Sycamore High Class of 1927 Receives Baccalaureate Address
Rev W H Tope delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Sycamore High School for the class of 1927 on the topic The Secret of a Successful Life. The service featured the school orchestra and glee clubs, with 47 graduates named in the official list and commencement set for Thursday at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sycamore High School
W. H
Tope
H. 5
Roblee
Rowling
Gounod
W.J . Pearson
Salem Lutheran Church
L. B. Hastings
Laverne Tucker
Gertrude Oleson
Irene Sandholm
Pearl Peterson
Charles Marshall
James Smith
Beatrice Forster
Odd Fellows to Name Officers Tuesday Night
Members of the Sycamore lodge of Odd Fellows are called to elect officers for the next six months at eight o'clock Tuesday night. Additional business will be discussed and current officers urge a large attendance.
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Odd Fellows
Sycamore Lodge of Odd Fellows
Three Federal Prisoners Sent to County Jail Awaiting Trial
Sheriff Fred Dolder received three federal prisoners from Chicago to be held for trial in Chicago courts. Fred Moon Forest Marvel and Sam Martino are charged with violation of the Harrison narcotic net and will likely stay about 30 days before their city trial.
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Fred Dolder
Felt
Chicago
Fred Moon
Forest Marvel
Sam Martino
Sycamore Community Events and School Book Distribution
A list of June gatherings includes a Kukee Country club dinner and bridge party June 7, a Sycamore Alumni banquet and dance June 1 at Fargo hotel, a Kishwaukee Country club dance June 17, a children's party June 25, and the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce annual meeting June 30 at Fargo hotel. The Oracle, Sycamore High School’s annual, has been distributed and read by many subscribers. five covers were produced by the U S Art Binder company.
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Sycamore
Fargo
Kishwaukee Country Club
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
Fargo Hotel
Oracle
Sycamore High School
U. S. Art Binder Company
Knee High Corn by Fourth of July Hopes Rise
Farmers in the county expect knee high corn by Independence Day if weather stays dry. James Darnell has a field well started and several others show early growth between the two cities. Heavy rain Friday night delayed planting, forcing many to work through the week to finish.
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James Darnell
County Infirmary
Red Heart Day Brings Busy Street Scene in Sycamore
Saturday on the street saw many sellers of red hearts with few pedestrians. Tag sellers lined the streets from morning to night while awards were promised for top sellers. Mrs. A. H. Holcomb organized the event and a full report is expected tomorrow.
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Sycamore
William Sell, Jr
Iin
A. H. Holcomb
Local church notices and upcoming events around town
Rev R D Walter in Chicago for Baptist convention led to no services yesterday. St Johns English Lutheran Mission Society plans a meeting at Mrs William Rausch home tomorrow evening. Invitations issued for a Fargo hotel dinner Wednesday June 8 at 6 80 PM with bridge to follow. The thte club hosts Misses Holland this Wednesday on California street. Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Henry Shott next Friday from 1 PM to 4 PM. Federated church Missionary Society meets at Safford farm Wednesday at 2 30 PM with Dr Robbe speaker and picnic supper after, please bring a dish.
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R. D. Walter
Chicago
Mission Society of the
St. John’s English Lutheran Church
William Rausch
East Sycamore Street
Thte Club
Misses Holland
California Street
Henry Shott
Mayfield
The
Missionary Society of the Federated Church
Safford Farm
Robbe
Prescott Sells Store and Opens New Sporting Goods Shop
John D. McNamara buys the George Prescott sporting goods store next to Swanson Electric in Townsent building and takes possession. Prescott relocates due to carrying on two shops, while the new owner plans to stock modern sporting goods and provide service on radios for the DeKalb community.
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John D. McNamara
Sycamore
George Prescott
Swanson Lbro
Prescott
DeKalb
Golf Course Too Wet Slows Spring Plans
Amore's Municipal Park course will need substantial drying to host many events this spring and summer. Low spots remain flooded making rounds impossible without wet feet. Members who paid dues are disappointed by the unfavorable weather, though the road hole remains usable for practice.
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Tsamore
Municipal Park
Not Many Votes Were Expected Election Today
Early reports indicate a light vote in the judicial election across city wards. Clerks prepared supplies and anticipated finishing duties around five this afternoon as turnout remained low in forenoon ballots.
First district Memorial service held at Rochelle
Members of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges from Genoa Lindenwood Rochelle and DeKalb attended the first annual district Memorial service in Rochelle. The event drew many delegations and plans call for annual district attendances to strengthen lodge work.
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Rochelle
Oddlows and
Rebekah
Genoa
Lindenwood
DeKalb
Bible School To Start In Two Weeks At June 20
Information released yesterday confirms the daily vacation Bible school program will begin June 20. Committees have worked diligently on plans and several applications for instructors have been received. The general committee will announce the staff of teachers this week, and a meeting place is being sought.
Moose Members Attend Aurora Meet Highlight District Session
Loyal Order of Moose members from this city traveled to Aurora for a Mooseheart District association meeting. A splendid afternoon and evening program drew praise as one of the most instructive sessions in months, with reports of notable participation and promising outcomes.
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Aurora
Loyal Order of Moose
Mooseheart
Mooseheart District Associat
District meetings to attract lodge representatives statewide
District meetings are planned soon and are expected to draw many representatives from lodges across the state to participate in discussions and planning.
Waltonians Meeting Tonight Discuss Fry and Business
Members of the Sycamore chapter of the Izaak Walton League meet this evening in the community room of First National Bank. Officers urge a large attendance to discuss numerous items including a proposed fish fry and other business. Meeting set for 7 30 o clock.
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Sycamore Enapter
Izaak Walton League
First National Ibank
Social visits spread across multiple towns in late weekend
A series of visits and hosting events unfold across Elgin Rockford Geneva Oregon and Batavia. Ted Hirors Earl Britton and Miss Ruth Rice with Lee Rice called on Roy Rice in the Rice hotel while Victor Lundberg and Mrs Carlson hosts welcomed guests from Oglesby. Margaret Nelson and Julia Roberts enjoyed weekend travels and visits in Rockford Geneva and Oregon. Mavis and Alice Eakle spent time with grandparents in Waterman as Louis Fohr and family stayed with relatives on South First street.
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Ted Hirors
Earl Britton
Ruth Rice
Lee Rice
Elgin
Roy Rice
Rice Hotel
Mr. Rice
Ruth
Victor Lundberg
Oglesby W
Carlson
Margaret Nelson
Rockford
Lillian Miler
Geneva
Julia Roberts
Oregon
Gus Tumpas
Arthur Sullivan and
Batavia
Sullivan
Aurora
R. K. Coping
Chana
J. L. Eakles
Waterman
Ruby Nelson
John Lewis
Wheaton
Joseph Johnson
Paw Paw
Herbert Anderson
Moline
H. A. Biterfield
Waukegan
Anna Smith
Ben Peck
Lindbergh's Lincoln years friendless dreamer to daring aviator
Charles A. Lindbergh arrives at Lincoln Aircraft Company in 1921 to train as an aviation student. He shows bashful restraint in ground school but blossoms into a decisive pilot once aloft. The Lincoln period includes an army-bought biplane taxi service, parachute practice with Harry Ellis, and rapid transformation before his Paris flight.
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Morris DE Haven Tracy
United Press
The
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lincoln Aircraft Company
Lincoln
Nebraska
Tate
Ray Vage
Page
Tage
Jins
Belides
Paris
Lindbergh
Harry Be.peckham
Ball
Lindbergh Jore
Harry Ellis
Ellis
Twentieth Street
Little Falls
Minnesota
Drivs Bandits From Car in Spirited Pistol Duel
Springfield reports Charles Dunzeth and Miss Frances Jahnson were robbed while parked outside the city. Dunzeth drew a pistol, sparked a gun duel, sustained a scalp wound, and drove the bandits away with a successful defense. The incident occurred late yesterday near Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
U.R
Charles Dunzeth
Frances Jahnson
Dunseth
Dave's Mentha Pepsin for Indigestion Advertised Elixir
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion. It claims one tablespoon relieves heaviness gas and sour stomach and promises refunds if it fails. The copy urges customers to try one bottle and notes druggists will refund the price.
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Dave
Dare
Charlie Lindbergh Returns: Air Taxi Venture Captivates Townsfolk
In 1922 Charlie Lindbergh arrives home and launches an air taxi venture using his own plane. Crowds gather at a hastily built hangar to witness the quiet young pilot’s first flights amid town pride and novelty.
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Charlie
Lindberch
Shome
Paris
Airsip
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Sycamore News
Chronicle
Seeaneye Tan
Sceaneye Inn
W. H. Tope
Bible School
Kirchner’s Drug Store
Modern
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb Dry Goods
E. L. Smith
Doan
United States
Ame
Poster-Milburn Co
Mig. Chem
Butflsic
N.Y
Cooking School
Crisco
Mallory
Anderson Bros
Chamber of Comme
Eve Yong
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