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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
14
Wilmington report notes Clinton county farmers initiate a rat eradication contest in the area with residents urged to participate and report outcomes as the effort gains attention.
Dev St. George L Williams of Lakewood, a truck driver and political figure, faces charges of illegal possession and transportation of liquor. He is to appear before U.S. Commissioner Martin J Monahen next Thursday after a truck carrying four kegs of beer was intercepted near a downtown hotel where Williams was hosting a party. Federal agents and the District Attorney attributed the incident to an informant tip.
A 1927 United Press schedule lists WBZ Springfield 333 at 8:10 East, Doster Symphony Orchestra. WIZ at 8:00 East with RCA Hour featuring the New York Symphony Orchestra. WJZ at 3 East with Philco Hour and light opera. WODAPF Kansas City 12:345 a.m. Nighthawks. WBAL Baltimore 1285 at 10 East with Municipal Band.
The program lists 8:30 p m dinner concert, 7:00 p m silent interval, 9:30 p m Dean Sands and his band, 10:60 p m Tommy Rushworth and his orchestra, 11:01 p m studio program, and 12:00 a m Troy Singers Club Madrid Nicht Owls from Club 3.
Radio and studio listings detail a dense schedule of Christmas town events and concerts. Notable performers include Vincent Pusey, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Franece Orchestra with Winton Hotel, plus a variety of exhibitions and lectures at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The list covers broadcasting times across WTAM and affiliated stations with dozens of stations and programs listed.
London's first jazzless cabaret at New Prine has drawn strong audience interest. Manager Percy Athos says the shift to waltz melodies boosted business to record levels and prompted nationwide congratulations for innovating London's nightlife. The Charleston has also been barred at the same venue.
In Lima a gas spraying machine exploded killing I. F. Held, hotel owner. John Moxley, age 50 and a Black servant, was blown from the room but escaped injury. Local authorities investigate the tragedy.
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