Four citizens to seek Lindbergh invitation for De Kalb
Four De Kalb residents plan a Monday flight to St Louis to invite Charles Lindbergh to fly to De Kalb for the 12th district American Legion convention next Saturday. Mayor J J Kingsley is expected among the four. The trip costs about 300 dollars, funded by local Legionnaires and Chamber of Commerce members.
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St. Louis
Charles Lindbergh
American Legion
J. J. Kingsley
Legionnaires
Imber of Commerce
Moline
St Louis
Lindbergh
DeKalb
Air Mail
Rockford
Commerce Department
Immelman
Barreros
Fountains Planned at State Teachers College Field
Public works commissioner H Th Goodison announced temporary drinking fountains will be installed at the athletic field of the State Teachers College for the Ameri can Legion convention programs. Fountains will also be set at Annies Woods and other gathering sites as officials cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce and Legion post to ensure a successful convention next Saturday.
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H. Th. Goodison
Commissioner of Public Works
State
Teachers College
American Legion
Annies’ Woods
Goodison
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Post
Rites Held Thursday for Florence Olwin of Robinson
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Olwin 81, mother of O G Olwin Chamber of Commerce secretary, were held in Robinson Illinois. She died Tuesday morning after eleven weeks illness at West Walnut street home. Born May 23 1846 near Hutsonville she was one of 13 children. Survived by nine children including O G Olwin and Nancy Palmer. Church member faithful in Christian denomination. Rev James H Walsh led services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson, Ilinois
Florence Olwin
O. G. Olwin
Chamber of Commerce
Robinson Argus
Florence Os Olwin
John Olwin
West Walnut Street
Georgia Swartz
Danville
Mrs. Olwin
John A
Nancy Hurst
Hutsonville
W. B. Hurst
A. L. Lowe
Hurst
Robinson
Lola
Charles H
Fred B
Burl G
Nancy Palmer
This City
DeKalb
George Swartz
Clara B. Hodge
Findley, C
Lois B. Spencer
St. Paul, Minn
Olwin
Christian Church
James H. Walsh
Greensburg
Ind
President Coolidge Starts Day In Schoolroom Office
President Coolidge began a workday in a two story schoolroom near the White House setting up his mail at a mahogany desk with crayon maps on walls. He then returned to the summer White House in the hills with Mrs Coolidge for a fishing and radio listening afternoon and evening.
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Rapid City
Coolidge
White House
Mr. Coolidge
Ray Symphony Orchestra
Royal Hour
WBAL
Baltimore
Municipal Band
Committee Chairmen Urged to Attend Meeting Tonight
All committee chairmen working on American Legion convention are urged to be present at a Cham ber of Commerce meeting this evening in the rooms. Officials say it is absolutely necessary for all chairmen to attend as much work remains. Remember Father Sunday June 19th. The Elsa Gitt Shop 161.
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American Legion
Chamer of Commerce
Lindy Goes Back Home After World Flight Tour
Lindbergh returns to St Louis and then heads west aboard the Spirit of St Louis. Crowds cheer as he starts for Lambert Field after a week of public honors, speeches, and ceremonies including the Orteig prize presentation.
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St. Louis
U.P
Spirit of
Lindbergh
New York
U.R
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
Mitchellfield
Long Island
Washington
Ose
Columbus
Ohio
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lambert Field
Mitchell
Roosevelt Fields
France
Raymond Orteig
Orteig
Carriers to Receive Saturday Afternoon Holiday
Postmaster Thomas F Olsen announces a half day off for city mail carriers starting tomorrow with Saturday afternoon off. Most state post offices adopt the program, but sorting and pickup rules change as mail is dispatched by morning. Patrons must place outbound mail in downtown receptacles for Saturday dispatch.
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Thomas F. Obsen
Olsen
Wer Cly
Caterteras
Legion Post to Run All Concessions at District Convention
DeKalb American Legion posts vote to have members operate concessions at the upcoming district convention in DeKalb. Commander Arthur Havenhill names a seven member committee to arrange and secure concession locations and report at Monday night’s post meeting. A large turnout is urged for planning, with major H B Goodison presenting Father J A Solon’s letter of thanks for Memorial Sunday attendance and a donation check to support post work.
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Legion
DeKalb
Ame Legion
Arthur Havenhill
H. B. Goodison
J. A. Solon
St. Mary's Church
Father Solor
Post
Solon
Span Ocean Reaches With Blimp System Vision
Washington reports a push for trans Atlantic dirigible lines led by bankers and business leaders. The group, linked to past Los Angeles lease talks, includes Owen D Young of General Electric. Shenandoah crash, aviation confidence, and possible Navy tests with a 6 million cubic foot dirigible loom. Hoover may advise if consulted.
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Washington
Lindbergh
Chamberlin
Los Angeles
Owen D. Young
General Electric Company
Shenandoah
Ohio
Navy
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Bir
Early Sandwich Resident Dies at 65
Mrs. Zacharsty Cooper, 65, an early resident of Sandwich and aunt of BE. R. Morris, died after several weeks of illness. Funeral services were held in the Burkhardt Brothers funeral home with Rev. J. M. Lewis of the Congregational church officiating. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Ridge.
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Sandwich
Zacharsty Cooper
BE. R. Morris
Burkhardt Brothers Funeral Home
J. M. Lewis
Congregational Church
Oak Ridge
Progress On New Park Stand At Third Ward
Work on the Third Ward park grandstand advances toward completion with bricklayers half finished last Saturday and roof carpentry due to start tomorrow. The bricklayers union backs converting the plot into a park and residents contribute to the project while trees are cleared for elm growth. Local ads follow with Saturday specials on fruit and poultry from Frank Roberts & Sons.
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Third Ward
Bricklayers’ Union
Frank Roberts & Sons
Logust St.Phane
Oakland Hill Inn Opens with Modern Auto Service Saturday
The Oakland Hill Inn will open for business Saturday June 18 offering light lunches ice cream and cold drinks at Modern Auto Service Station. Ample parking available. Edward Pierce manager invites visitors to call and see the new facilities.
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Oakland Hill Inn
Edward Pierce
Mgr. T
Appeal Hearing Over Mrs Casler Murder Verdict
In Chicago on June 17 1940 an appeal hearing for Mrs Katherine Casler sentenced to hang for murder was extended to June 24. The proceedings focus on the original verdict and potential grounds for reversal amid ongoing legal action.
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Chicago
Katherine Casler
Pe Aosania
Peratan
Ncaa
Elsa
William
Resident Returns From Presbyterian Hospital
Frank Mihm a well known resident returned Wednesday from Presbyterian hospital where he was a patient for several days receiving treatment. He came to DeKalb with Mrs Mihm and Mr and Mrs R F McCormick who motored to Chicago to bring him home. Footwear, Broken Sizes at 99, 1.89, 2.89, 3.98 at Reliable Boot Shop. Before you buy a new car, look over the Pontiac line at Peterson Motor Sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Hospital
Frank Mihm
Peterson Motor Sales
Malta Bank Entry Sees Small Loot From Two Elevators
Bandits entered the First National Bank of Malta and two grain elevator offices last night, taking a .32 caliber Colt revolver and a watch valued around $1.50. They forced windows, rummaged desks, and escaped with the revolver and a watch while leaving other valuables untouched. The incident also touched the Knutson filling station at Maple Park.
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First National Bank of Malta
Bank and Tweedore P
George Ollmann
Knutson
Maple Park
Malta
Bank
Fred Delbridge
Mr. Delbridge
George Bartlett
Mr. Bartlett
Baniits
Ollmann
Peterson
Weather notes and gardening mentions in uneven OCR
Fragmentary forecast and garden item notes describe showers tonight and Saturday for Chicago and vicinity. Mentions farmers markets and tomato plants Beefstesk and Bonhie Best at Custer's Gardens. References to meetings, presidents, and teachers college with vague timing and temperatures.
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Custer’s Gardens
Mrs Delbert Burtech Passes Away At Local Hospital
Mrs Delbert Burtech a city resident for three years died this morning at Marys hospital after illness since April Her husband seven children six with ages from three to twenty one survive The funeral is set for 2 30 pm Saturday at Nelson chapel with burial in Fairview cemetery Rev F W Field of the Baptist church to conduct services
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D. Burtch
Delbert Burtech
Oak, Street
Mary's Hospital
Chesnas Is Hung Today In Harrisburg
Joe Chesnas a 22 year old condemned murderer of William Ansell a mail carrier was executed in Harrisburg at 9 55 a m to 10 16 a m. He faced the scaffold calmly smiling and kissed his mother before the end. Father Henry Funke escorted him to the gallows. Prisoners wished him well as he passed the death cell. Chesnas confessed to the murder and said he feared recognition after a prior robbery.
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Harrisburg
Joe Chesnas
William Ansell
Chesnas
Henry Funke
Lige Turner
Ansell
Boxing Czars Clean Bill Of Health In Illinois Probe
Springfield June 17 UPI The legislative commission probing boxing and wrestling in Illinois says the state athletic commission received a clean bill of health in its report to the house. The committee found no irregularities since the commission took control but noted historic fixed matches. Minor infractions may have occurred. future action hinges on how strictly boxing is legalized and policed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Legislative Commission
Ilinois
State Athletic Commission
House
Illinois Senate defeats two cent gas tax bill
The Illinois Senate votes 25 to 22 against the two cent gas tax, falling one vote short of a constitutional majority. The measure is defeated and tax levying postponed for at least two years despite pledges of more support for next week. The report notes amendments mirror those in the house as Gov Small’s administration seeks passage with 29 votes.
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Springfield
Ill
Senate
Illinois
U.2
House
Len Small
Genta Mamare
Patneral Eensee
Dehdnal
Dehdnal = Superintendent of Foods and Dairies—Walter R. Kimzey
Mt. Carmel
Board of State Fair Advisors
J. 8. Miles
Petersburg
Meron F. Baker
Kankakee
A. W. Johnson
Lawernceville
Lesiie P. Volz
Chicago
C R. Miller
Kankaloman
Toulon
Tr. P. Smith
Danville
William H. Curran
Army Plane Wings West to Hawaii Nonstop Flight
Washington reports the Army plans a Pacific coast to Hawaii nonstops led by Lieut. Lester Maitland with A F Hegenberger likely aboard. The Fokker tri motor left Belleville and is en route toward Kelly Field Texas with a crew of three, marking a secretive long distance test.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Hawaii
Lester Maitland
Milwaukee
A. F. Hegenberger
Fokker
Maitland
Davison
Muskogee
Okla
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
Belleville
Supe
Taser Mali
Scott Field
Texas
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WBZ
Boston Mmsphony Orchestra
WJZ
KYW
Father
Elsa Gitt
America
Columbia
Germany
Chrence A. Chamberlin
Kottbus
Charles A. Levine
Malta Bank
J. Stanley Brown
Southeast
State Teachers College
Hawaiian Islands
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