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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
2
The community house pool begins life saving classes under Orville Clutterham with scouts as first pupils. Adult sessions promised after holidays. Six week program meets Tuesday evenings using Red Cross Life Saving Methods manual with detailed tests and carries, dives, resuscitation and related skills.
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle covers carrier delivery in Sycamore and offers special delivery copies on missed issues, with complaints investigated. It highlights resuscitation training endorsed by major organizations as a community safety asset and promotes a sanitary pool and youth programs.
A list of policy goals includes equal rights and full suffrage for women, speeding court procedures to cut costs, improving rural roads, reducing unjust taxes on farms and small homes, and strict enforcement of the law.
The planned gathering of school children at the community center for carol singing did not occur. Officials cited no reason, suggesting weather and distance hindered attendance. the note mentions safety concerns with bundled clothing. Eighty five percent of New Hampshire homes are wired for electricity.
Wa terman’s potential return sparks talk as Sycamore prepares for a high stakes clash with Harrison Tech of Chicago. The big gym debate and rivalry with DeKalb loom ahead after the non conference game.
Snow yesterday reduced the need for additional decorations as trees stand in place. The only remaining task is mounting a merry Christmas sign on the large tree in Dr Nesbitts lawn. Chamber official John G Cox says the merchants division will finish at the first opportunity.
Anaconda teams claimed clear victories in city bowling action at the community house. Anaconda two defeated J. W. Patton Company 2407 to 2258, while Anaconda one prevailed 2291 to 2205 over the Garages.
Clifford Astling brother of Kenneth Astling who died at the C M G tracks near DeKalb last Saturday night was rushed to the hospital and operated on for appendicitis about 7 PM. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Astling living east of Sycamore near Route 64. Whalebone note follows.
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