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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1927

Page

2

Christmas Programs At Sycamore Churches

Churches across Sycamore announce Christmas Day services and programs. Baptist Church holds morning readings and a candlelight evening, St. Peters Episcopal hosts Holy Communion on Christmas Day, St. Johns offers a children’s pageant and 11:00 am service, Salem Lutheran schedules a 5:30 am Swedish English service and a 7:30 pm children’s event, Federated Church features a 40-voice choir and special music, and Swedish Baptist Church conducts 5:30 am and 7:30 pm services with Rev. Lundin preaching.

Sycamore Baptist Church Christ St. Peters Episcopal Church Theodore Branch Mother Church St. Peters God's Housey St. Gants Binsinn St. John's St. John’s Church Salem Lutheran Church E. Pearson A. M Salem A. D. Gates Miss Hills Miss Sabin Wilh Methodist Chuarch Swedish Baptist Church Lundin Tockford

Sycamore Chronicle year end holiday note

The Chronicle wishes a happy year end to Sycamore residents and those who distribute the papers. The city gathers news daily and the paper hopes for a joyful Christmas for the community.

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New Clerks At Desk At Fargo Hotel

Charles Adee becomes the new night clerk and G. R. Holmes the new dayman at the Fargo hotel. The hotel reports improving business with the holiday week bringing expected activity and several parties scheduled around the premises.

Fargo Charles Adee G. R. Holmes

Christmas Party Notes from Sycamore and Local Clubs

A December schedule highlights joint dinner and meeting of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce and the Sycamore Woman's Club at the Fargo Hotel at 6 30 p m with J A Madison speaking. The Fargo Hotel hosted a Christmas dance with 100 attendees featuring snowball partner selection and several dances. Local notable guests from DeKalb and Lowell, Massachusetts attended. The Telephony club hosted a Merry Christmas event at the Rolander home with gifts for guests. St Peters Sunday School staged a Christmas program, ended by Santa delivering toys.

Sycamore Chamber of Commerce Sycamore Woman's Club Farso Hotel Fargo J. W. Ovitz Wir J. B. Adee DeKalb Boyle Perry Milo Oakland EK. E. Woord Rodney Wright Roger Simpson Lowell Mass St Peters Sunday School Floyd Gravelin Charles Warden Theron Bushnell Sunda School Cradle Toll Teddy Bushnell James Gravelia Bonney Ward Pearl Trompour Billy Voust Billy Blade Branch Gaby Sabin Baby Way Jear Redmond Exel Trompour Dorothy Poust Edna Cliffe Lone Eveline Cliffe Santa

Matinee Free Showing Draws City School Children

A Christmas matinee at the Fargo theatre drew many elementary students from city schools. Reported that nearly all eligible children availed themselves of the free show, held yesterday afternoon before 3:30.

Fargo

Good Fellows Aid Many Families During Holidays

A local philanthropic effort, led by the Woman's Club and supported by the Business Women's Guild, Girl Scouts, Commanders, a Federated Church class, the Red Cross, merchants, banks, and individuals, provides toys, groceries, and other aid to households. The Inland Wire & Cable Company organizes baskets and worker gifts, with Mr Townsend coordinating assistance. Girl Scouts dressed nine dolls for distribution.

Girl Scouts Chitech Cet Cross Hiks Inland Wire & Cable Company Aeat Wien Vt Wire Company

Community Building Cement Pour Underway by Hlanze Cameos

Community workers including contractor Gert Nelson and his crew are pouring cement at the new community building. The initial form setup was completed a few days ago and cementing has continued almost without interruption. After the sidewalls set adequately, remaining work will begin and be rushed to finish as quickly as possible.

Gert Nelson Hlanze Hwenspetrinis Cement Strewart

Brower Residence Ready for Occupancy on Somonauk Street

The Brower home on Somonauk Street, recently remodeled after weeks of alterations, is now ready for possession by Attorney Brower and family. Once landscaping is finished this spring, the property is expected to be even more attractive.

Brower FLBR Somonauk Street Cardner

Many Christmas Trees Put Up Around Town

Several small Christmas trees are erected around Sycamore city, illuminated at night with electric lights. In Dutton Town a longstanding tree has been trimmed and decorated using larger bulbs, creating an attractive nighttime view away from street lamps.

Sycamore Dutton

Attorney C. D. Rogers’s Swift Recovery Noted

Attorney C. D. Rogers, after six weeks in Sycamore hospital and another operation, is reported to be making a splendid recovery. He is described as having unusual vitality, with many friends predicting a speedy return.

C. D. Rogers Sycamore Hospital Rogers

Living Christmas Tree Lights Nation in Capital City Festival

In Washington DC a living Christmas tree in Sherr Circle will light National Christmas ceremonies. President Coolidge and family arrive at 8 PM to activate 500 lights, followed by carols, bells, and a broadcast to millions. News notes include Coolidge charity distributions and Shakespeare folio record sale.

Washington D. C Sherr Fae Py Om Coolidge

Mothers Attend School With Children in Evanston

At the National Kindergarten and Elementary College in Evanston mothers join 160 children aged 27 to years in classes. Dr Julia Kirkwood and Miss Baker assist with psychological tests and explanations for parents. The program studies child behavior and methods to improve home and school dynamics as mothers and children learn together.

NEA Evanston Julia Kirkwood Miss Baker Miss Tinker

Special Stamp Honors Lone Eagle Visit to Panama

Panama cabinet approves a commemorative stamp to honor the visit of Col Lindbergh. The ceremony marks his historic flight and ties with Panama during a period of heavy industrial pollution as experts estimate millions of tons of soot daily blanket urban soils.

Lone Eagle Colon Panama Col Lindhershere

Town Named After Jovial Saint of Kids

Postmaster J A Martin of Santa Claus Indiana reports letters from Canada Mexico and the United States to Santa Claus. He notes most requests are generic reminders but some children ask for unusual gifts like a table elephant as the town, founded by German wood carvers, earned the name Santa Claus from a Christmas Saint figure.

Ita Claus Ind U.R J. A. Martin Lapromiu Santa Claus Martin Post Office Christos Canada Mesico United States Santa Creus Santa Tans Mary Lou Renwick M3 Orchar Chicago J. T Pen Ne Qi Riment Santa Re St. Nicholas, Vo

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