Sycamore Charity Ball Tonight Plans and Guests
The Sycamore Woman's Club hosts a charity ball and community dance at 8 tonight with Leo's Orchestra of Reckford and Crescent Furns providing music. Proceeds benefit the charity basket and relief funds as the event draws local leaders, with the Community Center and Business and Professions Women’s Club coordinating. A report notes attendance, program unknown, and other local society events scheduled around the same eve.
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Beskethal
IeKab
Eels
Business and Professions Womans Club
Teka Da!-Chronic! Sutcomin Rempays Delivery Service Issue
Local subscribers report poor service with delivery delays and missed calls. Complaints will be reviewed and remedies pursued. Payments are due weekly to ensure timely services for all customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syemers
Ore Fellinger
Sycamore
Rumors Rise Over A Boon At New Year In Sycamore
Street talk swirls about a possible full time start next Monday affecting Sycamore labor. Workers restless amid idle days, pending income tax returns, and uncertain shifts as community plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Sycamore
Haasteres
Last Year’s All Stars Defeat Headquarters Team In Charity Game
The All-Stars defeated the Soldiers 42 to 14 in a charity basketball game. Jo signed the scorers, while Marcus and Maeser led the All-Stars scoring. The Soldiers fought hard, and three All-Stars were coaching in colleges Waterman at Dartmouth Frosh Boies at Illinois and Marser at DeKalb Teachers. Referee was Leland Strombom.
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High Society Blues
Knights
Sokiers
Marcus
Maeser
Waterman
Frosh
Dartmouth
Boies
Illinois
Marser
DeKalb
Otamser
Leland Strombom
The
State Teachers College
Small Fund Catch: Benefit Game Seen as Nearly a Loss
A basketball fundraiser by Head quarters Company Five and the All Stars drew about 100 fans. Expenses stayed under $10, with posters and tickets costing around $9 and signs donated. Raymond donated cloth and Strombom officiated for free, leaving a near profit. Total receipts were $57.75, aided by discounted entries for children. A follow up benefit game is planned to solve unemployment relief funding.
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Five
The
All Stars
Syca‘more
Fred Raymond
Jesperson
Mr. Raymond
Leland Strombom
Community Center Funding and Sponsorship Praised
Sponsors praise the Community Center building donation and efforts of volunteers, officials, and referees that supported the project. The plan aims to extend promotion time to increase chances of waiving a large fund and initiating employment actions, with donations aiding the fundraising success.
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Chamber of Consumerce
Charity Clothing Drive Aids Needy In Sycamore
The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce and Mrs. W H Simpson chair welfare announce a charity clothing drive. Starting tomorrow old garments in good condition will be donated sorted and distributed to those in need from Ronin Landing opposite the Chamber on West State Street near California.
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Her of Commerce
W. H. Simpson
Sycamore Woman's Club
Ronin Landing
Chamber of Commerce
West State
California Street
Roof Fire Discovered In Nick Of Time Last Night
Fire companies were summoned to the home of I Mabel at 303 North Sacramento Street last evening around and about 8 o clock. A small roof fire caused by a chimney spark burned a tiny hole in the roof. Damage is minor and repairable for a few dollars. Firefighters arrived before strong northwest winds could spread the flames.
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I. Mabel
Sacramento Street
Soldiers to Meet Desoto Mat Shop in Central Gym Clash
Serjeant A J Dolder announced Headquarters Company will face Desoto Mat Shop in a basketball game at the central school gym tonight. Soldiers compete in the thief class with a reduced admission price.
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A.J. Dolder
Desoto Mat Shop
Central School
Late Charles Kugler To Be Buried At Ohio Grove
The body of Charles EKinder was brought here from Chicago today. Mrs. T E Hardy, a daughter in Chicago, accompanied the body. The remains were taken to the G W Kebil home for funerals on DeKalb Avenue. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Ohio Grove church with burial in Ohio Grove cemetery.
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Charles Kugler
Ohio Grove
Charles Ekinder
Chicarco
T. E Hardy
Chicago
G. W. Kebil
DeKalb Avenue
Shabbona Man Taken To Waterman Hospital
Nicholas Ness, a local resident, was seriously injured after falling from a barn hay loft on Christmas Eve. He was transported to Waterman Hospital on Monday, and his condition remains critical as his children are summoned. Marriage among Eskimos described as a business partnership with no sentiment or kissing.
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Shabbona
Waterman Hospital
Nicholas Ness
Fifty DeKalb County Folks At Illinois U
DeKalb county is represented with fifty students at the University of Illinois campuses in Urbana Champaign and Chicago. Cook county sends over four thousand students while Champaign county enrolls 1270. thirteen DeKalb residents are named and listed with others from Sycamore Waterman Genoa Cortland and nearby towns among the enrollees.
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DeKalb County
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
Dental Medical and Pharmacy School
Chicago
Cook County
Urbana- Champaign
Champaign County
DeKalb
Anna E
Lieya Beals
Harold K. Dart
Jane Hammersmith
Robert C. Hammersmith
Edgar G. Harney
Edward A. Holcomb
Mary Frances James
James Franklin Joslyn
James L. Smith
Monroe L. Stark
Clifford Frederick Wallmark
Reid G. Boyle
Ralph P. Daring
William H. Kauffman
Clarence Thompson
Waterman
State University
Ronald A. Buck
Marjorie Cooper
Harold R. ‘Carson
Esther Mae Underwood
Genoa
Lyle J. Coolidge
Cortland
George H. Hyde
Olaf A. Warne
Earlville
Inez M. Golden
Hinckier
Charlotte E
Eleanor H. Warren
Leland
George Vincent Naber
Willard W. Schafer
Malta
Mildred H. Converse
Jane Mosher
Sandwich
Werne M. Challand
Shabbona
Elizabeth K. George J
Frank
Somonauk
Resolution On Death of Pond Is Made Public
At a recent meeting of the Republican Central Committee of this county a committee was appointed to prepare a resolution on the death of Pond. The action reflects the party’s effort to acknowledge the passing of a local figure and preserve the record of the event.
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Pond
Republican Central Committee
DeKalb Republicans Mourn Judge Pond Death
The DeKalb County Republican Committee honors William Lord Pond, longtime County Court judge from June 1 1897 until his death. Born in DeKalb, Illinois, Pond was known for integrity and public service. The resolution conveys sorrow and is sent to his daughter Mrs Jessie P Wrman.
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William Lord Pond
DeKalb County
Illinois
Ilinois
Judge Pond
Republican County Central Committee
Jessie P_ Wrman
DeKalb
Id F Mann
F.S. Ault
Cassius Poust
Sheriff Reports Quiet Time For The Holidays
The sheriff notes an unusually quiet holiday period with limited incidents reported so far. Officials say resources remain ready but no major events have disrupted the community through the holiday timeframe.
Boxing Banter Teases Dover Bout Delays
A garbled chat appears to mock a boxing match setup with slang and uncertain names, hinting at a planned fight against Dover and a boast about victory. The text blends dialect and misheard phrases, suggesting behind the scenes taunt and remarking on preparedness.
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Afi
Lucy Joes
Mary
Prartum
Leo’ Orcherrs
Reckford
Furnsven
Sycamore Woman ® Club
Cemer
James Drower
Scrompaniea Br Mies Avie Coffee
DeKalb Legion
Mose
Eereray
Midnight
Joan Crawford
DE Kalb
Ms Zathesatse
Walter Huston Kay Francis
Kenneth Mackenna
Paramount
Innovation
American Legion
Dazzle
Filmland’s
Bill Bord
Dorothy Sebastian
Las Vercas
Nev
Hollywood
Seventh Street
Harry Langdon
Joe Frisco
Andler
Dover
Boxer
OHN Barrymore
Moby Dick
Joan Bennett
JR Howard
Chronicle
Ayer
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