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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

2

Bell starts transatlantic flight in Columbia monoplane

Miss Mabel Bell launches from Roosevelt Field in the Tel Janca, aiming for Europe, hoping to be first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic or with a partner. Le Boutillier and Argles pilot the reconditioned Columbia as Bell seeks a European landing. Levine plans to follow to Old Orchard, Maine in a Fokker Universal.

Atlantic Miss Earhart Boston England Miss Bell United States Levine Roosevelt Field N. Y U.P Mabel Bell Columbia Old Orchard Europe Oliver C. Leboutillier Arthur Argles Germany Amelia Earhart Newfoundland Fokker Universal Josephine Bell

Gunman Refuses Guilt In Birger Gang Murder Case

Ross Slankard alias Slankard, arrested in Pontiac Michigan, denies involvement in a southern Illinois Birger gang murder as police question him daily. No word on extradition. Williamson County Illinois authorities seek transfer, while Sheriff Oren Coleman travels to arrange return.

Pontiac Mich Ross Slankard Slankard Birger Illinois Williamson County Oren Coleman Marion, Ill

Will Kaesser Returns to Work After Injuries

Will Kaesser plans to resume fireman duties Friday morning despite injuries from the Nehring factory blaze. The doctor advised careful use of his bandaged right hand for several days, and Kaesser says he will feel better working every other day rather than loafing.

Will Kaesser Nehring Bill Kaesser

License plates stolen from Herman Hammerich vehicle

Police reported that Herman Hammerich’s state license plates and city vehicle tax plate were taken from his parked machine on Second Street. Police suspect a habitual auto bandit with a hot car from another city took the plates. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.

Herman Hammerich Second Street

Hoover Near Goal in GOP Convention Delegates Fight

Rumors say Senator Borah may back Secretary Hoover as Idaho delegation leans to Hoover. The Texas bloc split, 65 of 75 seats won by Hoover forces, with four uninstructed and five to Lowden, Curtis, or divisions. Delegates consider contesting decisions before credentials as Lowden-Watson-Curtis allies push. Kansas City, June 7.

Herbert Hoover Republican National Committee Hoover Texas Lowden Curtis Watson Littleton Ft. Worth Harry Wurzbach Kansas City U.R William Kd. Porah Idaho Commerce Hoover Borah

President Coolidge to take entourage to Brule lodge

President Coolidge will travel with more than sixty aides and staff to the summer White House near Brule Wisconsin. The party includes private secretaries stenographers clerks naval and military aides and a full entourage of support staff and press. Rebecca the raccoon will not accompany him but many other pets will join the trip with a planned special train to Superior and Cedar Island Lodge.

Washington Coolidee Cedar Island Lodee White House Brule Wis Naval Ant Great Lakes Tuffalo Duluth Rebecca

Decatur Dancers Stage Marathon at Transfer House to Coliseum

Decatur Illinois hosts a six day marathon dance with nearly twenty couples starting at the Transfer House, traveling by vans to the Coliseum for the ongoing contest. Entries come from Mattoon Decatur Tuscola Villa Grove Charleston and Springfield as orchestras perform in relays. A long Quixote novel with 461000 words is noted in the piece.

Decatur Ill U.P Coliseum Mmatoon Tuscola Villa Grove Charleston Springfield

Home Woman Is the Victor in Club Election

Mrs. John F. Sippel of Baltimore won the presidency of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs with the slogan that a woman’s place is in the home. She defeated Mrs Edward Franklin White of Indianapolis by a clear convention vote. The piece notes other local social mentions and a death in the community, including Decoration Day events and several local visitors.

San Antonio Tex John’ F. Sippel Baltimore Medeoration of Women's Cth Sippel To HH Edward Franklin White Indianapolis Hw Federation

Visitors and News Events of Paw Paw

Paw Paw residents and visitors appear in this notes page with multiple social calls. Names include Waw Daw dan Sidney Oster shomt of Sterling calling forty friends in town Mriday and Mrs. Joseph Moore entertaining her sister Mrs. Baker of Kansas. Multiple visits to relatives are listed among local families with Elgin Parkville and Parkville connections noted. Scarlet fever quarantine for I ve Terry family and various tra ents visiting old homes are recorded.

Sidney Ostershomt Sterling Joseph Moore Baker Kansas Truman Crowell Hicago John Heinzeroth Jobert Compton W. Valentine Robert Warn M Rosa Valentine Hagel Meeman Ben Atherton Marenco Max Atherton Wit Glen Wiryn Ned Warren Prank Warren Aund LaGrange Im Tarabee Tarmily Mendota James Warren Garfield Thompson Scarboro

Arnold Hayes Heads to Jacksonville With Miss Hayes

Arnold Hayes leaves the docks for Jacksonville accompanied by Hayes and Carl Lindberg to bring Miss Caroline Hayes home for the summer. Miss Hayes has been attending school in Jacksonville which closes today.

Arnold Hayes Hayes Carl Lindberg Jacksonville Miss Caroline Hayes Miss Hayes

Rry Salad With Cranberry Jelly Cream Cheese Dressing

An appetizing spring salad features thin slices of cranberry jelly served with lettuce and a cream cheese dressing. The recipe pairs well with spring chicken, offering a simple, flavorful starter.

Do you enjoy your food FE lost appetite and vitality ad card

Lost appetite signals weakness and illness. Restoring red blood cells returns hunger sleep and strength. Thousands praise S S S tonic made from fresh vegetable drugs. Available at drug stores in a standard size.

Isis S.S.S

Luther League Convention to Be Held Here

The Luther League district convention is set for September 22 and 23 at First Lutheran Church in DeKalb. Rev E W Magnusson attended to extend the invitation from Rockford and Mrs Myrte Carlson of Sycamore also joined the Rockford group. Dean Samuel Miller of the St Paul Lutheran Bible Institute will lead Sunday sessions, with Rev Carlson Whieaxe and other speakers addressing labor league topics.

Rockford Luther League Association E.W. Magnusson DeKalb Myrte Carlson Sycamore Samuel Miller St.Paul Lutheran Gi

Farmers Meet in Chicago to Craft Federation Policy

Representatives of the American Farm Purenu Federation met in Chicago June 7 to 10 to craft the federation expression of national policies. Sam H. Thompson, president, said the resolution will be presented at national conventions of both major parties. He noted the farming crisis affects industry and welfare, with broad representation from across the United States.

Chicago American Farm Purenu Federation Sam H. Thompson Thompson United States

Beauty Queen to Wed Sidney Spiesel in Quiet Chicago Ceremony

Miss F Lanphier of Atlantic City fame will marry Sidney Spiesel Jr., a wealthy Chicago furniture man. The couple met during a 1925 theater engagement and became engaged after his visit to California. The ceremony will be private with close friends and relatives, followed by a European honeymoon.

Chicago F Lanphier M Ameriea Atlantic City Sidney Spiesel Lanphier Spiesel California Wirope

State College Instructor to Visit Cottage

State Teachers College faculty member S. F. Parson left yesterday with Milmois Mid School Athletic Association manager CS W Whitten for Chain Lakes Wisconsin. They will stay a few days to inspect Parson’s cottage and property then proceed to Sweden and other European countries this summer.

S. F. Parson State Teachers College Chain Lakes Wis CS W Whitten Milmois Mid School Athletic Association DeKalleigh Arson North Woods Sweden

Russell Wildey Returns to Shenandoah Radio Scene

Russell Wildey of the Ray-o-Vae twins is now located in Shenandoah Iowa. Former DeKalb radio artist turned vaudeville performer has taken a position with Station KMA in Town. Friends in DeKalb may hear him on the air this summer.

Russell Wildey Shenandoah Iowa DeKalb Mike KMA Wildey

Adler to Gift Planetarium Apparatus for Chicago Talk

Max Adler former vice president of Sears Roebuck has donated 500 for construction of a planetarium on the lake front at the 1933 world fair site. The structure will be about 200 feet wide and 100 feet high with plans by Carl Zeiss of Jena Germany. Adler says the gift aims to advance scientific progress interest the public in the heavens and promote unity in the universe.

Chicago Max Adler Sears Roe~ Sbuck & Company Lake Front Carl Zeiss Jena Germany Munich Adler

Lindbergh Flies From Buffalo This Afternoon

Lindbergh departed Buffalo airport at 2 p m for an unspecified destination after an overnight stay. He was hosted by Roy Keyes of the Curtiss Aeroplane Co during his visit and said nothing about his plans.

Buffalo N. Y Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Roy Keyes Curtiss Aeroplane Company Col. Lindbergh

Girl Accuses Pastor of Wrongdoing in Belleville

Cinderella Lindeman, 11, accuses Rev. Turner Harper pastor of a Baptist church in East St. Louis of taking her to a woods near Center Station on two occasions. Harper is jailed on a $5,000 bond after parents of Cinderella filed the complaint. Harper, a former street car conductor, denies harming the girl.

Belleville Til O.R Center Station Turner Harper East St. Louis Harper Cinderella Lindeman J. P. Lindeman Cinderella

Aviator and Mechanic Die in Arlington Plane Crash

Keith Keeling 30 and Clay Tich 23 died after their monoplane fell in a tailspin near Arlington. They had flown from Potomac flying field to test the craft recently produced in Alexandria Virginia. Keeling, from Kansas City, held a pilot license for 12 years. Dessert waffles note included, praising hot with strawberries and cream.

Washington Keith Keeling Clay Tich Dent Arlington Potomac Flying Field Alexandria Van Keeling Kanaas City

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