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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1925
Page
1
Residents of this city subscribe as plea is made by storm victims to support immediate relief and recovery efforts. Local authorities urge donations to assist families facing widespread damage and displacement.
Donations received between two thirty Saturday afternoon and two thirty this afternoon at First National bank and DeKalb Trust Savings bank totaled hundreds of dollars from many residents and groups. The Red Cross aims to raise one thousand dollars in DeKalb city with funds forwarded to St Louis for storm relief. The fund stood at eight hundred forty point five zero dollars by two fifteen this afternoon as banks continued taking contributions.
Rev E W Magnusson announced that two Sunday school pupils May Benson and Gunnar Benson came within one word of a perfect solution in a scriptural crossword puzzle contest printed in The Chronicle a week earlier. Each awarded a Lutheran church hymnal valued at 2.50, with over 50 participants. The pastor said the puzzle generated unprecedented Bible study interest among youths and adults.
The American Legion post distributes a 150 page pamphlet titled Service by Garland W. Powell to public, parochial, and college groups in DeKalb. It covers citizenship, US Constitution, courts, historical dates, national holidays, and duties of executive departments as a guide for teaching Americanism to children. A follow up announcement will outline further pupil engagement.
The American Legion bazaar committee urges all members to attend a 8 o’clock meeting in the Legion rooms to finalize plans for the big event. The bazaar runs April 18 for six nights with De Kalb vaudeville acts and possible Chicago acts, a larger program than past years.
United Press reports the Carlinville Illinois collision death toll climbs to seven after Mrs. J W Clear of Grard dies in a local hospital from injuries. Several others remain in serious condition and may die, hospital staff say.
Three men from DeKalb Malta and Lee were arrested after a Saturday night crash near Malta that injured a 13 year old. Hugh Fee was fined 100 dollars and jailed 15 days. Charles Green and Martin Rodge were fined 50 dollars and costs each. The accident occurred as Fee’s Ford hit a Chevrolet driven by Burt Rasmusson, injuring Mrs. Rasmusson and son Clarence, with Rodge suffering four bruised ribs. The second crash on East Lincoln involved James Winslow driving a Rochelle Packard that struck a Ford coupe, injuring Attorney E G Dwyer slightly and causing miscellaneous damage.
The DeKalb Woman's Club chorus will broadcast from station WLS in Chicago on April 23 at 3 45 p m for 50 minutes. They entered the Sears Roebuck company club chorus contest with a prize including a Chicago hotel dinner. Residents are urged to send letters voting for the chorus while Mrs L E Warner conducts the program and plans a specialty act during the broadcast.
In Girard J1 Everett Rucker, 272, narrowly escaped serious injury after a wreck involving a train strike hurled his automobile over 100 feet. Doctors said today he will recover as the machine was demolished.
President Coolidge plans a summer agenda after Congress recess to push a new tax reduction program and reconvene a second Washington naval arms conference. He forecasts treasury surpluses backing the tax plan and directs final budgeting by June 30 while consulting with Secretary Kellogg on the arms talks. An unrelated notice: another shipment of stamped $1 house dresses arriving at The Elsa Gift Shop. Lincoln Inn seeks a young lady.
A regional gathering of Missionary societies from DeKalb counties and nearby towns is planned in the city this Wednesday. Delegates from Sycamore Malta Cortland Kaneville Hinckley Williamsburg and others will attend. Mrs Glen Craddock and Mrs Gable direct the event with Mrs Winifred Nicholas delivering the missionary address. A luncheon follows and special music includes a duet by Mrs Swanson and Mrs Farr.
Tonight and Tuesday bring increasing cloudiness with a warming trend today. A warm, cloudy spell continues into Tuesday night as winds shift and temperatures rise ahead of a likely change in conditions.
Very little interest shown in regular Republican caucus held here Saturday with only 132 votes cast from 2 to 7 pm in the city hall voting room. Officers elected include Supervisor E B Still Assistant Supervisor A Anderson Justice of the Peace W H L Rowe G W Jacobson A E Hubbard P F E Corey. Constables Harry Rowe Jens Peterson. Some write ins but none qualified. G C Terwilliger elected trustee of ad-honors. Advert for lacquer finish at DeKalb Auto Paint Shop 2nd Locust Streets.
City court to convene in DeKalb on Wednesday April 8 at ten o'clock for juror service. Judge Harry W McEewer expected to preside. A panel of 26 jurors from Paw Paw Shabbone Afton DeKalb Mayfield Kingston Squaw Grove Sycamore and Lon Cage named to report. Court few matters anticipated. session likely to end after first day.
Insurance losses in the tornado swept Indiana area may reach 1,000,000 according to adjusters who returned today. More than twenty state agents are in Gibson and Posey counties to adjust claims from the storm. They expect to take several weeks to complete the work.
I C O F announces a special meeting tonight at 7 15 PM. C G Scott of North Georgia requests attendees to be prompt.
William D Shepherd showed keen interest in bacteriology as Dr. C. C. Faiman testified at the bail hearing on the murder charge of his ward Monaire Willam McIntock. Faiman described giving Shepherd book recommendations and personal lessons, noting Shepherd sought extensive information on germ study during visits to his school.
St Louis reports southern Illinois towns from Annapolis to the Indiana line begin reconstruction after a cyclone that killed 6 percent and injured about 1 750. Murphysboro burials proceed while Brown Shoe Company to rebuild housing 400 workers. Carbondale named central Red Cross hub as Governor eyes lands for rehab. Evansville notes Griffin flooded, 58 dead, isolation worsened by Wabash rise. refugees aided from Barretts Station via handcar.
Chicago police question the tale of Ju linus Weisberg who says he killed "Mush" Goldman a Chicago gangster in a theatre crowd. Weisberg claims Goldman threatened to kill him for refusing to pay $1,000. Police remain skeptical, suspecting a preexisting feud and possible quick 해결.
Pennsylvania crude oil fell sharply today dropping 29 cents to $3.55 a barrel after a rising market since December 27, 1924. The prior price change occurred February 14 when oil moved from $3.50 to $3.75 a barrel, with the cut today set by the purchasing agent.
A group of young men has assumed ownership of part of the Chronicle plant. The transfer transfers management and operations to the new owners who plan to continue production and retain current staff. Details on the exact portion acquired were not disclosed.
The Chronicle sells its job printing division to a new firm formed by Bayard Clark and Harold S. Cates. The Chronicle Press will operate from South Second Street with Clark and Cates as partners. Edward J. Raymond and Frank Greenaway remain in management as the press moves to new quarters within a month. Clark, a DeKalb native, brings printing expertise while Cates, formerly shop superintendent from LaCrosse, adds administration and shop leadership.
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