Chautauqua Opens With Notable Five Day Program
Opening session of the Chautauqua features the Wells Duo and J W Zellner in world character sketches. Morning activities at Huntley Park include children and youth programs, with afternoon interior decoration demonstration by Walter Murray and an evening dramatic play Happiness by Elias Day Players. Ambrose Wyrick Scotch tenor, Charles Mitchell Mixer, and the Trianon Trio join a concert and lecture lineup headed by William Forkell with a Stone Cutters lecture and Adam and Eve at School lecture concluding the day.
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Elks Club
Walter Murray
Elias Day Players
Wells
DeKalb
J. W. Zellner
Nxt
St. Peter
Wells Duo
Ambrose Wyrick
M. Wyrick
Charles Mitchell
Trianon
William Forkell
Citizenship Rights Granted to Seven Here
Seven citizens of this city were awarded full citizenship papers after passing examinations before United States Examiner A A Hesch of Chicago. Judge H W McEwen of the city court presided and swearing allegiance followed. Recipients included Franc Prebie Samuel Hietikko Michael Mable Ontti Kikkanan Panos Starrakas Arvid Heikinmatti and William Hoagland. Jovan Kamadina was not granted papers due to absent witnesses and will face the next examination.
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United States
A. A. Hesch
Chicago
H. W. McEwen
Q Co
Kil
Franc Prebie
Samuel Hietikko
Michael Mable
Ontti Kikkanan
Panos Starrakas
Arvid Heikinmat
Murderer of Son Must Pay Penalty
A Alberta farmer from Lone Butte was found guilty of murder for killing his seven year old son in a January 3 incident. He faces a hangingsentence set for September 30 at Fort Saskatchewan jail.
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Waited Cress
Canada
Wil Iisabeck
Lone Butte
Alberta
Hanna
Fort Saskatchewan
New Store to Open on Locust Street by Swanson
Elof Swanson, longtime Barb City grocer, to hold grand opening for his new Locust Street store named Locust Ton. The annex to his home will offer groceries and home necessities. Mrs. Swanson helped make the place attractive and the business is expected to thrive.
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Elof Swanson
Barb City
Wes Locust Street
Mr. Swanson
Swanson
Religion Is An Issue Dominates Democratic Debate
New York June 20 The religious issue stirs Democratic politics as leaders use the Klan question to influence voters. McAdoo faces concerns that religion could hamstring his bid while Al Smith’s religion is attacked. Illinois leader Brennan pushes for a platform denouncing the Klan and Imperial Wizard Evans plans to oppose it to aid McAdoo.
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New York
N. Y
McAdoo
Klar
Treligion
al ‘Smith
Evans
DeKalb Pool to Open Tomorrow with Staff from Last Year
DeKalb’s community swimming pool on the old Carterjee pond property on south Malta road will open tomorrow afternoon at one. Admission will be the same as last year. Coach Muir of State College faculty heads the staff with George McEwen and John Remsujeff returning. Morning and afternoon hours are for town kids, while after five, children must be accompanied by parents. Plans include potential AAU admission and a possible national meet in DeKalb.
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DeKalb
Carter Jee Pond
Malta Road
Muir
State College
George McEwen
John Remsujeff
Chicago Athletic Club
Mellon to Testify in Means Prohibition Case
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon and his aide Arthur Fixsmith were subpoenaed to testify for the defense in the federal trial of Gaston B. Means and Elmer W. Jarnecke on charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. They are expected to appear Tuesday morning, defense attorney Colonel Thomas B. Felder said.
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New York
N. Y
Andre Mellon
the Treasury
Arthur Fixsmith
Mellon
Gaston B. Means
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Fixsamith
Thomas B. Felder
Means
Jarnecke
Hiram Todd
Advertisements and Hikers Stir Debate on Travel Etiquette
An unsigned column laments hikers seeking lifts from motorists, noting varied outfits and tactics to solicit rides. The piece argues pedestrians forego a courtesy to drivers and reflects on advertising zeal and public missteps while on the road.
Red Cross Plans Meeting In City
Red Cross officials in this city plan a near future meeting to discuss re organization as the chapter is not currently active. Mr Downey returned to the city after several days in DeKalb and E P Ellwood, former DeKalb chapter chair, consulted on the plans.
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Red Cross
Tiewney
Chicago
E. P. Ellwood
DeKalb
Downey
State College Buildings Now Being Painted
Work begins on the main building at the teachers college with exterior woodwork. the dormitory has just been finished. Next, the training school will be painted and interior work will follow while the house cleaning continues.
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Teachers College
Latimer Displays Mounted Deer Head at Knoware Store
A mounted deer head from a northern Wisconsin hunt is on display at the Knoware store. The deer weighed 232 pounds and was mounted by a Wisconsin firm. Latimer, who makes annual fall hunting trips to the north woods, owns the head.
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Kno- Ware
Latimer
Wisconsin
Mr. Latimer
North
Drug stores open Thursdays after error in notice
An error in the Chronicle misreported Thursday closure of drug stores. The article clarifies that drug stores have remained open all year and tickets for the Chautauqua remain on sale at normal locations Thursday afternoon.
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the Chronicle
Senator Curtis Loses His Helpmate in Kansas
Washington June 2 Mrs Charles Curtis wife of the Kansas senator died today after years of ill health She had almost constant unconsciousness recognizing Senator Curtis only at rare intervals They wed at Topeka 40 years ago when Curtis began his career after a troubled youth The last recognition may have been the morning he learned he was administration candidate for vice president and later nomination failed
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Amnen
Washington, D. C
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Curtis
Old Timer from This Section On Visit Here
Russe Crossette of Omaha Nebraska stayed with Mrs L L Crossette in Cortland for several days visiting old friends and relatives. He was born on the Cortland home farm two miles northeast and is a son of Powell Crossette, one of three brothers who left New York in the 1840s. Royal Powell and Sheldon Crossette also farmed nearby. He was en route to Indiana for a Church of God camp meeting. This was his first return to his old home in over 50 years. He is a cousin of the late M P Crossette.
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Russe! Crossette
Omaha
Neb
L. L. Crossette
Cortland
M Crossette
Powell Crossette
New York
Royal Crossette
Wilbur Raymond
Gus Blander
Sheldon Crossette
Rapplee
Mr. Crossette
Indiana
Church of God
Nute
M. P. Crossette
Quiet Zone Declared On North First Street
Police request motorists to observe a quiet zone on North First between Oak and Pine due to Miss Mable Dewey’s illness and noise disturbances. A weather damage note mentions wind and hail harming crops and windows near DeKalb, Illinois, last night. Talbot’s Insurance Agency offers wind damage coverage for $1.60.
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North First Street
Oak
Pine Streets
Mable Dewey
Ceeaaa
Illinois
DeKalb
Talbot's
Heat wave grips major cities with deadly toll
Across the Midwest and West hot weather triggered fatalities and prostrations. Chicago reported three deaths and numerous heat illnesses as temperatures spiked from the 60s to the 90s, with two drownings linked to beach activities and a lineman collapsing at work. Ohio saw six heat deaths while other cities faced record highs and looming ice shortages.
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United Stress
Chicago
Middle West
Paul Sture
Columbus
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Pittsburg
Penn
Hartman Boy Hidden From Pursuit in Baltimore
Relatives of Irving Hartman Jr. deny the 10 year old is in Baltimore while servants at the Esplanada apartment say he and his sister Mary 14 arrived with their grandmother Mrs. Greenwald in a car. A letter demanding a $10000 ransom was received by the parents suggesting protection in the city. Early reports placed the children with Dr. J J Spear but they were not taken there.
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Unitea Reenss
Baltimore
Irving Hartman, Jr
Robert Franks
Chicago
Esplanada
Joseph Greenwald
Mary
J. J. Spear
Two Children Hurt After Auto Crash Near Genoa
Jessie Montgomery aged 4 and Jacnx Montgomery aged 5 were struck by Roe Smith, a farmer, as they played by the roadside east of Genoa. Jessie suffered severe head and abdominal injuries with multiple broken ribs and may die. Jacnx had a serious head wound but is not believed to be endangered. Smith says grass obscured his view and he stopped within feet after impact.
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Jessie
Jacnx Montgomery
Roe Smith
Welock
Genoa
Smith
Landis and MacNider In Auto Crash Near Osage
Judge K M Landis baseball commissioner and Hanford MacNider retired American Legion head narrowly escaped injury when their car collided with a machine near Osage Iowa yesterday. Other car occupants were cut and treated.
Truck Drivers to Be Watched by Policemen
Police will watch for disturbing truck drivers in DeKalb who travel at 3 or 4 a m with cut engines and backfiring noises. Chief James Scott said arrests will follow if drivers are identified as causing the disturbance and noise.
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DeKalb
James Scott
Bishop Muldoon Laureates 21 at St Marys Graduation
Bishop Muldoon presided as 21 St Marys school graduates received diplomas in a packed auditorium. He urged parents to pursue higher education for their children and lamented low national schooling standards. The program featured The Real American Girl and various grade performances.
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St. Mary’s School
Bishop Muldoon
Paul Montavon
Muldoon
Sisters of Mercy
Clifford Bemis
Helen Klemm
August Cortopassi
Rosella Conlin
Edward, Fitzgerald
Rose Horan
Thomas Gallagher
Dorothy Gorzinski
Bernard Howland
Cucille Klemm
Marguerite Mihm
Vincent McGirr
Helen McCormick
Clemens Naber
Helen McCorrick
Lucille Klemm
Helen Montavon
Esquiman
Helen Taylor
Helen Greek
Bessie Bedick
Lena Darin
Margaret Boland
Margaret Brock
Lily Stefani
Liberty Girls
Helenabe
Severe storm sweeps DeKalb region causing deaths and heavy damage
A morning wind and hail storm struck DeKalb and surrounding towns, killing Polo girl Helen Rees and damaging Kingston Kirkland Kingston and Henrietta. Windows shattered, telephone service disrupted, trees uprooted, and roofs blown off as floods flooded roads and yards.
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DeKalb
Kingston
Kirkland
Henrietta
Lincoln Highway
John Anderson
North Fourth Street
Sycamore Road
Custer’s
W. G. Eckhardt
Roosevelt Street
Annie’s Woods
Rea
Helen Rees
Lloyd Seana Polo
Dixon
Rees
Yes
Kirkin
Rowan Homestead
Kater
Belvidere
Freeport
Illinois
Wisconsin
Rockford
Beloit
State Teachers College
Kingston High School
Lee
de Kalb
Robber in Bloody Williamson Under U P Aide Report
Chicago dispatch reports Max Greenburg a notorious St Louis gangster charged by police with engineering the 0 000 000 mail robbery at Roundout last week. He is in hiding in Williamson County Illinois and federal agents are notified.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Max Greenburg
Son County
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