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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

2

Faculty for Coming Year at Sycamore High School

The Sycamore Community High School board announces the coming year’s faculty. Principal Miss Amrine and a full slate of teachers for science, English, art, music, civics, history, languages, math, agriculture, home economics, manual arts, physical training, and coaching are named. Elementary staff across Central East South West Island and other grade positions are listed with multiple assignments and specializations.

Sycamore Community High School Miss Elkins Miss Dunning Scott Elgin Sycamore Institution of Learning Miss Amrine Miner Wollensak Miss Brigham Miss Condon Wietley Erharat

Hinckley Case Before Circuit Court Jury Now

A jury was selected in Delkaip county circuit court to hear the case of the administrator of the estate of James Easterbrooks against Everett Bastian. The defendant reportedly struck Easterbrook with an automobile, causing fatal injuries. Evidence was ongoing with completion not expected until today or tomorrow.

Delkaip County James Easterbrooks Everett Bastian Bastian Easterbrook

City crowd travels to Elgin to watch dog races

Many residents from here journeyed to Elgin last night to witness the dog races. Fans say they gain a bigger kick with each attendance as they arrive early to secure good seats and see the hounds perform in the evening events.

Usur

St Albans Boys Return Home On Vacation Trip

Members of the St Albans school left this week for homes across the country after a strenuous school year. They will not return until early next fall. Four boys stayed to take college entrance exams before going home. With the departure, city activity diminished.

St. Albans

Aaron Slick Benefit Theatrical For Flood Sufferers

Society notes advertise a comedy drama Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick at the Methodist Annex to aid Mississippi valley flood victims. June 16 8 p m. performances include orchestra, comedy and specialties with the original cast and a Black Cat from Hampshire. Admission 35 cents adults, reduced for children. Proceeds go to flood relief.

Aaron Slick Punkin Creek M. E. Annex Kishwaukee Country Club Children’s Country Club Sycamore Chamber of Commerce Fargo Hotel Kishwaukee County Punkin | Crick Methodist Annex Hampshire Mississippi Valley Punkin Crick Methodist

Additional Store Fronts to Be Built on State Street

T. J. Ronin has finished a gravel roof on the Variety Store and Schuster bakery. He has ordered plate glass fronts with copper trim and a modern entrance, adjacent to the Fargo Hotel, enhancing value and beauty of State street.

T. J. Ronin Variety Store Schuster Bakery Ronin State Street Fargo

Ballots For Primary Due As Chamber Of Commerce Vote Nears

Ballots for the primary election for the chamber of commerce board of directors were received late today with closing time expected. About 13 ballots had come in by yesterday and more were anticipated as the day progressed. The official election is set for Friday, June 24 after nominations are posted and mailed to members. Portable timepieces have been in use for 400 years.

Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce

Kindergarten Primary Unit to open at Central school

In response to requests a Kindergarten Primary Unit will be formed at Central school this fall with first grade. The program extends home curriculum into school to foster environmental adaptation group life self control and social skills. Children must be five by Sept 6 1927 enrollments begin Sept 6 8:30 at Central school. Board of Education Dist. No. 51 W E. Giffin Supt.

Sycamore Commission On Department of Superintendence Dallas Iormerly Central School Board of Education Dist W. E. Giffin

Broken Edward Street Railway Gate Weakened Crossing

A railway gate on the Edward street crossing near the North Western tracks was broken within the last day or two. Gate repair by the North Western likely in a few days to restore operation.

Edward Street North Western Great Wiera

Dr Stewart and Wife Move Soon to Arizona

Dr. Stewart and Mrs. O M Stewart are arranging to leave for Arizona where they will make their home. They plan to start west once the remaining household effects are disposed of.

DeKalb Seeks Bids for North Twelfth Street Upgrade

The Board of Local Improvements in DeKalb Illinois invites bids for North Twelfth Street paving and related work from Lewis Street to city limits. Bids due 7 pm June 27 1927. must include 10 percent bid bond. Successful bidder to furnish a one third bond. payments by bonds at 6 percent interest.

Board of Local Improvements DeKalb Illinois Twelfth Street Lewis Street Towit City OF Dekalb, Illllinois George Ireland

Pioneer of City Dies Dies in DeKalb at 84 After Fire and Faith

A longtime DeKalb resident and First Lutheran Church member, Mrs. Anderson died at 84 years old after a life shaped by the Chicago fire, relocation to Lincoln and Orion, and years of church service. Survived by son Carl E. Anderson of New York, a brother in Sweden, a grandchild, and many friends. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 from Adolf Blomquist home and 3 o'clock at First Lutheran Church. Burial in Oakwood cemetery.

Chicago United States Anderson Lincoln Nebraska Orion Ilinois Nordgren DeKalb First Lutheran Church Erick Anderson North Sixth Street Adolph Blimquist Carl E. Anderson New York City New York Sweden Adolf Blomquist North Fourth Street Walter Pearson Sycamore Magnusson Omaha Oakwood Cemetery

Miss Wall to Visit Aunt in Minnesota and Attend Summer School

Miss Mary Wall of Cortland leaves tonight for St Paul Park Minnesota to visit her aunt Mrs George Mangan. She also plans to attend the summer session of summer school at the University of Minnesota.

Mary Wall Cortland St. Paul Park Minn George Mangan Wall University of

Market News Final Grain Review

Market notes from Chicago June 15 report mixed grain results with wheat set back by lower cables, favorable Northwest prospects, and cool weather delaying growth. Corn steadies after early gains as receipts show volume, cash markets firming. prices mostly higher. Livestock and butter markets show varied receipts and steady to mixed prices across categories.

Chicago U.P Northwest Liverpool Australia Department of Agriculture Idaho

City sprinkler reconditioned and test run completed

Attention to the city sprinkler shows the motor overhauled and the pressure engine given a general going over. Most of the fire department crew are at work and able to fix machinery quickly. This morning the machine cleaned up filled tested and found to be working as well as when first purchased.

Sprisikler

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