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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1928

Page

2

Sycamore Students Stage Class Play at St Marys

Sycamore students perform in a St Marys auditorium event featuring a class play Professor Stephens Billy Blakesley and other roles. Rev Joseph N Longran of Rockford will speak at the closing exercises with a program including school songs and student groups. The evening concludes with Rosary Time in Ireland and a Sacred Heart address. Townspeople expected to attend. Seeaneye Inn hosts Chronicle representatives and news submissions.

St. Mary's Auditorium St. Mary’s School Joseph N. Lonegran Rockford Sonal The American Legion Plair Stark Floyd Brower el Burkhart Robert 1 Cher Aunt Jane Pla Professor Stephens Bellmore College Clifford Trach Billy Blakesley Sam Johnson Stanley Kozicki Jane Briggs Billy Margaret Cliff Miss Grant Anna Marshall Dora Grant Bell-more Margaret Lawler Alice Moore Bellmore Majorenz Bertha Wright Mary K. Hart Anna Moxtey Mary J. Col Katie Murphy Marcella Keegan Ireland Lonegran Sycamore

Izaak Walton League Considers Fish Hatchery Plan

Izaak Walton League members met Monday night at the First National Bank community room to seek the board’s approval for a fish hatchery site. A lagoon at the mark may serve, with chapter officials asking permission to use it. The group also supported dissolving the Sycamore game preserve on Ge road due to damage from mink and skunk.

Izaak Watton League First National Bank Sycamore W. C. Rowan Belvidere Rowan

Bible School for the City Again Planned

The Sycamore Sunday School Association will run a Daily Vacation Bible School from June 25 to July 20 in the Central building. Principal Marie Sabin leads the effort with a $1.00 participation fee. daily sessions run 9:00 to 11:45 with study and play in the forenoon.

Sycamore Sunday School Association Sycamore Marie Sabin

Beloit Yesterday On Business Mission

Dr. George Nesbitt with Walter Schulz Dave Wilkinson and E G Cooper visited Beloit on a business and pleasure trip yesterday. They planned to return home last evening. The note also mentions Peru being conquered by Francisco Pizarro in the sixteenth century.

Beloit George Nesbitt Walter “Smoke” Schulz Dave Wilkinson E. G. Cooper Peru Francisco Pizarro

Diner Auditorium Event and Church Notices in Sycamore

Church plans for June 14 at St Mar Die MW and a community baptism day announced by Dr Robbe and Pastor, with inquiries to local superintendent. Several notes cover high school alumni meeting June 15 at Fargo hotel, 6 15 pm, and a Methodist Junior choir event at 2 30 pm tomorrow. Also reported are a hospital appendicitis surgery, patient convalescence, and local families visiting relatives in Indiana and Canada.

Die MW. S. Roles Federated Church Simneay Hans ‘Tized Robbe Sycamore High School Alumni Association Fargo Mary Safford

Trophy Case Presented To School In Celebratory Ceremony

The trophy case was presented at Eyeamore high school during an afternoon assembly after three short plays by Juniors. Senior class president accepted the gift as the event marked the Seniors’ conclusion of activities. Juniors performed a sendoff with Girls’ and Boys’ Glee clubs.

Eyeamore High School Steure Alo 245 H. S. Koblee

Violators of Volstead Act Are Sent Here

Two more violators were received at the county jail Monday night Frank O R iley and Martin Noles both convicted of breaking the booze laws O Riley to spend six days in jail and fined 250 Noles to serve 30 days and fined 250 Vinant Korande is held in Chicago awaiting trial on Section M4 charges

Frank O'Riley Martin Noles O'Riley Noles Vinant Korande Chicago

Ed Becker Returns to Sycamore for Health Break

Ed Becker, who left Sycamore years ago for Albuquerque due to health reasons, is spending a vacation in Sycamore and vicinity. He reports feeling better than in years and believes New Mexico’s climate suited to his former ailment.

Ed Becker Albuquerque N. Mex Sycamore Mr. Becker New Mexico

Treasury Office Delivers Tax Notices With Penalties

The county treasurer's office reports busyness sending registered letters for overdue taxes. Delinquents face 1 percent penalties after May 1 and June 1, plus 30 cent charges per letter. Future sale of delinquent properties will add 12 percent or more.

Treasur

Little Girl Quickly Taken To Hospital For Emergency Surgery

Kathleen Riis the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Riis of this community was suddenly taken ill Monday night and Tuesday morning. A family physician ordered her transfer to Glidden hospital in DeKalb where an emergency appendectomy was performed. Hospital reports from DeKalb say her condition is now satisfactory and recovery is expected.

Kathleen Riis Jacob Riis Glidden Hospital DeKalb

Arthur Mueller Elevated to Union League Membership

Arthur Mueller, vice president and treasurer of Inland Wire and Cabin Company, has recently been elected to membership in the Union League Club of Chicago, marking a notable advancement in his professional standing within the city.

Arthur Mueller Inland Wire & Cabin Company Union League Cith i Chicago

Round About Slvidere Bridge Plan In State Street Way

The State of TL will pay 88 914 for a city telvidere bridge project on State Street over the Ristewatr Kee River. Mayor Harry M Perkins and Engineer Fi derek Shappert led officials to Springfield for a final conference with the Minois highway division seeking an early decision on the Belviders street wide bridge proposal. James Lawry of the Columbia School Equipment Works becomes Morrison’s first resident to pursue commercial air travel, flying to St Louis with local pilot George Maw for firm business and praising aviation’s rapid transport. The Josephine 17, an 80 foot cabin yacht, was locked through the Illinois and Michigan canal locks en route to cargo port after wintering in southern waters, with crew now returning to its home port. Route 64 from St Charles to the Elgin branch of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin railroad is expected to open for traffic mid July, with concrete first poured last Wednesday and paving progressing at 800 feet per day.

Slvidere Telvidere Ristewatrkee State Street Harry M Perkins Fiderek Shappert Springfield Minois Highyway Belviders Morrison James Lawry Columbia School Equipment Works Lawry St. Louis George Maw Man Sreat LA Salle Caigo Tower Mlinois Michigan Canal Canal Chicago ST. Charles St Charles Elein Chicago, Aurora and Elein Dley Lindane Lash VU Shadhelt Giiwin Dan Cane Munday Mar Hepsen Ohi Nelson Julia Neban Ime Ehilikren Ernest Tavier Dherhelte Thursias Yenis Peanion Wiork Kisketon Nul Minti Mra Gen Margaret Tobi Lestat LaVernenet Marie Oguswisen A. Chastafsen Wall Pottird Metingle Ty Sisi Gladys Newell Wi Bell Daushters Lions Welty Prom Cotter Lindenwood Gremmwond Damhhters Maxis Monroe Center Dolisht Monroe Mike Tyo Sycamore Eloer Gibson D. HW Pisher Bart Glenn Indianapolis Ind Jay Worden Dduuehrer Rockford Ben Worden J. W. Gibbs Teyd Buehaner Manan McKenzie Tlarry Gustafson Magee Gustafson DeKalb Alfred Holmes Blazer Rochelle Louise Ashland Wil Teltath George Pohaley Mere Duell Marion Margaret Knichten Tockfor Enailers Annie Greenway Grace Joe Sebnee Sundiwey Woodman Monroe Centain Tighert

Prominent Chicago Club Board Discusses Membership Pledge

A Chicago based organization known as the chibi league held a board meeting to discuss a pledge aimed at promoting political influence and moral conduct among its roughly 11,100 members. The meeting focused on reinforcing commitments and internal governance.

Oreanestion Chicago Muelle

Roof Completion Delays Community Building Occupancy

Contactor Veet Nelson reports external work finished on the community building but interior tasks and other delays persist. Weather has hindered progress, delaying occupancy until about July 1 as originally planned by Nelson.

Nelsons Mor Nelsean Abe

Assessors of Five Townships Send in Books

Assessors of Deltally county have completed their work, with the books in the county treasurer’s hands. Townships include Samanauk Cortland Where and Muytiell Ringeston Walling and others. Several townships remain to be completed over the next days as the county moves toward finalization.

Deltally County Samanauk Cortland Where Muytiell

Italia expedition headlined as 1926 polar trip plans emerge

Directs Search Iser Larsen, right hand man mnideen on the 1926 polar trip Norse, probably will head the Norwegian relief expedition the Italia in the North Pole. The Italia came down upon the tee not fer north at Snitzbergen. Wittman, 92, as ant superintendent at the Elgin Mitte hospital, suffered amputation of one remaining band as the limits to an infection contracted fif tee vers dee while performing an HIVLopSy. The remains of a patient at the focal institution. Propagation performed by Dr C J Pelton. Rockford airport night facilities to include lights and a huge revelvend yacon. Blood lghts to enable planes to take off and land during night. Hotel Baker opened to the public with Edgar Boylis organ and Herbie Weischel band. Gifts of a Baby Gar speed boat presented to the Bakers. Elgin sale of 102 Ranch property possible for 125000 within days. notices to creditors posted by rich trustee. Bid of 35000 posted by local interests. purpose unknown. Elgin martyred by his profession.

Iser-Larsen Mnideen North Pole Snitzbergen Rockford Nuimber of Commerce We Tl Williamson ST. Charles Baker Charles Jte Elgin Rich

Wabash Right of Way Cleared After Wreck

Decatur eyewitness report notes June 6 clearing work on the Wabash line after a freight train derailed near Stevens Creek bend. Sixteen freight cars left the track and nine toppled an embankment, tearing up about 100 feet of track. bound traffic resumed after night-long efforts.

Decatur Wrebash Rai Stevens Creek Biden

Index Finger Found in County Court House

A janitor at the Christian County Court House in Taylorville discovered a small bone and box containing a finger wrapped in cotton. The digit was turned over to Sheriff Dunbar for investigation and handling.

County Court House Taylorville Ward Clements Christain County Court House Sheriff Dunbar

Esmond News Items of Interest Highlights Local Visits

Scrambled notices from Esmond list residents visiting relatives and attending events. Mentions include Munday’s weeklong stay with his mother, Mrs. Hepsen Mire Ohi Nelson and Julia Neban visiting Lowi home, and many callers to nearby towns.

Local Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Songs

Sunday afternoon at James Becker’s home featured Raymond Duell singing several solos. Mr and Mrs M Haner and Mr and Mrs Liont Buchaner traveled to Sunnybrook to visit in the afternoon.

Ter Raymond Duell M ‘Haner Mrs. Liont Buchaner James Becker Hone

Visitors at Shabbona in Past Few Days

Shabbona Illinois visitors from various towns gathered this week. Families from Aurora DeKalb Rochelle Rockford Amboy and Mines met with local residents and relatives. Weather forecaster noted as Wormley family and others visited graves and homes, with several couples hosting guests through Wednesday.

Shabbona Harry Wormley Aurora Wormley Anil Carlos Wourhine Bell John Houghby DeKalb Hares Clppstead Amboy Daws Calif Ed Johnson E. Pahrlander Harriett Johnson

League Seeks Tighter Liquor Laws at Annual Meeting

The Anti Saloon League to pursue stricter enforcement of prohibition and more funds for sheriffs and state attorneys in liquor law violations. Resolutions call for heavier fines and longer sentences on federal violations. Two full-time secretaries to aid outreach to college students. Rev Willam H Nucholus elected president. Rev George Safford re elected state superintendent.

Anti-Saloon League Tna of Directors League Smb Willam H. Nucholus G Laitheran Church Springfield Erwin Holt Hughes George Safford

Huge Still Raided Near Beald Tuesday

Federal prohibition agents raided a large alcohol operation near Beald, directing Deputy Administrator A F E Hamilton. They seized a 1000 gallon still, concrete vats, mash, 175 gallons of finished liquor, and 200 gallon still net. Two men, Michael Adetta and Philip Proucia, were arrested. Most equipment and liquor were destroyed.

Bent Tims U.P Here Feeral Actias A. F E. Hamilton HOD Getters Reiesl Michael Adetta Philip Proucia

No More Gas In Stomach and Bowers' Gas Tablets

An Wichita era advertisement for Baalmoon's Gas Tablets claims relief from stomach gas and bloating. It promises disappearance of gnawing empty sensations, nervous palpitations, and drowsiness after meals, plus improved breathing and warmth in limbs. Readily available from H. E. Secor, druggist.

Bowers Baalmoon H. E. Secor

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