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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1927

Page

2

Naperville Golden Eagles to Face Sycamore Next in Big DuPage Clash

Naperville’s Golden Eagles, led by forwards Manning and Macer with Beeman Bateva, prepare for a crucial game against Sycamore at the high school gym next Thursday January 8. Guards Turk Whidans and Yanie anchor a strong Naperville backcourt as head coach awaits a marquee quest.

Bettie Naperville Gotder Wight Naperville Mims Neethern Hlinom Meeur McIers Manning Macer Little Seven Bateva Turk” Wdhans Yanie DuPage Coun Sycapore Golden Eagles Batavia Chicago Cohesians G. C Chicago Nationals Gnas Bux- Rem Oregon Legion Merci Dultage County Aegreeation Lneup Sycamore Bidere Cap Quin Kendall Burchfield Read Sabre Rovers Hindenberc Hanson Clapriddie Gustataan Efemtry Kendall County Pebrery Hich School Cym

Contested Wednesday Night Game at Central School Gym

Hinckley teams Powelson and King led the contest as Hinckley beat Sycamore 31 to 19 at halftime then held a tight pace in the second half. Curtain raiser saw Tub Mirchaid's eight grades win 28 to 10 over the Tey Seeuta Tubt, totaling 16 points.

Powelson King of Hinckley Sycamore Hinckley Sycamore Sycemare Mirchaid Mir Gay Harr

Sale of Fair Floor Space Opens January 4

Charles Rosene, chairman of the floor space committee, announced that space for the Mid-Winter fair will go on sale at eight o'clock Wednesday morning January 4 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. First arrivals receive the best space with numbers assigned to prevent misunderstandings. Demand is strong and ticket sales are being pushed, with actual campaigning to begin next week.

Charles Rosene

Auto Case Moves Hearing To January In Circuit Court

The auto case against defendants Winstey and Parker, indicted by the grand jury, was set for a hearing on the motion to withdraw a guilty plea and to quash the indictment. The court ordered arguments on the motion to be heard January 2. Meanwhile the State’s Attorney’s son suffers an ear infection and a county official consulted an out of town specialist yesterday.

Albert Nelson Receives Observation and Treatment at Sycamore Hospital

Nexsam was admitted to the Sycamore Hospital on Wednesday for several days of observation and treatment. Officials indicate the ailment is not serious and the care provided should help.

Albert Nelson Sycamore Hospital Alber Nexsam Agnes Varty Chicago Obert Varty

Sycamore Local Clubs Host MultiGroup New Year Events

Sycamore events include a joint dinner and meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and Woman's Club at the Parge hotel with speaker J H Hud eon of the Illinois Chamber retail division. Ed Bilney visited from DeKalb and Isham attendees joined a DeKalb party at The Innovation.

Sycamore Chamber of Commerce Sycamore Woman's Club Parge Hotel J. H. Hudeon Tilinois Chamber of Commerce

Two Trappers Reported Arrested Here

A report says two trappers were arrested on the street for trapping in the game and fined. The names Mepgerts and Smausk Walter are mentioned among League members.

Mepgerts Lees Smausk Walter

Chicago Woman Sentenced to Six Months Here

Bernice Hughes, with a prior conviction, has been committed to the institution to serve six months. She waits trial on current charges in this county.

Chicago Bernice Hughes

DeKalb Court Grants Restraining Order in OBrien and Fisher Case

A DeKalb circuit court session held Thursday issued a restraining order against Marian E W Fisher in a suit to dissolve the OBrien and Fisher automotive partnership. O'Brien alleges $10,000 invested and disputes over commissions and bank funds while Fisher faces threats of further assault. The court also considered appointing DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank as receiver for the firm.

Wrh Willem DeKalb County Marian E. W. Fisher DeKalb Obrien & Fisher Smith & Brewer Chicago O'Brien Fisher DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank

Sheriff Dower Stricken by Kidney Trouble at County Jail

DeKalb county Sheriff Fred Dower, ill for about three weeks, remains confined to bed with a serious kidney disorder. Doctors and family report slower recovery than expected while deputies handle increased duties in the sheriff’s absence.

Fred Dower DeKalb County

City checks out new airplane factory site

Local businessmen who joined the factory venture toured the plant yesterday. They report workers already on site and anticipate rapid hiring, with strong belief the project will become a worthwhile success.

Stores Close on Wednesday Evenings in Sycamore

Members of the Merchants Division of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce met yesterday to decide if stores should close Wednesday evenings for the next quarter. By a 39 to 2 vote, businesses will shut after six o clock for January February and March.

Mercnams Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

Bad Taste Is New Complaint of City People

Chicago residents voiced a strong complaint about foul drinking water described as having a bitter smell and chlorination by health authorities to prevent illness. Health department records show thousands of complaints as sewage tainted Lake Michigan near the southern end and wind carried the taint into municipal cribs. Officials said a move to stop northern Indiana plants from dumping waste into the lake is being considered.

Chicago U.R

Visit at Scene of Fatal Fight in New York

Mrs Harrington a 24 year old divorce plaintiff was found murdered in her New York apartment last Friday. Police say the killer revisited the scene after the crime and stole jewelry including diamonds while an imitation string of pearls remained. Neighbor Lillian Holton heard a scream but found the door open only yesterday when the body was discovered.

New York Det Kime Leovise Lawson Harrington Raymond B. Miles Lillian Holton

Relatives Entertain at Maple Park Christmas Dinner

Maple Park and nearby towns share in Christmas gatherings as Mr. and Mrs. N. Meyers hosted about 25 relatives from Elgin Burlington and Maple Park. Various local residents attend church meetings visits and moving stories fill the week.

Maple Park Dec

Churches Calendar List of Local Congregations and Schedules

The notice lists numerous churches with addresses and service times including Methodist Episcopal First, Advent Christian at Corner Seventh and State, First Congregational at Grove and Second, Latter Day Saints at Seventh and Prospect, Trinity Lutheran in American Steel Welfare Building, First Lutheran on Third and Pine, First Church of Christ Scientist on North Wharf Street, St Pauls Episcopal on South Second, Lutheran at Fisk and North Fifth, First Baptist on Prospect and Third, and Swedish Ev. Mission on Fisk and Seventh. Contains additional notes on Sunday school times and worship hours, inviting public attendance, plus a stray line about pigeons and feed consumption.

Vent Christian Church State Street Third and Pine Streets E. W. Magnusson North Third Street Memenee Lutheran Church North Fifth Street Fisk Javenue Erdman Frenk Mission Fisk Avenue Seventh Street

Unclear OCR Names Tie Creston Family Graduation

A garbled obituary or social note mentions a son or daughter of Mr and Mrs Me Hall of Creston who recently graduated from a church or school program. It notes a move to Rochelle and residence with Miss Emma Countryman, with parents soon living on Tom White farm east of Rochelle.

Floyd Snyder Rose Flood Chicago T. Pood Kings Heralds Walter Patch Helen Butler Mowrey Decatur Chii Harry Coe Spanner Pearson Elgin DeKalb George Valentine Valentine William Lin Harvey A. Harter Celeste Treadwell Lyons John Treadwell Ladies’ Aid Society American Legion Auxiliary Wilfrid Kelly Fred Kroll Elburn Kelsey William Moore Peoria Me Hall Creston PL Clarke Emma Countryman Hall Tom White Rochelle Afer

Unclear Garbled Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Lewis and Lan bersh with references to Friday and landimc. Unable to extract a coherent event, names, or entities for a proper summary.

Societe EL de 2Alesie Lewis Frida Bere

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