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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1925

Page

2

Saints to Meet Morgan Park in Homecoming Tilt

Saint Albans college mails over 500 letters urging support for Saturdays big game at Morgan Park against Morgan Park Academy. The letter touts Morgan Park’s wining team, notes past results versus Illinois Military Academy and Argarg, and hints at a larger homecoming crowd from college and city fans.

Kobans College Morgan Park Morgan Park Academy St. Albans Academy Sycamore College Morgan Vark Amarga Military Acu Onarca Illnois Military Academy Lights of the Saints Onargar Heavies Alin le Fingwelt Our Bay Princeton Yale M. 1 Swarth- More St. Stephens Hobard Vardue Kenyon Ilinois Wiseen- TH Morsan Park

Papers Signed New Factory for Sycamore

The United States Art Binder company plans a new factory in Sycamore after a visit by President Robert Flocss and an agreement with the industrial committee. The plant will be built north of Turner Brass Works at Chauncey Street and Park Avenue, a W. F. Pagel property. Completion is targeted for May 1, 1926, bringing jobs and families to the area.

Robert Flocss United States Art Stridgery Company Chamber of Chamber of Commerce Turner Brass Works Hauncey Street Park © Avenue W. F. Pagel Sycamore Chamber of Coma Syexmore U.S

Scout Drive Report On Local Fund Effort

An unofficial report indicates the Scout drive achieved substantial funds with dollars to spare. A forthcoming official tally will detail the final amount raised and future allocations. Several committees did not report today and the total secured remains undetermined. County Scout unit supporters express optimism for continued progress.

Dri Syonne

New Theatre May Open During Month

Announcement that work on the new theatre continues with hopes of opening in November. Front stores and remaining work will be completed after the formal opening. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.

Sycamore social events and happenings noted

Members of the Sycamore Woman's club raise funds for philanthropy with a five night Court theatre event from November 16 to 20. Miss Ethel Coleman celebrated a birthday surprise in town. Husbands night featured Beloit College speaker Dr Irving Maurer. Central School plans a building visit for parents and members. A special Methdist bank offerings meeting is announced at the church. Mrs J O Watten travels to Topeka for weeks. The Auxiliary thimble party at Mrs Coleman's home plans bazaar sewing and guest attendance for November 18.

Sycamore Worm's Club Court Theatre Sycamore Woman's Club Irving Maurer Beloit College Beloit

DeKalb Tuberculosis Clinic Examines Local Patients

Patients from here attended the DeKalb TB clinic held today at the American Steel and Welfare building. Dr Orval Thompson was present with the examining specialist to oversee examinations begun shortly after nine o clock.

DeKalb American Steel & Wi Welfare Orval Thompson A. 1 Rs Dee Kath

Fun Nite Frolic At Armory Planned By Local Company

A Friday evening event titled Fun Nite Frolic is organized by a local company for this week. Held at the Armory, the affair will feature an entertainment program, refreshments, and dancing as the boys of the company have planned for some time. They expect a lively rent party atmosphere.

Petit Jury Returns Home With Thursday Return

Jurors, after court sessions this week, were sent home last evening and ordered to report Thursday morning. The Sinclair Refining Co vs McCormick and Norris vs Westlake are set for trial then with reports that both cases may proceed. The McAllister case was postponed to Monday due to the recent storm and jury deadlock.

Perc Gury Sinclair Refining Company Mccormick Norris Westlake McAllister St Torm Bution Jdury

Sycamore Man Returns from Kansas Trip

Daniel Pigge returned home this week from a several days business trip in Kansas. He reports conclusions there about the same as in other parts of the country and not different from previous years.

Daniel Pigge Kansas

New Angle in Cycle Mishap Being Probed

John Starck, chief of the state highway force, arrived in Dixon from his headquarters at Kankakee to investigate the road accident involving Kenneth Church last week. State Patrol Officer Harold Lenox received a threatening letter claiming he would be next, leading officials to consider a possible jealous or spurious motive. Church remains in a hospital and unable to provide a full statement as Trem Dixon reports continued inquiry.

John Starck Cme State Highway Tr Dixon Officer Church

Inmate of the County Farm Passes Away

Harry Winters, an inmate of the county farm for seven years and formerly of Sycamore, died suddenly this morning at three after a stroke of paralysis. The death was sudden after he was stricken yesterday afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.

Harry Winters Uest Sycamore Welock Winters Mr. Winters Orson Eilstn Srandson Syeamere

Dr S J Anderson resumes his practice in city

The miny friends of Dr SL Anderson of this city will be glad to hear of his return from the Mayo Brothers hospital at Rochester Minnesota and to know that his health is such that he is again able to continue his practice in this city His stay at the hospital was not of long duration and his many friends in this community are glad the period spent in the Mayo Brothers institution was beneficial.

S. J. Anderson SL. Anderson Mire Brothers Hospital Rochester Minnesota Anderson Maye Brothers Institution

Pretzels to Invade City in Big Seven Showdown

Freeport and DeKalb prepare for a pair of stiff games as the Pretzels and Orange and Black seek another Big Seven title. DeKalb’s lineup includes Grange and Thorne, while Freeport’s major squad works on signals and scrimmages this week. The Barb ponies face Elgin in a tough battle, with coach Moon drilling his squad to a sharp, disciplined showing.

Freeport Dead Sport Saturn DeKalb Srnd Fuarks DeKally Grange Thorne Fuller Divaiwerth Holmes Ated McLean Orly Sid Heboes Benety Rey Feminst DeKalb Grell Nedigh Elgin Jolnson Moon Hais

Orange and Black Set to Face Barbs After Wurtzel Return

The team aims to maintain its string of victories and keep Wurtzel fit after an injury kept him out last Saturday with Joliet. He is expected to return as the Orange and Black meet the Barbs, with coach Moon managing his conditioning for upcoming games.

Wurtzel Joliet Moon

Near East Relief Drive Report From DeKalb Leaders

The Near East Relief committee of this city releases a final report on last week’s drive in DeKalb, noting the campaign oversubscribed by 1.39 and crediting DeKalb residents, schools, theater, and local newspapers for strong support. The drive raised 1,600 cash with the balance on hand, and the committee thanks Gov. Lowden’s associates, local workers, educators, and the press for cooperation.

Dekalb Near East Ke Tlmois Lowden Joogondttes DeKalb Peope High Schows Teachers College Delally Jin DeKalls

New Troop of Boy Scouts to Organize Here

A meeting of students from St Mary’s school is planned for Friday evening to organize Mary’s troop of Boy Scouts. It will be the fourth troop in DeKalb, with broad community support and plans for more troops in coming months, aiming for a troop in each city church.

Boy Scouts St. Mary's School of Mary's Troop DeKalb Boy Scout Movement

Frank Ellis Appointed New Pianist at Local Theatre

Frank Eis, noted in DeKalb and Barth City circles, becomes the theatre's new pianist at the Princess after performances during Sunday dinner programs and affiliations with the Innovation and Barth City quartet.

Frank Eis DeKalb Barth City Quartet Princess

Talented Young Pianist Praised at DeKalb Theatre

In DeKalb the young pianist Frank Ellis earned high praise for his technique as an accompanist. Chicago singer John Griffith, who performed at the DeKalb theatre twice, used Ellis during his return engagement and voiced strong approval of Ellis' playing.

Chicago travelers and family visits noted in brief

Personal O Wood and daughter Jace were Chicago passengers this morning. Mrs Wood will leave for Phoenix to visit her daughter Mrs E Goodrich and family. Mr and Mrs Nel Holland of Kings spent Sunday with her father Lester Dedrick of Malta. Mrs John Ohlson returned to Ravenswood after visiting her mother in law John Ohlson. Mrs I E Brown of Cortland spent the day in Chicago.

O. Wood Jace Chicago

Pictures of Wrestlers to Be Shown at DeKalb Theatre

The DeKalb theatre will show films of the Lewis Mann wrestling bout the only authorized showing. The screening runs with the comedy The Freshman starring Harold Lloyd. Also notes Harold Lloyd film quality per Chicago reviews and glasses fittings by Dr H A Meyers on Saturdays.

DeKalb Theatre Harold Lloyd Chicago

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