Sycamore Truck Driver Attacked on Cortland Road
A Schuster Bakery truck driver was stopped and blocked on Cortland road by a Chevrolet coach. Two men exited, punched the driver twice, cursed him, and fled. License records traced the car to Century Rubber Works of Chicago. County officers investigate possible assault charges while the driver remains unnamed.
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Schuster Bakery
Sycamore
Cortland Road
Cicero
Chevrolet
Springfield
Century Rubber Works
Chicago
Chronicle
New Officers Named Sunday Evening Club
At a recent meeting of the Men's Sunday Evening club officers were elected. President J W Patten and Vice President Ira A Wetzel lead a slate with Secretary George A Fox and Treasurer Floyd A Ros. Directors include George E Dutton J R Waterman S A Holcomb and Mrs W H Simpson among others. The social and program committees were named, with plans for six winter lectures and entertainments to surpass past offerings.
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J. W. Patten
Ira A. Wetzel
George A. Fox
Floyd A. Ros
George E. Dutton
J. R. Waterman
S. A. Holcomb
W. H. Simpson
A. T D. Gates
W. J. Futton
John G. Cox
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Street
St. Albans
M. R. Léase
R. M. Wheeler
George Datton
C. B. Conrad
Milo Doane
Finals End Soon at Sycamore School
The school nears closing with final exams today and tomorrow while seniors prepare for commencement Thursday night. Alumni meet Friday at the Fargo hotel before many graduates begin college or teaching careers at DeKalb teachers college and other universities.
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Fargo
Sycamore
Teachers College
DeKalb
Local society notes and minor crimes in DeKalb area
EROCIETX B and Mrs John Bollinger plus other residents enjoyed a day in Chi caso with club meetings at Mrs Cy Underwood's home. Card contests honored Mrs Carl Klingbiel and others. Several residents traveled for visits. a marriage banns notice was read at St Marys. Two Milwaukee women, Margery Munson and Alis Reiger, were fined for loitering after a Genoa arrest tied to shop groceries. they will remain jailed until costs are paid.
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S. O. N. Club
Cy Underwood
Carl Klingbiel
Mes Phares M. Johnson
Thera Meyers
Margery Munson
Alis Reiger
Milwaukee
Wis
Genoa
DeKalb
Munson
Much Interest Shown in Sycamore Bible School
Reports to Sycamore Sunday School Association show strong interest in the Daily Vacation Bible school to run June 25 to July 20 under Miss Marie Sabin with a capable teaching staff. The 9 to 11 45 daily sessions mix play work and storytelling. A $1 family contribution covers expenses, with older students paying for materials. Officers anticipate a larger enrollment than ever before.
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Sycamore Sunday School Association
Marie Sabin
Miss Sabin
School and Association
Woolsey To Complete University Work From DeKalb County
University records list eight graduates this week with six from DeKalb, one from Sycamore named Robert Harrington Woolsey, and another from Waterman identified as Howard Raymond Herrick.
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University of Illinois
DeKalb County
Robert Harrington Woolsey
Sycamore
DeKalb
Howard
Raymond Herrick
Waterman
Charles Adee Making Satisfactory Recovery From Injury
Charles Adee, city motorcycle officer, is recovering well after a recent accident near the city park. He reports his shoulder remains very sore, following a collision that threw him from his machine and resulted in a broken shoulder.
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Charles Adee
Adee
Saint Marys School Closes for Summer
Saint Marys parochial school closes for the summer as Sisters of Mercy return to Aurora for summer work. Students and many church members joined a Kingston Park picnic yesterday. Rates to be set at the school during the summer. rooms to be ready in September for the new year.
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St. Mary's Parochial School
Aurora
Kingston Park
Council Will Meet Tonight for Its Work
City council members will not hold a meeting tonight at the council chambers. Mayor James D Beckler intimated there might be important business for consideration in the evening. A usual number of bills are expected along with new matters and revived discussions on city work.
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James D. Beckler
Federal Prisoner Traffic In County Jail Rises
Federal prisoner business appears to be growing at the county jail as more inmates arrive and visitors increase. Officials note heightened activity with new arrivals and more routine visits, signaling a trend in federal detentions at the facility.
Oakland Motor Company Shows Sales Increase
Oakland Motor Company reports sales of Oakland and Pontiac Sixes totaling 128,305 in the first five months, up 49,010 from 1927. The year 1928 opened with 3 months showing 14,118 units, nearly matching the entire first five months of 1927, as factory facilities expand to meet rising orders. W. T. Tracy notes adequate capacity to handle the growing demand.
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Oakland Motor Car Company
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New Party May Be Organized Later in Year
New Orleans June 11 U P A third political party of anti Smith southern Democrats and discontented middlewestern farmers may form this year Brookhart said in New Orleans addressing the National Retail Grocers Association convention The plan depends on southern Democrats agricultural districts action if Al Smith is nominated A progressive farmer group of the Republicans could join in forming a third party He expects Hoover to be the Republican nominee but backs Norris for president.
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U.P
Seistor Sant
Smith Wrookhart
Toda Brookhart
Middlewest
Brookhart
Hoover
Norris
Nine DeKalb Youths to Graduate from Illinois University
Nine DeKalb County youths will graduate this week from the University of Illinois. Six graduates are from the city. One previous graduate joined what is referred to as the Chicago branch of the state.
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DeKalb County
University of Illinois
Chicago
Roblee Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon for Graduates
Dr. H. S. Roblee of the Federated church gave the baccalaureate sermon to graduates at Yeamore High School last evening. The church was full with reserved seats for graduates’ parents and seniors occupying front rows. The program included organ preludes, processional, readings, address by Roblee, and various musical selections by the Girls Glor Chib and orchestra.
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Keliendorf
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Vehicle Tax Deadline Approaches in Sycamore
Mayor James D. Beckler announced that after Friday, June 15, auto owners who have not paid their 1928 vehicle tax will be summoned before the judge. Officials have been tagging machines and inviting owners to pay at the city clerk's office. after Friday there will be no more invitations.
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James D. Beckler
Sycamore
Treckler
DeKalb Graduates at Illinois State School Commencement
The DeKalb area will see graduates from the University of Illinois School of Pharmacology and others receiving B S and D B S degrees. Notable graduates include Donald William Drake, Carolyn Elizabeth Countryman, Waite Wagner Embree, Gertrude Elizabeth Goodyear, Jean Elizabeth Nelson, Gordon Arthur Peacock, James Clifford Springer, Robert Harrington Woolsey, and Howard Raymond Herrick. Baccalaureate services occurred yesterday with Dr Herbert M Moore delivering the address. Class Day was held today, Alumni Day tomorrow, and the 56th annual Commencement is set for Wednesday at 9 20 a m with Dr David Kinley delivering the address.
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Donald William Drake
Waterman
School of Pharmac
University of Ilinois
Carolyn Elizabeth Countryman
Waite Wagner Embree
Gertrude Elizabeth Goodyear
Jean Elizabeth Nelson
B. S
Gordon Arthur Peacock
James Clifford Springer
DeKalb
Robert Harrington Woolsey
Sycamore
Howard Raymond Herrick
Herbert M. Moore
Lake Forest College
David Kinley
Illnos
Rantoul Boxing Fans to Use Brand New Area
A boxing arc seating 1300 is being erected at Chanute Field in Rantoul and will be used for the first time on June 27 with Art Per Hille and dummy J Mahoney among those scheduled to appear.
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Rantoul Boxing
Rantoul
U.P
Chanute Field
Art Per Hille
J. Mahoney
Mateh
Pilot Aims for Altitude Record in Seaplane Flight
Lieut. Zeus Soneek of the U S navy piloted a PN 12 seaplane to set a new altitude mark of 17 000 feet carrying a 1000 kilogram useful load. The craft has already broken three world records for its class.
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Zeus Soneek
Spanish Vet Returns After Long Absence
After more than thirty years Kenry Menseni of Company M Third Illinois Volunteers reappeared in the city yesterday. He reconnected with Spanish American War veterans and plans to attend future reunions. Menseni now lives in Kankakee and had not kept in touch with wartime friends. He is likely to join the next veteran meeting.
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Hin
Kenry Menseni
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