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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

2

Radio Programs Schedule Across Major Stations

A compiled listing shows Tuesday June 18 radio offerings across networks. Programs include Neapolitan Nights, Historical Sketches, Es kalimos Dance Orchestra and vaudeville. Chicago and New York outlets feature WEAF WJZ WGN WBBM WLS WENR and many others with orchestras, dances, news hours, and serialized segments.

Associated Press Fang Channel Associated Sta WEAF New York KOA wGy Bunker Hill Genia Faramova KSD WFJC WGN WDAF KSTP WEBCO WSM WMC WSB KWOO Eskimos Dance Orchestra Harry Reser Wey WWJ WSAI WTMJ KPRC WKY WBAP WTAM KYW WEBC WOAIL WHAS WSA Wow Bill Scotti Hotel Orchestra Clear Channel Chicago Bob Walter Wilson The Lads WJZ WBBM WABC Travel Bureau WENR Farmer Rush Symphony Mike & Herman WLIB Uncle Quin

Mackey 10 Serve as Lion's Chief in Moulton

The Moulton Lions Club elected M. B. Mackey as president and named E. B. Downing first vice president Robert Henderson secretary and Lonnie Gentry treasurer at a semi monthly meeting in the new vocational building at the county high school. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month and the Moulton Parent Teachers Association serves banquets to raise funds for local schools.

Moulton Ala Lions Club of M. B. Mackey E. B. Downing Robert Henderson Lonnie Gentry Parent-Teachers’ Association

Radio Schedule Snippet with Concerts and Programs

A dense list of radio affiliate timings across markets including WSB WEAF WJZ and others. It catalogs programs such as Orchestra Hour Amos and Andy Newscasts and special events like Lion's Club Convention and a musical movie news segment.

WSB Atlanta WJZ Orchestra WEAF WAPI Birmingham KRLD Dallas Sunshine WBAP Fort Worth Radioet KTHS Hot Springs Boyd Goodwin Thomas E. Avey WHAS Louisville Amos-Andy Lion’s Club WSM Nashville WOAI San Antonio

River level drops as Tennessee river sinks

The Tennessee river continued to fall today with the gauge at 5.8 feet indicating a steady drop in water height.

Tennessee

Weather report notes trace rain for 24 hours

The weather bureau reported a trace of rain in the 24 hour period ending this morning. The observation was recorded at local time, indicating light precipitation with no significant accumulation.

Weather Bureau

Broadcast highlights for June on New York radio networks

The Associated Press lists operatic selections on WABC Tuesday June 18 and Sherlock Holmes on WJZ Thursday June 20. Hank Simmons presents The Black Flag on WOR Wednesday June 19, with a United Symphony orchestra program on WOR WEAF Friday June 21. Harry Guggenheim discusses Safety in the Air on June 22. Pinero's The Gay Love Quex is set for WJZ WJR KWK WREN June 22. The U S Navy Band presents Sousa's Land on WABC Tuesday June 18.

The Associated Press Voice of Columbia WABC Sherlock Holmes WJZ Harry A. Guggenheim WEAF Arthur Wing Pinero WJR KWK Wren United States Navy Band Wabc and Chain John Philip Sousa

Dale Wimbrow to perform on WOR broadcast night

Writer singer Dale Wimbrow will appear with the smoker over WOR on Wednesday evening June 19 to perform several original compositions. Lindsay will read a well known poem as part of the Glacier National park broadcast segment Monday night June 17 on WEAP coast to coast network. The 4 H club camp gathering in Washington for boys and girls is set for NBC coast to coast Saturday night June 22 with trophy awards talks and music by the United States Marine Band.

Dale Wimbrow WOR Vache) Lindsay Embuilders Glacier Na Park WEAP Washington NBC United States Marine Band

Victoria listener adopts early morning exercises as bedtime routine

Word to WGY from V. George in Victoria Australia says he has listened several times to the setting up exercises broadcast early in the morning. He used them as going to bed exercises, noting the time of reception on the other side of the world was 2 44 mo.

WGY V. George Victoria Australia

New X Ray System Said Easier to Use and Safer

A 500 pound oil insulated, rapidly swinging x ray camera at the Neurological Institute promises faster emergency radiographs without overhead wires. It operates safely at all altitudes, with no visible glow from the tube and is led by J B Wantz of Victor X Ray Corp.

Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press New York Neurological Institute Coolidge J. B. Wantz Victor X-Ray Corporation

Merchant Hurt In Odd Accident On Second Avenue

R. J. Moseley a notable Second avenue merchant is recovering from a shoulder injury after an unusual Thursday incident. He rode on a car owned by Herman Wohl when a brake set fire. Moseley jumped from the running board as the vehicle moved and was thrown hard, injuring his shoulder.

R. J. Moseley Second Avenue

Athenians Enjoy Swimming Party

A Sunday school class from Ath ens Methodist church enjoyed a picnic and swimming party at Malone Pool Monday morning. The party included Mrs. Hines the teacher and students Jenny Garth Winston Garth Billy Hagen Billy Armstrong Jack Grisham Billy Malone Bolden Mc Williams Rastus Allen Morris Nichols Woodrow Johnson Herman Johnson and Mrs. Garth.

Athens Methodist Church Malone Pool Hines Jenny Garth Winston Garth Billy Hagen Billy Armstrong Jack Grisham Billy Malone Bolden McWilliams Rastus Allen Morris Nichols Woodrow Johnson Herman Johnson

Decatur Junior Chamber Set To Discuss Park Plan

The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce may pursue a city park system to boost beauty and progressiveness. The directing board meets at 7 30 tonight to discuss advisory feasibility with W L Morris urging full attendance.

Decatur Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce W- L. Morris

Mercury Hits Yearly High as Thermometer Soars

The weather bureau reported yesterday that the temperature rose to 93, the highest mark of the year. The 24 hour maximum ending at seven this morning reached 70.

Weather Bureau

Nevada scholarship for clean living student announced

Nevada state university offers a scholarship to a male student who does not smoke or drink and can maintain a passing grade. The program seeks a disciplined student to represent the school for certain duties and benefits.

Nevada The State University

Sabatini's Romantic Prince and Foch Speaks Spotlight

In fiction notes Rafael Sabatini's The Romantic Prince follows Prince Anthony d'Egmont in exile to Flanders as he strives to uphold chivalric ideals. Maj. Charles Bugnet recounts Marshal Foch’s wartime philosophy in Foch Speaks, stressing action, work, and results. An old Bible once used by Gen. Robert E. Lee was acquired by Richmond Confederate Museum.

Richard Maslock New York Scaramouche Rafael Sabatini Prince Duke of Guelders Catherine de Bourbon Charles the Bold Flanders Johanna Rhynsault Kuoni Sabatini Marshal Foch France Charles Bugnet Foch Robert E. Lee Richmond, Va Confederate Museum

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