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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
2
The Chronicle is represented in Sycamore by Gilbert Nelson of 512 Washington Place who will take orders for delivery. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly should notify Gilbert at telephone R-772.
Forty six students received diplomas at Sycamore High School commencement in the fish school auditorium before a large audience. The event featured performances by the Boys Glee Club, the high school orchestra, and the Girls Glee Club. Dr. Fred Merrifield of the Chicago University delivered “The Sheer Joy of Living” talk, praised for its inspirational impact. Principal Roberta Ampire summarized the year and distributed diplomas, sealing the class of 1923 as alumni.
State aid for two miles of road from East Main Street boosts paving efforts in St. Charles and Sycamore. Supervisor Bloomquist reports a $72,000 state refund with $12,000 expected. DeKalb County residents join Sycamore in backing Great Western railroad corridor improvements as the State Highway Engineer says sections will be built this summer.
County clerks report high marriage activity as June brides are popular yet again. Several licenses issued already, with a promising outlook for the rest of the month. Rainy days reduced the usual quota recently. warm weather and dry spell expected to boost business. Miss Helen B Hubbard tests today for Chicago to visit a sister.
Alumni from various schools and colleges gather for the annual alumni banquet at the Methodist church parlors. Several important speakers will headline the program and this year's graduating class will be guests of honor. Many have already returned and more are expected in the evening.
Legionnaires met last evening to finalize plans for the annual July 4 picnic. Commander Frank Monary led the session, approving the program and confirming a stunt artist from Aurora for midair tricks. Roy Wing and committee hosted a luncheon after bills were read. Mrs Libby Kirby of Genoa visited relatives here yesterday.
Calumet is presented as the preferred baking powder for scientific testing of ingredients and reliable results. The ad claims Calumet outsells competitors two to one, notes a full 16 ounce pound size, and contrasts with 12 ounce cans from other brands.
A short ad item lists milk specials offering none such, 5 large or 10 small Savey cans at 45 cents per can or 10 cents per small can, indicating promotional pricing.
Miss Marian Loomis head nurse at the hospital will depart tomorrow for a four month vacation with friends in Ogden Utah. The absence comes as hospital work slackens and Miss Loomis says this is the first real opportunity for a break in months. Miss Ault will oversee the institution during her absence and patients at the date are few enough to ease the burden.
Funeral services for Fred Barnes will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from his home on California street. Rev. Roy Crocker, pastor of Hinckley Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be in South Grove cemetery. The Masonic bodies, of which the deceased was an old member, will conduct the vigil. Mrs Ned Sheppler, a daughter from Oklahoma City, is expected to arrive tonight to attend the last rites.
Nurses at Billy Hospital threw a party for an infant they named Billy Hospital. The four month old celebrated his birth anniversary with a cake of four candles, little outfits, and numerous gifts laid out for the table.
The Sycamore Commandery of the Masonic order will go to Rochelle tomorrow afternoon to participate in the funeral services of George C. Kofer who recently died there. The group will depart Sycamore shortly before noon to reach Rochelle in time for the ceremonies. Mr Kofer was well known in Sycamore and his death brings sorrow to locals. Continued on page seven.
A local clearing sale at Chandler's features children's coats and ladies' suits offered at reduced prices. Shoppers can expect discounted garments in a concise, shop-style note.
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