Larry Wins Baltimore Harp Contest With Classical Piece
In 1927 Baltimore hosts a harmonica contest with 33 entrants. Larry performs a lone classical piece, Beethoven’s Minuet in G, while others play jazz. Judges include the paper’s music writer, the Peabody Music mantle head, and the Baltimore Symphony conductor. Larry’s unusual choice and standout performance lead to his victory.
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Larry Adler
Baltimore
Larry
Peabody Music Mantiente
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
The
Matterhorns of Music
Meven
Anastasia Smythe Finds Love and Struggles at Haggis Beach
Anastasia Smythe meets Aaron Phelps, an outdoorsman and athlete, and falls in love. She grows miserable over her delicate build but resolves to embrace her true self and pursue happiness despite perceived limits.
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Anastasia Smythe
Aaron Phelps
Aaron
Anastasia
Haggis Beach
Haggis
Fielding
Bern
Aaron Phelps Uses Poe Talk To Impress Anastasia
A short story scene shows Anastasia on a beach where Aaron Phelps, a tall, athletic youth, sits with her. He introduces himself, glides from idle chatter to psychology talk, and Anastasia, enthralled by his intellect and presence, quietly responds. The scene ends as the diving platform group wonders about Aaron's absence.
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Aaron Phelps
Daphne MacReady
Anastasia
Gosh
Cordon Backs Dairy Farmers Against Imitation Margarine
The speaker defends dairy farmers against synthetic substitutes and compares past interstate bans to protect butter. He cites 26.9 percent of dairy output going to butter last year and argues against federal taxes and licenses on oleomargarine. Five firms control 65 percent of U S oleo production.
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Congress
United States
4-H club members grow own feed and judge livestock
The American Way 4-H program trains members in feed production and livestock judging. Cooperative Extension directs activities with awards funded by Thomas Ellison a longtime Chicago meat packer. Prizes include a 7 jewel gold watch for the state champion and $300 national scholarships. Oregon has 12 county winners and notable youths Chester Hughson of Albany and Bill Headrick of Beavercreek among honorees.
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Cooperative Extension Service
Thos Ellison
Chicago
Packer
Chester Hughson
Albany
Bill Headrick
Beavercreek
Clackamas
Oregon
H Meat Animal Program Under Way In Oregon
Oregon launches the 4 H Meat Animal Program with youth from Weston and others learning to select feed and show beef cattle sheep or pigs. The National 4 H Club reports over 300 900 members nationwide participating, with emphasis on record keeping feeding weight gains and balanced rations.
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Altaad
Weston
National Committee On Bove and Girls Club
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Mee
Amactasia
Richard Hill Wilkinson
Cordon
Lenin
Ares Tye
Businesman
Elepnone Company
Irecon
Meny Fine
Dyuaflaw Duiwe
Epiia
Tyne
Henry
Taylor
ABC
BUICK
Cary Excess
Naum
Gaga
Southwestern Motors
Coquille, Oregon
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