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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

2

Robin Hood stars in Sycamore senior class play

The Sycamore High School senior class presented Robin Hood by class of 1928 with strong audience response in afternoon and evening shows. Cast included Clyde Conlin as Robin Hood and James Brower as Alan A Dale, with Miss Wollensak leading the High School Orchestra and elaborate scenery and costumes enhancing the production.

Miss Wollensak Robin Hood Robin ‘Hood Clyde Conlin Little John Donald Michaelson Alan-A-Dale James Brower Friar Tuck Grant Bellendorf Will Scarlet Harold Johnson David Doncaster Stanley Gullie Nottingham Veseeareseees Orville Clutterham Guy of Gisbourne Everett Hanson Richard of the Sea Ivan Sheley Hugh Clifford Swedburg Clarion Ross Faird Ellis Viner Lady Marian Vernice Fredrick Evelyn Boyle Lucy F Olive Mary Nicoles St. Mary’s St. Mary's St. Mary's Parochial School Erade Blair Stark Floyd Brower Erwin Burkhart Robert Boyle Billy Jane Professor Stephens Bellmore College Clifford Teach Billy Tlakesley Bellmore Jam Boyle Tom Burke Ralph William McLean Harry i Munter Philander Wells Little Miss Organ Ireland Peter Masterson Father Lonegran Rockford

Undertakers Convention Trip to Davenport

C. V. Kebil of the Kebil store with Mrs. Kebil traveled to Davenport Iowa yesterday for a meeting of the Undertakers association where he is a member. They were expected to return home late last evening.

C. V. Kebil Kebil

Sycamore Chronicle Moves Headquarters to Seeaneye Inn

Sycamore subscribers are advised the Chronicle representative now operates from the Seeaneye Inn. News items for the Sycamore page should be left with the inn staff and readers are asked to provide a phone number for contact. All complaints about delivery will be received at the inn.

Sycamore The Chronicle Seeaneye Inn

Public card party at Odd Fellows hall draws crowd

Tonight the Odd Fellows hall hosts a public card party with start set at eight o'clock under the Mebekahs banner. Nearby parish members attended a St Marys parish supper at the Wasser home in Charter Grove before business matters.

Odd Fellows Hall The Mebekahs St. Meters Episcopal Parish Free Wasser Charter Grove

Men for Petit Jury Service Report in Week

DeKalb county residents will report Monday June 18 at the courthouse for petit jury duty. Several trials are planned this term though juries may be limited. 12 jurors may be needed for some verdicts. Farmers intend to keep farm work going and seek relief from service. the order was moved from June 11 to June 18.

C.F. Koehn Ft. Dodee Iowa Koehn Great Western i@s Iowa City Gladys Don DeKalb County Petit Jury

Detroit Man Unable to Get His Man Here

Lieutenant R Wu Gromitus of the Detroit police failed to extradite Emil Levigne after a habeas corpus hearing. The court found Levigne had not established residence in Michigan and released him, with the case dismissed. The Detroit officer departed without the prisoner.

R. Wu. Gromitus Detroit Police Department Emil Levigne Detroit Levigne Michigan

Clerk Brought To County Jail For Six Months

Joseph Krem, a clerk, was brought to DeKalb county jail for six months after conviction for violation of prohibition laws. He also received a $500 fine and costs.

Chicago DeKalb County Joseph Krem Krem

Assessor Mr Lake of Sanawien Returns Books in Sycamore

Assessor Mr Lake of Sanawien, holder of the county’s third largest assessor’s book, visited Sycamore yesterday afternoon with his volumes for the year’s work. He typically completes tasks quickly after starting. June 1 is the filing deadline for most books, but large townships like Sycamore and DeKalb need extra time. Thomas Hart of Milan also returned his book to the county treasurer’s office yesterday.

Lake Sanawien Sycamore DeKalb Thomas Hart Milan

Joliet Seeks Company A of 129th Outfit

Joliet seeks Company A of the 129th Infantry after ongoing interest lapses in Woodstock. Dixon reportedly bid for the company and a meeting was held early in the week. About 60 men have reportedly signed there as Joliet pursues reorganization.

Joliet 129Th Outfit 129Th Infantry Dixon Woodstock Company A

Change Counters at Seaneye Inn Store

P M Johnson plans fixture changes after re decor of the Seeaneye Inn. A large candy case moved from rear east side to near the door to aid staff and customers. Painting work nears completion and other changes should finish soon.

Seeaneye Inn P. M Johnson

Boal's fruit laxative Rolls for children

Old time remedy described as a regulator for bad breath from undigested food. Boal's fruit laxative Rolls marketed as tasty and similar to a fig offering for children. Sold in drug stores for 15 cents.

Chairman of Supervisors In Sycamore Yesterday

W. B. Dole, chairman of the board of supervisors, was in Sycamore yesterday afternoon to attend to business. He came to prepare for Monday’s board meeting and to check on matters likely to come before the county supervisors next week.

Sycamore W. EB. Dole Board of Supervisors Mr. Dole

Young Miners Called to Union Parley in Belleville

Young miners of Illinois district 12 by a provisional youth group call a conference in Belleville to rally behind district officials elected May 18-20. They accuse the regular United Mine Workers leadership under Fishwick of collusion with operators and aim to recruit youth against the operators and the existing leadership.

Belleville United Mine Workers of America Save-The- Union’ Committee Tiindis Uv. M. W Gerry Allard Provisional Youth Conference George Voyzey Springfield Harry Pishwick Outlaow Voyzey Fishwick

Mine Sweeper Crew Victims of Explosion

Six sailors were killed and six seriously injured when a mine exploded near a mine sweeper during naval maneuvers off Leheimurde. The incident occurred at about 7 pm yesterday, according to Naval Staff Headquarters cited by United Press. Schleinarte lies north of Kiel, near the Baltic base.

Berlin U.P Leheimurde Naval Staff United Press Schleinarte Kiel

Campaign Log Notes Republican Tension Over Nominee

United Press reports a new midwest anti Meaver faction formed in Kansas City led by Lewis L. Emmerson as a Republican nominee hopeful. Hearst praises Hoover as strongest rival while party editors warn farmers could derail ticket. Butler, Borah, Saunders tied to anxiety over draft Coolidge and prohibition in platform.

United Press Mid-Westeen Kansas City Lierbert Meaver Lewis L. Emmerson William Randolph Hearst Herbert Hoover Tuehsho Mississippi Nicholas Murray Butler New York Wil Boras Yebert Hoover Bird Washington Everett Saunders Thaddeut Coolidge Coolidge

Jail Breaker Roy Trapp Returned to Springfield Jail

Local deputies captured Roy Trapp a noted central Illinois fugitive from Danville and Jacksonville state hospital whom they brought back to Springfield. He was linked with a band of holdup men with four Decatur men and Jack Roberts and later confined after becoming insane while awaiting trial.

Springfield WUF Roy Roy Trap Roy McNally Central Illinois Danville Jackie Trapp Ison Sangamon County Jacksonville State Hospital Decatur Jack Roberts Jacksonville James Gilland Otho Boring Victor Morgan Phillip Smith Allen Trapp Ray Trapp

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promises Long Wear Shine Control

Advert says MELLO-GLO Face Powder prevents shine, keeps complexions youthful, and hides large pores. Promoted by Silverman's of DeKalb with claims of purity and long-lasting wear. Chronicle Want Ads.

Silverman's of DeKalb

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