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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore readers are informed the Chronicle delivery will be handled by a local office representative until reliable service is set up. Subscribers are asked to mail a note to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they do not receive their paper.
Hundreds attended the dedication ceremonies at Sycamore’s new city park with a full program from 1 p m until rain stopped events. Senator Harold C Kessinger delivered an acclaimed address as crowds praised the park and city. A later ball game between Sue and Genoa Cubs drew disappointment as pitchers faltered and fans lamented an unexciting slugfest. Dancing on the outdoor platform drew a crowded midnight crowd until showers interrupted the fun twice, leaving organizers pleased with the day’s turnout and potential future visits.
Richard Koehn Robert Borta and Franklin Greenwald returned home from Delavan where the Scout camp activities were progressing well They came back to attend the park dedication and participate in events during the water carnival The rest of the troop is expected home within a few days
Society notes report a Clinton pair, Albert H. King and Elizabeth Lange of Clinton Town, married in Sycamore after securing a county clerk permit. Witnesses were county clerk staff. DeKalb visitors filled the park dedication, enjoying an afternoon and evening program with praise for the event.
Two city carrier boys share trouble as illness and injury disrupt routes. Barnes covers morning route for Lee and Evening Chronicle route while Lee recovers from surgery. Billie Russell injures knee and develops a serious blood boil delaying deliveries. Both boys could not work last night or this morning causing newspaper disruption. Barnes is recovering well but cautioned not to rush.
An afternoon park dedication was marred by a single accident as a Chevrolet driver lighting a cigarette while in motion lost control. The car skidded into a ditch, rolled over, trapping five occupants, including two men and three women, who were freed within minutes. One woman was reported badly hurt, but no physician was needed after rescue.
Roxie Nix from Chicago was jailed to serve a 30 day term after conviction for violating the Harris narcotic act. Judge Adam C. Cliffe presided over the case.
In Sunbury Pennsylvania lingering barons of wine may have caused disruption as a freight car smashed on a bridge and wine barrels floated into the river, disrupting traffic and drawing local concern.
Genoa will celebrate the completion of the Genoa Sycamore cement road with a community event at Genoa High School next Thursday evening. The program includes a picnic with free entertainment, a baseball game, athletic contests, band concerts, a free dance, a Lyric show, and free coffee and lemonade, with locals and nearby communities invited.
Members of the headquarters company expect duty at Camp Grant in two weeks. The entire 33rd division, except the anti aircraft unit, is to assemble there this year with Governor Len Small and other state officials reviewing the troops. About fifteen thousand men from two infantry brigades and supporting units of the 38rd division will occupy barracks and camps from August 15 to August 29 under Col. Milton J. Foreman.
A large new rug was added in the women’s rest room of the Chamber of Commerce rooms within the last day or two. The change has made the area more attractive to the women who come to rest or wait for friends or husbands in the afternoon and evening.
ROLLO Mr and Mrs Stanley Benson and sons Leo and Russell motored to Starved Rock Sunday. Mrs Matilda Smith and daughter Bess of Somonauk are guests at the IL A Foster home. Numerous neighbors and relatives visited at farms and homes in LaSalle Earlville Paw Paw and DeKalb. The Missionary meeting at Ross Grove and a community ladies gathering at the Stanley Benson home highlighted a weekend of visits and friendly events with a well received supper.
A series of brief hometown items from Elva and surrounding areas. Residents include Elva Lorch visiting Chicago, Mrs E Rice on a west visit, Mr and Mrs Tom Russell welcoming a baby, O'Brien and Shubert families in town, Harold McCartney of DeKalb visiting, Ralph Rice from Columbus visiting his mother, and various local shoppers and visits in Chicago DeKalb Rockford and Satin Kusy, plus a small car hub accident with no injuries. Also mentions Wichita city officials citing Earl Elliott smoking cigarets as a reason for attempting to oust him.
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