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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
2
The Class play Stop Thief at the Sycamore Community Center drew over 1 100 attendees. Dooley played the bandit with strong support from a large cast and a capable high school orchestra. Miss Hollands received flowers from the Senior club for her production work.
Wheaton athletes led eight new Little Seven conference records in a showcase meet. Liles of Wheaton set two marks, with Harold Grange of Wheaton and Albin of Geneva among others posting top times and distances.
The Sycamore chapter of the Walton League, told by state president Dr. Blorgett, reports the Jewell anti pollution bill is favorable and progressing. House Bill 570 creating a conservation commission, reforestation program, game sanctuaries, public shooting and fishing grounds, and department spending controls also draws support. Gilbert Bradenburg spent Memorial Day visiting in Chicago.
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle assures complete carrier delivery in Sycamore. Subscribers missing a copy can call Otto Fellinger at 420 for special delivery. Complaints will be investigated and fixed. Carriers should be paid weekly to cover their bills and profit.
A sequence of local happenings includes moves and visits around Sycamore. Drayton family to move to Center Cross street next week. Miss Gladys Koehn from Fort Dodge honored at a Thursday bridge gathering with three tables. Out of town guests include Callista Groff of Iowa City and Mrs. Welty and Mrs. Duncan of Chicago.
St Albans track squad officials chose Branfort Frazee and Ring for the Stagg interscholastic meet in Chicago, dropping Dowall and a relay team last minute. Branfort is expected to place in the discus while Ring and Frazee aim for strong showings in their events.
Memorial Day golf at Community Park drew over 150 players from surrounding towns, marking the busiest day this year. The park also hosted a baseball game and a number of swimmers while the pool awaits official opening and lifeguard coverage with diving facilities not yet arranged.
The Rev. J. J. Laffey will address the Mooseheart commencement at St Mary’s School on Sunday evening June 9. The program features student musical numbers, a chorus, and a class play titled Percy of Primrose Farm with diplomas to be distributed by Rev. P. S. Masterson.
The 1929 high school graduating class, 37 girls and 21 boys, will hold baccalaureate services Sunday evening at the Community Center. The program features a senior processional led by Edward Boies Jr, glee club music, a Mendelssohn march, prayers by Rev. Father Maasterson and Rev. James Oranger, a baccalaureate address by Rev. Dr. H. Roble, and benediction by Rev. W. H. Tope.
The Sycamore Sons open their season at Electric Park against Sears Roebuck of Chicago. Lefty Snelgrove and Strombom lead a mix of veterans and newcomers with Bowers catching. The game occurs after Anaconda Wire vs DeKalb East-Enders as prior rights keep the Sons at Electric Park. Local merchants contribute to a starting fund for the team.
The club expresses gratitude and hope that continued generous spirit from the Sycamore fans will enable ongoing high quality baseball entertainment for their enjoyment and attendance.
Dr. Alice Winbigler marks fifty years of service at Monmouth College with no leave or sabbatical. The college names this year's commencement the Winbigler Commencement and plans an endowed chair of Mathematics in her honor. She will retire as Professor Emeritus after guiding over 5,000 students and 1,700 graduates.
British officer and famed Arabian mystery man Colonel T E Lawrence returns from Arabia, living undercover as Aircraftman Shaw at the Cattewater Royal Air Station in Plymouth. His Oxford accent and small stature reveal his identity despite attempts to stay hidden. He now travels by motorcycle to dodge autograph seekers and authorities.
Buffalo, N Y. Supreme Court Justice Alonzo Hinkley allowed Frank Gadzik 29 to plead guilty to a misdemeanor under the Baumes law after he faced first degree robbery charges. Gadzik had prior convictions on three felonies, and the court let the plea drop the charges due to the stolen amount being only 50 cents.
Scouts of Troop Fifteen are asked to meet Monday at 6 00 p m at the Baptist church. They will travel to the woods north of DeKalb to cook supper and play games. Attendees should bring food utensils and their handbooks. Sonny Foster, Reporter.
Oil flowed today from the sixteenth well in Dupo as crews attempt to open surrounding pockets. In Japan live birds were released from a pasteboard cage to christen the new well in a nearby port area.
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