Sycamore Sunday School Association Meets With Enthusiasm
An enthusiastic Sycamore Sunday School association meeting at the Universalist church covered officer elections for the coming year with President S. Warren and other posts. Plans were set for a summer daily vacation Bible school, staff recruitment, and instructions in Chicago for instructors. The group aims to invite outside speakers, including university staff, to monthly meetings, and reports from attendees promise a successful year ahead.
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Sycamore Sunday School Association
Universalist Church
Sunday School Association
S. 3. Warren
Jennie Scott
A. D. Gates
Extel
Othe
Varation Bible School
Chicago
Stwig
Association
Sycamore
Sigting
Conlin
Efforts to Secure Walter K Greenbaum as Meeting Speaker
Chamber of Commerce officials press to secure Walter K Greenbaum of Michigan Co as principal speaker for the upcoming annual meeting planned for early July. Greenbaum visited Sycamore years ago, helping spark local business progress and a paid secretary's hire. Officials expect a formal announcement soon as they refine meeting details.
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Chamber of Commerce
Walter K. Greenbaum
Michigan Co
Chamber
Greenbaum
Sycamore
Busness
Local Society Notes Include Weddings and Gatherings
Society brief reports travelers from Taylorville visit relatives in Sycamore and DeKalb. Marriage licenses issued include Roland Boutwell and Miss Vilye Smith and Ivan Brime and Lois Marshall. Legion Auxiliary met with strong turnout at Lesson rooms. Charter Grove to hold annual Buzzell Woods picnic this Saturday. St Mary’s auditorium hosting party by Ladies Aid. Woman's Auxiliary of the Methodist Church met with large attendance. dates adjusted.
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Roland
Boutwell
Oakwell
Oakland
Mich
Vily KE. Smith
DeKalb
Ivan Brme
Battle Creek
Lois Marshall
Charter Grove
Buzzell Woods
Rty
St. Mry’s Auditorium
Ladies Aid Society of the Church
Accident at Sycamore factory injures worker
Lloyd Johnson of Sycamore suffered a severe hand injury at the Art Binder company plant in Sycamore yesterday while operating a leather cutting machine. One finger was severed and other left-hand fingers were cut. he was rushed to hospital and is expected to recover and leave in a day or two. Initial reports of more extensive injuries were corrected.
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Lloyd Johnson
Sycamore
US Os
Art Binder Company
Johnson
Gates' Store Closes After Years in Town
A long time local shop, Gates' store on AL D. A. D. Gates announced closing. A sign stated the place was closed with stock sold and Gates will no longer be a local street member. No public plans revealed for reopening or new ownership yet.
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AL Dates
A. D. Gates
Gatex
Corn Near Here Not Affected by High Winds
Weather reports say the local corn fields largely withstood recent high winds. Most soil remains firm, shoots undisturbed, and stalks are expected to reach the necessary height by the fourth of the coming month as tillers reappear and weed exterminators work.
Wig Wag Signal at State Street Now Working
The wig signal at State Street and North Western crossing is confirmed in working order. Drivers and pedestrians will be governed by the signal as trains approach. The installation had been progressing for days, with the moving mechanism covered until the crew moved on to DeKalb for additional signals.
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State Street
North Western Crossing
DeKalb
Stop Sign Missing Link on DeKalb Avenue Route
State highway department orders lead to a new stop sign on DeKalb Avenue guiding Route 23 through the city via State Street to Cross and beyond, aiming to regulate traffic flow and improve safety at intersections.
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DeKalb Avenue
State Highway Department
Route 23
City
State Street
Traffic sign moved at DeKalb and Cross streets
City workers relocated the stop sign from Cross street near the corner to the north side of DeKalb avenue east of the intersection. All vehicles on DeKalb must stop before crossing the Cross street intersection.
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DeKalb Avenue
Cross Street
Ross Street
Police Chief Warns on 1926 License Plates
Police Chief Fred Mitchell warned late yesterday that drivers who have not yet bought their 1926 license plates face trouble. He said he has cautioned several motorists already and will arrest those who ignore the notice. Besides fines, offenders must display the plate.
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Fred Mitchell
Union Legion Baseball Team Will Play Here
The Sycamore Stars announce that the Lamion Legion will visit for a Sunday game on June 13. The Union Legion team is described as fast, and local players must perform to win. Fans have praised the Stars’ solid season and the efforts to deliver a stronger national pastime experience.
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Union Legion
Sycamore Stars
Lamion Legion
Legion
Sheriff Frees Three From County Jail In Spring Sprint
Sheriff E. E. Crawford released three prisoners from the county jail and took in one from DeKalb. Paul Simms, DeKalb, jailed weeks ago on a charge of crime against nature, was sent to St. Charles school for boys. Charles Hanner, Chicago, was returned to Chicago for trial. Charles Kennedy, a dope addict, was brought in from Chicago and will await trial.
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E. E. Crawford
Chicago
John and
DelSalb
Paul Simms
DeKalb
St. Charles
Charles Hanner
Charles Kennedy
Windy City
Great Western Repairs Walks Near Property
Great Western workers repair sidewalks on State street removing bricks and laying a new foundation. The improved walk is now in excellent condition with plans to fix other railway crossings before completion.
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Great Western
State Street
Former School Superintendent Moves to Batavia
H. A. Bone formerly of Sycamore and five years as superintendent of schools is now a resident of Batavia. He visited friends during the week to share the news of his new home in Kane County city. It is said he has entered the life insurance business.
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Sycamore
H.A. Bone
Batavia
Bone
Kane County
Gordon Wetzel Heads to Rogers for Summer Farm Work
Gordon Wetzel, formerly with St. Louis, travels to Rogers in Northwest Arkansas expected to spend the summer on a farm. He will work on the farm during the coming months as part of the Chronicle Wants Ads program.
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Gordon Wetzel
St. Louis
Rogers
Northwest County
Arkan
Aurora to Get Far-Wlying Concrete Highway Link
Du Page County officials plan a new 200 foot wide concrete highway connecting Chicago and Aurora. The route starts at 79th Street and runs about 2 miles, cutting several miles from the current distance. Naperville Downers Grove Lisle and Hinsdale will gain paved connections. property owners along the path have offered cooperation and options on much of the right of way may be donated.
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Chicago
Iindis
du County
Aurora
79Th Street
Pace
Plainfield
Naperville
Downers Grove
Lisle
Hinsdale
Genoa Wedding Surprises Genoa Friends in Savanna Union
Genoa residents learn of the Genoa born groom Carl Harvey of Savanna marrying Mrs Jessie Kingrey of Rock Island. The wedding occurred at Rock Island on Thursday June 3 and they will reside in Savanna where Harvey is employed. The wedding party included Louise Harvey and other Genoa connections.
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Genoa
Carl Harvey
Savanna
Jessie Kingrey
Rock Stand
Rock Island
Harvey
Louise Harvey
Albertain
Olive Ferden J
Chicago
Grace Gorden
Elmer Irvin
Villa Park
Unday
Charles Prain
A. Adler
California
DeKalb Normal
Pearl Fussell
Vila Naker
Marcella Hanemond
Evelyn Patterson
Bertha Peterson
Hilda Benson
George Faber
C. HL. Putnam
Mt. Vernon
Lorene Hemenway
Charlotte Ritter
Sioux City
Iowa
John Scherf
Sycamore Hospital
Clare Heads to Commencement as Students Earn Diplomas
Flora Kimport and her children from Manchester visit her parents in Clare as Sycamore high and St Marys school graduates from Clare attend commencement. Joe Arthur Paul Quinn Geatrice Coffey are among the graduates, with visits by Lalley and Rogers families and others from the area.
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Flora Kimport
Dorothy
Kenneth
Manchester
Iowa
A. F. Jones
Clare
Methodist Church of
Sycamore
Abe Byers
St. Mary's
DeKalb
John Lalley
S. Anit
Federal Jury
Chicago
Dan Holm
Hinckley Friends
Country Boys Remain on the Farm He Hears
The Educational Press Bulletin disputes reports of farm abandonment by country boys. A survey of 70 high school graduates in agricultural programs shows 47 from rural areas and 21 from the city, with 80 percent of farm boys still farming and 20 percent in college. Only one city boy moved to the country. city boys enroll far less in vocational agriculture courses than farm boys. The piece notes two trends: country pupils practice what they learn. city pupils rarely become rural dwellers. A lipstick crepe fashion note appears with lace trim.
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Springfield
Educational Press Bulletin
Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Francis G. Blair
Lanas
Taffeta fashions for afternoon frocks
Taffeta is extremely popular for afternoon dresses and the loveliest models pair it with exquisitely embroidered batiste for a refined look. Real taffeta shines in light, airy gowns and remains a favored fabric in mid day attire.
Hauling Milk Is Truck Work Says Opinion
An opinion from Attorney General Oscar Carls trom to the State's Attorney of Clinton County states that hauling milk for compensation is tricky. Farmers delivering milk only from their own firm are not liable for additional license fees under the motor vehicle act.
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Opinion Wingfield
Oscar Carlstrom
Clinton County
Patient Dies When Pastor Attends Him in Canton TL
A coroner's jury investigated the sudden death of Orville W. Clark. It found he had received attention only from Rev. Charles H. Gray, pastor of the Gospel Mission church, who is not a licensed practitioner. Gray testified belief in faith and prayer as sufficient against illness, noting no other treatment was deemed necessary.
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Canton
Orville W. Clark
Charles H. Gray
The
Gospel Mission Church
Lcensed
Topeka cab chief honors aged horses in retirement
In Topeka Kansas Roy Payne, head of the Yellow Cab lines, keeps two 21 year old horses on a farm as a tribute for their early service assisting him to start the business. A physician attended a patient but did not administer the medicine, and the jury ruled death stemmed from chronic valvular heart disease.
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Topeka
Kas
Roy Payne
Wichita
Yellow Cab
Payne
Spinach Washing Tip Uses Salt to Clean Greens
When washing leafy greens like spinach, add a handful of salt to the second water. This helps coax out tiny organisms and any lingering life from the leaves, improving cleanliness.
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Seeaneye Inn
Grmyz
Frank Cremaldi
Irene Baker Cremualdi
Detroit
Joe
Earl Wetzel
Taylorville
Witheis
Eliza Monequa
Nmonds
Wetzels
George Love
George Bennett
Legion Auxiliary
Woman's Auxiliary
Methodist Church
Iva Chappell
Gates
United States
U.S
U. S
Prescott
F.C. Ensminger
Bay City
Miah
Dallas
Tex
ESSEX
FORD
DODGE
Tudor Ford
NASH
Peterson Motor Sales
Goodsyear I
Goodyear
Sawyer & Sons DE Kalb
Gil Gilette
Burgess Matt Moore
Marie Prevost
Lewis Milestone
Darryl Francis Zanuck
Fisherman
Shakespeare
H. A. Beacham
DeKalb Auto Parts Company
North Second Street
DeKalb, Ilinois
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