saturday.
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Santa Claus
Arlene Menz
Chicago
Fred Wickler
DeKalb County
State Grange
Oregon
George Williams
Lucille
Marie Thompson
South Grove
W. E. Cox
Arthur Lamont
Rockford
Steel Company Yule Party Set For Monday
The American Steel & Wire Company will host its Christmas party for employees' children twelve years and under on Monday afternoon at 2:00 at the Welfare building. Company nurse Mrs. Caroline Franklin leads planning and arrangements.
Christmas Hall Decoration Plans and Santa Candy Event
A hall is being decorated with a large Christmas tree as the centerpiece. The afternoon program features a motion picture and a musical segment. Children will meet Santa Claus who will hand out bags of candy nuts and apples.
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Santa Claus
All Stores To Remain Open During Nights
City merchants announce all department and specialty shops will stay open nightly from tonight through Christmas to handle the expected surge of holiday shoppers. DeKalb drew crowds yesterday and again today for the Golden Rule sale as merchants brace for heavier foot traffic. A humorous aside notes a doctor patient exchange about memory and payment.
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DeKalb
Senate Debates Hopkins Federal Judge Nomination and Reshaped Bills
Congress today advances the Richard J. Hopkins federal judge confirmation in Kansas as committees review lobby probe findings and fiscal measures. Finance panel weighs 1.1 million for Alabama Veterans Hospital and 230 million for public buildings while Haiti commission study moves forward and highway funding hearings continue.
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Senate
Richard J. Hopkins
Kansas
Judiciary Subcommittee
Bank and Currency Committee
Finance
Veterans Hospital
Alabama
House
Haiti
Mean Weather Keeps Senator Wright From Campaign
Inclement weather confines Senator H. G. Wright to his North First Street home. He cancels office visits at DeKalb Trust & Savings bank and remains indoors while anxious to resume campaigning for state treasurer. His stenographer handles letters to friends statewide and many invitations to civic speaking engagements are declined for the next week or two. Wright spends time on his porch and uses crutches adeptly as he plans to begin accepting public meetings again soon.
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House
H. G. Wright
North First Street
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Senator Wright
Schedule Remains on Track After Monday Derailment
A defective truck in a derailed freight incident caused one of four loaded cars to topple. East Clinton yards wrecking crew cleared debris quickly. A steam chest on a new locomotive was damaged when a westbound freight attempted to pass the wrecked cars, delaying operations as the engine and a replacement were moved to sidings.
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East Clinton Yards
Names Mean Nothing in Credit Battle at Utica
Isaac Maseyaw faced a debt collection from 12 creditors seeking 1015 dollars. Despite using eight names including Jack Masseyew Jack Massy Isaac Massy and Isaac J. Maseyaw the efforts did not alter the outcome.
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Utica
N. Y
Isaac Maseyaw
Jack Masseyew
Jack Massy
Isaac Massy
Isaac J. Maseyaw
Isaac Masy
Jack I. Masey
Rail Wreck At Ashton Delays Morning Train Service
A derailment of four steel gon dola cars on an east bound Chicago and North Western freight train at Ashton Monday morning at 7 00 o clock caused a slight delay in train service during the day. Trains were operat
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Chicago & North Western
Ashton
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