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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

2

Sycamore Sons Lose Tilt to Belvidere

Sycamore fell 5 to 2 to Belvidere at Belvidere fair grounds as Herman pitched seven innings, Belvidere’s Joe Murphy drove in three with a bases loaded double in the seventh. Sycamore plans Polish Falcon clash in Rockford next Sunday and a four game home stretch starts Sunday vs Dundee Peerless at Sycamore park. Chronicle news service notes Seeaneye Inn as new headquarters for local Sycamore coverage and invites news tips.

Sycamore Belvidere Fairgrounds Belvidere Independents Herman Belvidere Joe Murphy Landis Short Ward Rockford Falcons Dundee Peerless Sons The Chronicle Seeaneye Inn Inn Ilinois H Hn Ross Canton Sycamore Coffey C. Cox Orwell McCabe

Oracle shines as high school annual impresses students

Readings note The Oracle the high school annual is praised as best yet by students while copies circulate at Barker Sullivan and ticket sales for Thursday's class play Robin Hood draw crowds. The Belvidere Independents lineup lists many townsfolk as local game schedules unfold amid community interest in school publications and upcoming events.

Oracle Tribune Barker & Sullivan

Funeral for W. Whipple Is On Wednesday

Funeral services for Warner Whipple will be held here tomorrow afternoon at Johnson chapel on Semonauk street. Whipple, of Sycamore, was killed when a Grand Trunk train struck the Ford coupe in which he and Corbin Dean of Cole were riding. His arrival here late yesterday followed news of the tragedy, shocking his family and friends.

Warner Whipple Johnson Chapel Semonauk Street Mr Whipple Grand Trunk Corbin Dean Cole Mr. Whipple Sycamore James Whipple Greenville Sunda Iowa Ben Whipple Dean

Scholtz Behind Joliet Stretch Start After Colorado Arrest

Scholtz, arrested in Colorado Springs after a Joliet area holdup and abduction, was found driving a stolen DeKalb vehicle. He planned to speed his case, rode 36 hours back to Joliet under guard, and a woman companion aided his eventual arrest in Colorado.

Red” Scholtz Colorado Springs Colo Harry Gerlach DeKalb Scholtz Jeliet Schultz Ross Millett Schol Harry Chicago Dixon Gerlach Locust Street Chicago Motor Club St. Louis Motor Club

Scouts of the City Do Fine Camporee Work

Scout Executive FP Mlagere notes 17 Shabhona Area troops competed at DeKalb Camporee. Troop five won pup tent and pie eating contests, while Troop six triumphed in dressing and fire laying. Totals: Troop five 185 points, Troop six 180, DeKalb’s Troop Two led with 550.

Scout Executive 1 FP. Mlagere Sycamore Boy Scout DeKalb Troop Five Troop Six Shabhona Camporee

Three Federal Prisoners Await Trial In County Jail

Three Federal Prisoners, Fred Edwards a butcher, Hugh McCormick a switchman, and William Newbaker a salesman, were placed in the county jail for a few days rest before being sent back to Chicago for trial on Harrison Act violations.

Chicago Fred Edwards Hugh McCormick William Newbaker

Detroit Officer Returns with Fugitive Levigne

Lieutenant Harry Griffiths of the Detroit police arrived in Sycamore with extradition papers and the governor's warrant to retrieve Emil Levigne, jailed on a wife and child abandonment charge. A writ of habeas corpus was filed and set for hearing.

Harry Griffiths Detroit Sycarne Emil Levigne Griffiths Sycamore

Clare Pupils Enjoy School Picnic and Musical Program

Clare and Aldrich school pupils held a joint picnic at Kingston Park with a 5 to 2 win by Aldrich in a ball game. A Notre Dame student, Masterson, visited, and Mayfield church hosted a musical program by Aldrich district. Awards went to Elliott, Higgins, Bunger, and Lalley, followed by tea and cake. A Great Lakes Paper Co giant machine news item and Chronicle Want Ad conclude.

Clare Aldrich School Kingston Park L. A. Selmar Russell Masterson Notre Dame Masterson Mayfield Sanders Aldrich Kathryn Higgins Ardella Bunger Veronica Lalley

Sargent Marks Intersections in Safety Plan

Sargent, commissioner of streets of Sycamore, marked State Street intersections at Somonauk and Main to reduce accidents. He cites lessons from other cities and notes pedestrian lanes and turn marks will guide drivers, with officials watching the plan’s effectiveness for fewer corner troubles.

Fromer Sarient Sycamore Somonauk Main Sargent

Steel Tank Under Construction at Inland Wire and Cable

The Inland Wire and Cable company on the north side of town is rapidly nearing completion of a new steel tank. Riveting noise fills the air as the machine works, joining steel pieces into a reservoir. It will supply sufficient water to operate the sprinkling system factory wide and help prevent fire losses.

Inland Wire & Cable Company Bey Common Compa

Bar Luncheon for Dekalb County Bar Association Held Tomorrow

The June term luncheon for visiting attorneys will be at noon tomorrow at the Fargo hotel. Attorney Mary Hamsmith heads the luncheon portion of the day’s events. Afterward the association’s business meetings include the annual election of officers and are expected to draw nearly all members.

Dekalb County Bar Association Fargo Mary Hamsmith

Farm relief debate shapes Republican convention plans

Campaign log notes Buck predicting Lowden delegates from start. Nebraska Governor McMullen backs farm relief plank and criticizes a Kansas City farmers march as clownish. Midwestern leaders propose candidates like Lowden Dawes or Curtis. North Dakota farmers under Governor Sortie prepare 200 to 300 carloads to demand farm relief in the Republican platform.

Adam McMullen Nebraska Kansas City Frank ©. Lowden Dawes Charles Curtis C. Talbott F. L. Graham North Dakota Sortie Republican Party

Annual Party for Graduates of Rollo Held

The Rollo community in UK hosts the annual Jun ior Sener banquet with seniors Page Quinn and Selma Thorsen and juniors Arlen Peterson Mildred Golle George Hyde Charles Rockabrand Kenneth in attendance. High school commencement set for June 4 with eighth grade graduates Frank Dewey Muriel Peterson Frank Cook Everett Woods and others listed.

Rollo Aurora Julia Kine Page Quinn Selma Thorsen Arlen Peterson Mildred Golle George Hyde Charles Rockabrand Kenneth [Eeavi Swansea Irish Harsh~ Barser Mr. Morrison Weanessay Frank Dewey Muriel Peterson Frank Cook Everett Woods Gurston Goble Lee Marks Marvin Suddeth Shabbona Parl Jane de Rev. Hl HH. Puttman Rollo Church Rollo High Faye Quinn Selman Thorson Lillian Spooner DeKalb Trastiah Peterson L. A. Foster California Charles Weddell Cory Mefflin Bullis Floyd Thaw Paw Nettie Miller Henry Syde H. FH. Tullis Te Kalb M. C

Parents Oppose Daughter’s Marriage With Lover in Chicago

Mise Belen Owen, a University of Chicago junior, died after taking poison following parental opposition to her marriage toWF Mayer of Pittsburgh. Police report indicates she admitted causing her death by her own action. The article notes a Suez Canal passage time of 16 hours as part of offshore context.

Chicago Owen University of Chicago College of Ajerdheine T Mayer Pittsburgh Suez Canal

Fresh Gold Plated Gillette Razors Supply Restocked

Our first run of gold plated Gillette razors sold out quickly, surpassing expectations. A new shipment has arrived, so buy now to secure yours before it runs out again.

Awnings Show Stripe Patterns in French Tailored Coats

A description notes awning stripes in French coats with variants in stripe orientation. Milady style is referenced as influencing the fashion, with some garments featuring stripes running vertically, others around the body.

Rochelle Post of Legion Has Fine Roster

Rochelle Post No 403 American Legion reports a 205 member roster with a goal to surpass 208 set under first commander Charles E Kepner. Next meeting is Tuesday June 12. Delegates named for G A R encampment at Kankakee June 12 13 14. John W Nelson and Robert Dail to district convention in Morrison. Local items include goats purchased by Thomas Murray and wedding news for Scott Rice and Helen R Flynn. Details on education, employment and residence follow.

Rochelle American Legion Charles E. Kepner Rochelle Post I. J F. Allen Kankakee John W. Nelson Robert Dail The Morrison

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