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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

8

Radio schedules and station lineups across major markets

Central humor of May eight day’s radio programming lists multiple stations WIZ WJZ WLW KDKA and others with hourly features including orchestras, choirs, dance bands, and news. Details include station call letters, program titles, guest performers, and broadcast hours across Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland Minneapolis and St. Louis.

Central Me WIZ New York Katherine Tift-Jones WJZ Rosalie Wolfe J. B. Kennedy Washington KDKA WLW Kogen Chauncey R. Parsons WJR KYW Kweke Wren WIMJ KSTP Foresteds Wren Phil Cook WIR George Olsen Chicago Bob Walter Wilson Radioel WIZ and Weaf WBBM WENR Farmer Rush Mike and Herman WGN WLIB Quin Nighthawks Ensemble WEAF Jean Goldkette WLS Cincinnati Artisians Symphony Orchestra Pat Gulick Cleveland WCX WJIR Detroit Little Symph Sunny Meadows WOWO Wayne KFAB Lincoln Airways WCCO Minneapolis Quartet Paul Oberg Admiral Marjorie KMOX St. Louis

Rehearsals Underway for Central High Seventeen Play

Central High School progresses with rehearsals for Seventeen the senior class play. The Riverside Auditorium performance is set for Friday May 17 with proceeds aiding the school annual. Cast includes Mrs Baxter Frances McMillan Mr Baxter Lamar Maxwell William Sylvanus Baxter Harvey Pride Johnnie Watson Howard Stapp Jane Baxter Margaret Chenault May Parcher Jean Humphrey Lolar Patt Lucy Lee Montgomery Genesis Julian McNeese Joe Bullett Fred Eaves Mr Parcher Eugene Speer Ethel Boke Eloise Humphrey Wallie Banks Robert Chandler Mary Brooks Anne Guyton George Crooper Ray Smith.

Central High School Riverside Auditorium Mr. Baxter Lamar Maxwell William Sylvanus Baxter Harvey Pride Johnnie Watson Howard Stapp Jane Baxter Margaret Chenault May Parcher Jean Humphrey Lolar Patt Lucy Lee Montgomery Genesis Julian McNeese Joe Bullett Fred Eaves Mr. Parcher Eugene Speer Ethel Boke Eloise Humphrey Wallie Banks Robert Chandler Mary Brooks Anne Guyton George Crooper Ray Smith

Presiding Elder To Deliver Sermon At Johnson's Chapel

Rev. R. T. Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will preach a memorial sermon at Johnson's Chapel on the Danville circuit Sunday morning, delivering the service in the chapel.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Johnson’s Chapel Danville

Detroit's Belle Isle Central to Liquor Smuggling Scandal

Associated Press report from Detroit details Belle Isle's strategic two mile riverfront, its history with rum toboggan tales, and police suspensions over alleged aid to rum runners. Captain Burkheiser, long-time harbor master, faces charges amid ongoing border tensions and a 1920s boundary dispute context.

D. J. Wilkie Associated Press Detroit Belle Isle United States Canada Detroit River Michigan Joseph A. Burkheiser Bell Isle J. A. Burkheiser

New road machinery speeds up progress on roads

Washington May 8 The old steam roller and steam shovel are fading from roads as new road building equipment comes into general use. Gas engines replace steam power and efficiency improves through better steering and tougher materials. The shift follows large road programs and rising demand for good roads.

William E. Berchtold Associated Press Automobile Washington Meradel

Making Good With God Sermon Opens Revival at Central Methodist

Dr John W Pearson preached Making Good With God at Central Methodist Church revival with Dr John R Turner assisting. He urged honest dealing with God in money and vows, and making good with Jesus Christ, noting many pledged to live righteously.

John W. Pearson John R. Turner Central Methodist Church Turner Dr. Pearson Church God Jesus Christ

Clergy to Fill Pulpit at Hartselle First Methodist

A clergy member will fill the pulpit of the First Methodist church in Hartselle Sunday evening as part of the Decatur district rotation, inviting local congregants to attend and observe the service.

R. T. Tyler Decatur First Methodist Church of Hartselle

Vincl advertised tonic promises relief and pep

An old newspaper ad claims Vincl, a tonic of iron phosphates cod liver peptone and other ingredients, eases nervousness and stomach jitteriness. It touts quick energy, better sleep, and big appetite, noting the first bottle brings relief and improved well being from Thompson Drug Co. and Albany Drug Co.

J. C. Duke Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Adv

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