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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Oliver Warren of Chicago spend the weekend at the home of Mrs Catherine Colemar, the mother of Mrs Warren, as they visit the area.
Sycamore congregational church runs a summer camp at Bridgman Michigan on Lake Michigan near St Joseph and Benton Harbor. At least 25 boys sign up with reduced fees funded by entertainments and subscriptions. additional aid available. Girls camp starts July 6 under Mrs Bishop with pickups at Benton Harbor.
Grace Hubbard daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Hubbard of Sycamore wed Guy A Edgar of Chicago in a 3 30 p m ceremony at the bride’s parents home on DeKalb avenue Rev J Bishop of the Congregational Church officiated Helen B Hubbard sister of the bride was maid of honor Arian A Marceau lifelong friend of Mr Edgar was best man Mary Jean Cook of Semonauk was flower girl Over 100 attendees reflect the county seat’s popularity of the bride The Hubbards moved to Sycamore four years ago and flowers and friendships marked the event The couple planned a honeymoon but location remains undisclosed.
Indications are sewer construction will begin Monday morning in the southwest section, probably on Stark avenue. Contractor Charles E. Nelson has gathered men and material, with 26 to 30 workers expected to dig ditches and lay pipe. When finished, Sycamore will have a sewer system on par with county standards. Mrs. Charles E. Stroberg and son Cedric returned to Geneva after a short stay with Mrs. Stroberg's mother, Mrs. Anna Peterson.
At a Thursday night meeting of interested residents the farm bureau pageant plans were reviewed. Sycamore parts were expected to satisfy, while Chicago children’s house committee still sought a few homes. Final rehearsal occurred this afternoon at De Kalb Teachers College grounds with Sycamore participants from the east field.
Work on Cross Street and Roosevelt Court started yesterday by contractor Bert J Nelson of Sycamore ahead of schedule. Officials expect to stockpile materials to minimize street closures, with grading at the State Street intersection underway as Cross Street was closed to the public.
Lester Lane remains bedridden with arm injuries from a workplace accident at Marvel Tire and Rubber. He was trapped by rollers during compressor work, nearly reaching the stop switch, with his arm broken and badly burned. He steadily improves under a surgeon’s care as pain lessens.
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Beach, who died suddenly Thursday night at her home, were held this afternoon. Rev F J Bishop of the Congregational church officiated at the services at her home. Burial followed at Elmwood cemetery amid numerous flowers from friends. L F Mudrey spent the week end in Chicago. Frank Lakner was a DeKalb visitor Friday.
Miss Ruby Cudden, soon to be married, was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Mrs. Nels Hansen. About 20 friends attended and gave gifts for her new home. Miss Cudden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cudden of Sycamore, will wed John C. Boyer of Rockford after the home is finished. the couple will reside in Rockford.
Lutherans held their church picnic yesterday at Welander farm near the Ben Welander place. The event featured ball games races and other picnic activities. Attendees brought their own lunches and enjoyed a large refreshment stand as the crowd grew each year making the gathering an established congregation tradition.
Visitors from DeKalb Hampshire Kingston and Herbert attended Sycamore Lodge No. 134 A F and A M in Alida Young Temple building for a special meeting. Third degree work drew many visitors and members from the allied lodges participated actively. After the ceremony refreshments followed with social talks and fellowship.
Several churches cancel regular Sunday evening services for a union gathering at the Methodist church tomorrow evening. Rev F J Bishop new Congregational pastor will preach. He recently graduated from Union College Chicago and is a forceful speaker.
The Izaak Walton Fishing club planned a Friday night meeting but called it off with no announcement of a reschedule. Some members think the next regular meeting may still occur and decide whether to continue summer meetings.
Wilson alias Primatchenck, living in a Skagit county cabin, is suspected of involvement in the 1917 Halifax explosive disaster. Neighbors say he boasted of ties to the affair and experiments with explosives. Investigators report he was shot dead by U S and Canadian secret service operatives. A flooded creek washed away his trunk. search pursues clues to accomplices. A portrait is shown from the only believed photograph.
Chautauqua New York June 27. Mrs Walter S Little national art chairman in the General Federation of Women’s clubs says America needs more industrial art training to compete with nations favoring art. She notes seven states report great needs for better art teaching. two have no art teaching and others face budget cuts. Civic art progress is highlighted by eight states and 32 report notable public buildings.
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