Elk Picnic Is Success At Stunts Grove
The Lincoln Highway Association of Elks Lodges held a picnic yesterday at Stunt's Grove near Ashton with nine lodges represented from Sycamore DeKalb Rochelle Dixon Sterling and Mendota. DeKalb won multiple athletic events including the association championship in boxing and tug of war while Dixon Dixon horseshoe team excelled. A noon luncheon followed by a six o'clock dinner featured baked beans chicken sandwiches coffee corn on the cob and watermelon. Evening entertainment included boxing and a trap showtime event canceled due to missing traps with DeKalb and Rochelle winning in indoor games.
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DeKalb Joor Ilaehell
Wix Garner Woris Place
Bud” Vose
Plice
Henry Craft
Mendota
Dixon Horseshoe
DeKalb
Elks
Henry Sims
Russell Wildey
Mr. Sheen
Ro Sorensen
Dixon
DeKalb Hotel Contract To Be Let In Two Weeks
A planned DeKalb hotel project will add an annex to the current structure and remodel the existing building. Bids for construction are being received while plans for the annex are with contractors. A chamber of commerce update on the project was given at today’s noon meeting. Tomorrow night Leslie’s hosts a sale featuring White Back Mastern Denim Overalls at 8:00 p.m. priced at $1.00.
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DeKalb
Chamber of Commerce
Leslie
Labor Sunday Seen As Church Aid To Labor Problems
A church plan urges observance next Sunday to reflect on labor conditions worldwide and to promote gospel driven action. The Federal Council of Churches Commission prepares a sermon stressing cooperation between capital and labor and Christ’s teachings as the path to a democratic humane industrial order.
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Manor Sonesty
United States
Steel Plant Closed for Main Drive Shaft Repairs
The American Steel & Wire west mill halted operations after a line shaft broke Tuesday night and the main drive shaft also failed. Two machinist teams have worked day and night on repairs, with expected completion by this evening as night crews resume work.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Ieee
Ninety Four at Two O Clock Weather Sketch
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions with hot temperatures continuing tonight. Norther Illinois and the city are expected to feel the heat through Saturday as readings climb, with the thermometer at twelve o clock showing the warmest spell in days and a low near 70 degrees last night.
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Thlinois
Twe |Velock
Degress
Harvey Runnels Reported Improving After Incident
City hospital officials say Harvey Runnels shows improvement with a satisfactory condition after a serious altercation on Wednesday afternoon. Seaman Tangs was cited for disorderly conduct and fined when brought before the police court.
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Seaman Tangs
Endeaeres
Annels
Runnels
Ken
Banes
Carpenter Victor Strem Injured Falling From Ladder
Victor Strem a city carpenter sustained a severe left ankle injury after falling from a ladder while working at a home under construction. He will remain at home for several days as authorities note he fell several feet but escaped more serious harm.
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Victor Strem
Sester
Strem
Hats and Grapes Ad From Sycamore Depot Sale
A brief ad advertises a carload of California Thompson Seedless grapes for sale on track near Sycamore Northwestern depot Otis S Buzzell at 235 Tomorrow. Leslie's offers fifty new fall hats for ladies and children with prices of 3.95 and 4.95 for ladies and 2.39 for children.
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California
Thompson
Sycamore Northwestern Depot
Otis S. Buzzell
Leslie
Inquiry Under Way After Shenandoah Disaster
United Press reports an inquiry into the Shenandoah dirigible crash near Cambridge Ohio as investigators debate three possible causes a storm strike lightning and violent air currents. Survivors and bodies are handled for burial with Arlington National Cemetery to receive several officers including Zachary Lansdowne and Louis Hancock.
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Lanvisdowine
Greeneville
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Olin
Kilne
Mnsults
United Press
Klinesal Knge
Sidne Krause
Wim Nelson
Liewenant Minmick
Bell Valley
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Lakehurst
Wittsburg
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Washington, D.C
Shenandoah
Floughiton
Brookline
Begin Work On Genoa Bridge On State Road
Work on a bridge over one track on Genoa’s state road began this week with grading and dirt removal in preparation for cement abutments. The project, contracted to the Harrison corporation, will not be open to traffic for at least a year, and the railroad tracks east of Genoa are expected to be crossed on the grade. Information from The Chronicle office notes this development.
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Genoa
Chronicle
Harrison Corporation
Vanderbilt Dead Today
Vanderbilt dies suddenly at his home in Sandy Hill, age 45. A prominent leader in amateur sports, society, and transportation, he chaired notable clubs and events. His death follows a hemorrhage after a long public life, survived by his wife Gloria Morgan and family ties to Cornelius Vanderbilt III and others.
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Tertsmouthy
Reginl
Vanderbilt
Lie Vomitry
Sandy Loin
Libshedaide
Inal Claspool Vanderbilt
Cornelius Viorderbilt
Gloria M. Morgan
London
Cornelius TH
Glen V
Marquette
Kathleen Gebhart Nelson
Farmers Tour Held Today With Picnic For Attendees
Farmers from the Ames area toured several farms led by John Evaard and University of Illinois Prof. Carroll. Two routes covered southern and northern sections, visiting Robert Blakey's lamb feeding operation. A midday picnic at Annies Woods followed lectures on hog and cattle feeding.
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John Evaard
Ames
Disaster Will Curtail Funds for Airships
Washington reports that the Shenandoah disaster will slow dirigible funding and shift focus to airplanes. Senator Duncan A. Pletcher notes the loss affects dollars and lives, with government plans likely to concentrate on fixed wing aircraft and related facilities, including possible sale of Los Angeles and closure of a Lakehurst station.
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Washington
Duncan A. Pletcher
Florida
Senate
United States
Nike
Haines
Washington, PD
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
Four Ribs Broken In Scaffold Fall Near DeKalb
John Ressinger, 45, a resident of Esmond, is in Glidden hospital with four broken ribs and other injuries after he and two other men fell from a scaffold at the Louis Johnson farm northwest of DeKalb. The accident occurred about six o'clock last evening and the DeKalb ambulance brought him to the city hospital. one laborer, Mr. Bew, was reported seriously injured along with the others who sustained bruises.
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Esmond
Glidden
Louis Johnson
DeKalb
Bew
Bessinger
Funeral services held yesterday for Andrew Oetzel
Residents attended the funeral for Andrew Oetzel, longtime Rochelle tailor and former DeKalb resident, with Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Cheney among the attendees. Rochelle stores closed briefly in his memory, and the family notes the business's ties to the town. Mon day closures noted by Get your orders in ear land Co. 230
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J. B. Lindstrom and Co
Andrew Ocetzel
DeKalb
Oetzel
C. L. Cheney
Mr. Tetzel
Rochelle
J. B. Lindstromland Co
Shenandoah Flight Probed By Navy Officials
Reports from Washington and Lakehurst detail charges that politics influenced the Shenandoah flight despite Lieut. Commander Zachary Landsdowne’s protests. Secretary Wilbur defended the decision, saying the commander’s judgment was considered and not overridden. Mrs Landsdowne claims political pressure pushed the trip despite warnings of storms. the commander’s body may be laid to rest at Arlington.
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Cap
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Newark News Today
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Middlewest
Landsdowne
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Lakehurst
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Margaret Ross
Lansdowne
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Arlington Cemetery
New Bookkeeper Wil com Service Company Fred Drew joins NI Service
Fred Drew, formerly Rochelle resident and now living nearby, has taken a bookkeeping position at Northern Illinois Service Company. He fills the vacancy left by Donald Minnegan who resigns to enter an eastern college this fall. Dance at Elva every Friday night featuring New and Old Dances with good music and a good time.
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Wilcom Service Company
Fred Drewe
Rochelle
Northern Illinois Service Company
Drew
Donald Minnegan
Eollege
Elva
Survivors of Shenandoah Return to Lakehurst
Eighteen survivors of the Shenandoah crew arrived at Lakehurst NJ after the disaster, greeted by more than 100 relatives and friends. They wore torn clothing and struggled to smile as women and children wept, many mourning husbands and fathers. The crowd watched as the men climbed into automobiles and moved toward the flying field to report to Commander Klina.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Shenandoah
Reed
Brnns
Klina
Chamber Meets This Noon at the Innovation
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce held a noon meeting at the Innovation grill room. Three members of the Illinois Chamber committee spoke on attracting new industries: Learned of Chicago, committee chairman Whitten, and Mrs. Pearsall of Elgin. Pearsall, president of Pearsalt Butter Co., Elgin, was highlighted.
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Innovation Grill
Ilinois
Pearsalt Butter Company of
Elgin
DeKalb Chamber
Milo Oakland Home Fire Sparks Basement Blaze
DeKalb firefighters answered a 5 30 p m call to the Milo T Oakland residence on Augusta avenue. Smoke filled every room, but the fire was confined to the basement and blamed on spontaneous combustion. No occupants were present. most damage came from smoke and burning debris in the basement.
Tomorrow Night Sale At Leslie's For Sauce Pans
Tomorrow night at Leslie's a clearance offers six quart Grey Granite Han deled Sauce Pans with 414 quart capacity at 16 cents each, reduced from 29 cents, starting at 8:00 PM, 230.
Death in DeKalb reveals Albert Nelson’s natural cause collapse
Albert Nelson, 49, of 419 South Fourth street DeKalb, was found dead at his home just after noon. Coroner and jury ruled death due to natural causes likely heart disease. He was unmarried, lived alone, and planned a Columbus visit with his sisters. Funeral set for Fairview cemetery tomorrow at 3 p.m. Local residents reported mortification and a shocked community. Nelson had worked 25 years at the old shoe factory and left behind five sisters and two brothers.
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South Fourth Street
Henry Nelson
North Seventh Street
Nelson
H. A. Nelson
Rose Nelson Stimple
Emma Steele
Columbus
Albert
DeKalb
Mr. Nelson
Fairview Cemetery
de Kalb County
Lincoln Highway
Henry
Martin
Milwaukee
Wis
Ohio
Louise Granville
Susan
Howland to Succeed Frank as Editor of Century Magazine
Hewitt H. Howland brother in law of Irvin S Cobb will replace Glenn Frank as editor of the Century Magazine on October 1 Frank resigned to become president of the University of Wisconsin Howland has long been associated with Bobbs Merrill Indianapolis publishers
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New York
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Hewitt H. Howland
Irvin S. Cobb
Glenn Frank
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Century Magazine
Frank
University of Wisconsin
Howland
Bobbs-Merrills.company
Indianapolis
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