Route 4 paving sparks Sycamore optimism
Residents in Sycamore cheer news that Route 4 from St Charles to Sycamore will be paved after the right of way was secured by the Chamber of Commerce city and county boards. Bids are expected soon with work likely to begin from the Sycamore end, boosting trade and promising a major public celebration when opened.
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Sycamore
St Charles
Chamber of Commercce
City of
Right of Way Committee
Board of Supervisors
Simi
Kane County
Good Roads
Genoa
Street Work in Sycamore Progresses Rapidly
The street report notes rapid progress in Sycamore with much work done and an expectation that by contract completion every city street will resemble Exchange Street. After the first coat of filler a sand and gravel layer is spread, then the second filler layer is covered with gravel and sand for a solid surface. It is understood all asphalt streets will receive similar attention.
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Exchange Street
Beliver
Hoyt Services Held Saturday Well Attended
Funeral services for Howard Hoyt were held Saturday afternoon in Mayfield after a brief home service. People from miles around attended the church rites, recalling his sunny disposition and the friends he made in every walk of life. The burial followed at Brush Joint Cemetery.
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Howard Hoyt
Mayfield
Brush Joint
Weekend Music Recital and Community Gatherings in Sycamore
Florence Wollensak led a city wide evening recital at the Sycamore High School with 25 performers including Juanita Brunke Barbara Banker and Ruth Ann Sandstrom. A Sunday family reunion in the Methodist annex drew 40 attendees from Chicago Colorado and California. Tonight the Sycamore Business and Professional Women's Club holds its annual meeting at Sycamore Park with plans for an outdoor session weather permitting and new officer elections.
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Florence Wollensak
Syearmore High School
Arthur Gochenon
Miss Wollenswk
Sycamore
Miss Wollensak
Juanita
Bernice Brunke
Barbara Banker
Jean Sandstrom
Ruth Anns Sandstrom
Is Buttow
Donna Molander
Je Eeker
Dexter Wood
Mary Lou Gochenour
Marvin Wetzel
John Hill
Chicago
Colorado
California
Walter Marsh
Earl Viner Famies
W. J. Tope
Miung
Sycamore Park
Chronicle Introduces Daily Weather Service Feature
The DeKalb Chronicle will publish daily weather data supplied by government observer James J. Richardson including maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall amounts. Monthly summaries will follow. barometer readings will be recorded when unusual. The feature aims to provide readers in Sycamore and beyond with reliable, accurate weather information.
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James J. Richardson
Offic
DeKalb Chronicle
Richardson
Chronicle
Syca
Firemen Battle Straw Fire Amid Torrential Storm
Sycamore fire department received a call from the Will Weiss farm in Charter Grove township as a blazing straw stack next to a barn threatened the complex. Firefighters and nearby farmers worked to pull the stack away, using chemicals to save other buildings. Neighbors and owner Meo Lawler praised the brave effort while news arrived of nearby families adjusting after moves and illnesses.
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Sycamore Fire Department
Will Weiss
Charter Grove Township
Meo
F. M. Lawler
Grrmingham, Aln
J. B. Sullivan
Prisoners Taken to Chicago for Hearing Today
Six deputy United States marshals departed from Chicago last evening returning with 11 federal prisoners who face hearings today. Most have been here two weeks or more and are charged with Harrison Act violations. Conviction could send some back to the county jail under sentence while others may be remanded to federal penitentiary.
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United States
Chieaco
Federal
Court Session Scheduled Here Wednesday
Judge W. J. Fulton will preside at DeKalb County Circuit Court session set for tomorrow forenoon at ten o clock. Several cases are expected to come before the court with many orders likely to be entered during the day. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.
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W. J. Fulton
DeKalb County
Sesson
Chamber of Commerce military committee aids 129th regiment recruitment
A special Chamber of Commerce military committee has been actively recruiting for the Headquarters Company of the 129th regiment to reach full peace strength before Camp Grant’s annual training. The panel has attracted several young men, who were to meet with the committee and join the company’s weekly gathering to learn details and get their names on the dotted line.
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Chamber of Commerce
129Th Regiment
Camp Grant
Not Guilty Plea in Liquor Law Offender Case
Justin Kendall was arraigned in county court after Deputy Henry Decker and Chief Fred Mitchell arrested him last week on a disturbance warrant. He admitted liquor influence and possessing moonshine, facing a violation under the Volstead act. Kendall pleaded not guilty. officials expect he may change to a guilty plea with possible punishment.
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Justin Kendall
Henry Decker
Fred Mitchell
Kendall
jKendul
Sycamore Hosts Daily Vacation Bible School Start
Sycamore's annual Daily Vacation Bible School opened at Central School as threatening weather kept many away. Organizers anticipate larger enrollment today and emphasize value for growing children through Bible study, storytelling, and work periods planned each day.
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Sycamore
Central School
Sycamore Day School Opens Amid Rainy Weather
The school opens with a satisfactory first day attendance despite rainy weather. Officers say constructive activities will be offered and expect continued success, consistent with prior vacation months, under the Sycamore Day School association.
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Sycamore + day School association
Odd Fellows Meet Tonight for Business
Members of the Odd Fellows lodge will meet this evening at the hall for the transaction of all business. As the final meeting of the term, many matters will be discussed. The finance committee will audit books and prepare the usual report for installation of newly elected officers next week. J. W. Irabec, long a Lee county resident, moves from near Paw to Sycamore to open a farm machinery sales room and warehouse near the Chicago and North Western tracks.
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Odd Fellows Louge
J. W. Irabec
Lee County
An Paw
Sycamore
Mr. Larabee
Chicago & North Western
American Engineer Killed in Mexico Rail Raid Near Victorias
June 26 report from Mexico City says Andrew Robinson, a 35 year veteran engineer for the Mexican National railroad, was slain when rebels derailed a messenger train near Victorias. Two crewmen injured as bandits attacked the train en route from Laredo, Texas. guards reportedly repelled the assault.
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Mexico City
U.P
Andrew Robinson
Mexican National Railroad
Vibtorillas
Laredo
Tex
Grafico
Safety First Meeting Held at Sterling Tavern
Section foremen and other employers of the Chicago and Northwestern between Clinton and DeKalb held their monthly safety meeting at the Lincoln Tavern in Sterling Saturday afternoon. Several company officers attended from Chicago. Din-
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N. W. Road
Clinton and
DeKalb
Lincoln Tavern
Sterling
Chicago
Railroad safety meeting discusses employee and passenger matters
A session at 1 30 o clock addressed railroad worker and passenger safety concerns. The discussion included Solmization the use of syllables do re mi as note names in music.
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Koehn
Great Western Rail
Betty Love
Jane Hardin
Monmouth
Mission Society of St. John's Church
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Mildred Ryder
Simmett Elliott
Clifford, N. 10
Electrical Contractors
Chamber
Mexico
Crosley
Prescott
Lincoln Highway
Mercantile Co
Allen
M. F. Malone & Company
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Goodrich
Ike Gordon & Son
North Fourth Street
Aite
Fisher
Landau
Oakland Powein
General Motors
Resale
Pontiac
Walter G. Haller
Kirkland
Peterson Motor Sales
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