Waltons Start Work at DeKalb Walton League Meeting
The DeKalb Walton League chapter held a Chamber of Commerce session to elect a new officer slate and form committees for a July 24 picnic. Harold S. Cates became president with D L Pasley as secretary Wayne Storey as financial secretary and Paul Farr as treasurer. Members paid dues and agreed to recruit others, with committee heads to be announced once Pasley is back in town. It is hoped the chapter will revive and membership may double within 30 days.
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DeKalb
Trank’ Walton League
Chamber of Commerce
Harold S. Cates
Cates Printing Company
Torney D. L. Pasley
Wayne Storey
Paul Farr
Memy
Pasley
Era
Camp Rotary MacQueen Hosts Busy Scout Conference
Leaders from Shabbona Area and 67 patrol leaders gathered at Camp Rotary MacQueen on Sunday for a wide ranging Scout conference. Planning focused on patrol duties and future camp activities including merit badges. Overnight camping Friday to Sunday provided hands on experience for many scouts. Local vendors advertised candy and a Wednesday Rockaway Pavilion dance with Faletti's Orchestra.
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Rotary MacQueen
Shabbona
Plagge
Rockaway Pavilion
Faletti
Gangster Arrests Spark Police Raid in St Paul
Police captured Tony Vetrelle alias Tony the Wop and six others after a raid on an apartment in St Paul. Investigators seized gang equipment and three sedans while questioning suspects tied to burglaries across Iowa Illinois Michigan. Most arrestees are described as Des Moines residents.
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St. Paul
Minn
N.p
Tony Vetrelle
Tony the Wop
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Petrotic
Roy Rogers
Twin City
Legion Parade Decoration Efforts Underway in DeKalb
Local merchants and automobile dealers plan decorated cars for the district American Legion convention parade on Saturday. Chicago Artificial Flower Company supplies materials, with B. W. Lippincott aiding decor. Stores to feature Legion colors and citywide flags will line the streets, as traffic management and crowd welcome plans are organized for the thousands visiting.
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American Legion
Saturda
Chicago Artificial Flower Company
Kennedy
B. W. Lippincott
DeKalb
Legion
John Drew Near Death on Stage Veteran Star in Critical Condition
San Francisco June 21 The condition of John Drew 73 ill with arthritis remained extremely critical today hospital attendants report The veteran stage star was reported near death late yesterday
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San Francisco
U.P
John Drew
On the Air Tonight Best Features and Programs
Radio listings across WEAF WIZ WGHP and more detail multiple stations scheduling variety shows. Programs include The Continentals Audran operetta La Mascotte Maxwell hour and Detroit Symphony Orchestra with times ranging 7 to 8:05 p m CBS networks and CNRO Ottawa involvement noted.
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WEAF
Custers Last Stand
WIZ
WGHP
Detroit
Symphony Club
Eveready
KFAB
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
United Press Central Standard
Audran
Maxwell Hour
Cnro Ottawa
CNRM
CNRO
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Conference starts as Geneva arms talks begin
Geneva June 21 U P Working organization for President Coolidge naval limitations began with Japanese British and American delegations nominating an executive committee to divide labor among sub committees. Drafts will be worked toward a plenary report while programs propose reductions in size or number of warships with only indeterminate craft left.
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Geneva
U.P
Coolidge
Hughs. Gibson
W. C. Bridgeman
Great Britain
Baron Saito
Peerans
Washington
Britain
Congress
Probe Deaths of Infants At Springfield
Investigation into an epidemic at Springfield Redemption Home after three infants died and six fell ill from suspected food. Dr. W G Bain of St. Johns Hospital conducts chemical analysis as authorities await results. Nine children, about two years old, were affected Sunday with three deaths within 15 hours. others improved today. The home, run by religious workers, houses twenty to thirty women.
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Springfield
Sunezi
U.ee
Springfield Redemption Home
W. G. Bain
St. John's Hospital
Redemption Home
Coolidge Watched Geneva Disarmament Talks Progress
President Coolidge at the summer White House follows Geneva disarmament conference and hopes for a successful conclusion. A message from Hugh Wilson, secretary general of the conference, expresses thanks and hopes for a satisfactory result. Coolidge reviewed 1,200 National Guardsmen at a nearby encampment, then fished and planned dinner with former Nebraska governor Sam R. McKelvie and wife.
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Coolidge
Rapid City
U.P
Geneva
Hugh Wilson
United States
National Guard
Sam R. McKelvie
Nebraska
Byrd Delays Trans Atlantic Flight On Weather
Commander Richard E. Byrd said he would not start the trans Atlantic flight before tomorrow night due to poor Atlantic weather reports. The Fokker monoplane America and its three crew were ready, with conditions at Roosevelt Field described as excellent locally but unsettled along the route with low clouds rain and northeast winds.
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Byrd
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
U.P
Richard E. Byrd
Atlantic
America
Paris
Comet Pons-Winnecke Seen From Minneapolis Observatory
Professor William O Beal of the University of Minnesota announced that the Pons-Winnecke comet will be visible tonight from the Minneapolis observatory. He explains earth’s gravity will tug it from its path briefly before the sun redirects it back, with the comet passing within about 3,000,000 miles of Earth.
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Minneapolis
Minn
U.P
Jsun
William O. Beal
University of Minnesota
Pons-Winnecke
Beal
Fine Program Set For Evening Band Concert
Director James Jeffers leads the Aurora band in Huntley Park with a varied program. Selections include The Spirit of St Louis dedicated to Col Lindbergh Woods, Orpheus in the Underworld, Danube Waves, La Czarina, My Grandfather's Clock, The Prince of Pilsen, Arabian Nights, The Blue and Gray, Cavalry Charge, and The Star Spangled Banner with encores from popular hits. The piece sequence includes a battle synopsis with marching forces and a final charge by cavalry and infantry military themes.
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James Jeffers
Aurora Band
Illinois
Huntley Park
St. Louis
Charles A. Lindberg
Woods
Offenbach
Danube
Ivanovich
Amsden
Rey
Kiwanis Club Hears Report of Convention
Members of the Kiwanis club met yesterday at noon and heard a report on the Memphis convention. Secretary Edgar Knodle delivered a concise business report and noted vacations affecting attendance. The group praised Knodle as a capable delegate and summarized convention details for the Kiwanian readership.
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Kiwanis Club
Memphis
Edgar Knodle
Knodle
Last Services Held Today for Mrs Roy Duncan
Hundreds attended the last rites for Mrs Roy Duncan at the Methodist church after a brief illness. She was active in Eastern Star and White Shrine circles with friends traveling from other cities for the services. Rev L L Hammitt led the Methodist rites, with Star and Shrine services also held. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
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Roy Duncan
Methodist Church
DeKalb
Duncan
Eastern Star and White Shrine
L. L. Hammitt
Star and Shrine
Oakwood Cemetery
Gus Kapodis Reports Car Theft From Fifth Street
Gus Kapodis visited the police station alleging his auto was stolen from Fifth Street where he had parked it overnight. He could not recall the license number or car type and was advised to determine his vehicle details before filing a full report. He later submitted a detailed loss report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Kapodis
Fifth Street
Kapodis
Visiting Pastors Lead Swedish Mission Services
Two visiting pastors will conduct services at the Swedish Mission church this evening. Rev. O. J. Gustafson of Norway Michigan, a former local pastor, assists, while Rev. J. H. Lundgren of Warren Pennsylvania Preaches. Lundgren succeeds Rev. Eklund who left Warren for South Chicago. A larger attendance is hoped for.
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Swedish Mission Church
O. J. Gustafson
Norway
Michigan
J. H. Lundgren
Warren
Penn
Lundgren
Eklund
South Chicago
Malay City
Chicago
Chapter Masons Hold Friday Meeting With Fourth Degree
Chapter No 52 Royal Arch Masons plan Friday night gathering as a candidate is to receive the fourth degree, signaling a ceremonial session and expected attendance by local Masons.
Gasoline tax passes in Illinois amid political clash
Springfield reports that six Cook County senators backed the two cent gas tax, bringing the bill to 30 votes in favor. Governor Small pressed to pass soon, with administration leaders staying in session overnight to secure passage. The tax takes effect August 1, amid House maneuvers over war memorials and a grain exchange bill.
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Springfield
U.P
Cook County
Haenisch
Joyce
Leonardo
Marks
Roberts
van Lent
Small
Senate
Sa Oe
Senator Burgess
Burgess
Leni= Thompson
Swift
Len Small
American Legion
Paris
Legion
House
Hunter
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Barr
France
Searcy
Scholes
Kessinger Grain Exchange
City Council Session to Be Held Tonight
The city council will convene this evening at city hall to discuss several matters. A bid process for a new street sweeper will be reviewed with a decision expected tonight, alongside other committee reports.
Wear Diamonds Plan Promised by Gonterman
Gonterman promotes an easy to own plan under the Wear Diamonds tagline with a numbered reference 164 B.
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Gonterman
Weather Forecast for Chicago and Vicinity
Chicago area forecast shows cloudy tonight and fair conditions Wednesday with fresh to strong winds. Tropical winds expected from the Caribbean influence. no precipitation anticipated.
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Chicago
Kinley Denies Medical School Favoritism at Illinois
President Kinley of the University of Illinois denies out of state medical students receive preference in registration. He cites a state bill to nominate scholarship students by legislators and says the university must not discriminate among classes of students. He blames legislature for inadequate hospital facilities restricting medical school registrations.
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Kinley
Urbana
University of Ilinois
Fine Class Graduates Fine Class At St Marys School
St Marys school concludes a year of elaborate exercises with 18 graduates ready for higher education. Noted clergy attend as diplomas are awarded and Father Daniel OConnell delivers the address. The program features dramatic pieces, songs, recitations, and portrayals from seventh and eighth graders and primary groups.
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St. Mary's School
Mire
E. Bedick
Eleanor C. Case
Katherine ©. Doner
Margaret E. Donnelly
Elizabeth Mi Fisher
Helen J. Kientz
Helen A. McNamara
Dorothy E. Malone
Rose L. McDermott
Mary E. Peshut
Rita
M. Sauer
Harold Bemis
Arcangelo Darin
Robert
Vito Darin
Mason
Joseph Kalavas
Plummer
Daniel Webster
Bernard Naber
Sam—Rino Stefani
Gore
Kenneth McGirr
Young—Arcangelo Darin
Bell
Foote
Greene
Rino Stefani
New Hampshire
Mr. Gore
Boston
The
Capitol
Washington
Boston Commons
Webster
Hayne
Dorothy Malone
Prize Offered for Seattle Tokio Nonstop Flight
Seattle businessmen contribute 25000 dollars to be awarded as a prize for the first nonstop airplane flight between Seattle and Tokyo Japan. The money was placed on deposit and the National Aeronautic Association will supervise the contest.
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Pacific
Washington
Seattle
Wash
Tokio
Japan
National Aeronautic Association
The
Aeronautic Association
Lindbergh Plans for Future Stages in 1920s Tour
Col Charles A Lindbergh, in St Louis, plans a countrywide airplane tour after deciding his career path. He may fly to New York and Washington next day or Thursday in the Spirit of St Louis. DeKalb leads hope he will join an American Legion event Saturday, with local backers pressing for the visit.
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St. Louis
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Washington
St.Louis
Paris
Lindbergh
Charlies Lindbergh
DeKalb
American Legion
Robinson
Scouts in DeKalb seek work to fund summer camp
Boy Scouts in DeKalb seek odd jobs to raise funds for camp at Camp Rotary MacQueen. Troop commissioner George Culver urges residents to hire the anxious youths, who already work daily and canvassed neighborhoods for lawn mowing. Job offers will be accepted via telephone messages to Culver, aiding the aim to send every Scout to camp this year.
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Rotary
Culver
DeKaib
DeKalb
Scout Council
George Culver
American Express Company
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Scout Patrol
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Norris
Secor’s
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MAY
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Jease Runnells
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