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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
1
A DeKalb city committee plans morning five week Bible schools for three main churches with co operation from the city’s pastors. Programs run 9 to 12 with Bible lessons non sectarian plus manual training and supervised play. The Drama Club donated 100 for annual continued support. two locations across town to avoid railroad crossings.
Two automobiles driven by women collided at the Sixth ranksin streets intersection yesterday afternoon. Police officer Fred Bull reported no injuries, only slight damage. After some bickering, Chief Bull proposed each driver pay her own repair bill and drop the matter, and both parties agreed.
Large turnout from DeKalb Sycamore Lindenwood and Genoa lodges attended the district meeting in Genoa last evening led by LE Fothergill of Sycamore. Lindenwood Lindenwood Lindenwood conferred the second degree on three candidates and discussed the June field day in DeKalb.
State Patrol Officer Larson ordered a DeKalb garage to take charge of a Ford coupe found parked in a lot in the Dodge addition since Saturday. The unlicensed car lacks ownership records, complicating identification of the owner. The vehicle was first seen Saturday afternoon and believed to belong to an auction attendee.
Tr J W Ovitz of Sycamore a Farm Bureau member received a draft for 14 33 from Illinois Central railroad covering an overcharge on a shipment of agricultural limestone from Gary Indiana. The claim was collected by the Illinois Agricultural Association transportation department for the DeKalb County Farm Federation at no cost to Dr Ovitz.
A DeKalb resident’s death in Sweden was misnamed in a local notice. The notice should have named August Helsten as the deceased. The death occurred around April 20 while the family was in Sweden, with Mr Eckberg receiving word from Mrs Helsein about her husband’s death in Skana Sweden.
Two women used a broken motor ruse to lure banker victims into hold ups and are held in jail. Mrs. Jeanette Cowmeans and Mrs. Mary Hislit are named along with Loren Cowmeans and Charles Clayton, identified by authorities in several holdups.
DeKalb Garden club members are urged to attend the meeting this evening at the George H. Deane residence on North Second Street. The gathering is described as important and a large turnout is hoped for.
New York May 19 pound sterling reached a new record since 1915 on cable quotations at noon today quoted at 4 85 3 4 American pounds shown as the value of the British pound rose to its highest level since 1915.
J W Concidine, former police desk sergeant, is named manager of the DeKalb community pool. He will open June 1 regardless of weather and will run swimming and diving classes. Repairs include patching leaks and restoring water, with plans for electric lights to extend evening swimming.
Reports say the abandoned city hospital on South First Street has become a gathering spot for neighborhood youths. In their playing around the four year unused building, parts of the exterior walls have crumbled and damage has occurred.
Members of the Congregational church Boy Scout troop are urged to attend an important session tonight at 7 30 oclock. Officials say the meeting will be of unusual importance with several topics to be discussed and a surprise in store. The troop is currently working on second class merit badge tests.
The Weather Bureau reports rising temperatures after a frost that damaged orchard and truck crops in northern Illinois and Michigan. Tomatoes beans and other crops suffered in Nebraska to Ohio as frost arrived early yesterday. Forecaster A Dowell says warm weather is rapidly approaching and the cold spell is waning.
Custer's Gardens invites customers to call and choose tulips while in bloom for fall planting. Orders are being booked now and customers can select varieties during bloom.
William D Shepherd murder trial suffers a setback as a key witness goes missing. Meanwhile Glenn Butler, a Malta high school senior, wins first prize in the Illinois Agriculturist essay contest with a 500 word piece on why he should attend agricultural college and will receive $10.
Rabat May 19 United Press says French forces admit setbacks in Morocco as Rifian strength grows. The communique notes enemy massing in west and center, General Columbat advancing with difficulty, Rififn troops penetrating the Paounut zone, Colonel Freydenburg relieving an outpost at Boutonnier after stiff fighting and enemy reinforcements in the western zone engaging with friendly tribesmen.
Harley Plapp, former city resident, arrived this noon to surprise his mother Mrs Henry Olds of Sherman Place. He has been working on steel construction in Covington Kentucky and heads to Pontiac Michigan to take charge of another contract. He is here for a two week vacation while awaiting orders to resume work in Pontiac.
New York reports a subway fire near Grand Central terminal injuring 28 people, including 18 women, with many more hurt or overcome by smoke as frantic passengers forced doors and windows open to escape. Two victims later died in hospitals.
Wanted notice seeks a bright young man to operate a popcorn machine at Lincoln Inn located at 140 Lincoln Inn. Applicants must be 16 years old.
Mayors and city attorneys from Freeport Rochelle DeKalb Savanna Dixon and Rockford met in Rockford led by Mayor Hallstrom to condemn Senate Bill 367 the Barr bill. They plan to push a resolution to state legislators and press urging defeat citing home rule loss and empowerment of a state utility commission.
Friends of C E Montgomery report the State Teachers College instructor is a patient at Gildden Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy. He is resting well but will remain hospitalized for several days and is not expected to resume work this quarter.
Forecasts indicate a warmer night with potential warmth continuing into Wednesday. Strong high pressure brings elevated temperatures and mild winds.
Will H. Dilg writes a daily wild life column for The Chronicle. The feature reflects his years of field experience and extensive contact with outdoor life across the country.
The American Legion post of this city votes to have members attend their own church services on Memorial Sunday. Preachers will include a memorial focus in their sermons. Plans for Memorial Day are nearly complete and a social at the Vassar Swiss club rooms is planned with Auxiliary as guests of honor.
The Illinois legislature faces a crowded closing stretch with battles over a dry chief appointment, an anticipated Barbour bill advancing to the House, and ongoing fights over repeal of search and seizure and prohibition acts. Leaders on both sides express confidence as campaigning intensifies.
DeKalb County Bankers Federation plans a six o'clock meeting at Innovation Grill room in this city to finalize a protective organization against bandits. The gathering follows a Sycamore session where state officials discussed forming vigilance squads to curb bank robberies and related crimes.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Lee De Vitt of Cortland mourn the death of their infant born last night at Waterman hospital. Funeral services were held today in Cortland as mourners express sorrow over the loss.
Miss Nellie Dodge of Malta, sister of James Dodge, is again a patient at Glidden hospital. She was treated there weeks ago and is returning on Sunday morning, with many friends in the city expressing regret.
DeKalb women will attend a four day free cooking school starting May 26 in the Innovation grill room. Miss Velga Shumard, home economics expert with Corn Products Refining, will lecture two to four each afternoon on recipes, diet, and simple home dishes for families and children.
Chicago railroad men Lieut John J Kandyke and Special Agent E D Wolff report late yesterday that stolen property from freight cars on their line was identified by DeKalb police. Much of the loot has been recovered and is held at the police station, linked to the McGlynn boys.
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