Morgan Named Head of Local Legion Chapter
Morgan is named head of the local American Legion unit with plans for a large convention in late August. Officers elected include W Albert Leonhard and rhur Havenwill among others. The Forty & Eighters aim to recruit many new members at the event, with committees meeting weekly to organize the statewide gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Morgan
Mr. Morgan
W Albert Leonhard
DeKalb
Corresent
Rhur Havenwill
Chef de Troiane
di & Murray
HH. J. Goodison
Mel McNevins
Chemineaux
Juliet
Morgan
Addite
Yitzation
Iles
Joliet
The
Legion 6
Augustana Concert Trio to Perform Monday Night at Salem Church
A concert by the Augustana Concert Trio Prof Julstrom violin Edward piano Milton Sandell cello will be heard at Salem Church next Monday at eight. The group will be aided by Nelson basso and is expected to attract many attendees from DeKalb and nearby Lutheran congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Heran
Augustana
Prof
Julstrom
Edward Piano
Milton Sandell
A. ‘Nelson
DeKalb
Bers
County Supervisors to Convene Week of June 13
The county board of supervisors will hold its June meeting in the supervisors room on the courthouse floor starting June 13. Officials indicate several important business propositions will be discussed, with the session possibly lasting a couple of days. County Clerk W. Joiner expected to issue the official notice card soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervisors
Board of Evicars
Fev
Inty
W. Joiner
Dope Addict Held at County Jail Awaiting Hearing
Edward Blumenthal, age unknown, is held at the county jail on narcotic charges after being received by the sheriff's office. A United States deputy marshal accompanied likely other prisoners and expects a hearing in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
United States
Hals
Edward Blumenthal
Chicago
Commencement and societal events at St Marys auditorium
A June calendar lists commencement at St Marys auditorium at 7 30 p m and events through June 30 including dinners dances and meetings at Kishwaukee Country club and Fargo hotel. Social notes mention Mr and Mrs W F Griffin entertaining Mary Alice McGuire of Benton Illinois and plans for travel with her to Benton. A Busy Bees food sale is announced at Wylde and Son with promising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle OF
St. Mary's Auditorium
Salem Lutheran Church
Sycamore
Fargo Hotel
W. FE. Griffin
Mrs. Griffin
Mary Alice McGuire
Benton, Il
Benton
Miss McGuire
Rebekah Lodge
St Ot Wylde & Son
New Front Under Construction At Geckman Wallmark Store
Work began recently on a modern front for the Geckman and Wallmark store on California Street. The entrance will sit back from the sidewalk to allow a window display. The entire front has been torn out and contractor Large is overseeing progress. Completion expected in one to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geckman & Wallmark
California Street
New Houses Rise Across City In Spring Building Boom
A citywide drive finds new houses rising in nearly all areas this spring signaling prosperity. Many frame and bungalow homes are under construction with some using other materials. Each new dwelling boosts nearby property values and enhances street appearance, while painters report numerous contracts to complete in coming weeks. Exterior decorating also improves the city’s overall beauty.
Hart Tag Day Contest Draws Pupils and VOA Benefit
A large group of grade school pupils enter the Hart Tag Day contest today and the Volunteers of America are poised to gain considerably from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers of America
Farm Work in the Vicinity Progresses Despite Delays
A street report notes farmers nearby are catching up after delays, with corn planted on some farms while others have fields not yet prepared. Some lower areas show a crust on top with soft mud beneath, affecting planting. Overall, spring work is late but advancing, and farmers express satisfaction with the past week’s progress.
Power Company Puts Up Poles for High Line
Illinois Tower company workers installed new poles in the city and toward Electric Park to carry high tension lines into the substation via Route 23. The work improves service for Sycamore electric users. Poles and lines were transferred to Claycomb's farm and may extend toward DeKalb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claycomb
DeKalb
Leslie Doyle Named New Organist at Fargo Theatre
Fargo Franz Polka announces next week will be super week at the Fargo theatre with a new solo organist. Leslie K. Doyle has been secured to play the organ and comes highly recommended, while management says other plans are under way but not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Doyle
Fargo
Franz Polka
Fargo Theatre
Leslie K. Doyle
Polka
Hecomes
Birger Seeks Change of Venue for Murder Trial
Charlie Birger, the gangster charged with murder in Mayor Adams slaying, seeks a venue change. His chief counsel R E Smith filed an application and petition with the circuit clerk in Benton Illinois on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birger
Benton, Iil
Charlie Birger
Adams
West City
R. E. Smith
Churches Gather For Sunday Services In Multiple Towns
The notice lists schedule for several congregations including Methodist Episcopal on Fourth and Oak with Rev. Hammitt, Advent Christian on First Day Seventh and State, First Congregational at Grove and Second with Rev. Webster, First Baptist on Prospect with Fred W. Field, Swedish Evangelical Mission on Fisk and Seventh led by A G Eklund, First Church of Christ Scientist with services at 10:30, Finnish Lutheran on Eleventh and State with Rev. A A Rautalahti, St Pauls Episcopal on South Second with Rev C Roy Upson, and First Spots at Third and Pine, noting services, Sunday schools, and evening programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnish Lutheran Church
Eleventh
State Streets
A. A. Rautalahti
St. Paul's Episcopal South Second Street
C. Roy Upson
West
Lincoln Highway
Patad Vehi
Third and
Pine
Rev Magnusson Delegated to Augustana Synod Meeting
Rev E W Magnusson pastor of First Lutheran and Prof O E Peterson of State College named delegates to the Augustana Synod meeting in Omaha from June 15 to 17. Magnusson to represent the General Board of Education, Peterson to represent Rockford district. Miss Rebecca Moreland of Oregon visiting sister Mrs Alma Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
O. E. Peterson
State College
Lutheran Church Congregation
Augustana Synod
Omaha
Magnusson
Brandels
General Board of Education
Peter
Rockford
Miss Brebecqab Morelman
Oregon
Alma Holland
Church Services and Schedules in Local Congregations
ik. W Magnussons pastor. Residence 316 North Third street. Teachers prayer service 9 30 Sunday school 9 45 English service 10 30 Swedish service 11 30 Evening service 7 30. Latter Day Saints Seventh street at Prospect Sunday school 9 45 Morning services 11 00 Evening 7 30. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Erdman W Frenk pastor Sunday morning 9 80 The Miracle of Pentecost Sunday school 10 45. Trinity Lutheran Church American Steel Welfare Building Rev J C Wakinson pastor 7 30 Luther League Welfare building.
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Methodist Episcopal
Oak Streets
L. L. Hammitt
Locust Streets
Epworth League
Advent Christian Church
Seventh and
State Streets
Gerald F. Richardson
North Seventh Street
First Baptist Church
Prospect Street
Fred Ww. Field
Bible School
Mission
Fisk Avenue
Seventh Street
A. G. Eklund
First Church of Christ, Scientist
First National Bank
God
Latter Day Saints
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Erdman W. Frenk
Trinity Lutheran Church American Steel
J. C. Wakinson
Luther League
Chain firm to build Star Hamburger Shop on North Second
Work began today on a new Star Hamburger Shop by The Congleton Company of Kearney Nebraska. The plan calls for a June 20 opening. A similar Dixon outlet recently opened and the new local store will be the 34th nationwide and second in the state. Morris Chandler will manage, currently in Dixon.
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North Second Street
Star Hamburger Shop
Congleton Company
Incc
Kearney
Nebr
Iare
Dixon
Morris Chandler
Bert Ostboe Improving in California Treatment
Bert Ostboe, who left here for California and fell ill, is reported to be showing marked improvement daily according to a Lundberg family letter. He and his wife moved to Los Angeles for treatment by a specialist with satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ostboe
California
Lundberg
Osboe
Los Angeles
al Butler
Walter Whyte
Whyte
Reitsch of Rockford Named President of Tribe of Illini
Robert Reitsch of Rockford was named president of the Tribe of Illini an honorary athletic society at meetings in Champaign. Richard Finn Chicago was named vice president and Ermel Me Elwee Sidney Ill secretary treasurer. Reitsch leads the football squad, T B OConnell of Chicago is captain of the tennis team, Kayser team camp aims at least 12 games, Knights of Columbus cover mulligan supper. The rubber match set for June 15 draws local fan attention as a hard fought contest. Dorothy Holand and Grace Woodard visiting Oregon are expected back tonight.
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Reitsch
Rockford
Champaign
Robert Reitsch
Tribe of Illini
Richard Finn
Chicago
Ermel Me’ Elwee
Sidney
Reitseh
T. B. O'Connell
Noniversity
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Kaysees Lost in Contest with Moose Players
Members of the Moose forty five team, observed on the street today, were chesty over the outcome of a casual contest, boasting about their performance and rivalry with Kaysees in a lively street encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Annual Chamber Meet Set for June 30 at Fargo Hotel
The Chronicle of Events reports the Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and banquet at Fargo Hotel at 6 30 p m on June 30. New officers will be named and various business matters discussed. A letter to members is pending. A large turnout is anticipated with many reports planned.
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Kishwaukee Country Club
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
Fargo Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Fargo
Saturday Is to Be Heart Tag Day Here
Saturday in Sycamore and nearby areas will support the Volunteers of America through heart tag donations. Organized by Mrs. A. H. Holcomb with many helpers, volunteers will distribute heart tags via local boys and girls who will also vie for attractive prizes for selling BRAID TREATMENT light blue braid a diagonal striped sports jumper with blue crepe accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Volunteers of America
A. H. Holcomb
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Sycamore News
Chronicle
Seeaneye
Seeaneye Ion
Methodist Church
W. T. Tope
Methodist Auxiliary
Eva Hall
Charles Townsend
Guild Hall
Ralph Pate
Shirley
Harrisburg
Uhronine
Churshes
First Congregational
Corner Grove
Second Streets
F. M. Webster
South Second Street
Montgomery
Rev
Synod
Fourth Street
Dorothy Holand
Grace Woodard
Smith's
Thomas J. Webb Coffre
Calif
Sunkist Oran
Scott’s
Yellow Bird
Smith's Model Grocery & Market
East Lincoln Highway
Libby
van Camp
P.j's
Ohio
X. L
Fancy Santos
Janes Deptes
Graham
Pillsbury
Japan
Carlson Bros
Chagtier of
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