Plans for Homecoming Day in Sycamore on July 26
Special committees formed in the last few days to organize the Sycamore homecoming set July 26 as a day to attract hundreds of former residents back to town. The Chamber of Commerce has invited former residents and urged them to return on June 26, with the program and various duties nearing completion. The event will showcase new Fargo theater and hotel, recent bank buildings, and many updated storefronts, while welcoming visitors and ensuring those with no relatives are also attended to.
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Sycamore
Chamber of Commerce
Fargo
Fargo Garage
Bank
Charles Adee Named City Motorcycle Officer
Charles Adee, recently named motorcycle officer, expects to receive his motorcycle within days and begin patrolling for speeding violators. He must furnish his own machine and was in DeKalb yesterday consulting with the motorcycle agent about it. Adee currently drives his large car to pursue speeders, though it consumes much gas.
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Charles Adee
Adee
DeKalb
Society Knews Chronicle of Events June Activities
June events include a dance at Kishwaukee Country Club on the 17th and a June 24 annual election of directors for Sycamore Chamber of Commerce. June 25 hosts a Children's Country Club Party, with a June 30 annual meeting and banquet at the Fargo Hotel. July 1 features a card party at Kishwaukee Country Club. Miss Gladys Waterbury resigns as high school secretary effective immediately after three years of service. William Fulton represents the University of Illinois at a Y M C A camp Students conference at Lake Geneva, with about 800 attending. John Faissler attends summer term at DeKalb teachers college to finish Illinois work in three years. An ice cream social is planned by Baptist church youth for delegate funds to Mount Carroll assembly, June 18 to 25. Hylo club members visit Rockford and are hosted by Mr and Mrs William Joslyn. Dustin Chapter No 265 Eastern Star to observe Past Matrons and Last Patrons night June 21 with initiation and refreshments.
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Kishwaukee Country Club
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
William Fulton
University of Illinois
Lake Geneva
University Lab
John Faissler
State Teachers College
DeKalb
Illinois
the Baptist Church
Mount Carroll
The
Eastern Star
North Clinton
Soldiers of the Cross
Brown
Joseph Ward
Floyd C. Allen
South America
Alene Hutter
Marion Johnson
Julius Goebel
G.A. T. Goebel
New York City
Harold Horter
Chicago
Liszt
D. A. Kubitz
Jeanette Greeley
Roger Brooks
Washington, D. C
Dr. Holter
Goebel
Gresley
University of Tinois
Rand-McNally Company
Greeley
Waterman High Schol
Seeure See University
North
Evanston
Evanston Hospital
Paul Webb Greeley
Paul E. N. Greeley
Waterman
Mark Simpson
Earl Simpson
Greencastle
Indiana
Auto
Caldwell
Earl
DePauw University
0. R. Babcock
Harriet Stryker
Cubs Giants
Huen
John Thompson
Harry Marsch
Nancy Thaxon
Mavis Cathey
Hinckley
M. E. Simpson
Paw Paw
Mina B. York
Reid
Norma Jeanne Gordon
Aurora
W. Cutts
Hugo Walghren
Henry Bottom
Elmer Johnson
William Durrin
L.E. Whitford
Adele Schultz
Rhindelgader
Wiscopsin
Mr. Whitford
Tronwood
Michigan
Ralph McAll
Store Front On California is Completed Now
The Beck man and Wallmark store on California street finishes a new storefront. The door is moved back from the curb and windows gain display space. The firm plans further changes to make it a leading and best equipped local store.
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California
Beckman & Wallmark
California Street
Sycamore Sons to Face Rockford Greys Sunday
The Sycamore Sons baseball team, in hot form this season, prepare to meet the strong Rockford I. C. Greys this Sunday. Coach Tesch and his squad aim to sustain their winning run with fighting spirit and aim to put the Greys to a tough test at home. Local fans are increasingly turning out as the team gains attention and support.
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Sycamore Sons
Rockford I. C. Greys
Tesch
Greys
Aillso
Primary Work for Directors Is Extensive
The primary election ballots mailed by the Chamber of Commerce to solicit nominees for the board of directors were received yesterday and the task of selecting candidates continues.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Nominees Vote Plan Altered by Judges and Clerks
Judges and clerks began work yesterday and quickly abandoned the original plan for marking nominees and votes. They resorted to other methods, hoping to determine the final results for board membership on the later date when the votes would be counted.
Signs Point the Way to Camp Rotary MacQueen
Signs directing Scouts to Camp Rotary MacQuien were erected on roads into camp. Completed recently, the well made markers aid patrol leaders and parents as scouts prepare to travel tomorrow. A Scout executive built a trailer to shuttle luggage, signaling a likely big turnout next month.
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Rotary MacQuien
Rotary- MacQueen
Campaign for New Members Ends After Successful Drive
The drive to boost Legion membership ended last night with many ex service men signing on. Organizers claim the effort profited and expect strong turnout at future Syc more Post meetings, hinting at big plans ahead.
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Vy Uaeion
Legion
Sycmore Post
Clara Wilson files for divorce in circuit court
Through her attorney, Mrs Clara Wilson has filed a petition in circuit court asking that her marriage vows with Glenn Wilson be dissolved. She says they married in 1911 and that he has been unfaithful. Wilson operates a large chicken farm north of Sandwich. A hearing is unlikely before the next court term.
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Clara Wilson
Circuit
Marrie
Glenn Wilson
Elks Lodge Observes Flag Day With Patriotism Program
At Tuesday night’s lodge meeting, Elks members enjoyed a Flag Day program with suitable music and several talks by notable orators. The speeches centered on patriotism and drew a large audience, marking a meaningful community observance.
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Elks Lodge
Sawyer Improves After Illness In Sycamore
A. W. Sawyer, taken ill last week and at first feared to have a serious pneumonia, is reported to be improving. The attending physician says he will escape the malady, and the news is welcomed throughout the city of Sycamore.
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A. W. Sawyer
William Pagel Improves After Treatment in Chicago
William Pagel, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Turner Brass Works, has been in Chicago undergoing treatments for several weeks. He is reported to be improving, with many friends in the community glad to hear the news.
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William Pagel
Chamber of Commerce
Turner Brass Works
Chicago
Pagel
Waterman News and Community Notes Summary
Waterman Chronicle carrier Clifford Anthonett serves Waterman residents. readers urged to report service issues to him or the DeKalb office. The week features a rich Children’s Day program at M E Church with a primary pageant, notable committees, costumes, and flowers. Also reported are cemetery services, local visits, a Urbana wedding of Eunice Goebel and Paul Greeley, and multiple social events.
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Waterman News
Clifford Anthonett
Chronicle
Waterman
Clifford
DeKalb
Shabbona Visitors From Mendota Call On Frenner Family
Mrs. Margaret Kohl and daughter inlaw Mrs. George Kohl visited the Frenner household with two daughters this Saturday. Mr and Mrs Brenner and two children and Mr and Mrs Harry Clarke of Chicago spent Sunday at the Minnie Lensby home. Also in town were Mr and Mrs N P Olson and Mrs Charles Hutchison of Aurora. Felk Gorenson of Rockford visited the Flenner family. Mr and Mrs J H Shambo and two daughters Mildred and with them.
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Margaret Kohl
Inlaw
George Kohl
Mendota
William Frenner
Brenner
Harry Clarke
Chicago
Minnie Lensby
N. P. Olson
Charles Hutchison
Aurora
Felk Gorenson
Rockford
William Flenne
Local visits and a church social in town
Miss Edyth of Aurora visited at the C A Houghtley home Sunday. Ralph Cutts of Chicago and Roy Cutts of Aurora were in town Monday. Fredrick Stein of Sandwich was in town Monday night. The Corinthian class held a 1 PM ust a program and social in the church parlors Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Rob Flewellen and Mr and Mrs Raymond Norman motored to Sycamore Sunday afternoon.
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Edyth
Aurora
C. A. Houghtley
Ralph Cutts
Chicago
Fredrick Stein
Sandwich
Roy Cutts
Rob Flewellen
Raymond Norman
Sycamore
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