Thieves Steal Dresses From Boston Store in Chicago Arrival
Fourteen dresses from Chicago were stolen yesterday or last evening at the Boston Store. The loss was not discovered until this morning and no clues exist. Dresses arrived yesterday morning and were being labeled. empty hangers were found last evening. No signs of forced entry or odd behavior noted. The time of theft remains uncertain with no obvious breakage or marks on doors or windows.
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Chicago
Boston
Mr. Simons
Belvidere to Be Movieless After July 7
Belvidere will close the Apollo theatre after July 7 until September. The Majestic will not reopen, and both houses remain closed for the summer. The city follows a widespread summer cinema cessation policy. Rhinehart will show select films before July 7.
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Belvidere
Frank Rhinehart
Apollo Theatre
Majestic
Apollo
Rhinehart
Big Fish Caught on Rock River by James Sawyer
Local news notes James Sawyer vacationing on the Rock River caught a large catfish weighing eight to twelve pounds and a channel cat around six pounds. Friends and party members traveling to Oregon to fish over the weekend celebrate the catch while discussions over the exact weight continue.
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Rock River
James Sawyer
Knights of Pysh Jan
Oregon
James Wyer
James
Jim
DeKalb
Knights of Pythias to Castle Rock fish trip
DeKalb lodge Knights of Pythias plans a Sunday excursion to Castle Rock near Oregon with 40 to 50 members. Some go Saturday afternoon, others late Saturday to prepare the camp. Early organizers include J. Arthur Smith, Guy Grimes, Lockwood Pierson, and R L Gilley. Last year’s trip was well received.
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Pythians
Castle Rock
DeKalb Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Oregon
J. Arthur Smith
Guy Grimes
Lockwood Pierson
R. L. Gilley
Smith Bus Case Heads Toward Supreme Court Fight
The Smith Bus Co has not yet received a restraining order halting service. Attorneys plan a Supreme Court appeal with backing from auto bus manufacturers and other operators. President Mark Smith said 4000 passengers were carried Tuesday with six buses and extra buses were used for Mooseheart. They will shuttle Sunday at the fair grounds in Aurora, as officials meet with Aurora and Elgin city councils to decide street use.
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Smit Ous
Conrt
United States Supreme Court
Mark Smith
Mooseheart
Fair Grounds Ball Park
Aurora
Elgin
Eastern Coach At East Aurora High This Year
John Sabo former Rochester University coach and ex Mainors star is named coach of all major athletics at East Aurora High school. He will assume duties in September 1 facing a weak outlook as most of last year’s football regulars have graduated, leaving him to build from second team prospects.
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John Sabo
Rochester
N. Y
University of Mainors
East Aurora High School
Capt. Papernick
Sabo
DeKalb Girls to Lead Cherry Camp in Wisconsin
Hollis Whittaker and Millicear Compton will head this year’s Kiz Cherry Pickers Camp for Girls in Dorr county Wisconsin. Orchards between Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan host over 150 girls vacationing. rate is three cents per quart. Registration details at WY W. C. A. Chicago address.
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Hollis Whittaker
Millicear Compton
Kiz
Young Women's Christian Association
Dorr County
Wis
Sturgeon Bay
Lake Michigan
Francesi Steinkel
North
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Store Looted In Franklin Grove Tuesday Night
Robbers looted the Frank Kelley store in Franklin Grove on Tuesday night, escaping with about 1000 dollars worth of merchandise including silks and dry goods. The loss was found the next morning. Police suspect an automobile getaway and consider the robbers may be linked to a local gang active the past year.
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Franklin Grove
Frank Kelley
OBrien Moves Studebaker Salesrooms to Quinn Garage
Dan OBrien of Saur and OBrien in Malta now heads the Studebaker sales department from the old Quinn garage. The Malta service station handles all adjustments and work, with OBrien holding the county agency.
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Studebaker
Quinn
Dan O'Brien
Saur & O'Brien
Malta
O’brien
De Kalb Chamber Set July 6 Meeting and Dinner
The De Kalb Chamber of Commerce plans an evening meeting on July 6 at the Innovation grill room with a chamber dinner. Invitations will be mailed to members. routine business only will be discussed. Tom Mix stars in Catch My Smoke at the Star tonight with showtimes at 9:10. Admission 25 cents plus tax for adults and 15 cents for children.
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Tom Mix
Star Tonight
Yung Miin
The
the Princess
Peter B. Kyne
Lonesome Pine
Princess and Star Theatres
DeKalb
Princess Or Star
Several Slight Auto Accidents Mar Quiet Day
Several accidents occurred around town yesterday none serious with no injuries reported. Chester Wilkinson's Jordan Playboy collided with a Malta Chevrolet on South First Street while J H Wiltberger’s Ford and Wilkinson’s fenders were damaged near Fourth Street railroad tracks. A Rochelle hardware salesman lost control and rolled into a ditch injuring none. Ralph Reinken’s signal led Thompson of Elgin to strike Reinken’s Ford at West Lincoln Highway causing front end damage.
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Chester “Wilkingon
Sye
Lwho
Acciden
J. H. Wiltberger
Fourth Street
Mr. Wilkinson
Mr. Wiltberger
W. F. Verne Hardware Company
Rochelle
Ralph Reinken
Lincoln Highway
Thompson
Elgarn
Reinken Ford
Mr. Reinken
Reinken
Elburn
Mr. Thompson
Freugh Motorcycle Policeman Killed by Suspect in Custody
Freeport June 29 Clarence Freugh a motorcycle policeman was killed early today by an unidentified man he had taken into custody moments earlier for a suspicious character.
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United Prese
Freeport,l
Clarence Freugh
Two Illinois Students Complete Eastward Walking Trip
Willard McEwen and Stanley Hunt return home after a three week hike from the University of Illinois to New York visiting Yale on the way. They did not refuse rides and shared tales of experiences on the road while awaiting further plans.
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Cer Ree
Willard McEwen
Stanley Hunt
University of Ilinois
New York
Yale Univer
DeKalb
Good Samaritan
Fourth
Lincoln Highway
State College Hosts Special Lecturer A J Hofman
Prof A J Hofman state superintendent of public instruction lectures this week at the state teachers college. He speaks daily to special classes of rural instructors aiming to improve one room school systems. The Goodyear Shop offers leather house slippers at a fair price.
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A. J. Hofman
Assent State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Teachers College
Hoffman
Goodyear
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb to Get Pump Truck for Fire Operations
A city delegation from DeKalb inspected Deerfield’s fire apparatus, testing an International Keelk pump truck. They demonstrated water discharge possible to meet high pressure needs and considered hauling a quick response unit to boost firefighting.
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Dabh
DeKalb
Yevtenday
Biewier
Deerfield
J. J. Kingsley
Alsmer J. B. Lindstrom
George Halloran
Final Tom Mix Show At Star Tonight With Catch My Smoke
Tom Mix stars in Catch My Smoke at the Star Theatre with close to two showings tonight. The feature promises daring thrills as Mix climbs fights rides and runs in a high energy Western packed with stunts and action. Also noted are presidential dispatches and political chatter from Washington about Senator Borah and the world court plan.
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William Fox
Tom Mix
Star Theatre
Mix
Harding
Mon
Idaho
Borah
Washington
If24
National Party
Tarding
Senate
Arthur P. Devis
Reclamation Service
Interior
Davis
Montana
Butte
Helena
Glycerine Mixture Promoted Against Appendicitis
Adierika mixture advertised by Kirchner's Drugs Store claims glycerine buckthorn and other ingredients guard against appendicitis by affecting both upper and lower bowels. It promises quick relief from stomach gas and removal of alleged imsubstances from the body.
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Kirchner's Drugs Store
Lincoln Highway
Black Hawk Play Set by Woodcrafters in Geneva
The Black Hawk drama titled Shabbona is premiering at the Geneva schools June 29 in the tily auditorium and will tour DeKalb July 3 at the high school campus. Brave Hawk, a Sioux guest, observed rehearsals and advised on realism while the student cast performed a history based script with detailed costumes and a council scene praised for authenticity.
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Black Hawk
Black Hawk Tribe of
Woodcrafters
Geneva
Tily
DeKalb
Brave Hawk
Vernon Pearson
Pyesa
Waukummee
H. Clark Brown
Necori
Robert Snyder
Keokuk
Ivan Berquist
Leonard Joshel
Wappello
Hale Sabin
General Gaines
Sollie Simon
Edward Reiplinger
Gilbert Carlson
Moon Flower
Edward Reipling
Clothing Men Adding Many New Features Buckaloo And Talty
Clothing firm Buckaloo and Talty rearranging store interiors to create a separate shoe department. New showcases and cabinets to be installed, keeping merchandise in cases away from dust. Nicholas Talty bought new fixtures and installation proceeds without disrupting business.
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Buckaloo & Talty
Nicholas Talty
Bleachers Erected At Local High School For Shabbona Play
Bleachers rise at the high school for the Indian play Shabbona to be staged July 3 in the evening. The event draws local interest as Chief Shabbona’s trail passes near the venue. An Indian council occurs in the afternoon and local children are invited to join dances and games.
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Shabbona
Mr and Mrs Hobart Leave For Vacation
The article lists Prof Clyde Hobart and his spouse among faculty taking a summer term vacation from the state college on Friday. They plan to visit relatives and friends in Champaign during the break. The piece also advertises catching Theodore Roberts in Grumpy at the Princess tonight.
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State College
Clyde Hobart
Hobart
Champaign
Men Known in DeKalb Were at Kiwanis Meet
The Fulton Kiwanis club held a lively meeting with Dr G F Vande Sand chairing the entertainment committee The program was impromptu featuring brief talks by Dr D E Smith president of the Mystic Workers C E Bowman chief clerk Otto Hammerlund secretary Dr W K Farley and several guests The article notes DeKalb and Sycamore residents and Mystic Workers members are familiar with these figures.
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DeKalb
Sycamore
Mystic Workers
Smith
Bowman
Wlammerlund
Fulton Kiwanis Club
G. F. Vande Sand
D. E. Smith
The
C. E. Bowman
Otto Hammerlund
W. K. Farley
Club
Franz Parks Attends State Sunday School Meet
Franz Parks of this city attends a State Sunday School Association meeting in Aurora today. He has shown strong interest in Sunday school work and plans to make good use of his time in the city of lights.
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Franz Parks
Aurora
Parks
City of Lights
Youth Kills Stepmother in Foster Family Shock
Ivan Watten, 15, confessed to killing Mrs. Searles to gain freedom to travel. Police said he planned the slaying after failing to work and travel as her foster son, and described the tramp sought by a posse in Auburn. He led authorities to the suspect, claimed he feared mob action, and said his father is alive but distant. Mrs. Searles, a wealthy landowner, adopted him three years ago. she leaves five sons and two daughters.
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United Press
Springfield
Ivan
Wotten
Dickerson
Walsh
Lana
Patton
Auburn
Watten
Paris
Indiana
Frances
Terre Haute
Ind
Springfield plans $655000 paving project this year
City engineers estimate paving costs will total 655000 this year with initial plans at about 1000000. revisions come as work cannot be finished before winter. Other paving projects statewide reach 5000000.
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Gy United Ress
Springfield
Safeguard measures loom as Small signs road bond bill
Springfield June 29 Governor Small is expected to sign a 3200 million road bond issue after a two o clock hearing. Officials including Meents Miller Sheets and other road officers anticipate the ceremony today. A referendum will also decide the Cuthbertson bank reform bill expanding capital requirements and owner equity proof. The governor has signed a biannual appropriation of 1 276 000 for general fire running funds and 16 219 500 for the distributive fund.
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Springfield
Small
Meents
Col
C. R. Miller
Frank Sheets
General Assembly
Cuthbertson
A. S Cuthbertson
Bertson
Andrew Russel
Armory Fire Destroys Buildings and Vehicles
Fire of unknown origin razed the old armory building now housing three stores and a garage, plus a neighboring garage, totaling a loss of 42000. Twenty five cars burned along with a meat market, grocery, and electric shop as Rock Falls firefighters aided the local crew. Mountain erupting Mt Etna eruptions accelerate toward Aguora Glossa at 12 miles per hour. Chicago heat wave looms following a deadly cold spell as temperatures rise slowly from frigid days.
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Deeser Sterling
Rock Falls
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