DeKalb Cooking School to Open at Theatre in Four Day Program
The Chronicle Cooking school led by Alma E. Hunt arrives at the DeKalb Theatre for a four day series starting Tuesday afternoon. Daily sessions feature menus and lessons from Old Fashioned Friends to Enchanted Cakes with entertainment from local communities. Reservations are urged for Tuesday through Friday afternoons.
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Chronicle
DeKalb Theatre
Alma E. Hunt
Hunt
Dek Moi
DeKalb County
Sston
DeKalb
Alma EB. Hunt
America
Life
Kellogg Pact to End War Nears Formal Signing
Washington June 6 U P reports that the United States will ask major powers to sign the original American draft for a pact to end war. A formal note to sign the treaty in its ratified form will be sent within a week, reflecting favorable replies and marking a diplomatic victory for Secretary Kellogg.
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Washington
U.P
United States
Kelloge
Cold Wave Delays Corn Progress in Springfield Area
The weekly crop report notes corn progress is fair due to the cool wave. Warmth and rain are needed, with wireworms in Macoupin county causing damage. Many acres are being replanted while winter wheat is satisfactory and oats and grasses vary. Beneficial rains favored the northern half but precipitation remains needed.
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Springfield
U. S. Department of Sulhire
Macoupin
Chicago Girl Wins Miss Universe In Pageant
Chicago Miss Ella Van Huesen, 22, won her second beauty title in two days at the third annual Mulehitude pageant in Galveston. She was named Miss America the prior night, defeating Miss Raymonde Alicia of Paris and Miss Livia Marracci of Turin who finished second and third.
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Galveston
Tex
Ella van Huesen
Chicago
Miss Universe
Mulehitude
Raymonde Alicia
Paris
France
Livia Marracci
Turin
Italy
Kidnapped Girl Gracia Grace Missing After New York Visit
Grace Tudd, 10, was abducted Sunday by a guest at her parents' home. Police traced the man calling himself Prank Howard to a sedan and a long drive away. Despite many tips, investigators found no solid leads as the hunt expanded to surrounding states.
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New York
Gri Tudd
Grace
Howard
Budd
Treace
Edward
Long Island
De Kalb to Open Two City Kindergarten Classes
The De Kalb Board of Education will establish two kindergarten departments this fall, one at Bilwood and one at Haish, in response to a petition signed by 117 mothers. The plan divides students by residence north and south of the railroad tracks, with special rooms prepared and teachers trained for kindergarten work.
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City School
Chronicle
DeKalb Board of Extucation
Bilwood
Haish
Ellwood
F. R. Pittman
Ritzman
Chicago& North Western
Aother
Sessons
Indiana Votes May Swing to Alfred Smith
Indiana’s State Democratic convention focuses on two main issues governor’s race and presidential endorsement. Governors aspirants Paul Wintates Beek tte Prank Dailey led initial primaries, with John Frederick Kokomo Tarl Crawford and George Th Dale also cited. Rumors circulated that Indiana’s national delegation backing Means Woolen would second Alfred E. Smith of New York as a second choice.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Indiana
Paul Wintates
Beek
Dailey
John Frederick
Kokomo Muunassetire
Tarl Crawford
George Th Dale
Alfred TE. Smith
New York
Rock Island Woman Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Rock Island's Sarah Ann Walker marked her 102nd birthday today amid warm wishes. Born in Germany in 1826, she remains in excellent health and displays her fifth letter of congratulation from President Coohidee as a prized memento.
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Rock Island
Sarah Ann Walker
Coohidee
Walker
Germany
Democracy And Education In A Town College Speech
Professor TV Smith of the University of Chicago addressed the class of 1928 at a town college commencement, arguing democracy rests on wealth health and education. He asserted wealth and health are not truly democratic, while education should be accessible to all, and outlined steps to improve public welfare and compensation for teachers.
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TV. Smith
University of Chicaso
Etven
State College
Yetten
Smith
Deronine
Sur
Jude
Rescue flotilla aids polar dirigible crew in Franz Josef land
A mystery radio message sparked fear that the polar airship Talia had landed near Franz Josef land. Authorities suspect garbled transmission. a government search and rescue effort continues, with chasseurs from Spitzbergen and Moscow dispatched to locate the stranded crew and assess the interior region.
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Toldry
Skaers Bay
Spitebersen
Tay Ruefia
New York motor merger runnor eyes Nash Packard Hupp
A June bulletin notes A P Nash Packard Hupp as the test merger runner today. Office confirmation followed, with stock activity rising as buying of all three accelerated in large volume, reportedly from Detroit crests.
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New York
Nash-Packard-Hupp
Packard
Detroit Crests
Halt Efforts to Stop Livery Stable Demolition
Razing crews continued work on the old livery stable despite calls to halt. Wrecking was overseen by Mike Rae Mayreed Ebbeson, with arrest warrants issued for Ike Gordon and Tate Gordon for alleged malfeasance and highway obstruction. The site will clear to allow the DeKalb Theatre Company to build a new theatre, with demolition due by July 1. Elmer Belrens promised an architectural sketch soon for public display.
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Ovr
Edo
Wee Concidine
Mike Vache
Gordon
Weloek
Toast of the Peace
Rowe
Jens Peterson
Gordon Witl
Gordon Takiy
Rorke
Norve
Ike Gordon
Tate Gordon
Frank Fuller
Geren
South Seventh Street
Gearon
DeKalb Theatre Reampany
DeKalb Theatre
Com Rere Tlie
Elmer Belrens
Wishmn
State Deputy Shot in Ambush at Leetown West Virginia
Charlestown reports a state deputy from the Prohibition Commission was shot while attempting to arrest five alleged rum runners at Leetown in Wood County. Summers was taken to Parkersburg hospital with little hope for recovery. Fellow officers noted unrest after Summers jailed an eight year old boy and a 14 year old girl on a still charge. Constable Thurdette and Tee urged residents to help transport him. locals refused and fled.
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Charlestown
W. Va
U.R
Summers
Nish
Leetown
Wood County
Parkershurs
Wo Thurdette
Tee
Elgin Dairy Farm Granted State Charter
Secretary of State Louis L. Emmwer son grants a charter to Chear field Farms Dairy at 160 North Hoisan Elgin. Capitalized at 300 shares no par value, the firm will pursue several retail dairy ventures. Directors are Enlil Kuchner Norman User Charles Jase and Frank L. Carl Adeths.
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Sprinefield, UL
Louis L. Emmwerson
Chearfield Farms Dairy
North Hoisan Elgin
Enlil Kuchner
Norman User
Charles Jase
Frank L. Carl Adeths
Weather Outlook for Holiness Tonight and Thursday
Generally fair conditions expected tonight and Thursday. Cloudy in the shaded portion tonight with a warmer trend on Thursday.
DeKalb Receives Praise for Sewer Study Report
City officials received a letter from Dr. Isaac J. Tawlings praising a thorough sewer and pollution study by Suhr Kerryman Peterson Suhr of Chicago. The 100 page survey includes 80 tables and 42 sketches and a detailed plan, with a public meeting set for June 1 to discuss recommended sanitary district formation and possible treatment options.
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Isaac J. Tawlings
State Department of Public Health
Suhr, Berryman, Peterson « Suhr
Chicago
Benjamin Suler
A. A. Breastey
Care’r
Whiel
DeKalb
Subkr
Kerryman
Peterson & Suhr
DeKalt
J. Ferguson
Rawlings
M. D
Grand jury near completion in DeKalb County sessions
The DeKalb County circuit court grand jury, convened Monday, nears final action with a report expected this afternoon. Witnesses were examined, a Milee department inquiry was scheduled, and cases include a Colorado theft suspect, a shotgun incident near Clare, and a hides theft. The panel may inspect Sheriff Helena Delder's jail before reporting.
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DeKalb County
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
the Cour
States Attorney's Office
Milee Department
Cassius Poust
Helena Delder
Seven Inmates Escape Dixon Hospital Then Apprehended
Seven youthful inmates at the Dix on state hospital for the insane escaped yesterday by overpowering a guard and seizing keys. State authorities issued notices to nearby cities, and the seven boys were tracked down within hours and returned to the institution. Warden Warren G. Murray oversaw the response and broadcasted descriptions after the escape.
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Dixon Hospital
Dixon
State Hospital
State Institution
Warren G. Murray
DeKalb Police at County Seat for Grand Jury Week
DeKalb police officers were in the county seat during the grand jury session. Several officers testified and provided evidence as presented by the state attorney's office. A few officers remained present yesterday and briefly this forenoon as the session continued.
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DeKalb
States Attorney's Office
Defense of his mother offered by William Smith
In Danville Tennessee June 40, a 16 year old colored boy William Smith claims defense of his mother as alibi for shooting and likely fatally wounding Johnnie Jones a 30 year old colored war veteran who threatened Mrs. Smith with a knife during a quarrel at her home where he is a boarder. Young Smith is held by police pending investigation.
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Danville
William Smith
Johnnie Jones
Fire damages William Gleason Electric Shop in Springfield
A fire of unknown origin last night caused about 10000 dollars in damage to the William E Gleason Electric Shop in Springfield. Local authorities investigated the blaze and the extent of the loss is being assessed.
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Springfield
William E. Gleason Electric
Hierstedt Hurt in Wire Accident at Steel Plant
Victor Hierstedt foreman at American Steel and Wire was critically injured when three or four rolls of wire fell, pinning him. He suffered a compound knee fracture and potential arterial injury, with heavy bleeding and possible internal damage. He was hospitalized and is described as an aging, longtime employee.
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Victor Hierstedt
American Steel & Wire Company
Hjerstedt
Hierstedt
City Hospital
American Steel and Wire Company
Vandalia Jurist Hosts Birthday Banquet
Justice William P. Parmer of Vandalia, veteran Illinois Supreme Court jurist, hosted a dinner here last night for his 75th birthday anniversary. Sixteen Supreme Court associates attended the event.
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Springfield
Ture
William Pi. Parmer
Vandalia
Ilinois Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Iudge Farmer
Kingsford Smith Southern Cross prep flight from Suva
Sydney dispatches report Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and crew plan a 1800 mile Pacific hop from Suva Fiji to Brisbane Australia aboard the Southern Cross. A destroyer is patrolling the route, and funding efforts are under way as the mission advances.
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Fiji
South Seas
Earth
Hawaii
Southern Cross
San Francisco
Australia
Sydney
Pacific
Charles Gingsford-Smith
Bruce
Anzac
Brisbane
California
N.S. W
Kingsford- Smith
Fiji Islands
Kingsford-Smith
Naselal
Charles Kings- Ford-Smith Petal
Hawaiian Islands
Naselai Beach
Harry Lyon
James Warner
Charles T. P. Ulm
Ulm
Lyon
Brisbarne
Warner
On Navigation Company
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