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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by a representative from the office until proper service is established and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers are asked to drop a card to The Chronicle in DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Today in Sycamore Poppy Day was observed with Girl Scouts selling poppies while the Bible school and Boy Scouts promoted activities. Bible school taggers worked, Boy Scouts sold post card views of Lloyd Woods, and three local groups requested dimes or donations. Public response appeared broadly supportive across the community.
Plans for a two day Joliet-Dixon district women’s mission convention are noted beside a major church project. Sycamore commits $42,000 in bond subscriptions for a new theater on State Street near Memorial Park, with a $3,000 remaining. the project promises a marble lined entrance, a grand stage and a 800 seat main floor. Illinois Power Co announces early work on a new steam heating plant and two boilers, with an expanded building to ensure better service for the coming season.
Paul Nehring this week purchased from the Button Brothers agency a new Rickenbacher automobile, one of the latest deluxe sedan models. The car is described as a beauty and is attracting much admiration. A separate note mentions Mascagni and Cavalleria Rusticana being discarded by Mascagni, then saved by his wife.
Reports from several sources say the cement gang lays about eleven hundred feet daily and the whole Genoa to Sycamore stretch could finish soon. The grading crew also progresses between Genoa and Marengo aided by favorable weather with crowds watching as the project nears completion by July 4.
Announcement says the Lee Colts, famed from Lee, visit the Sycamore team at the city park for a Sunday baseball game. The Colts are fast and the Sycamores, just starting, will provide notable opposition. A large crowd is expected to show support for the Sycamore effort.
Beatrice and Mary Meirs aged 21 and 24 were arrested by Sheriff E E Crawford near Franks corners and Hinckley for chicken stealing. They confessed to multiple thefts totaling between 200 and 300 dollars and were jailed then questioned by the state attorney with a preliminary hearing likely next week.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce were informed by the secretary’s office of an important meeting to be held Tuesday night at the Universalist church. A banquet will be served at 6 30. The notice indicates the event was originally slated for Thursday night.
The Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday night faces delay due to women unable to serve the banquet. Several business matters will be discussed, but the key item is action on the by-laws amendment. Secretary and officers urge a large attendance.
Three damage lawsuits were filed in the DeKalb County circuit court over the past day or two. Bernice Lindass sues Edward Greek for 10000 dollars based on praecipe only. Samuel Bild sues W C Barkley and E S Zellar for 1700 dollars, claiming 300 dollar vehicle damage and 200 dollar medical costs plus 13 weeks of lost work. Steve Miskin sues Steve Rukavina for 1088 dollars including loaned money and interest, seeking recovery. The cases are expected for the June term.
Fred Raymond and Phares Jomson received the concession award and opened a stand at the new city park. They planned to serve a wide assortment of goodies for children and cold drinks for visitors, aiming for a busy afternoon.
Harley Barrett is reported as moting down from Hebron on a Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs V A Machamaer left Thursday for Enola Pennsylvania after spending a week visiting Elmer Stone and Katherine Stone. Friends honored Elmer Stone with a birthday surprise last Monday. A fire at Fred Myer farm destroyed a chicken house and seven hundred two week old chicks perished, with about fifty chicks saved.
L G Fuller becomes owner of the Baptist church lot. William Richmond travels to Rockford to be with brother Mathew who underwent an operation. plans to stay a few days. Several families motor to DeKalb Atkinson and Rockford for visits, funerals, and games. Domestic Science Club and American Legion Auxiliary hold meetings. new baby born to Ernest Anthenat.
The advertisement stresses care for baby chicks as essential to profitable poultry raising. It claims 95 of 100 chicks reaching maturity with Globe Chick Starter and Globe Chick Scratch, stating the starter feed quality is the key to success and better results than ordinary feeds.
Ninety six victims of the recent tornado disaster in southern Illinois Indiana and Missouri remain in hospitals, according to a Chicago Red Cross report released today. The agency notes ongoing medical care and recovery needs across the affected area.
Leather bound books should be dusted with a lightly oiled cloth to restore some oil which dries out. It is only necessary if the books are in frequent use. Paper on food should never be covered with the possible exception of alloy paper to exclude the air.
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