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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
2
Barriers mark both ends of the viaduct on Route 23 near Genoa as plans advance to pave the strip across and beyond the viaduct. Contractors aim to create a continuous cement surface north toward Marengo, with completion expected once favorable weather returns.
A farewell reception honored three long time church families Mr and Mrs C F Koehn Mr and Mrs W Giffin and Mr and Mrs Fred Greenwald at the evening service. They will soon leave the community after years of active church work.
Randolph Langlois a teacher from Aurora Minnesota arrived for a several week visit with relatives in the city. He governs at a Minnesota school and spoke to local boys about cold weather near the border. He plans to spend most of the summer in the area and returns to Aurora about a week before school starts.
Miss Jordan of Sycamore high school faculty plans an extraordinary vacation by car. She bought a new Ford and, with three college friends, will begin a touring trip that will eventually reach California with many stopovers en route.
Fred Spier an employee of Jand Wire & Manufacturing Company was injured late in the week while working on an emery wheel. Officials reported his injuries not serious but he was kept off duty for a couple of days.
Mr and Mrs Otto H Gronberg of Klein announce the marriage of their daughter Esther Marion to Ray E Johnson son of Mr and Mrs J H Johnson of this city. The ceremony was at the parish house of Rev Hi Ouimet in Elgin with immediate relatives present.
Rev HE Tessman preached his inaugural sermon at St. John's English Lutheran Church yesterday, succeeding Erdman Frenk who moved to Immanuel Lutheran in DeKalb. The congregation expects Tessman to continue the growth Frenk achieved during his pastorate.
DeKalb Baptist church hosted a BY guest program last evening with the DeKalb society providing music and a Warren V rs student from State Teachers College delivering the message. Patterson, son of a former Sycamore pastor, attended the event and the BY session was noted as one of the most successful in years.
The Chicago preacher Mr Peterson led the Federated Church service yesterday morning at 1 o clock during Dr Roblee's absence. He delivered a most interesting and forceful message to the congregation.
Sergeant Joe Crum returns to duties from a four month intensive training course at Fort Rennings Georgia. The Headquarters company reports improved communications training and efficiency. Lieutenant Hart, a year into his commission from Fort Bermins, oversees the platoon and Crum is set to receive a commission.
Fragments describe Rockford Masonic Boys attending a Marengo gathering to confer the free and observe social time. The report notes efforts by Chapter Masons and mentions Royal Arch teams and informal arrangements, with unclear dates and outcomes due to damaged text.
A chaotic incident near the North Western line sent Bob Brannick to hospital after a skirmish on track South of Toon. Report indicates Brannick recovered sufficiently to walk and attend brief court proceedings, with limited mobility and occasional medical restraint noted.
Mr Kramer of Grant Street displayed a carp he caught in the Kishwaukee River Henrietta on Saturday. The fish weighed nineteen and a half pounds and tipped the scales, according to local Chronicle records.
An unclear Chronicle account describes a fish cleaning method and discards part of the meat, mentioning a thick carp linked to Kishwaukee. No specific event or date is identifiable.
At Woodmen hall tonight a three class initiation is planned with the Hard City Camp degree team assisting Dr Kalvonfer. Members from nearby camps and special invitations to yearby camps indicate a sizable attendance as the event concludes with refreshments.
Local merchants the Waltons applied for a fish shipment after a favorable state report. They claim suitable facilities along the Kishwaukee will support steady growth and that preparations include potential deposits at Whitechapel Creek, with plans pending charter dates and further arrangements.
Local resident John Sellgren, described as a well known figure, remains in stable condition with slight signs of improvement after illness. He is confined to bed at his home in Keey, with doctors expecting a further update in the coming days.
Work starts next week on a cement road project along route T7 east of Genoa with 40 workers. Trumpeter & Sons hold the contract moving equipment from El Paso TL to New Lebanon and Coffee’s corners for water.
Genoa hosts an Odd Fellows district meeting with Rochelle Lindenwood Saree and Death members attending. The agenda includes district memorial services next Sunday and a full executive committee report and program announcements. DeKalb members depart the hall between 7:00 and 7:30 with transport notes available for those needing a ride.
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