Death toll and obituaries in DeKalb area noted
Katherine Powers former DeKalb resident dies at Sacred Heart sanatorium Milwaukee after two years of illness. Survived by two sisters and two brothers with services at St Marys Maple Park and burial in Maple Park cemetery. Also obituary for Benjamin Dresser born 1906 dies June 4 1924 with funeral at Advent Church. Adam Hostetter obituary telegram received. brother died Nabpawnee Indiana. Harry Hostetter not attending.
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Katherine Powers
DeKalb
Sacred Heart
Milwaukee
Miss Powers
William Minnegan
Mary Powers
International Har Company
Terman
Eugene Bowen Aak
Alfred Dresser
Bennie
Harold Griswold
Mary Dresser
William A
Walter J
Roy W
Advent
Indiana City
Health League Meeting Today at Innovation
The DeKalb county Health League and the DeKalb Medical Society held a joint session at Innovation with many officials present for a 12 30 dinner. Dr Thomas J of the U S Public Service spoke on Diphtheria Prevention and Tom Roberts of the Soil Improvement Association spoke on Milk Transmission. Officers elected included Warren Hubbard president Rodney A Wright vice president Mrs W A Kilmer secretary and Robert F McCormick treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb County Health League
Decounty Medical Society
Ion
Thomas J
United States Pub Service
Tom Roberts
Soil Improvement Association
Public Health League
Warren Hubbard
Rodney A. Wright
W. A. Kilmer
Robert F. McCormick
Expect 900 at College for Silver Anniversary Opening
The state teachers college prepares for a record attendance of about 900 as it opens its silver anniversary year on Monday. Housing is tight for the large class while a Glidden touring program will operate during summer months for the pupils and provide practice teaching opportunities. The college will run two six week terms, with Glidden training requiring a full 12 weeks from participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surmer
State Teachers College
Tail A
Glidden
Selina
State College
F. R. Britzman
Postal Help On Early Vacation This Year
DeKalb Post Office carrier Lee Muneer and clerk Chester Olson began a two week vacation on Monday, the first early leave of the year. Regular vacation starts July 1, but new office rules required this early leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Muneer
Chester Olson
DeKalb Pos
DeKalb
Chicago Party Guests of DeKalb Judge at Kishwaukee Club
Judge H W McEwen hosts a Chicago delegation led by Judge Arnold chief justice of Cook County juvenile court at Kishwaukee Country Club. The visiting group includes W H Miller and R A Anderson. They discuss jurisprudence on childhood rights and duties and enjoy a round of golf and putting on the revived Kishwaukee course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. McEwen
Te DeKalb
Arnold
Chicago
McEwen
Judge McEwen
Three Killed In Auto Wreck Near Madison
A United Press report from Madison Wisconsin dated June 5 states two men and a woman residents of Rockford Illinois were instantly killed when their car was demolished by a Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul train at Edwards Park grade crossing eight miles from Madison. Occupants were dead before trainmen arrived to render aid.
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United Press
Madison Wis
Rockford
Milwaukee & St. Paul
John Stoneberz
Stonebere
Norman Blomquist
Stonebers
Edwards Park
Possible successors named for Fred Upham treasurer post
Prominent names discussed in Cleveland include Frank Stearns of Boston, Cornelius T Bliss Jr of New York, and Carmi Thompson of Cleveland as likely replacements for Fred W Upham who will leave the Republican national committee treasurer post after the current convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Jane
Fred W. Upham
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Frank Stearns
Boston
Coolidge
Cornelius T. Bliss, Jr
New York
Carmi Thompson
Coolidge Tanabe EE
Brookhart Wins Republican Senate Nomination in Iowa
Unofficial returns from Iowa primaries show United States Senator Smith W. Brookhart defeating Burton for the Republican nomination by 193,471 to 161,900. Also noted are railroad promotion changes in Wisconsin and a Masonry notice inviting members to a special meeting at DeKalb Lodge No. 144 in Dekalb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Tress
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
Burton, Webay
DeKalb Men Arrested in Burglary Ring
Aurora Beacon News reports four men tied to an organized burglary and freight car theft ring were arrested by Aurora police. Charged are Erwin Vance, Ibert Kreitz, Glen Doner, and Herbert Kreitz, with loot from Chicago Northwestern and Burlington freight cars valued in the thousands. Police recovered clothing, shoes, silk hose, bolts of cloth, and other goods at multiple locations. Hearings set before Justice James Galvin within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Beacon News
Aurora
Pitteen
Erwin “Brownlie” Vance
Jolginadly
Plano
South Lake Street
Ibert
DeKalb
South River Street
Herbert “Curley” Kreitz
North River Street
Glen “ Doner
View Street
Chicago & Northwestern
Burlington Railroad
Geneva
LaFox
Cortland
Burlington
Savanna
Vance
Imell
Chicago& Northwestern
Gilbert
Frank Michels
Clarence Anderson
Clinton Dickerson
C. H. Abbott
James Galvin
Japs Banzai As Our Envoy Goes to the Station
In Tokyo on June 5 the United States Ambassador Cyrus Woods arrived to farewell ceremonies before sailing from Yokohama. A crowd of over 10,000 flooded the station plaza despite immigration law tensions, cheering the ambassador whose resignation sparked a silent protest against the exclusion clause. High officials joined the sendoff, with a nearby wedding celebration also drawing participants.
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Tokio
Japan
United States
Cyrus Woods
Ore Tian
Thes
Yokohama
Amiadore
Walsh report denounces Fall oil leases as illegal
Senate Oil Committee receives a Walsh report labeling Albert B. Fall leases on three naval oil reserves illegal and corrupt. The inquiry ends a major scandal, seeks indictments, pursues cancellation of leases, and urges stricter regulations to prevent future public domain leases. A minority view by Senator Spencer may follow.
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Bn United Press
Chicago
Ill
Naval
Albert B. Fall
Thomas J. Walsh
Senate Oil Committee
Stiit
Senate Public Lands Committee
Spencer
Missouri
Walsh
Henning Elected President of Cornell Glee Club
Harold Henning of this city has been chosen president of the Cornell college men's glee club for the coming year. His popularity as a student has made him a prominent participant in college activities and he will oversee club work and its winter trip. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Henning of South Fourth street.
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Henning
Harold Henning
Cornell College
J. B. Henning
South Fourth Street
George Ault Leaves Bank Presidency After Long Service
George W. Ault, a well known figure in Kirkland, steps down after years as bank president. H. T. Laufer succeeds him, bringing long involvement with the institution. Ault will take an earned rest as Laufer assumes the role.
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George Ault
Kirkland Bank
George W. Ault
H. T. Laufer
Ault
Illness Strikes Mrs Bowman of Chicago Area
Local friends of the Bow man family formerly of this city report Mrs. Bowman, who led the millinery department at the McAllister store, is seriously ill after three weeks in bed. The Bowman family now resides in Chicago.
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B. F. Bowman
Fog Holds Back the Famous French Flyer
Capt. Pelletier D'Oisy failed to reach Tokyo due to fog while en route from Dakar via Korea. He took off at 9:29 a.m. and was forced to return because weather blocked the flight, delaying the French airman.
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United Press
Tokio
Japan
Pelletier D’oisy
Tiko Op
Korea
Innovation Sunday Anniversary Dinner In DeKalb
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce urges public support for the Innovation Sunday anniversary dinner two years after opening. Officials praise the restaurant as a city credit and call for a full dining room with an all day program and music to honor its contribution to local business and reputation.
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Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb
Chicago
Stingles
Chamber
Finland Nominates Late Contingent For Chronicle Contest
The Chronicle received a late nomination from Finland in favor of M. Helminen of Kangarala Kai vanto with a Finnish fire mark note. The item shows the paper’s reach extends beyond its local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Chronicle
The
M. Helminen
Kangarala
Kaivanto
Smith Rejoins His Mates at Shanghai
Lieut Lowell Smith, commander of the United States Army Air Forces around the world flight, arrived in Shanghai at noon after a successful leg from Kajosia Japan. He was greeted by his squadron and reports indicate the world flight continues toward its next stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Shanghai
United Press
China
Lowell Smith
United States Army
Kajasoia
Japan
Indictment expected in Leopold Loeb murder case
Chicago reports that a night grand jury session may be held to avoid delays in indicting Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb for the murder of 14 year old Robert Franks. States Attorney Robert Crowe said indictments would be voted soon, with witnesses and stenographers at hand and Clarence Darrow outlining defense points.
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United Press
Chicago
Cook County
Grand Jury
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Robert E. Crowe
Crowe
Clarence Darrow
Leopold and Loeb
Darrow
DeKalb Fans Rally Behind Don Friday Fight Card
DeKalb hopeful Donald, nicknamed Young Don, faces rival Jack Britton in a four round prelim on Friday night near Aurora. The bout, underscored by fan interest and playful name lore, features 145 pounds and a light card billing as a stepping stone toward a future in boxing lore.
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Jack Britton
Youngs Donald
Young Britton
Fis
Chicago
Donald
Stribling
Don
Sharkeys
Dempseys
Synod Begins Two Week Session at DeKalb First Lutheran
Delegations from across the United States arrive as the Aug ustana Synod council opens at nine tomorrow at First Lutheran in DeKalb. Leaders include Dr A Braumke and Dr P A Mattson. ordination exams run June 11 and 12. convention starts June 12 with 100 delegates. 45 more housing spots needed. women meet June 13. 500 dinners to be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Synodical Council of the
Augustana Synod
First Lutheran
DeKalb
A. Braumke
The
Lutheran Cit
P. A. Mattson
Minneapolis
Synod
Peter Peterson
Chicago
Stolpe
New York City
M. A. Odell
California
C. J. Swensen
St. Paul
E. E. Ryden
Association of English Churches
Synodical Council
E. W. Magnusson
Kalb People
Org
Lutheran Church
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Magnusson
Ile
Women's Missionary Society of the Augustana Synod
Methodist Church
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National Council OF Lutherans
DeKalb and
Sycamore
Health League
Innovation
Attica
Ind
Madison
Fred Upham
Brookhart
Senate
Campbell
Wisconsin
Teroning
North Western Railroad
Galena
F. J. Byington
B. E. Terpning
P. G. Campbell
F. F. McCauley
J. Walliser
W. 8. Johnson
Kenosha
Wis
Cc. E. Sainsbury
Marcelle
DeKalb Lodge No
Elmendorf
GANG
Japs Banzai
G. A. Brandelle
True Bills
Dekalb Athletic
Hall of Fifth Fame
Monicker
Young
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