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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
2
Residents anticipate a merry Christmas in Sycamore with favorable weather and family gatherings. Students return home from colleges and many donate to those less fortunate, focusing on inmates of the county infirmary and tuberculosis sanatorium who may receive cards, gifts, or reminders of care during the holidays.
An oil portrait of H. B. Fargo of Geneva drew praise at a Geneva social event yesterday. The painting, described as lifelike and striking, was presented to Mr. Fargo amid warm applause. The surprise moment occurred Monday night at the hotel gathering, leaving Fargo gratified by the town’s recognition of his likeness.
Reports from the city say skating at the city park lagoon was especially enjoyable over the weekend. Park officials flooded the pond early with cold weather and expected good ice as temperatures drop.
Ea Chanette of DeKalb was granted a divorce from Constance Chanette by the circuit court. Testimony described a prior attempt to injure by turning on gas in the home. Judge William J. Fulton issued the decree after hearing the case.
Subscribers are advised that the headvutaries of the Sycamore representative are now at the Seeane ton, phone 508, and all complaints about delivery will be received at the inn. Those who wish to have news items published on the Syc amore page should leave their telephone number with anyone at the Seeaneye Inn. All news items will be gratefully received.
Dr H S Roble of Glen Ellyn hosts a reunion and christening with Wesley Surkamer and Leslie Robey who served together in World War I. Wesley and Mildred Fraunberg wed Charles Fraunberg at the English Lutheran Church.
A joint assembly of the Masonic Blue Lodge and the Eastern Star chapter set installation for Tuesday night December 27 at eight o clock. Officers elected at the annual A F and A M meeting include W M Albert Peterson senior warden Harold Gustafson junior warden Frederick Boynton treasurer Charles C Pond and secretary Harry W Armington. Social features with cards dancing and luncheon accompany the ceremony and indicate growing membership and strong interest for the coming year.
Chief Fred Mitchell said many drivers do not know the purpose of the yellow stripes across State Street. He noted two cars were parked on the sidewalk crossing, suggesting pedestrians and crossings are misunderstood and that parking here is at a premium.
The family of Robert Duncan will relocate to Des Plaines where Clarence Duncan runs a store and Robert can be at home each night. Friends regret the move but the family cites convenience and comfort as the main reasons for leaving Sycamore.
Saint Nick was observed on the streets this afternoon in his white uniform with bell rigging. The report notes he will greet youngsters again this evening and that Santa has already greeted hundreds of children in the past two days, seeking several who have not yet met him.
Grospel team from Sycamore, a local religious group, visited DeKalb County Infirmary last Sunday to cheer inmates with a candy gift and a short program. Inmates and administrators valued the visit highly.
The DeKalb audience enjoyed a Messiah performance featuring Roll Pease, Fred Wise, Stella Wrenn, Vera Wiswall, and the city’s own talents. The volunteer orchestra supported a high quality program with notable solos and a strong chorus. Mr and Mrs Leo Cox departed for Cedar Lakes to spend Christmas with relatives.
Pupils at Ellwood school will present a Christmas program tomorrow morning with songs, recitations, and dances. Miss Blair Miss Webster and Miss Camp supervise groups from several rooms as families attend. The event closes with Silent Night.
The State Teachers College printing department earns praise for Christmas greetings produced in the college class shop. Miss Dorothy Valentine designs a six color card with two sentiments, praised for layout and beauty, likely to be treasured by DeKalb residents with faculty ties.
Mr. Cox district scale inspector for the steel company is in the city supervising the installation of a new scale at the South Works. The device replaces one damaged during the June fire and has been in operation about two weeks.
City schools four in number, township high school, and State Teachers College will close Thursday afternoon for Christmas New Year holidays. Reopening is set for January 3, giving students 11 days off. State College students begin leaving early afternoon and many will depart by evening. Special buses arranged for nearby students.
This afternoon at three o'clock a large crowd of elementary school children gathered in the Fargo Hotel parlors to sing Christmas carols for about thirty minutes. Many parents attended, and tomorrow evening the upper grade students will present a program at the Fargo theatre.
Sycamore schools will close Friday afternoon for the annual Christmas to New Year vacation. Many students plan the week off while some will complete makeup work for illness. Elementary schools are to resume on Tuesday morning January 2.
Announcement says a free Christmas matinee for Sycamore children Friday at four at the Fargo theatre. Franz Polka expects a large turnout with every boy and girl in the community likely to attend.
Two new scales will soon be in operation at the plants of the American Steel and Wire company. Work on erecting a scale house and installing a scale at the East yards was completed about two, the scale house built on the tags to modern lines.
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