More Boys Arrived and Others En Route in DeKalb
DeKalb residents celebrate as several local service members land in the east and prepare for discharge or return home. Clarence Quarnstrom, Leslie Criswell, Charles Fohr, Joe Johnson, and musician James Sawyer are among those awaiting separate homecomings. Lieutenant Arthur Bruggerman and Sam Ostergaard also signal plans to land soon or visit.
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DeKalb
Char I Quarnstrom
Clarence
Newport News
Calvin Criswell
Leslie
Great Lakes
Brest
Cri
Chicago
Malta
Rochelle
Engineers
Charles Fohr
Joe Johnson
Fohr
Johnson
East
Mediterranean
Camp Mills
Qwork
Nick Sawyer
Larry
Western Union
James
Arthur Bruggerman
Normal
Harvard
Normal School prepares for final graduation under Dr Cook
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 the Normal auditorium hosts the last graduation address by Dr John W Cook president for 20 years admired by students and faculty. Senior class day Monday at 3 00, class play The Chinese Lantern Tuesday at 8 00, a president's reception Wednesday with Treble Clef cantata The Lady of Shalott, and the annual commencement Thursday at 9 00 with Prof N D Gilbert delivering the address and Dr F W Shepardson presenting diplomas.
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John W Cook
Cook
N. D. Gilbert
F. W. Shepardson
Department of Registration and Education
DeKalb Fans Forecast Sunday Baseball With Racine Cardinals
DeKalb fans anticipate a Sunday game as the DeKalb team hosts the Racine Cardinals after Chicago’s squad routed Aurora four to one last Sunday. Sid Eckstone schedules the games. fans seek strong support to ensure regular fast baseball each Sunday.
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DeKalb
Racine
Cardinals
Aurora
Chicago
Sid‘Eckstone
Fae
Bill Hart Princess Monday Want Ads
Local want ads urge readers to place notices about lost items and room rentals. The brief item highlights rentals and finds, urging audiences to use the classifieds for help locating belongings and accommodations.
New Flight Under Way From Newfoundland to Ireland
St John s Newfoundland June 14 Off on a trans Atlantic non stop attempt the Vickers plane left at 12 13 p m New York time with Capt John Alcott and navigator Lieut A W Brown piloting and aiming for Ireland. The craft rose to about 1000 feet despite a ground skim and a west wind aiding the perilous voyage. Officials report the flight may continue if conditions prove suitable as Hawker s attempt is taken as the direct Newfoundland Ireland route. Washington June 14 A Pacific flight across from the U S to Asia would be blocked if the House cuts naval air service funds to 15 million dollars Secretary Daniels says details of the plan were not disclosed but it would require heavy seaplane or dirigible support and a fleet of destroyers if seaplanes are chosen.
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United Dress
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Ireland
Vickers
St. John's
New York
John Alcott
St.John’s
Washington, PD. C
Pacific Ocean
House
Naval Air Service
Senate
Secreeary of
Navy
Daniels
Pacific
United Press
N. Y
United States
Western Union
F. J. Mannion
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Railroad Telegraphers
Postal
Springfield
Charles P. Ford
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Washington
Ford
Chicago
Kannenkamp
Konnenkamp
Potmaster
Burleson
American Federation of Labor Committee
Atlantic City
N. J
Julia O'Conner
The
Brotherhood of International Electrical Workers
Pacific Coast
Rag and garment rag sales and church schedule
Chronicle notices advertise paying six to seven cents per pound for clean cotton rags and knit cotton underwear rags. In church news, there will be an evening service at the Latter Day Saints church tomorrow with other services as usual.
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Chronicle Office
Aints Church
Saturday Special at Youngh the Star feature Johnny on the Spot
Hale Hamilton stars in the clever original comedy drama Johnny on the Spot offering romance and humor with a big V comedy Bums and Boarders. Star orchestra provides music. performances start at 7 15 with adult prices two plus tax and children one tax.
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Youngh
Hale Hamilton
Johnny
Star Orchestra
Railroad Hines Orders Major Summer Troop Movements
United Press reports drastic cuts in summer and holiday rail excursions to accommodate the largest troop movements in U.S. history. Secretary Baker’s directive targets 376000 troops moving June and similar numbers in July, with privileges like a Dempsy Willard fight trip to New York denied. A note says passenger traffic must be reduced to ensure safe, prompt returns for soldiers and calls for cooperation. Demobilization of all American troops from France is not complete before September 1, with occupation duties and postwar delays affecting timing.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Hines
New York State
Toledo
Baker
Railroad Administration
AELF
France
Mareh
Rail Wires Act Today for Calumet Contest and Army Tour
A youth contest offers five dollars for a Calumet Baking Powder reason why a mother prefers the product with a 50 word limit. In Illinois a recruiting caravan led by Capt. David S. Parry will tour 30 days, visiting many towns from Camp Grant, delivering recruits via aeroplane, carrier pigeons, and a field kitchen. The route runs through Roscoe to Freeport with changes possible and a large turnout expected.
Officials Here On Thursday For Big Work
Sparks general superintendent from DeKalb Sycamore Electric company came from Rockford to meet with Superintendent Conley. C Wilcox of Jackson, Mich., attended the conference. The firm plans several improvements but labor shortages have slowed progress. Construction on the large cooling tower may begin within a week or two along with other planned upgrades.
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Woc. Sparks
DeKalb Sycamore Electric Company
Rockford
C. ©. Wilcox
Jackson
Midh
Conley
Bis
First Rolls Air Express Celebrates Malta Homecoming Plans
Plans for a July 10 Malt homecoming include two airships two brass bands and a large outdoor platform for dancing A 6:30 dinner honors service members and families Senator Adam C Gliffe and a Red Cross worker will speak A silk flag will be presented to Malta veterans plus an Armory ballroom event tonight Also Q R S Music Roll plans a Chicago shipment from a roof launch as a publicity stunt with factory moves and staff redeployments cited.
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L. EB. Barton
Malta
Adam C. Gliffe
Red Cross
Hap Nelson Homecoming Celebration
Hap Nelson son of Alderman and Mrs Nelson returned Wednesday night from Tulsa Oklahoma where he has been teaching school after air service duty. He notes Oklahoma cities are booming but weather is booming too and he has not decided if he will seek further work there. He spent many months in Texas in the air service and enjoys returning to his parental home whenever possible.
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Hap” Nelson
Alderman
Nelson
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Air Service
Texas
Neighbors to Attend Church Service Tomorrow
Royal Neighbors of the city are urged to attend the First Congregational church services tomorrow morning. Dr PF M Webster will speak and the choir will perform several special numbers. Neighbors are asked to meet at their hall at ten o clock to march to the church.
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First Congregational Church
PF. M. Webster
Lindstrom Alderman Undergoes Nose Operation For Relief
Alderman Lindstrom has faced troubles of late including a nasal operation this week to straighten matters. He has suffered severe headaches for weeks while continuing to run his two stores and manage other business during the period.
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Alderman Lindstrom
Convalescents Hurt in Truck Collision Near Carlisle
Seventeen convalescent soldiers were injured, three probably fatally, when a truck carrying them collided with a street car in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The accident occurred today as the wounded were en route to or from treatment, with hospital officials reporting gravely injured patients among the group.
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United Iresay Carlisle
Elsie Ferguson Stars in Eyes of the Soul at Princess
Tonight the screen’s beauty Elsie Ferguson headlines Eyes of the Soul in her acclaimed play at the Princess theater along with the Saturday special Vod A Vil. Mrs. S W Kane of Leland spent Tuesday afternoon in town.
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Elsie Ferguson
Children to Present Baptists Day Program Tomorrow
First Baptists Sunday school will observe Children’s Day tomorrow with a student produced program. Features include a girls choir procession, school songs, diplomas for primary graduates, recitations and songs by primary and beginner groups, and a patriotic record by the Boys of Miss King’s Class. Irene Brown solos and a “Work of A. B. P. S.” Crusaders class item also listed.
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First Baptists
Alois Henning
Irene Brown
Aia
Lone—School
King’s
Crusaders
Lass. Song
Belgium Leaders Summoned by Brussels Court of Appeals
Belgiums attorney general posted notices citing William Hohenzollern Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and General Opher to appear before the Brussels court of appeals October 14 to answer crimes committed in Belgium during German occupation. Paris dispatch says Foch issued an ultimatum demanding immediate revocation of Berlin order halting Polish troop movement. Allies prepare for possible end of armistice if Germans reject new conditions. Rhine questions addressed. Big Five finalize terms and economic measures.
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United Preast
Paris
France
London Mail
Marshal Foch
Berlin
Germany
Herghest
Rhine
Knights of Columbus Aid to Soldier Boys At Welcome Home
The Knights of Columbus opened their hall for the dancing at the welcome home events and supplied cigarettes and chocolate bars to soldiers during the day. The committee praised the Knights for their hospital ity and wartime ministrations to servicemen of all creeds.
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Knights of Columbus
Rail Strike Not Very Serious In Winnipeg
Railway workers in Winnipeg walkout portion of 40 men amid threats of a wider stoppage. Despite warnings, train service remained largely active with limited disruptions reported. Authorities urged calm as the brief action ended without broader impact on schedules.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Cail Peanan
Ion
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Ilinois
David S. Parry
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Joseph L. Cullen
Guy Skinner
W. E. Wells
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Adolph Gueden
W. J. Hanson
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E. M. Lavender
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H. W. Long
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Ashton
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Oregon
Polo
Forreston
Freeport
First Rolls Air Express
Cliffe
Armory Ball Room
Q. R. S. Music Roll Manufacturing Company
Clark
Ghicexn
J. B. Lindstrom
Foch
Mankind
Bank For Savings
First National Bank
the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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