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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note The Chronicle circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until proper service is established and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers should drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Sycamore Lodge No. 1352 hosts Elks initiation with DeKalb Lodge 765 officers leading the first part and Sycamore members handling the second. Banquet at 6:30 followed by program, dancing, and refreshments. expected turnout rises as DeKalb visitors arrive.
Senior class at Sycamore High School presents The Private Secretary this Wednesday and Thursday evenings with advance ticket sales strong. Cast includes Jas Catermole Dayton Ward Mrs Catermole Sr George Leinaurer Harry Marsden Edward Safford Edith Marsden Marion Whittemore Robert Spaulding James Dooley Mrs Sted Mildred Burke Eva Webster Louise Joslyn Ashford Loretta Rachor Mr Gibson Charles Davis The Bailiff Rupert Jordan Elks Club hosts a seniors Juniors reception Saturday as a Massachusetts-like social at the club.
Rockford Original Hurons defeated the American Legion 42 to 32 in a crowded Sycamore gym. Legion second string fell 17 to 15 to the Mies School All Stars. The night featured thriller contests with see-saw scoring, a late 13-point fourth quarter surge by Rockford, and standout defensive work by Small, Black, and the Larson twins. The Sycamore High All Stars overtime bout also thrilled, ending All Stars 15 Legion 13 after extra time.
Rockford Hurons fell 42 15 to 15 in a close game as Rockford’s Edwards Schmidt Driscoll and Larson led scorers while the Legion Seconds trailed 13 7. Coaches suggest the tilt may close the season with regulars unavailable, though the team enjoyed many victories despite limited profits.
Members of the Sycamore Farmers club gathered in an unusually large turnout for the annual meeting today at the Mehthoist church. The session began at 10:30 forenoon with officer elections for next year. A splendid noon dinner followed, and the program committee led the afternoon. Plans were set for the next midwinter fair and farmers institute to be held in Sycamore this coming winter.
Services at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church continue through Lent with weekly attendance rising since inception. Special meetings mark the season of preparation for Easter, continuing until the Lenten period ends.
Postmaster William F. Hemep says starting April 15 the money order department raises its fees. The minimum becomes three cents and the $100 order drops to 22 cents, an eight cent cut. Orders from $60.01 to $80 rise to 20 cents, while $20.01 to $60 stay at 15 cents. Four classes of orders will carry higher fees.
Leo Lucas of Sycamore reported his Ford coupe stolen last evening while parked across from the Bell restaurant in DeKalb. The car was later damaged in an accident. authorities were notified for investigation. Lucas, employed at a DeKalb ice cream parlor, hopes for a quick resolution and repair.
A large plate glass window in the John Adee garage on California street was broken last night when a driver aimed to park and could not stop. Witnesses say the front end of the car struck the window after the brakes failed to work properly.
A loud crash drew a large crowd as spectators arrived within moments. The lower window pane was broken and the rest of the glass was badly cracked.
Sycamore contractor Charles Tucker holds three new brick veneer bungalow contracts to start soon, with sites in DeKalb and Lily Lake. He also reportedly has additional jobs on his string, keeping his crew occupied through spring and summer. The note highlights his growing workload and ongoing construction plans.
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