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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle's circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until proper service can be established and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers are asked to drop a card in The Chronicle at DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
John Stroberg a longtime resident died suddenly Sunday at about ten in the forenoon. Born next month in 184 years ago, he came to this country in 1871 and lived near Sycamore. Seven children and his wife preceded him. surviving are Fritz, Charles, Mrs D Johnson, and Hallgren. Funeral arrangements pending word from Florida.
Rev Walters, who preached at the Baptist church yesterday as a candidate for the pastorate, gave a splendid sermon and expressed plans to visit the city with Walters to review church matters. Church board action is not yet known, but impressions among members were favorable yesterday.
Persistent rain has left roads and fields saturated with water across the vicinity. Water covers many highway areas as drainage ditches overflow. City drains are at capacity and some clogged sections hinder proper flow.
Ed Swanson, who spent several days in the east on business and pleasure, will return to his Sycamore home. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Swanson of DeKalb, who stayed at the Sycamore home during his absence, plan to return to their DeKalb home.
The Sycamore Sunday school association meets at the Methodist church tomorrow evening with members urged to attend. A Selma Buckson update on a recent operation at Sycamore hospital brings good news. Lenten midweek services begin at St John’s Lutheran with Rev. Frenk delivering seven sermons and special music. A St Mary’s hall card party tonight starts at 7:30. A Colonial luncheon supported by Sycamore members and Northwestern reader La Von Rall highlighted a successful event at Episcopal Guild hall. A Wednesday Methodist annex concert by the Woman’s Club chorus aims to fund city park and rest room projects with proceeds aiding the causes.
Sycamore high school basketball split nerves and lost both games 17 to 12 to St Charles last night. The Sycamore lineup offered no excuses as the St Charles fives played hard throughout. Tonight at the high school gym the American Legion team meets Batavia in a clash expected to be a season defining battle for state championship hopes.
The schedule sets a 7 30 start for the opening lightweight game as fans in Sycamore are urged to arrive early for good seats to watch every play. The Legion has shown strong form and both teams merit strong fan support tonight.
Rev Walter E Pearson pastor of Salem Lutheran returns from a Rockford district mission meeting held last week. He serves as president of the district and must undertake several trips to attend Rockford meetings amid the honor and workload of the role.
J C Robertson of Chicago spoke at the Methodist church yesterday at 11 am on the life of George Washington. The orator drew a large audience with thoughtful ideas about the patriot. Evening services were canceled due to a concert by the Russian Cathedral choir at the Congregational church.
Bank workers and post office staff enjoyed a holiday today for Washington's Birthday observed yesterday. The post office lobby opened in the forenoon for mail box holders, but there were no deliveries, and rural routes will see heavy mail tomorrow morning.
County Clerk Talbot reports delivery of election supplies for the upcoming primary across DeKalb county. Staff are checking items and distributing to county judges within the next week or ten days. The clerk hopes for better travel weather to ease the distribution.
The February grand jury assembled at the court house this morning at nine o'clock. After being instructed by Judge John Newhall they retired to the grand jury room where the state's attorney presented several matters. With multiple cases ahead, it is uncertain when the jury will finish the term. Chronicle want ads bring results.
One of the finest musical programs ever heard in Sycamore was last evening’s Stevens Free Entertainment and Lecture course under the Men’s Sunday Evening club at the Congregational church. The Russian Cathedral choir appeared, the church was full, and seats were hard to find. The program featured strong quartet and solo performances, greatly appreciated by the large audience. The next Stevens course event will be March 22 with Everett Kemp performing That brinner of Udell's.
The Forty and Eight of the American Legion hold their regular meeting this evening at the Legion rooms. Plans include a new kiddie polo event for amusement and several important business matters to be addressed.
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