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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1925
Page
1
Helen Cronlund captures the grand prize as the campaign closes amid an enthusiastic turnout. A large crowd attended with a friendly spirit prevailing throughout the lively finish.
The DeKalb Chronicle capped a successful automobile campaign with prize awards. Prizes included Nash, Oakland and Cleveland sedans and Ford roadsters, won by Miss Helen, Miss Gladys, Mrs. Delbert, Miss Ethel Kelley, Miss Alvera Johnson, and others. checks and gratitude to subscribers noted.
Friends report Mrs. Sarah Archer of Valparaiso Indiana suffered severe injuries last week after a fall down stairs in her home. A mail carrier found her at the bottom of the stairs in an unresponsive condition and she is reportedly resting easily.
James Scott former chief of police was arrested Saturday on two counts for disobeying the automatic traffic sign at First Street and for resisting an officer. A ten day continuance was granted by Justice W. H. Lowe. Police warn all motorists to heed new signs at First Street Lincoln Highway and Seventh Street Highway as they have operated for over two weeks.
More than 150 farmers entered the first annual corn show at Buckaloo-Rup Bur rack s clothing store under the Weld base supervision. Prizes went to Edward H. Farley Leland for Society Brand suit and to John Malland Leland for Michaels-Sterns suit among others. Judge William Webb of Joliet, famed as northern Illinois’ dean of corn judges, presided over grain verifications and germination tests revealed seed corn quality.
Authorities in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin pursued a band of robbers believed to have come from Ionia Michigan. The group robbed a department store on Sunday, fleeing with 400 dollars in cash and merchandise, leaving a jimmy wrapped in an Ionia newspaper and a car with a Michigan plate seen near the scene.
Large crowds gathered at the Swedish Baptist church for Reverend Ystrom sermons on Full Salvation in the afternoon and The Power of the Cross in the evening. He is noted for a forceful delivery and will conclude with a song at 7 45 p.m.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania miners accepted Governor Pinchot's peace plan for the coal fields triggering surprise from operators who held the stage. Miners leaders stated they have done all they can and await further action after a full scale committee meets to decide next steps.
Hundreds of 1925 red Cross Tuberculosis Seals were mailed today to aid the DeKalb County Tuberculosis Association. Seals cost one cent each and proceeds stay in the county to support local health work including a full time school nurse visiting pupils. Families are urged to purchase seals at drug stores as December drives begin in schools to bolster public health across the county.
Eviction of Cologne in line with promises to clear allied forces from the area by December 1 began today. Nice, fresh Comb Honey offered in pound cakes in cardboard cartons. Call phone 474, 302.
Residents can attend a free eye examination held in the Ford Motor sales room in the Knights of Columbus building with Dr H M Payne in charge and Dr F G Shephard chief clinician. The event runs from morning to night for those unable to attend daytime hours.
The House aircraft committee drafts a report criticizing the army and navy for delaying aviation progress and endorsing a unified defense approach for procurement. It calls for a bureau of civil aeronautics, separate air service budgets, $10 million yearly aviation spending, and phaseout of obsolete planes, while noting U S air strength would rank mid to low among nations.
In Zeigler Illinois circuit court twenty one men indicted for conspiracy and murder in a wild cat strike riot face trial. Some defendants may face separate or postponed murder and conspiracy hearings with outcomes depending on court rulings. Local notices advertise doughnuts and breakfast rolls at the Innovation.
About 260 union grave diggers and caretakers in five Chicago cemeteries walked out for higher pay and an eight hour day. They demand at least $6 a day and union recognition while current wages run $4 to $5 with a nine hour day. The cemetery workers union reportedly has thousands of members.
Honor List at St Marys School acknowledges many pupils across grades earning first and second honors. Names include Lucile Faivre Catherine Peshut Alice Deegan Loretta Gorzewski Frank Kerzich Gladys Concidine Rena Darin Eleanor Case Mary Peshut Katherine Donor Bessie Bedick Elizabeth Fisher Madeline Riley Paul Fisher Philomena Gorzynski Eileen Faivre Myrt le Bommons Arline Gorzinski Anna Shelley Evelyn Masterson Ruth Gering John Hope Anna Redmond Mary Kaisher Helen Hope Nicholas Peshut Joyce Ronan Rita Faivre Perry Stefan ie Dorothy O’Brien Margaret Felder Adele Dona hue Chester Freeman Catherine Racich Don Riley Mary Smith Margaret Peshut Louis Quinn.
Mrs. pose McCaine asks a divorce for Daniel McCaine Lombard real estate dealer to marry Eugenie Wright and raise existing children. She withholds prosecution but demands support. DuPage State's Attorney may drop charges as leverage. McCaine fled Galena six years ago, assumed Eugene Wright’s name in New York, later living with the Wrights in Lombard.
Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the Eastern Star will gather at the Masonic hall for a 8:00 PM meeting. The session will include officer elections and a year end report from the secretary, with strong urged attendance due to important ongoing work.
Washington judgment on November 30 shows the jury of generals expunged the phrase damn rot uttered by Big. Gen. Edward L. King toward counsel Frank R. Reid during cross examination. The incident sparked a hostile exchange and a feared mistrial before the motion to erase the remark was granted.
An important city council meeting will be held tomorrow evening in the council rooms at City Hall. Discussion will cover ordinances on paid city work and amendments to the electricians' ordinance.
DeKalb lodge No. 765 outlines a busy winter social program with six events from December 3 stag party at the club to March 12 cotillion and finale. Key organizers include James Dodge Elvira Carlson Dr J A Spickerman Guy Grimes William Ballou and E E Woods. The lineup targets Elks and prospective members families with dancing cards games and a barbecue.
Paris France November 30 prime minister Briands new French cabinet adopted the ministerial declaration to be read this week in the chamber It pledges no delay in meeting maturing French national bonds and aims to pass the budget before year end Briand then left for London to join Locarno pact ceremonies.
Danville details report Leslie Lee 22 Savanna Illinois and Mickey Jansen alias Moran Denver Colorado pled guilty to robbing the Court hotel. They looted $7 000 in cash securities and clothing placed in four parcels mailed to Indianapolis to be held until called for.
A cloudy Tuesday brings little shift in temperatures with fair skies and light winds. No significant weather changes are expected for the region as daylight hours remain steady.
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