State surveyors begin work on Route 64 project
State highway surveyors arrived in Sycamore yesterday to mark work toward Route 64 paving from Crystal Lake to St. Charles. Local officials and Chamber of Commerce members from Sycamore and St. Charles discussed the project over lunch and planned a farewell supper at Fargo hotel after a golf outing. Officials expect bids advertising soon, with completion date uncertain but an important state announcement anticipated.
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Sycamore
State Department of Highways
Legin
State Highway Department
St. Charles
Park
Crystal Lake
Sycamore Man Faces Multiple Fines for License Violations
Don Coffey was stopped for driving without a 1927 license and jailed after warnings and contempt fines. He was remanded to jail on fines owed, then re-arrested for uncooperative behavior and again fined, with a remittance later covering costs. State officer Larson and local police pursued enforcement across DeKalb and Sycamore.
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Sycamore
Don Coffey
Oscar Larson
Larson
Rowe
DeKalb
Coffey
Bailey
Crogal
Ofice
ZB. Mitchell
Rhubarb Caning Underway As Sycamore Works Rise
Vets Onan and associates begin rhubarb caning, with many crates hauled to Sycamore Preserve works. Tanning of rhubarb will take days while pea and corn canning may start soon. W agons arrive regularly, signaling busy season slight delay from this year.
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Sycamore Preserve Orks
Sycamore
Cleansing Gloves Promise Ringless Spots Removal
Market cleansers claim to remove delicate tint spots from fabrics without leaving rings. The claims center on a new line of products marketed to household users seeking stain free results.
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Eed
Annual events and society notices in Sycamore
Chronicle of events lists the June 24 annual election of Directors for the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, June 26 homecoming day at Marsh's Park, and June 30 banquet at Fargo hotel. It notes July 1 card party at Kishwaukee Country Club, a pretty home wedding for Miss Gertrude Driscoll and Albert Button, and plans for postwedding occupancy. Also mentions S. O. N. club visit to DeKalb, Willing Workers party, Legion conventions, the Oranger family moving to Sycamore, and local social events including an ice cream social and a Gospel Team prayer service.
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Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
Spienic
Marsh's Park
Fargo Hotel
Kishwaukee
Country Club
Gertrude Driscoll
Albert Button
District 45 Social Club
Belle Pigott-Larson
DeKalb Road
Sycamore Gospel
H.W. Forster
West Exchange Street
Homecoming At Sycamore Draws Guests Sunday
Many are expected in the city for the annual homecoming at Marsh's park. Over 400 invitations were sent by the Chamber of Commerce with more visitors anticipated. A noon picnic, free lemonade and coffee, children's entertainment, and a visitor tag system are planned. A large greeting committee and grounds team coordinate the event to welcome guests and ensure a hospitable, enjoyable visit.
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Marsh's Park
Chamber of Commerce
M. F. Carlson
A. E. Hammerschmidt
Kra Wetzel
Gertie West
Glad Hand
L. C. Shaffer
Charles Conrad
Martin Rogers
William Campbell
Syca
Sycamore
Contract Will Be Awarded At Meet On Friday
City officials announced that the contract for paving projects will be awarded Friday after opening of bids on Tuesday. The Board of Local Improvements is arranging all preparatory work to prevent delays and expects several contractors to return to compete for the award.
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Wae Wu
Ace
Board of Local Improvements
Contract Set as Timeline Hopes Work Start Soon
The tract is set and it is hoped the contract or will be able to start work within a week. Officials mention the project timeline and aim to begin within seven days subject to approvals.
Jury Returns Verdict in Bjorklund v Rebeck case
The jury awarded Bjorklund $150 in a two day trial over a car collision with Rebeck. After closing arguments, defendants moved for a verdict in their favor but the jury reached a verdict in favor of Bjorklund for one hundred fifty dollars.
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Priest Storklund
Charles Rebeck
Rebeck
Bjorklund
Bjorkllunid
Chamber Receives Odd Letter From Venice Woman
The Chamber of Commerce yesterday got a letter said to be from Venice, California, postmarked elsewhere and signed as Mrs Olive McGuire. The letter asks about the writer’s husband and details her relatives, but the two sides do not match and the chamber plans little to pursue the matter.
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Chamber of Commerce
Venice
Calif
Olive McGuire
Chicago Man Sent Here for Three Months
Leslie Johnson of Chicago, described as a laborer and dope fiend, arrived at Sheriff Fred Colder's boarding house on North Main street. Convicted in federal court of narcotic law violations, he was sentenced to three months in the county jail.
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Leslie Johnson
Chicago
Fred Colder
North Main Street
Johnson
Northern DeKalb County Band at Fargo Theatre Show
The Northern DeKalb County band will perform at the Fargo theatre Friday evening. The group, drawn from several cities, has met with marked success in this region and offers a varied program of military and concert music led by Fay Cook with several soloists featured.
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DeKalb County
Fargo Theatre
Fay Cook
Aviators Keep Log of Trip from Page 1
The report details an aviation trip over Springfield with the aircraft passing low over landmarks, the Lincoln monument, and a city panorama. A cyclone-like storm forces a ten minute passage through wind and fog, dropping about 900 feet before emerging above the clouds.
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Springfield
Lincoln Monument
Farney
DeKalb
Mayor Feels Travel Immense Yet Seeks DeKalb Return
The mayor describes the trip as immense though no town equals DeKalb or knee high corn. Fanny agrees to return to DeKalb by plane, while the mayor jokes about landfall and trains. The flight over Missouri and Mississippi, near Anglum, includes references to Lindy’s Spirit of St. Louis and a lively in-cabin scene with the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce officials awaiting arrival.
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DeKalb
Fanny
Mlinois
Collor
Miippi River
Mississippi
Missouri
Lindy
Farney
Illinois
Stewart
S.S.S. Health Tonic Ad Claims Appetite Boost
An old advertisement promotes S.S.S. as a health tonic to improve appetite and energy. It claims the product, made from plant roots, builds red blood cells and nourishment processes, offering two sizes at drugstores and urging regular use before meals.
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S.S
Flight narrative from DeKalb air trip ends with low landing
The account describes a flight to DeKalb with Farney and Stewart arguing over Rollo’s lead, stock sale at DeKally's new airport, and a bumpy landing after multiple air pockets. Pilot noiselessly handles altitude changes near 4,000 feet, city scenes fly by at 35 mph, and locals crown a chorus before touchdown. Rheumatism note ends the piece.
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Farney
Rollo
Stewart
DeKally
Eureka
Rotary Club
Moline
Furney
Kingsley
DeKalb
McGirr
Larson
Elmendorf
McGirr Field
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American Legion
Oranger
Charles Hoyt
Somonauk Street
Iowa
Ruth Lees
Sycamore High School
Chamber
Yellow Cab Garage
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Sinclair Service Station
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S.S.S
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HL Elmer Embree
George Read
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Oscar Wallin
Hallgren
Rastus
David Murphy
Frank Bemis
West Lincoln Highway
Bemis
Continéeum
Elvin Carlson
Congleton
North Second St
W. Boardman
E. E. Embree Lumber
Deal
Second ST
American Legion Convention
Caahogaly
Devoe
Devoe Mirrolac
Hiland Bros
KE. Lin
Hi-Way
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb Dry Goods
E. L. Smith
Hudson Power
Kirby Hudson CO
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