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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
2
Teachers are hired for the program as Vacation Bible School begins on June 23 at the Universalist Church. The event plans include daily lessons crafts and activities for children in the community.
A vacation Bible school is planned at the Universalist church for four weeks starting June 23. It will run daily from 9 to 2 30 and serve children aged 5 to 12, with about 125 expected on the first day. Hiring of staff including Miss Alice Brown Dorcas Cederoth and Catherine Westlake is underway.
Four couples last evening enjoyed bridge at the home of Mrs John Adee. The evening passed pleasantly at the card tables and delightful refreshments were served after the games.
Robert Andrew seven week old son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Sellgren of Brooklyn New York died yesterday afternoon at three o clock at the home of Mr Sellgrens parents in Sycamore after a illness with whooping cough The family had been visiting in Sycamore for seven weeks and the infant was taken ill Despite doctors efforts burial will be in Brooklyn today accompanied by the parents
Sycamore displayed flags this morning purchased by the Chamber of Commerce. Unable to secure a speaker on Flag Day the Elks and American Legion observed the day last Sunday with a patriotic program in the Elks hall.
Field, 21, of Chicago, and Vergene Glidden, 21, of DeKalb, George Brown, 21, of Elgin, and Vera Zerneck, 21, of Elgin, and William Kell, 20, of Sandwich, and Hazelle Paht, 18, of Newark.
Chicago authorities report J H Wayne arrested with bullet wounds after the Roundout Illinois heist. Police seek gang members as Mahoney is held as key witness. Estimated loot ranges from 1 million to 2.5 million dollars.
French President Doumergue invited Herriott to form a new cabinet after the Marsal government resigned following the presidential election. Herriott indicated his ministerial list would be completed before night as leaders of the Left urged the move.
The county tax sale expected to be among the largest ever, with last year near five thousand dollars and this year likely higher though mail and late filings reduced property offered. County clerk also notes three marriage permits issued, while a Berlin train wreck killed five and injured sixteen during rush hour.
A Rochelle report shows many local students enrolled at the state teachers college for the first six weeks of the term. Registrants include Mrs Orva Wright Mrs Arthur Dutcher Miss Marne Olson La Baine Maude Conlin Gladys Grothe and Helen Jones with substitutes noted for late summer session.
Paris June 14 The LeMatin reports the press approves General Charles Dawes as Republican vice presidential candidate alongside President Coolidge. It notes Dawes helped steer postwar reparations talks and cites France welcoming his candidacy.
Six Kiwanis special trains from Dearing Georgia Milwaukee Michigan New Jersey and Washington depart Chicago en route to Denver for the Inter national Kiwanis convention. St Paul and Minneapolis delegates join in Omaha. New Jersey group visits Yellowstone Park after the meeting set June 16 to 19. A window dresser joke closes the note.
James Lucey recalls Calvin Coolidge from 1894 when they met in Northampton. He describes Coolidge as shy, humble, and kind, recounting anecdotes of a chair incident with a teacher, a bank property sale, and a $300 gesture to a poorer buyer, illustrating his character.
A reader recounts slipping ten dollars to Coolidge in his overcoat and describes his careful policy on favors. He evaluates requests, promising only what he can fulfill, and completes the favors before expectations rise. The narrator notes that being a college professor is easier with a head for business.
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