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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1927

Page

2

Waltons Set District Izaak Walton Picnic Plan

Izaak Walton League members across the district plan a district picnic likely at DeKalb with events including bait casting at the teachers college pond. Governor Zimmerman of Wisconsin may speak. Sycamore chapter prepares to support and boost outdoor conservation efforts across 50 to 100 miles.

Izaak Walton League DeKalb Annie's Woods Teachers College Waltonians Walton Zimmerman Wisconsin Sycamore F . Wetzel Syca‘more

Large Attendance at I O O F Camp Meeting in Harvard

District Deputy Snyder reports a very large turnout from the judges in the district for a Saturday camp meeting at Harvard. Grand Instructor Huntington James led a school of instruction and the grand encampment was conferred on past chief patriarchs. A parade, supper, and Masonic hall session followed with West End encampment of Berwyn performing the royal purple degree.

I. 0. O. F. Pheamarmment Everett Snyder Harvard Huntington James Masonic Hall West End Berwyn Royal Purple

Children’s Day Observed in Heamore Churches

Yesterday was Children’s Day in Heamore at the Episcopal and Methodist churches. Forenoon services featured the young folks with well received tributes by parents. Infants took part in rites at both churches as ceremonies honored the day. Weather was ideal and the event proceeded smoothly.

Community events and social notices in Sycamore and area

June calendar items include a benefit for flood victims at M. E. Annex, dances at Kishwaukee Country Club, children’s parties, and the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at Fargo hotel. Social news mentions engagements, arrivals from Rhinelander, a dentist taking over practice, travels to Town and Chicago, and confirmations at St. John’s English Lutheran.

Aaron Slick Punkin Creek M. E. Annex Kishwaukee Country Club Children’s Country Club Sycamore Chamber of Commerce Fargo Hotel

Red Triangle Oil Station Set for Saturday Opening

Announcement states Red Triangle Oil Company service station on North Main Street will open for business Saturday June 18. The site has undergone extensive work and is described as one of the most complete service stations along Route 23 with a further opening announcement expected soon.

Red Triangle Oil Company North Main Street

St Marys School Closes for Summer Transfer to Aurora

After a successful season the St Marys parochial school closes for the summer. The sisters in charge have moved to Aurora to undertake other duties during the break.

St. Mary’s School Aurora St. Mary's Parochial School

Barbers On North Maple Dissolve Partnership

Announcement states Bert Rapers regains sole control of the North Maple street shop after Fred Lyman sold his interest. Rapers has long been affiliated with the barber shop and will operate it alone going forward.

Bert Rapers North Maple Street Fred Lyman Mr. Rapers

Three Judges Re-elected to Sixteenth Judicial Circuit

Judges John K. Newhall William J. Fulton and Frank W. Shepherd were unanimously re elected to six year terms on the Sixteenth circuit serving Kane McHenry DeKalb and DuPage counties. Voter totals in DeKalb Sycamore and Kane counties reflected light turnout as all three faced no opposition.

John K. Newhall Aurora William J. Fulton Lycasmore Frank W. Shepherd Elgin Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Kane Mchenry DeKalb DuPage DeKalb County Earl Joiner Sycamore Fulton Newhall Shepherd Kane County Geneva Clinton Irwin Adam C. Cliffe Federal Court Chicago Mazzini Slusser

Youngsters Prize Winners in Local Tag Day Drive

Volunteers of America held a heart tag day and raised 212.06 from young sellers. Florence Milledge led with 24.24, Billy Ganzner followed with 16.22, Dorothy Wells had 13.93, Florance Trumpour and Norma Driscoll won prizes, others received movie passes.

the Volunteers of America Jin Florence Milledge Billy Ganzn_er Dorothy Wells Florance Trumpour Norma Driscoll

Student Sentenced to Six Months in County Jail

Del Galbreth a Chicago student was sentenced last week by a Chicago judge to six months in DeKalb county jail for violating section 87 of the criminal code. He will face time to reflect on the matter before release, with the setting described as Sheriff Fred Dolder's iron barred house on North Mainstreet.

del Galbreth Chicago DeKalb Gelbreth Gualbreth Fred Dolder North Mainstreet

Charles Adee Targets Speeders and Violators in Sycamore

Mayor Beckler and the city council announce they have found a capable officer to enforce speed laws in Sycamore after numerous complaints. Charles Adee is leading the effort to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.

Charles Adee Sycamore Beckler

Charles L Adce Named New Speed Cop In City

The city announces Charles L Adce as the new speed cop tasked with reducing speeds and enforcing traffic laws. He will ensure stop signs are observed, turns around turtles, licenses displayed, and proper penalties issued for subsequent offenses.

Charles L. Adce

Mrs Will Wallmark Called to Kin Home in Illness

Mrs. Will Wallmark left the latter part of last week for the north western part of town to be with her sister who lies seriously ill. Friends of the Sycamore woman hope the relative improves and she can return home soon.

Will Wallmark Home of William Wallmark Sycamore Wallmark

Special Speakers At Swedish Baptist Church Program

After yesterday's children's day exercises at the Swedish Baptist church Rev W Skoglund of Chicago spoke to adults and children. This evening at 7 30 Rev John Heedeen and Omark a student from the Swedish Baptist seminary at St Paul will be heard.

Swedish Baptist Church W. Skoglund Chicago John Heedeen Omark Swedish Baptist Seminary St. Paul

India Missionaries to Speak at Advent Church

Ad vent Christian church members invite the public to hear Rev. C H Hudson and family on furlough from India, sharing sixteen years of mission work with costumes songs and possibly stereopticon slides. No admission charge. a free will offering will aid travel costs.

Advent Christian Church David Yang Wuhu China C. H. Hudson India Advent Christian Hudson Mesopotamia Two Rivers

DeKalb Bar Elects Officers With Dowdall President

In DeKalb County meeting last week the Bar association elected John A. Dowdall as president with H W Prentice as vice president D L Pasley as secretary treasurer and T M Cliffe W L Pond and L B Smith named to the board of managers. France rules pedestrians are subject to traffic laws and may be fined for violations.

John Dowdall DeKalb County Bar Association John A. Dowdall de- Kalb H. W. Prentice D. L. Pasley DeKalb T. M. Cliffe Sycamore W. L. Pond L. B. Smith France

Local residents and visitors noted in De Kalb social roundup

Mrs Glen W Reynolds has returned from two weeks in Kansas visiting relatives. Dr G H Joost hosted his sister from out of town. Mrs O G Olwin and her daughter with Mrs Fred Rose and child visited Robinson Illinois to see Mr Olwins gravely ill mother. Addie McLean spent a week in Chicago with Mr and Mrs C A Taylor and teachers. Franz Weinlund recovering well after hospital operation. Emmett Lang family of Chicago visiting relatives here. Harold Oberg visiting parents on Gurler street while working in Chicago. Charles Abramson and family from Chicago visiting Ernest Abramson. Lillie Austin of Batavia, sister of Mrs R G Dennis, visited. Marcella Willett of Belvidere spent weekend with parents. Anna Smith of Elgin visited Ben Peck. Josephine Clogston of De Kalb spent Sunday Belvidere. Charles Abramson and family from Chicago stayed with Ernest Abramson. William Wyke and Mary Smith of Sycamore visited the Dennis home. Bert Allen family motored to Harvard. Juliana Harry returned to Woolworth store after vacation. Joseph Rendell visited Elgin. F C Clark family and Helen Fulton of Topeka Kansas visited De Kalb. Jennie Harju of Maywood also noted.

Glen W. Reynolds Kansas G. H. Joost O. G. Olwin Fred Rose Robinson Olwin Addie McLean Chicago C. A. Taylor McLean Franz Weinlund City Hospital Emmett Lang EB. B. Neff Moline Harold Oberg Otto Oberg Gurler Street Charles Abramson Ernest Abramson Lillie Austin Batavia R. G. Dennis Dennis Marcella Willett Belvidere Anna Smith Elgin Ben Peck East Roosevelt Street Josephine Clogston DeKalb Lewis Street William Wyke Mary Smith Sycamore Bert Allen Harvard Juliana Harry Woolworth Joseph Rendell F. C. Clark Helen Fulton Topeka Jennie Harju Maywood

Local graduates honor students at Marengo exercises

Mrs. Ernest Abramson and Mr. and Mrs. Erickson along with Lawrence Ekstrom attended the graduation exercises at Marengo Friday evening. Carl Roy and Harold Erickson were noted among attendees.

Ernest Abramson Carl, Roy and Harold Erickson J Lawrence Ekstrom Marengo

Many People Hear Program for Aviator

Radio shops in the city were crowded as crowds listened to the Lindbergh return program broadcast from Washington. The noon and afternoon program provided thrilling entertainment with exceptionally good music and performances by well known Broadway stars.

Lindbergh Washington

DeKalb Theatre Draws 2,500 For Radio Stars Show

Nearly 2,500 residents of the city and nearby areas attended the DeKalb Theatre yesterday and last evening to hear three radio stars. Chubby Parker with Dorothy and Ruth from WLS performed a lively program of old time songs and radio music. The packed shows led manager Dale Leifheit to book another radio program for next Sunday afternoon and evening.

DeKalb Theatre Chubby Parker Dorothy and Ruth WLS Dale Leifheit

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Sycamore News The Chronicle Seeaneye Imm Seeaneye Inn Waltons Jesse Driscoll Gertrude Alfred Button Driscoll Somonauk Street Marion Lewis Rhinelander, Wis John Ovitz, Jr Zell S. Walter Asheville N. C Rev R. D. Walter John Butzow Wesley Hospital Mr. Butzow Chicago Hospital Backer Compton Sycamore Hospital Miss Compton Dixon Miss Backer Minnesota D. B. Richwine Cleveland Dinner Bridge Club St. John's Erdman Frenk Barbers On North Maple Dissolve Partnership Chamberlain Chamberlain Medicine Company Sixth Avenue Des Moines Iowa Chamberlains Rochelle Larson & Son Windis Doan Chem Bullsio Alues Omfort Anderson Brothers American Légion Convention Jung Radio Rendell Deweler Arthur Brisbane Chicago Herald and Examiner Standard Oil of Indiana Henry and Edsel Ford Standard Oil Henry Ford Standard Oil Company Uxt Cou Cers United States Stanolard Standard Oil Building Michigan Avenue American Legion Ats Whirlpool Chit & Onion Prescott Lincoln Highway American Legion Convention
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