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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1928

Page

2

Sycamore United Church Christmas Program Draws Wide Hope

Sycamore churches united for a Christmas program at the Community Center drawing a large audience despite flu disruptions. The event featured two scenes, a 45 member orchestra, and a pantomime titled Holy City with 16 girls. Plan changes and last minute adjustments were coordinated by Marie Sabin with help from Florence Wollensack and others.

Sycamore Sunday School Association of Sycamore Holy City Robbe Tope Oranger Walters Branch Miss Sabin Marie Sabin Sycamore Sunday School Association Central School Florence Wollensack Tom White Elmer Brooke Ruby Nichols Shepherds and Angels

Chronicle carrier service call for late papers

Readers missing their daily paper by six o'clock should telephone 194 Sycamore to arrange delivery. The Chronicle notes carriers must provide full service and urges readers to report carelessness to help ensure 100 percent reliability.

Sycamore Chronicle

Odd Fellowship meeting at Sycamore hall praised

The Sycamore Lodge and Auxiliary No 32 held a well attended Friday meeting at the Odd Fellow hall in Sycamore. Deputy Lady Lempkre of Belvidere led the inspection, commending the group and offering minor improvement suggestions. A gift was presented to Mrs Emma Murray of DeKalb, luncheon followed, and several locals were noted for illness travel and holiday plans.

Sycamore Auxiliary No. 32 Odd Fellow Lempkre Belvidere Medine Mann Emma Murray DeKalb Canton and Auxiliary

Victor Swanson Visits Mother in Sycamore During Holidays

Victor Swanson of Chicago visits his mother in Sycamore during the holidays, with all activities allowed until 5:00 p.m.

Victor Swanson Chicago Sycamore

Marriage of Everett Marsh and Betty Chapalonis

Everett Marsh of Sycamore and Betty Chapalonis of DeKalb were married on Saturday December 22 at Edward Marsh’s home in Sycamore. Reverend Tope officiated. attendees included Mrs Edward Marsh and Vadna. The couple will reside at 141 South Fifth Street DeKalb in a furnished home.

Sycamore Everett Marsh Betty Chapalonis DeKalb Tope Edward Marsh West Sycamore Street Vadna South Fifth Street

Inland Wire Gifts 381 Geese to Employees

Sycamore's Inland Wire & Cable Company distributed 381 geese weighing 4226 pounds to employees as a yearly token of good will and appreciation. Cards accompanied the gifts, marking this as possibly the largest number issued to date by the plant.

Inland Wire Sycamore Inland Wire & Cable Company

Hotel Changes Made in Record Time Opens New Fargo Coffee Shop

The Fargo hotel moves the coffee shop to a new charming location and opens by 6:00 PM Saturday after rapid plumbing and electrical work in a basement-free space. The north section remains unfinished and will take several more days to complete.

Fargo

Public Not to Buy Tuberculosis Seals

In the past days there have been cases of children attempting to dispose of Red Cross tuberculosis Christmas seals by selling them. The seals are not to be sold since they have already been paid for by Community Chest subscribers. Contributors may receive their quota by applying at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, each receiving 100 without charge. Anyone selling them is taking money for personal use and should not be patronized.

Red Cross

Ohio Grove Farmers Overcome by Gas in Shed

In Ohio Grove on Monday Joe Williams and Jack Williams were overcome by gas from a running tractor while grinding feed in a shed. Dr. Ovitz treated them. both men improved but have not resumed duties. The article also lists local social visits and community events surrounding the Ohio Grove area.

Ohio Grove Joe Williams Jack Williams Ovitz Harry Dettmer Elmer Dettemer Joe Schnee Esmond Peterson Swanson Andrew Jensen Christ Anderson Harold Lindblom Roy Taule Lindblom Peterson Ella Albert Larson Bert Strong Sycamore Fred Larson Ed Castenson Aurora Peter Swanson DeKalb John Gudgy Bernard Entwhistle Eva Nelson Padies Alfred Nelson Waukegan Esmond Castenson Johnson Deny Manson Rockfordey Charles Castenson Ohio Grove Chapel Willowdale Grange Fairdale

County Jail Expands with Three Federal Prisoners

DeKalb County jail adds three Chicago sent prisoners to serve sentences for violating prohibition law, bringing total near one hundred. New inmates are Samuel I Misken 31 three months 500 dollar fine Sarf Stalman 39 six months 1000 dollar fine and Mike Lang 32 thirty days 500 dollar fine. Ohio Grove grange program follows business meeting with performances by Evelyn Firkins Rose and Violet Scott, Miss Josephine Settle piano solo, Clifford Astling humorous lecture, and refreshments.

DeKalb County Chicago Samuel I. Misken Sarf Stalman Mike Lang Ohio Grove Grange Ohio Grove Evelyn Firkins Rose Violet Scott Willowdale Grange Josephine Settle Clifford Astling

Birthday Celebration Noted in Esmond

Esmond residents report Mrs. Grant Eddy and Mrs. Delos Welty aiding their mother in birthday celebrations on Tuesday. Class No. 2 met at the lay Worden home Friday evening as Mrs. John Oxley and her son from Chi- participated in the gathering.

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Sycamore’s United Church Europe Chronicle Readers Robert Drayton H. H. Drayton A. B. Gocenour Ann Robert Herrick Des Moines George Carlson West State Street Alice Read Mrs. Edgar Stark Vinton, Iowa Mrs. Buxton L. L. Knipp Doris Henry Gable Mrs. Malden Barker Merie Evans Monmouth Jeannette Bollinger Schultze Boston Smith’s Model Grocery and Market Vago Ter Eva Eychaner Glen Dan Fisher Rockford Charles Davis Floyd Welty Roy Brown James Decker Cortland Ed Eychaner George Eychaner Floyd Eychaner J. Knighton L. Worden Barnes Maggie Gun W. H. Ashelford Byronson Exmond Hazel Holmes Clarabell Lindas Keith and Arch Anderso Rev. Gottshall the Town Blue Devils Sycamore Community Center DeKalb Monument Works J. A. Widen Merry Christmas R. N. Leslie Mr. and Mrs. J. Rendell American Legion And American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Davy’s Store
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