More Names on Rooster Membership Drive Yields 159 Total
The American Lesson membership drive by Sycamore Post No. 99 closed with 40 new members, bringing rolls to 159 and over 105 percent. Committee captains G. W. Morgen, Wm. Organ, Fred Jansen, and Kenneth MacNiven led a Luftboard style effort. Organ’s team added 31 members, Blues 9. A celebratory dinner is planned for June 23 with thanks to all contributors and Lehan of the National Tea store for window display use. A long list of members is printed in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Post No. 99
Post
G. W. Morgen
Wm. Organ
Fred Jansen
Kenneth MacNiven
The
Rays
Organ
Lindbergh
Blues
Commander White
Lehan
National Tea Company
Ward
A. E. Adams
John Adee
D. W. Anderson
Conrad
J. M. Cormack
R. F. Curry
Henry Cramer
March H. Christensen
Lon Dagg
C. Danielson
M. L. Divine
J. M. Doane
H. V. Ench
E. F. Ernest
Ed. Fant
Clare Frederick
FE. A. Freed
Reuben Freed
Earl Gaze
Ww. E. Giffin
H. H. Gilmore
D. W. Gipson
A. Glass
F. J. Gravelin
A.gropp
F. L. Gustafson
E. A. Haire
Mimner Hanson
Wayne Hart
W. F. ‘Homenway
H. W. Hennis
M. Eferst
Oran Hiscox
P.H. Hodge
Ed.Holt
H. D. Hooker
John P. Hopkins
F. &. Jansen
J. H. Jenkins
Theron Jenkins
Geo. Jesperson
sAmil Jesperson
C. M. Johnson
J. A. ‘Johnson
P. M. Johnson
Arthur Johnson
V. C. Johnson
H. H. Joslyn
R. Junell
E. J. Knox
H. C.kugler
Francis Lanan
Lester Lane
Jen F. Larson
Leonard
B. A. ‘Lindgren
Elmer Lindgren
J. Ww. fBindstrom
K. MacNiven
F. McArdle
M. C. McIntyre
F. G. Meyers
J. Marsh
H. F. Mason
Matteson
Mitchell
G. W. Morgan
Albert
L. F. Moudry
BR. G. Meyers
Mueller
Everett Naker
F. Need- L. Nelson
Glenn Nichols
Einar Pees
Elof Olson
Harry W, Os
J. W. Ovitz
W. M. Organ
I Palm
R.S. Patten
A. J. Peterson
Elmer Peterson
Roy Peterson
Poust
L. V. Quist
Bert Rapers
C. Rauch
H. R. Renwick
Raygnond Renwick
F. &. Reynolds
iGeo
Scouts Leave for Camp Rotary Trip From Chamber Offices
Members of Boy Scouts Troop No. 5 depart the Chamber of Commerce for Camp Rotary at MacQueen Kirkland to spend the night. Scoutmaster T. Willard says patrol leaders and officers will join in a special program and expects all members to participate on this, the first visit for some.
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Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
MacQueen
Kirkland
T. Willard
Dope Fiends Detained At County Jail After Arrests
Sheriff Fred Colder said Thursday night two Chicago men, John 8 Miller a fireman and Eder Tomschett a battery man, were received for narcotic law violations and will be held pending trial. Rabies noted as an ancient animal disease described by Aristotle in the fourth century B C.
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Fred Colder
John
Miller
Eder Tomschett
Chicago
Sycamore Chamber Events and Local Socials Noted
June events include annual director election and committee meetings for the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, a Children’s Country Club party, and a Fargo Hotel banquet. Fortnightly club members travel to Miss Fiance Cora Miner’s Big Foot Prairie home for a dinner meeting followed by bridge at the Fargo hotel. sixty nine ladies attend.
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Chronicle OF
Sycamore Chamber of Commercce
Children’s Country Club
Kishwaukee Country Club
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
Fargo
Cora Miner
Big Foot Prairie
Wisconsin Line
Miss Miner
Fargo Hotel
W. W. Whitmore
Laura
Ella Dick
Eva Hall
H. B. Fargo
Geneva
F. W. Stark
L. E. Lackland
George Ward
I. S. Evans
H. H. Parke
H. F. Ion
Vacation Bible School Opens Monday at Central Building
Vacation Bible School will start Monday for children aged 4 to 13, with Luella Dunning in charge at the Central building. Four teachers and two assistants will oversee four weeks of 9:00 to 11:30 sessions, plus Bible study, stories, and handicraft. A $1 family registration fee applies, and enrollment is expected to grow significantly.
Radio program features Stevens quartet on WLS
Many residents with radios will hear the Little Brown church on air tomorrow at six pm. The Stevens quartet, formerly the Universalist Quartet, will perform several good numbers. WLS remains on its old frequency per the federal radio commission, making it easy to locate on the dial.
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WLS
Little Brown Church
Stevens Quartet
Universalist Quartet
Federal Radio Commission
Primary Election Results Sent by Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce distributed a letter to members detailing the recent primary election. It notes that three new directors would be chosen to participate in tallying the primary results. The named selections were H. Burgow, G. H. Lindberg, and W. H. Wylde.
Primary election ballot slate announced for six days hence
The notice lists candidates for the highest votes in the primary who will appear on the official ballot. It states the annual election on Friday June 34 from 12 noon to 3 pm at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. It calls for a large turnout and notes eight directors will be elected to two year terms and one to fill a one year gap. Members in arrears are not eligible to vote.
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M. Barker
PF. E. Brower
J. H. Coffey
Conrad
G. I. Dutton
AB. Godhenour
A. E. Hammerschmidt
Oscar Johnson
C. V. Keb
J. L. Murphy
H. F P. Pagel
W. F. Pagel
Fred Raymond
A. L. Stark
J. R. Waterman
J. A. Wetzel
W. R. Wetzel
T. M. White
Chamber of Commerce
Board of
Chamber
Turtlebacks Painted Bright Color at City Intersection
Turtlebacks in a central intersection are being repainted with a bright yellow shade similar to the ornamental light posts. The effort is intended to improve visibility for drivers. Fire plugs around the city will be repainted the same color and signs will be posted to keep cars from blocking hydrants.
Sycamore Man Receives Word Brother Dead
A. A. Dysart of Sycamore learned of his brother Frank E. Dysart's death in Chicago just as he was to begin a daily run to Crystal Lake. Frank, 63, had 30 years as a North Western railroad engineer, long operating the Chicago Clinton Omaha line. Funeral is set for Chicago with burial at Franklin Grove.
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A. A. Dysart
Frank E. Dysart
Chicago
Crystal Lake
Mr. Dysart
North Western Railroad
Clinton
Omaha
Franklin Grove
Postmaster Hemenway Nearing Rapid Recovery
Postmaster William J. Hemenway, who recently had an appendectomy, is reported to be making rapid strides toward recovery. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday and is expected to return to the office briefly each day within a few days.
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William J. Hemenway
Reverend Frenk To Resume Postgraduate Study In Chicago
Rev Erdman Frenk pastor of St Johns church will leave Monday to resume graduate work in Chicago. He plans to return home each weekend to conduct services here and at DeKalb.
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Frenk
Reo
Erdman Frenk
St. John’s Church
Chicago
DeKalb
Lindbergh Homecoming Parade Opens St Louis Tribute
Thousands of visitors filled St Louis as Charles Lindbergh returned from his Paris flight. A morning parade along eight miles of flag draped streets led to a welcome at the Congress Hotel and Knight home, with Mayor Miller Governor Baker and War Secretary Davis among the anticipated dignitaries.
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Congress Hotel
Lindbergh
Harry H. Knight
St. Louis
U PR
Col
Charles Lindbergh
France
Belgium
England
Washington
New York
Atlantic Flyer
Paris
Lindebrgh
Lindebergh
Harry Knight
Lindergh
Miller
Wartwight Travis
Same Baker
Enry Air
Davis
Dwight Davis
Lambert Field
National
Lindbergh Thrill Flight Dares Skies Over St Louis
Reporter recounts Lindbergh's thrilling flight in formation with escort planes from Indianapolis to St Louis. He dodged fog and settled into a steady rhythm before veering over the city, dipping toward the business district as the convoy dispersed back to Scott Field Illinois.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Ind
St. Louis
Lindbergh
Scott Field
Ill
City Clerk Victim Of Severe June Cold Epidemic
City Clerk G. N. Blackman is among many locals hit hard by an unusually large June cold wave. Physicians report a spike in heavy colds and several cases showing pneumonia symptoms. Rest at home for a day or two is advised in most instances.
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G. N. Blackman
Kennedy Plans Large Sign Board on Sycamore Road
Tom Kennedy of the DeKalb Posting Service erects a large sign board on Sycamore road facing Ninth street and the cement road. The board is expected to be usable for posting once completed.
Lindbergh’s St Louis welcome crowds erupt in cheers
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh Mrs Miller wife of St Louis mayor Mrs Sam Baker wife of Governor Baker and Mrs N A McMillan among Lindbergh backers in line. Governor Baker Senator Hawes join later as 20 000 people jam streets. Crowds roar with sobs, pounding backs, and marching bands as the explorer of transatlantic flight moves through downtown. Old citizens say no welcome like this ever seen.
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Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh
Miller
St. Louis
Sam Baker
Baker
N. A. McMillan
Dwight Davis
Lindbergh
Harry B. Hawes
Paris
London
Brussels
New York
DeKalb Delegation Eyes Monday Talks on Legion Convention
Those in charge plan to depart early with aims to secure an audience in St Louis Monday. If the trip yields nothing else, it shows committees are working hard to ensure the American Legion district convention succeeds.
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DeKalb
St. Louis
American Legion
State Meeting of Eagles Lodge Attended by Local Delegates
Several Eagles members traveled to Moline for the state convention, accompanied by Mrs Belk. Fred Belk, William Harding, and Terry Redmond attended by car, with hundreds of delegates statewide. Local reports note a highly interesting session and a sharp membership increase.
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Eagles Lodge
Eagles Organization
Moline
Fred Belk
William Harding
Terry Redmond
Truck Drivers Nap After Arriving in DeKalb
Two truck drivers traveling between Iowa and Chicago arrived in DeKalb before eight this morning and pulled up near the post office. They curled up in their seats for a nap to rest after long hours of driving and to prevent an accident.
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Iowa
Chicago
DeKalb
Gus Youngstead Adds New Delivery Truck
Gus Youngstead the tailor on Fourth street placed a larger and better equipped delivery truck into service this week. The truck is well lettered, making it easy to identify the firm it rides for.
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Gus Youngstead
Fourth Street
Waltons to Hold Meet
Walton chapters call for full attendance at a commerce rooms meeting urging members to bring a prospective member and clues for the year as the current period expires, stressing the importance of participation and presence.
DeKalb Man Graduates With a Masters Degree
Lieut Leland Whitgrove son of Mr and Mrs F J Whitgrove of North First street and a United States naval academy graduate earned a master’s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston He spent two years studying advanced engineering and is now taking a W day course at the Chemical Warfare school at Edgewood Maryland The Whitgroves reside there He will move to New York and about October 1 report for duty at Newport News Shipbuilding Dry Dock company In a letter to his parents he said he saw Colonel Lindberghy at Edgewood on his way from Washington to New York.
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Leland Whitgrove
F. J. Whitgrove
North First Street
United States Naval Academy
Massachusettes Institute of Technology
Boston
Chemical Warfare School
Edgewood
Maryland
New York
Newport News Shipbuilding Dry Dock Company
Lieut
Whiterowe
Lindberghty
Washington
New Well at Rotary Camp Near Kirkland Completed
Camp Ro tary MacQueen near Kirkland reports a new well and pump installation at the boys and girls camp. Water samples will be sent to Springfield for analysis to ensure safety while locals, aided by John MacQueen and the Rotary Club, express satisfaction with progress.
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Rotary MacQueen
Kirkland
Springfield
John MacQueen
Rotary Club
Derix Takes Charge of Castle Rock Restaurant on Rock River
Fred Derix of Oregon has leased the Castle Rock restaurant and store near the rock. The former owner Raymond Smith. Derix took charge in recent days and plans a large addition with dining operations in that expanded section.
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Derix In Charge
Rock River
Oregon
Fred Derix
Castle Rock
Raymond Smith
Derix
Three Given Camp Work At Meeting Here
Attendance doubled for Kish- Wwankee encampment helmet night as the royal purple degree was conferred on three candidates. Rochelle members from DeKalb praised the work and the entertainment. Next meeting July 1 will install officers and is expected to draw a large crowd.
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Kish- Wwankee
Rochelle
DeKalb
Pythians Hold Fine Meeting Thursday Night
Knights of Pythias members met Thursday at the lodge hall with strong attendance. The ordeal of the final rank was conferred on a candidate and talks followed, including remarks by former City Attorney D L Pasley. One candidate was delayed. district picnic plans were debated with several suggestions offered.
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Knigits of
Pythias
D. L. Pasley
District committees plan picnic and district meeting notes
Committees will follow up with additional actions. Friday night committee members traveled to Batavia to confer with district lodge members. The second annual district picnic, to be held at Sandwich, is expected to surpass last year’s feature in quality and turnout.
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Batavia
Sandwich
Frank Dearth Bounces Back After Kitchen Accident
Frank Dearth of a South Fourth Street restaurant recovers from a scalding water spill that burned his right foot. He moves with bandaged footing, wearing a house slipper, and hopes to return to work in a few days.
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Frank Dearth
South Fourth Street
Mr. Dearth
Frank
Rockefeller Starts On European Trip
John D. Rockefeller Jr and his family sailed on the Olympic to the White Star One for a two month European vacation. Rockefeller said there is nothing significant about the trip and his name did not appear on the passenger list.
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Rockefeller
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Europe
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Seeaneye Inn
Seeantye Inn
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H. B. Mason
Hibbing
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Detroit
Michigan
Gust Nelson
South Street
Okerstrom
Neb
Yellowstone Park
Spokane
Tacoma
Winnipeg
Canada
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Vacation Bible School
Prima
H. Burgow
G. H. Lindberg
W. H. Wylde
John Dunn & Son Distributors of Hart
Bea St
Dekalb, I
Waltons
Kirchners Drug
SHORE
Seventh Pharmacy
DeKalb Monument
Smemper DeKalb
Chamber of Commerca
Chichesters
Pythians
H. A. Beacham
American Legion Convention
Oakland
Landau
Pontiac
Peterson Motor Sales
Tion
Illinois
Walter G. Maple Park
Hl. Motor Sales
Genoa
Ulinois
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