Giant dirigible rests as DeKalb honors fallen heroes
A large DeKalb ceremony remembered soldiers and sailors who died serving the country. A parade from Lincoln Highway to Park Avenue led to the Egyptian theatre for tributes presided by Mayor Lindstrom. The afternoon included speeches by Thomas O'Meara and musical numbers, with commemorations at Malta and local cemeteries.
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American Legion
Hilda Ney
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Harlan Harman
Rappahannock
Carriers Authorized as Collectors for Chronicle
Chronicle notes only regular carrier boys may collect on their routes. Last Thursday two youths posing as carriers attempted to collect payments from subscribers without a proper receipt or paper. Carriers carry a metal record book and issue slips for each weekly subscription. subscribers can call 263 to verify any doubt.
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Rev John T Stone to Deliver Graduation Address
Rev John Timothy Stone of Chicago will give the baccalaureate address at the State Teachers College graduation exercises tomorrow evening to avoid clashing with high school events. President Adams says the program starts promptly at 8 00 p m. The service includes a mixed chorus from the entire faculty and Magnusson and Rev Towles of this city will assist.
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Chicago
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Grand Jury to Indict Two Monday in Sycamore
The Grand Jury in Sycamore will consider two cases at 10:00 a.m. Monday as States Attorney Castle plans indictments. One involves Ronaldo Espinosa shot after allegedly attempting to extort a Mexican housewife in Cortland, with charges including assault with a deadly weapon and extortion. The other targets Roy Gibbs on a fictitious check charge from February 11, 1827, for $150, tied to a past con and alleged unauthorized medical activity. Gibbs, once a fugitive, was brought back from an Indiana penitentiary.
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City Council Set To Meet On Tuesday Night
The June city council meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday to handle routine business. Officials expect a decision on a city waterworks survey, with bids reviewed by the waterworks committee. An adjourned June session will later pass an ordinance to pave Oak Street from Fourth to Tenth streets.
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Chronicle to Feature Church Page in Saturday Issues
The Chronicle announces a new weekly church page for Saturdays featuring church news from Dekalb, a world church tour, and children stories illustrated. Nondenominational, inviting clergy of all faiths to submit copy. sponsors include local merchants and businesses.
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Whitman Retires After 25 Years Leading Foreign Languages
Miss Mary Ross Whitman steps down as head of the Foreign Language Department at the State Teachers College after 25 years, becoming associate professor emeritus. She helped evolve the department from Ancient and Modern Languages to focus on foreign languages and conducted frequent European explorations with students.
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Fawcett Car Damaged In Head On Parked Vehicle Collision
Harland Frye driving a light car struck a vehicle owned by Tom Fawcett parked on South Fourth street late last evening. Both cars suffered heavy damage. Frye had minor cuts and bruises. Fawcett had left his car in high gear to prevent coasting, which contributed to the gear damage and crash.
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Legion Meet Scheduled At Knights of Pythias Ball
American Legion members are notified of a meeting Monday night at the Knights of Pythias ball. Many are planned for the Le ston celebration on June 28. A luncheon will follow the meeting, served by a committee led by Albert Hubbard.
Wirtz Couple Set to Return From California Trip
Mr and Mrs W W Wirtz travel from San Francisco after two months with relatives. They have no definite plans, and Mrs Wirtz plans to return to California after graduation week. They will arrive in Dedvall A Monday morning.
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Death toll from Memorial Day claims five local residents
Memorial Day mourns in DeKalb Maple Park and Hinckley as five residents Andrew Nelson William Cook James Moore Sr and Henry Maurer and infant John Walker pass away Nelson a longtime DeKalb carpenter died after recent illness Cook former DeKalb resident died after a brief illness in his home services held for Nelson and Cook details of their lives and families noted Moore Sr a Maple Park farmer Ireland native who settled in Kane County active in St Marys church and county affairs Maurer listed among the deceased with page reference to continuation on Page 6
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DeKalb
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Maple Park
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Hinckley
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Andew Nelson
Grove Street
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Sweden
Canada
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South Tenth Street
Charles Anderson
Ludinston
Wirh
First Lutheran Church
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Mayle
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South Fifth Street
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Paines’ Point
Ogle County
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Sycamore
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Peoria
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Lincoln Highway
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Moore
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Elburn
Chute Jumper Injures Leg at DeKalb County Airport
Harold Anderson, son of Ben Anderson, sprained his ankle during a parachute jump at the DeKalb County Airport. He nearly completed a perfect takeoff but wind diverted the chute over a fence, twisting his ankle as he landed. Over three thousand people viewed the event with many airplane rides offered. a large floor light failed to operate fully during the evening.
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DeKalb County
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Anderson
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Hinckley
Mob In Chickasha Seeks Rampage Over Alleged Attack
A mob shot and stabbed a Black man, burned the county jail, and wounded troopers while avenging an alleged assault on a white woman. Henry Argo was spirited away in a coffin to a distant hospital. guards expect his death. Six wounded and dozens detained as National Guardsmen maintain order after a night of violence.
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DeKalb Garden Club Flower Show Extended To Two Days
The eighth annual DeKalb Garden club flower show will run Wednesday and Thursday at the Congregational church with doors from 1:30 to 10:00 p.m. entries judged by four named judges. Admission is charged, children admitted free with an adult. Official schedules available at local drug stores and in the article.
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Large Gravel Deposit Attracts Attention In Paw Paw
A gravel pit on Albert Herrick farm in Paw Paw draws motorists. About 10 000 yards of gravel were removed last year for local road work and more operations are planned this year. The pile is roughly 600 feet long and 30 feet high, appearing clean and washed to observers.
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Victim Named Mongoven in Chicago Gangland Feud
Chicago police probe a Thursday evening shooting tied to Capone associates. Leo Mongoven, ex-DeKalb resident, may be victim while Sam Hunt is detained after being pulled from a death car. Investigators seek Mike Allegretti James Hines Ralph Pierce and Clyde Bridgsall in connection with the case.
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DeKalb Driver Tied to Chilean Consul Travel
Ansel Ward of DeKalb served by Max Henry Ehlert Chilean consul in Chicago while en route to Iowa for Memorial Day weekend. Ehlert’s chauffeur fell ill near Malta, a substitute driver kept the trip moving to Des Moines. Ward likely returns to DeKalb Sunday or Monday if the regular chauffeur recovers.
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Scout Rally Planned for Saturday in DeKalb
Boy Scouts of the Chief Shappona area travel to DeKalb to hold a rally at the high school athletic field on Saturday June 7. Outdoor stunts and tests are planned as scouts from across the Chief Shabbona region attend and troops prepare for the event.
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Graf Zeppelin Arrives at Lakehurst After 69-Hour Flight
The German airship Graf Zeppelin landed at Lakehurst New Jersey after a 69 hours 12 minute journey from Germany via Brazil and the Atlantic. Commander Eckener described calm coast cruising until a gale near Bermuda and noted refueling would start for a return trip to Friedrichshafen.
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Illinois Weather Tonight Mostly Fair
Tonight remaining mostly clear in Illinois with light winds. Slight warmth rises tonight with temperatures gentle, then tomorrow becomes slightly warmer across central and southeast portions as high pressure shifts.
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Hoover Spends Week End At Big Fishing Lodge
President Hoover enjoys a restful weekend at Jay Cooke hunting and fishing preserve near Gettysburg. The 4,000 acre retreat houses Hurley Fisher Richey and Boone while Hoover plans to return to Washington tomorrow after Memorial Day address.
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