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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by an office representative until service is established and a responsible agent is secured. Subscribers are asked to mail a note to DeKalb confirming failure to receive the paper.
Local sports fans await a double bill at the high school gym as the American Legion team meets Byron’s Legion quintet with the Genoa Cubs scheduled in the preliminary. Coach Chick Blagden has prepared both squads, and entry is priced affordably to fill the gym.
A committee led by Mrs Isomb Rev N E Spicer Rev James O May and others will run the Have a Heart tag day in Sycamore this Saturday. Proceeds aid the Volunteers of America founded by Maude Ballington Booth to support prisoners families and spiritual work. Community Hall at the Methodist church hosts the event with Miss Myrtle Holcomb in charge.
Board of supervisors gathered at the court house this afternoon to address important matters. Clerk Charles Talbot said only business for which the session was called would be considered, implying a light agenda and unknown topics to come before the board.
Warren Hubbard county superintendent of schools oversaw moving a large boulder to the historic marker near Hinckley. The stone will be preserved as a county feature and receive an inscription once weather allows. Local residents aided Hubbard in securing and transporting the rock for the project.
Rigget Schuester had a tonsil operation at Sycamore Hospital this morning. He is reported to be getting along satisfactorily but cannot speak much and will have limited walking due to throat healing.
Society notes report Mr and Mrs Mat Bresnahan once Blanche Wixem of DeKalb were serenaded by Sycamore friends with a parade and a late return to their apartment. The crowd included former coworkers of the bride.
Stockholders of the Pierce Trust and Savings Bank are notified of a meeting at the bank offices on March 7 at ten o’clock. Principal business will be to consider changing the bank’s name, a topic under discussion for some time.
One light Ford truck used by Hero furnace company to haul parts from Standard Foundry at DeKalb to the local factory had a mishap on Sycamore road in the forenoon. A rear wheel broke due to heavy load and aging tires. the driver was uninjured but called the factory for assistance.
Sycamore friends report Harold Kugler and his wife are now in Albuquerque New Mexico where the climate aids his recovery. The former resident has traveled widely seeking a place to regain health and has purchased a home in the city and plans to stay awhile.
Contractor J. Nelson began excavation for a new brick and steel addition to the Chicago Insulated Wire and Manufacturing company plant. Cold weather has slowed progress but work continues with fire proof glass features planned. completion date not announced.
Mrs Wilam Mcwarthy died in Duluth Minnesota and was brought to Sycamore for burial. Funeral services were held at St Marys church and the remains were laid to rest beside her husband Mr McCarthy, a former Sycamore resident. The obituary notes the family’s deep regret.
Seventy five business and professional men attended a banquet and meeting at the Episcopal Guild Hall last night. The event started at 6 30 and featured talks on community development to be detailed in tomorrow's issue. The Chamber of Commerce reports strong attendance and much was accomplished.
Harold Tudgay, who had an operation last week for a rupture, is reported to be improving and making progress toward recovery. He is expected to be back on the Steel in a short time.
Friends announce Mrs. Charles Hindenburg has returned from Rochelle hospital and is making satisfactory progress toward recovery at home.
Report notes Mrs L B Smith not fully recovered but improving gradually. Hull England confectioner Arthur Mack’s shop on Jones Street markets “beauty buns” claimed to have beautification powers and attract a crowd of women daily seeking benefits.
The Division of Animal Industry issues Order No. 17 to curb European fowl pest by banning shipment of diseased or exposed poultry and requiring permits, cleaning, and disinfection of cars, crates, and premises. Effective January 10, 1925, with penalties and standards set by state and federal inspectors.
Dorothy Ellingson, 16, who shot and killed her mother, will not know her fate for at least another week. The juvenile court case was continued to next Thursday on request of her attorney and father. Brocaded roses in blue and purple adorn a pink taffeta frock.
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