Route 64 to Sycamore Prompts Local Booster Triumph
Sycamore boosters celebrate after the Division of Highways announced a contract for Route 64 construction from St. Charles to Sycamore, a project long urged by the Sycamore and St. Charles Chambers of Commerce. The paving could occur within the year, linking to a state highway and easing rough travel.
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Division of Highways
St. Charles
Sycamore
Cortland Corners
DeKalb
Cortland
Chicago
Springfield
Chamber of Commerce
Nct
Dispatch
Circuit Court in Session for Brief Period
Judge John K. Newhall presiding a brief circuit court session yesterday afternoon. Master in Chancery E. M. Burst reported on lands to satisfy a mortgage and other claims. the court approved and funds were distributed per the report. An order required J. J. Nolan to pay rents and profits from a farm held by a receiver. The case drew notable attention and was hotly contested.
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John K. Newhall
Circuit Court
E. M. Burst
Newhall
J. J. Nolan
First Hearing on Auto Case Next Thursday
According to the circuit court record, a hearing on a four motion filed by Wrisley and Parker, indicted by the last grand jury on several counts for tampering with auto motor numbers, will be held next Thursday forenoon at ten o'clock. The court will hear arguments for leave to withdraw pleas of not guilty and to move to quash the indictments on all counts.
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Wrisley
DeKalb Woman Granted Divorce from Frank Babich
In circuit court yesterday Katherine Babich of DeKalb was granted a decree of divorce from Frank Babich. She alleged his extreme cruelty and stated he is a foreign-born resident who was deported in 1921. Three children are in her custody and she seeks continued custody while minors.
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Katherine Babich
DeKalb
Frank Babich
Babich
Prisoner from Chicago Courts Charged in Narcotic Case
The sheriff's office records show Mamie Carr was received from Chicago courts Wednesday night. Charged with violation of narcotic laws, she was sent for a few days respite before arraignment for trial. Chronicle Want Ads well Auto.
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Chicago
Sheriff's
Mamie Carr
Sycamore Chronicle News Desk Moves to Seeaneye Inn
Sycamore subscribers are advised the Sycamore representative's headquarters are now at the Seeaneye Inn. Phone 508. Complaints about new delivery will be received at the inn. To publish news items on the Sycamore page, leave a telephone number with staff at the inn. All news items are welcomed.
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Sycamore
The
Chronicle
Seeaneye Inn
Christmas Society and Civic Events in Sycamore
The December society page notes a Christmas party for the Business and Professional Women's club at Guildhall 6:30 p.m. A January 10 joint dinner of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce and Sycamore Woman's Club at Fargo hotel features J. H. Hudson as speaker. A May wedding in Sycamore unites Katherine Dillon Wild and Edward Burst with guests from DeKalb and Chicago. Postnuptial events include a wedding trip to Boston and New York and a reception at the Wild home. Members of the S. O. N. club meet at Mrs. Maeser’s, with Christmas tree events planned for December 26 at the South Burlington community house. Local residents, visitors from Evanston and Lake Forest arrive for the holidays.
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Guildhall
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
Sycamore Woman's Club
Fargo Hotel
J. H. Hudson
Ilinois Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Robbe
Federated Church
Sycamore
Katherine Dillon Wild
Ward Mayo Burst
Wild Home
Burst
Fargo
Boston
New York
Washington M. Dillon
Sterling
Edward Burst
Ned Burst
Wash M. Dillon
Stone
Joon On
Paul Dillon
Stevin
Frank Eseygouin
Lancaster
E. L. Mayo
Henry W. Prentice Sr
Henry W. Prentice, Jr
Peter L. Pratt
Kathryn Pratt
S. O. N. Club
E. H. Maeser
South Burlington
George Dooley Is Patient at Local Hospital
George Dooley a well known city youth was taken ill Wednesday evening and removed to the Sycamore Hospital. The attending physician advised an operation as soon as possible. Word from the hospital said the operation was successful and though very ill he is expected to show improvement in the coming days.
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George Dooley
Sycamorepital
Dooley
Porch Enclosure at Swan Olson Home on Charles Street
Swan Olson has been busy over the last few days adding a glass enclosed porch to his Charles street residence. The project, nearly complete aside from painting, will enhance comfort and curb appeal, per Olson.
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Swan Olson
Glass
Charles Street
Meon
Californian Father Arrives for Daughter’s Holiday Care
J A Allen of Alhambra California was expected to arrive here from Alhambra to spend the holidays with relatives. He is the father of Mrs. William Campbell who had been critically ill for many days but is now making rapid progress toward recovery.
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California
J. A. Allen
Alhambra
Calif
Mr. Allen
William Campbell
Perry M. Parker
Los Angeles
Marian
Marjorie
Mr. Parker
Santa Claus to Be On Street All Day Saturday
Santa Claus in his red and white uniform will visit Sycamore on Saturday, walking State Street and meeting children. He will carry a large sack of candy for the little folks and aim to see youngsters who cannot come downtown during the day. The beloved figure, known as the old boy, has long made friends in the community.
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Santa Claus
Sycamore
Santa
State Street
Joint Dinner at Chamber Forum With Woman's Club Guests
A report notes the upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 1 will be a joint affair with the local Woman's Club as guests. Secretary Ren of the Chamber will speak and the event is planned to be held in Fargo.
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Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Club
Hudson
Camber of Commerce
Ren
Ml the Hell
Fargo
DeKalb Police Magistrate Handles Auto Theft Case
Police Magistrate John M. Blair of DeKalb visited Wednesday on court business regarding the release of a DeKalb boy from county jail. The youth, arraigned, was bound over to the coming grand jury along with two others charged with taking a car from a DeKalb garage and driving it to Davenport before being stopped by police.
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John M. Blair
DeKalb
Davenport
Legion Plans Holiday Dance at Maple Park
A holiday dance hosted by Maple Park American Legion post is set for December 26 at the town hall with music by Keating's Royal Serenaders of Aurora. Tickets are $12. The event aims to support Legion activities. Also in Maple Park, Maple Park lodge 942 A F and A M elected officers for the year including W M KR T Emerson and treasurer William Halnick.
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Legion
Maple Park
American Legion Post
Keating
Royal Serenaders
Aurora
The
Maple Park Lodge
A. F
A. M
Kr.t. Emerson
W. M
Fred Needham
S. W
Harry ' Parson
J. W
William Halnick
W. E. Root
Wilfred Kelly
S. D
Chris ‘Peterson
J. D
Kaneville
M. E
Missionary Society
Lake Bluff
H. J. Butler
Jampy
Oak Park
Nellie
O'Brien
Evanston
Nellie Fitzgerald
Binder
Chicago
Bordwell
Lester Spalding
Oak Bark
Mary Butler
Ruth Snyder
Elgin
Julia Moor
Glenn Thurston
Ae Sycamore
J. J. Whery
Floyd Srid
H. C. Hansen
Fine Play at Brush Point in Mayfield Church
The Brush Point school district staged the play Headstrong Jean at Mayfield church on Friday. Parts were well taken and a basement lunch followed. The event raised forty dollars. Arisa Lanan, Northwestern student, visits her parents Dell and Mrs Lanan for Christmas. Local scenes include Ed Anderson and Mrs Wilson shopping in Sycamore and Clifford Duffey installing a new radio for David Deverell. Floyd Elliott, once Mayfield resident, underwent surgery at Glidden hospital in DeKalb, with his aunt Mrs Roy Hoyt visiting.
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Mayfield
Brush Point
Jean
Mayfield Church
Arisa Lanan
Northwestern University
Dell Lanan
Ed Anderson
Walter Wilson
Sycamore
Clifford Duffey
Felton
DeKalb
David Deverell
Aurel
Alvers Martinson
Marion
Edna Benson
Floyd Elliott
Glidden Hospital
Roy Hoyt
Haish School Children Present Yale Christmas Program
Haish school pupils presented an extensive Christmas program with rooms performing songs recitations and readings attended by many mothers. The event featured “Why do Bells For Christmas Ring” and “Babe Jesus Recitation” among others with piano duets and a flute piece. After the performances Santa Claus appeared with gifts for every pupil as officials discussed the submarine incident and rescue efforts.
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Haish
Jesus
Carmen Hosea
Arthur Whyte
Picola
Dorothy Kelway
Real Darkies
the Little Match Girl
Ethel Holderness
Kelsie Oldham
Santa Claus
Navy Will Not Reply to Hard Questions on S-4 Disaster
Washington reports that 30 of the 40 S-4 submarine crew members’ next of kin await a Navy board of inquiry on January 4 in Boston to learn why the disaster occurred. Mrs Roy Kehler Jones, widow of the submarine’s commander, asks why submarines operated off the stormy New England coast in winter and why the coast was chosen.
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Navy
Washington
U.P
Navy Board of
Boston
Roy Kehler Jones
Hunlethrope
Maryland
New England
Sycamore Men Arrested Here Last Evening
Two Sycamore men Gert Sell and Leonard Pierson were arrested here last evening by police on charges of driving a car while intoxicated and drunk and disorderly. The auto crashed into a telephone post, leading to the arrest. They were held at a local garage and then returned to the county jail by Sheriff Fred Dolder. It was not stated this morning whether the case had been disposed of by the court.
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Amore
Gert Sell
Leonard Pierson
Polices Department
Quer
Fred Dolder
Morenoon
Lighted Tree on Building Draws Curious Glance
A Christmas tree atop the roof of the National store and Moose lodge building drew many onlookers last evening after being placed yesterday afternoon and lit for the first time. The trend toward outdoor holiday trees grows as residents adopt bold decoration schemes and high porch trees. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.
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National Store
Moose Lodge
Prima Donna to Give a Concert at the College
Miss Alma Peterson of the Chicago Grand Opera and Philadelphia Civic Opera will perform at State Teachers College auditorium on January 30. The concert is billed as the winter season highlight and should enhance the college’s growing reputation for bringing renowned singers. Local music lovers plan to attend. Mount Lassen in Northern California is the only active volcano in the United States.
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Alma Peterson
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Philadelphia Civic Opera
State Teachers College
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Mrs. Wakeman
Mildred Marshall
Lake Forest
Chelsea Granger
Wabash
Cassius Poust
Jana
Walter Langlois
W. M. McAllister
W. J. Fulton
J. R. Waterman
John K. ‘Newhall
Yale
Room Seven
Zigner Swanson
Marie Harding
Edith Youngren
Secretary of Navy
Wilbur
Brumby
Elisberg
Prescott
Mount Lassen
United States
Delco
MAZDA
Electrical Contractors
Atwater
Kent Radio
Atwater Kent
Comeex
M. Moor
Sawyer & Sons
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