Sycamore Chamber Elects Officers for New Year
William F. Pagel was elected president of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce for the year with F. E. Brower as first vice president and J. A. Wetzel as second vice president. C. B. Conrad is treasurer and C. C. Simpson secretary. The board features E. G. Cooper A. E. Hammerschmidt George A. James J. R. Waterman and H. Engh filling a vacancy. The election followed a well attended vote among members. The annual meeting at the Methodist church includes a 6:30 banquet, reports by retiring President S Miles Henderson and Secretary C C Simpson, and a keynote address by John N. Van der Vries of the North Central division of the US Chamber of Commerce. Wives of members will attend in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Pagel
Syca More
Chamber of Commerce
F. E. Brower
J. A Wetzell
C. B. Conrad
C. C. Simpsson
Chamber
Chamber of Above
E. G. Cooper
A. E. Hammerschmidt
George A. James
J. R. Waterman
H. ¥. Engh
John Coffey
EB. G. Cooper
James Dooley
G. F E. Dutton
H. V. Engh
A. &. Godenour
J. C. Joslyn
L. E. Lackland
W. F. Pagel
J. V. Patten
Fred Raymond
J. L. Walrod
I. A. Wetzel
Methodist Church
S. ‘Miles Henderson
C. C. Simpson
John N. van der Vries
North Central Division
United States Chamber of Commerce
van der Vries
Sycamore Chamber
Contractor Lays Pipe for Water Supply to Mixing Machine
The contractor oversees pipe laying along the Sycamore De Kalb road to supply water to a large mixing machine traveling to the site. A four bag cement truck sits at Sycamore city limits ready to begin grading and abutment work, with materials moved to locations between the city and the C M and P railroad crossing.
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Sycamore-De- Kalb
Sycamore
Good Progress On Theatre On Its New Site
Workmen on the new theatre project report steady progress with the foundation and filling in. Construction is expected to start within a week or less once excavation near the south end is finished. The contractor aims to have the building ready for occupancy by September 1.
Knee High Corn In Vicinity Signals Good Yield
Farmers report corn stalks knee high near July Fourth, with many fields showing strong growth. The old adage knee high by the fourth holds, suggesting a bumper grain yield. Some farmers use nose bags on horses to protect high stalks while cultivating. Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson and two daughters visited St Charles Park yesterday.
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Ayci
Ed Swanson
St. Charles
Miss Sylvia Montgomery Shower Honoring Miss Lois Montgomery
In yesterday's Chron icle a society item notes a shower held last Friday for Miss Lois Montgomery in honor of Miss Sylvia Montgomery. The report corrects an earlier error and asks Miss Lois to accept apologies from The Chronicle. Also reported is the June 16 Charleston wedding of Vera M Giffin to Paul A Moody with full ceremony details and attendees.
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Chronicle
Miss Montgomery
Sylvia Montgomery
Lois Montgomery
Lois
J. W. Giffin
Charleston
Vera M
Paul A. Moody
Elgin
W.&. Giffin
Sycamore
Palmer Giffin
Everett Moody
E. G. Sandmeyer
Methodist
Nina Ellis
Lovington
Ill
Dorothy Louise Giffin
County Clerk Office Issues Four More Permits Today
A county clerk's office report shows four additional permits issued during the day. A monthly checkup reveals four fewer permits issued than in the same period a year earlier, while a daughter visits relatives in a Wisconsin city for a week.
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Wisconsin
Judge Rules Against New Trial In Clinton County Case
In Clinton township the county court overruled a motion for a new trial in the Route 23 condemnation case. Defendants filed notices of appeal to the supreme court, all except the Pullers, with bonds posted. A circuit court injunction bid will wait for October term. road work nears completion, and a temporary writ would require funds that farmers may find burdensome.
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W. L. Wond
Route 23
Clinton Township
Supreme Court
Pullers
Many Streets Oiled In Last Few Days Here
Sycamore streets received a generous coating of oil to soak in before tire pickup. Barriers were placed to protect the oil and reduce dust. Traffic is hindered but residents favor dust elimination. More streets were oiled this year than ever, leaving only a few dusty spots.
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Sycamores Sige
Thirteen Men Sought Today for Various Work in Sycamore
A Chamber of Commerce bulletin board lists 13 men needed for work in Sycamore. Four farm positions, one to run a thresher outfit, and eight factory roles are available. The Chamber’s employment bureau is praised as a successful channel connecting men with jobs and aiding factory staffing.
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Bulletin Board
Chamber of Commerce Rooms
Sycamore
S+ae
Chamber of Commerce
Fishermen land ten pound pike at Twin Lakes
Fishermen including Jes Jessen and colleagues from Northern Lake traveled to Twin Lakes for a weekend fishing trip. Jes Jessen landed a Northern pike weighing over ten pounds after a 45 minute struggle, securing a notable catch beyond tales of fishing.
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Les Jessen
Eric Nichols
H. W. Hennis
W. H. Simpson
Milo Doane
Twin Lakes
Jes Jessen
Prisoners Reach Sheriff After Federal Court Order
Sheriff E E Crawford received another allotment of prisoners from the federal courts following a Chicago hearing yesterday. Jack Gilroy was sent to 30 days awaiting narcotics trial while Henry Williams of Memphis received 80 days in county jail for narcotics. James Donally drew three months for drug addiction, Mary Nelson awaits trial in a month, Roy Stone of Chicago got 60 days, and Harley received six months for narcotic violations. William Flynn and Frances Duff of DeKalb were released after serving their time. Frank Watson and Helen Banford, both listed as dopes, were taken to Chicago for trial today.
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E. E. Crawford
Chicago
Jack Gilroy
Henry Williams
Memphis
Tenn
James Donally
Mary Nelson
Roy Stone
Arley
William Flynn
Frances Duff
DeKalb
Frank Watson
Helen Banford
Many Autoists Ignore Spaces for Parking
Auto drivers in Sycamore and nearby areas ignore street marks for parking. The city spent time marking spaces, yet many still disregard them. Parkers who block hydrants may face fines under the parking ordinance.
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Sycamore
Lindgren Installs Two Frigidaire Machines at Sycamore Dairy
Th. A. Lindgren installs two Frigidaire units in his dairy to cool milk and maintain proper bottling temperature. He evaluated several cooling systems and favors the Delco setup for best benefit. Installation to be finished in a few days. Lindgren expects the machines to perform as claimed.
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Th. A. Lindgren
Sheriff Reports Busy Month Work at County Jail
Sheriff E. E. Crawford files his monthly report on fed prisoners care admission and discharge. Chief Deputy Ross Miller assists in a debut year of report work. Much activity noted in the last 30 days, mainly through Chicago federal courts.
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E. E. Crawford
Ross Miller
Crawford
Sheriff's Office
Federal Courts of
Chicago
Printed silks in large florals or small geometric designs
The article describes printed silks offered in two styles, very large floral patterns or smaller geometric motifs. It notes the versatility of the fabrics for dresses and accessories and hints at styling options without listing specific brands or dates.
Looney Seeks Man Jury For Rock Island Trial
John Looney former king of Rock Island underworld demanded a male jury for his conspiracy trial on gambling charges. A venue change to Judge N A Larson was granted and jury selection began. The court warned against delay and insisted on speedy, fair proceedings.
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United Press
Rock Island
John Looney
Fo K
N. A. Larson
Arrested for Stealing Coal In City
Antone Bettina of the northeastern city section was arrested early this morning by rail police detective E J Haack on a charge of stealing coal from the Chicago and North Western railroad. He was caught in the act and Judge John M Blair of the police court fined him shortly after six o'clock.
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Antone Bettina
E. J. Haack
Chicago and North Western Railroad
John M. Blair
Confidential tips about a local party travel rumor
A confidential tip alleges a party in the community was the subject of unflattering gossip. The tipster urged secrecy, and the same story has since circulated among four additional sources, growing as it travels, with warnings not to disclose it to anyone.
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Sycamore News
Teachers College Friends of
Eastern Illinois State Teacher College
University of Ilinois
Lambda Omega Sorority
Gregorian Literary Society
Woman
Ind
Sycamore, Ill
Western Electric Company
South Grove Ave
Oak Park
Ralph Eddy
Delix Woodford
Auro
J. B. Lindstrom & CO
Franklin and
South Tenth Streets
B. A. Lindgren
Looney
E. E.embree Lumber and Coal
Shinner
E. G. Shinner & CO
Lincoln
Chevrolet
Fisher Body
F. O.B
Flint, Mich
Sawyer & Sons
Wide Vale
Carlson
Benso Dekalb
Secor’s
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