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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
1
Members gathered for Christmas morning services at 5:30 and 10:20. A church collection of over $850 supported the milestone as Rev. Magnusson preached on the nativity. The long history recalls nine pastors and growth from 40 members in 1878 to about 1,070.
Three automobiles, including one driven by F B Wood of Ashton and another a Chicago car, were damaged in a collision on the East Lincoln Highway between Maple Park and Elburn last evening. A Lieberman of Chicago youth, attempting to pass, crashed head on into the Ashton car. the coupe also damaged. The Lieberman boy, an inexperienced driver with three weeks’ experience, was at fault. An additional car was seen in a field near the Maple Park Elburn crossing. Details of how the car was driven into the field were not learned.
Miss Marian Wilson, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Wilson of Aurora, was slightly cut on the nose when the family auto skidded and went into a ditch two miles east of Rochelle shortly after 9:30 last evening. She was treated by a DeKalb surgeon after the car was brought to Rochelle, and the Wilsons continued to Aurora. The driver, Mr Wilson, was attempting to pass another car at the time of the mishap.
Two DeKalb residents died during the Christmas period. Mrs. William Johnson, an invalid for years, died at 637 North Sixth Street. Mrs. Olaf Swanson died yesterday at Glidden Memorial Hospital after paralysis struck her last Thursday. Johnson, born October 11 1881 in Lee Township and married November 28 1910 to William Johnson, left a husband, a son Ralph, and brother Gunnar Gunderson of Waterman. The Johnsons lived on a Waterman-area farm before moving to DeKalb six years ago seeking relief for Mrs. Johnson. She belonged to the Waterman Presbyterian church since childhood. Funeral at 2:00 Friday from the Johnson home. burial in Clinton Cemetery at Waterman. Rev. E W Magnusson to conduct. Mrs Swanson’s obituary notes paralysis. more details on Page 6.
Christmas traffic toll in Cook County raises 1928 total to 1054 with 15 deaths over the holiday period. Among victims is 4 year old Edward Sak who died after being struck while clinging to his mother’s hand. Six days of motoring remain in the year and records show increasing fatalities. one driver has been sentenced in 1928 for killing a pedestrian.
President elect Herbert Hoover shifts plans to reach Florida. The Utah will anchor at Hampton Roads on January 6 and Hoover will proceed to Washington to confer with Republican leaders. The voyage included festive duties and gifts from crew, with messages from Argentina's president reaching the ship.
Miss Jane Addams founder of Hull House is recovering from a two weeks bout of bronchitis. Her physician Dr Alice Hamilton says she has passed the crisis and is recuperating rapidly. Addams, renowned for directing Hull House, has gained international prominence as a settlement worker and author on social topics.
State Teachers College students continued a multi year effort by collecting food for DeKalb families. On the final school days they gathered 445 cans of goods 12 pounds of candy and popcorn balls for the local packing organization to distribute to homes with children.
Milton D Crandall launches the 71st Regiment Armory event for a $1,000 prize and the title of world talking champion. Thirty-one contestants, 10 women and 21 men, will talk, sing or read for hours, with rest tents and a visible clock tracking hourly standings. Notable entrants include John Rose Gildea, Simon Long, a Cherokee Indian, a former newspaper woman, and a retired radio announcer.
London reports a slight improvement in King George’s condition after doctors say the monarch shows slow forward movement. Buckingham Palace officials note no change since last bulletin, while the royal family gathers at the sickroom, exchanging presents as Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales honor the king with gifts.
Hannibal Missouri reports Mrs Laura Frazer, who inspired Mark Twain’s Becky Thatcher, died today at 91. Frazer lived at her son L E Frazer’s home near the old schoolhouse where she and Twain studied in childhood.
Mexico City dispatch reports eleven rebels were killed in a firefight with federal troops near Guadalajara, about three miles from the city. The Guadalajara correspondent for La Prensa relayed the account dated December 26, noting the clash occurred near the Mexican city.
Bulletin reports Cyril Guest of the Coral Gables police force was killed this morning in Rochelle. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Guest of Wadena Minnesota his wife Leona and a daughter A W and A T Guest of Rochelle uncle and nephew respectively Burial set for Wadena Minnesota
President and Mrs. Coolidge arrived in Brunswick Georgia at 9:00 a.m. after an overnight trip from Washington and left for Sapelo Island to spend a week with Howard Coffin of Hudson Motor Company. They traveled by motor cars and boats, with arrival at the Cofin estate expected near noon. The trip includes outdoor sports and an oil portrait by Frank Salisbury for the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
Washington December 26 a concerted push in both houses after Christmas seeks action on farm relief. A farm bloc majority opposes the plan fearing federal board appointments and hoping Hoover, soon to be inaugurated, would sign a broader bill. Coolidge supporters promise he will sign any measure meeting full farm relief.
New York December 26 Major Chester P Mills a former federal prohibition administrator in New York has won 25000 for the best enforcement plan for prohibitions offered by W C Durant automobile maker The prize to a high school student Malcolm D Almack of Palo Alto California is 5000 with 1000 to the student and 4000 to the school His plan will be published January 1 Mills plan argues the Volstead act is sound and feasible and that his own scheme reduced alcohol withdrawal by about 50 percent by curbing industrial alcohol diversion and calls for six month permits strict public disclosure closer agency cooperation and more precise enforcement steps.
Fred Thompson the cowboy film star died in Queen of Angels hospital after gallstone surgery. A former Occidental College and Princeton athlete, he rode with Plover King among two gun immortals like Tom Mix and William S. Hart. He served as a chaplain in World War I and won the Inter Allied Pentathlon before a football injury. He married Frances Marion after meeting her during recovery.
The DeKalb Trust & Savings bank hosts its annual Christmas party for young depositors this Friday afternoon with Uncle Bob of KYW Chicago as featured entertainer. The Chronicle misannounced Thursday. the event has been held for two seasons and draws a large youth attendance.
Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, Britain's first League of Nations delegate, says world peace prospects are good and improved by the Kellogg pact. He urges Anglo American naval parity, disarmament steps, and a sea understanding to ensure lasting peace. London comments stress friendly ties and practical arms reduction.
Mrs. Daniel Figge of Sycamore died at Sycamore hospital after a collision on the Genoa road north of Sycamore. Her husband Daniel Figge, and Miss Marietta Nunn, a nurse, were injured when the car left the frost slicked road and rolled down an embankment. The two injured were rushed to the hospital. Miss Nunn suffered shock but no serious physical injuries. The Figges moved from Aurora years ago. Figge was superintendent of the Sycamore foundry. The jury ruled the death accidental from internal hemorrhages caused by a crushed throat.
Chicago police sought clues in a Christmas drinking party shooting that killed Albert Senoff a 35 year old political henchman of Morris Eller. Officials initially identified the victim as Ben Weiner before confirming Senoff’s death and investigating hosts at the event as witnesses.
Spontaneous combustion sparked a blaze at the Park Hotel in Akron Ohio. Six people died and seven were injured as guests on the third floor suffocated or were overcome. The fire started in a rubbish pile and spread through the building trapping many on the upper floors.
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