Du Page Road Promises Hasten Route 23 Letting
A Sycamore committee met Senator Meentz at the Union Club and urged Governor Small to keep his promise to expedite the Route 23 hard road north project. Meentz indicated efforts would be made to accelerate the process, noting the court has the related Du Page road case under review in a way that could benefit the highway program.
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Committee of
Sycamore
Senator Meentz
Unionie Club
Meentz
Small
du Page Et
du Page County
Supreme Court
Page County
Chicago
St. Charles
Pays All Costs Writing Bogus Check By John Rowe
John Rowe wrote a thirty dollar check on Malta Bank that bounced. He was located yesterday on a farm between De Kalb and Sycamore, brought to Sycamore, lectured, and released with warning to appear in circuit court if repeated. Local authorities and bank officials settled costs of the apprehension and the case.
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John Rowe
Sheriff Brings Faust for Trial in Maple Park
Sheriff B. E. Crawford transported Charles Faust to Maple Park after he exhibited odd behavior and questioned lectures and walking faces. Faust is to be brought before the county on Monday for a hearing.
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B. E. Crawford
Maple Park
Charles Faust
Faust
Picnic Pleasure Lights Up Buzzell Woods For Sunday School Group
About 60 members of the G. Group of the Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a picnic last Thursday evening at Buzzell woods northeast of Sycamore. A regular picnic lunch with a hot dog roast followed by games lit by a large camp fire kept attendees entertained late. Sunday school will continue in July, but the picnic marks the last social gathering until fall reorganization.
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Methodist Sunday
Buzzell Woods
Sycamore
Death claims Mrs Jackson after illness
Mrs Andrew Jackson died Thursday evening at 67245 after several months of illness. The 23 year old Sycamore resident was well known and respected. Funeral services set for Sunday at 12:30 at Shabbona Gray Church with burial in Shabbona Grove.
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Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Sycamore
Shabbona Gray Church
Shabbona Grove
Work at Plant Is Resumed During Week
Farmers are busy carting rhu barb to the Sycamore Preserve works after a temporary halt of about two weeks. The factory has been extremely busy for most of the spring. A shipment of cans was delayed and could not be obtained until the first of this week. Efforts are being made to make up for the lost time.
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Sycamore
Belvidere Couple Granted Wedding Permit Today
A Belvidere pair, Leslie E. Hoage 40 and Relia Hayse 36, were today issued a marriage permit to wed here.
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Belvidere
Leslie E. Hoage
Relia Hayse
Viking Picnic at Vic's Park Planned for Tomorrow
Vikings of DeKalb announce a full day picnic at Vic's Park at Sycamore Road and Seventh streets tomorrow. Rain dampened early plans for last Sunday's gathering but organizers expect a large turnout for members and families.
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Viking
Vic’s Park
DeKalb
Sycamore Road
Seventh Streets
Chevrolet Is Delayed Hour by Early Rain
Sawyer and Son Chevrolet touring car on a 100 hour test run reached DeKalb this morning after an 1848 mile leg, mud clogged by early rain. The crew plans to regain the lost hour before noon tomorrow and continue toward the 100 hour continuous run, averaging 24 miles per hour over 17 laps and 1848 miles with 75 gallons of gasoline.
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Senea Ule
Sawyer and Son
Chevrolet
DeKalb
Legion Bridge Nearing Completion For Sunday Auto Fans
Ex servicemen and their aid at the Kishwaukee water front waited for the American Legion auto bridge at Pershing park to be finished this afternoon. Two stringers and part of a third section were in place when work halted last Saturday. The Legion men plan to have it ready for auto fans attending tomorrows game as Rockford Wolverines visit DeKalb, with a strong local delegation expected.
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Legion
Rockford Wolverines
Rockford
DeKalb
Ford 16 Million Car Heads West From DeKalb
Henry Ford's 16,000,000 car is due to arrive in DeKalb Monday afternoon at three o'clock accompanied by about 40 machines loaded with Chicago dealers following the journey across the continent. The machine has drawn interest on its trip with reports from Valparaiso showing little trouble in keeping to schedule. The car will reach Chicago tonight then depart Sunday for the west with a stop at Aurora.
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Henry Ford
DeKalb
Chicago
Valparaso
Ind
Aurora
Fire Works for the Fourth Are Now In DeKalb
DeKalb dealers began selling fire crackers and Fourth of July items after Fire Chief Mike McEvoy granted permission. Supplies were held until this morning and sales are limited to the Fourth. drivers reported wary moments as the sounds of blasts echoed.
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DeKalb
Mike McEvoy
Malta News Briefs Reflect Family Reunion and Local Activity
Malta notes record Plapp reunion with over 200 members from Aurora Chicago and nearby towns enjoy picnic and games. Local repairs at hotel opposite Ollman grain elevator. Army worms threaten farms while Malta strawberry patches yield large berries due to special plants. Residents report visits and health moves including Miss Mabel Dewey to sanitarium and other local movements.
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PLAPP
Malta
Aurora
Chicago
Harry Nelson Returns From Galesburg Visit After Illness
Harry Nelson, formerly a high school teacher, left work months ago and has been improving slowly at home on North First Street after a visit to Galesburg. The attending physician expects change following a death in the family and a return by Nelson and his little daughter Helen from relatives.
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Galesburg
Street
Charles Molander
Harry Nelson
Helen
Weeklong Family Visits Highlight Local News
A week at the home of daughter Mrs. John Nabor and Raymond Irving with family vacating to Polo for a week to visit relatives. The schedule indicates relatives will gather for the visit, reflecting community ties and travel patterns of local residents.
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John Nabor
Raymond Irving
Polo
Convention banquet highlights prize winner in over 200 pound class
Kirchner in the over 200 pound division won first prize, a $7.00 Parker Duofold fountain pen, at the convention. A seven o'clock banquet served as the feature entertainment, hosted by the Pharmaceutical Travelers.
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Kirchner
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Ralph Country Man
Jack O'Brien
Wisconsin
Ollman
Jesse Plapp
JM. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Bel Dewey
Harry Johnson
Glenn Ellyn
Stella Johnson
Blanche Mace
Mark Quincer
Mr. la Brant
Cortland
Walter Barclay
Indiana
Lyle Madden
Beulah Harrington
Hazel Southun
Sill
Margaret Owens
Mabel Dewey
Miss Dewey
Gormley
Sawyer & Sons
J. Rendell
Jeweler
Nelson
North Second St
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Anderson Bros
DeKalb, Illinois
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