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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

7

Radio Program Schedule for Tomorrow and Saturday Night

A scanned 1927 radio schedule lists stations WB AL WEHH WGR WHO WLIT WOAI WRVA WSBT WTIC and many others with times and programs. Highlights include KDKA Pittsburgh 4:55 concert, KFENF Shenandoah 7 Seedhouse program, KMOX St. Louis 7 organist Milton Slosser, KOA Denver 9 Chief Gonzales and Barcelians, WGN Chicago 9 Sam n Henry and music box segments, WJZ New York 6 Radio evening and 8 Keystone duo.

WBAL WEHH WGR WHO WLIT WOAI WRVA WSBT WTIC KDKA Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Post KFENF Shenandoah KMA KMOX St. Louis Milton Slosser Rudy Ted McDonald Sisters KOA Denver Gonzales Big Barcelians KPO San Francisco Masic Gala Bed Kyw Chicago Hearst Square Hearst Squares Congress Carnival WDAF Kansas City Star Hohner Conservatory Great Western Chess WEAF New York WRC Goldman Band WEEI WJIAR WCAE WTAM WWJ WSAI KSD Orchestra WGY WSAT WEBH Kedgewater Beach WGN Chicago Tribune Sam 'N’ Henry the Music Box Musicale Schenectady Dange Music WJZ Radio Evening Keystone Duo

Unclear Broadcast Schedule Teases 1930s Radio Lineup

Fragmentary listing shows multiple stations and times across Chicago Davenport Davenport and Washington with various acts including orchestras, popular songs, and a hotel performance. The garbled OCR implies a mixed schedule rather than a single event or coherent program.

WOC Davenport Paarman Silver King WOW Omaha WQJ Chicago WRC Washington, D. C Hotel Mayflower

Local families gather for weekend visits in Douglas

Miss Hazel Conrad reports on a social Sunday with numerous Douglas households listed including Mr. and Mrs. Eichenberger, Boese, Eicher, Graber, Louber and Conrad families. The group enjoyed fishing trips and visits at multiple homes over the weekend with multiple relatives noted.

Douglas Edd Eichenberger Albert Boese Jess Eicher Pete Graber S. Louber Pete Emma Anna Mae Bessie Conrad Otto Stalder Jake Richenberger Albert Beese Edd Richenberger Emma Lauber Will

Train timetable fragment for Golden State route numbers

Eastbound and westbound train numbers listed with schedule times and daily frequency. Includes locals express freights and details of passenger trains no. 3 23 25 26 28 29 30 49 50 60 87 88 91 92. Indicates agent J McMay and H W Rus arrivals and departures with daily or specific weekday service.

Golden State Limited Golden State J. ©. McMay

Local Family Gatherings Sunday Afternoon

Jake Kauffman Andy Kauffman Dec Goldsmith Louie Kauffman and family Hazel Conrad Gladys and Klen Hertig and Emil Stader and three children spent Sunday afternoon at Tony Kaufman's fishing spot. Washington and daughter family visited Mrs Arthur Conrad and Margaret Alters with others.

Jake Kauffman Andy Kauffman Dec Goldsmith Louie Kaufffman Hazel Conrad Gladys Klen Hertig Emil Stader Tony Kaufman Ted Wy Det Washington Arthur Conrad Francis Hertig Margaret Alters Bessie Conrad Davenport Thornton Alter Almond Charles Dunbars Brighton Hazel Emma Louber Albert Mannings Harris Boene Mrs. Boese Will Allen Hertig Emil Stalder

Local notes from VEO Mrs. George Bray June update

Genealogical and social items from VEO Mrs. George Bray column dated June. Mentions Willis Coffin and Bessie Roberts marriage in Idaho, various visits and relatives in Selina Richland Fairfield Wayland and Muscatine area, birthday reminder for Merril Gowey, nurses training trip for Bertha Coffin, and multiple family gatherings and visits.

Veo Edgar Bennett Selina Alda Watson Willis Coffin Elmer Coffin Bessie Roberts Idaho Esther Johnson Floyd Kennison Dorothy Johnson Merril Gowey George Bray Mable Coffin Iowa City Eva Roberts Faye Letha Emma Spalding Ezra Hadley Carl McMurray Kyle Pleasant Plain John Lindaur Robert William Earl Balderson Delbert Macy Near Perlee A. A. Neil Owen Hervey Coffin Richland W. O. Allen Iva Maring Lavell Maurietta Vestal Malinda Miller Russell Simmons Libertyville Milton Jones Fairfield Dorothy Bray Clarence Rickard Allen and Galen Valley BB. C. Statler Karl Balderson Maxine Ira Hadley Bill Trail Phyllis Amanda Trail Muscatine A. A. Soeten R. A. Spaldings Levi Bray Bertha Coffin Ethel Castile Greeley Colp Effie Allen Edith Smith Joan and Charles Woolson Faye Fleig Marian Jean Allen Pheebe Jones

Potatoes flourish after rain as Iowa farm notes rain impact

West Chester notes report new potatoes thriving after a long rain and a strong forecast for a big crop. The missive mentions Cedar Rapids visitor Mr Morgan with a broken axle, Ed Anwyl selling hardware, Pat Strain selling medicines, and a stream of local travel and weather observations. It recalls Father’s Day attitudes, road conditions after rain, and local roosters resuming crowing.

West Chester Iowa Mr. Morgan Cedar Rapids Ford Ed Anwyl Columbus Junction Anwyl Pat Strain Muscatine Mr. Strain George Baker Chevrolet Keota Here Jimmie Pat Man Father Mather

Mystery Definition Sparks Slang Debate Across Regions

Readers scramble to decipher a garbled OCR phrase defining shuvarh as "a kind of velery Fie blowdebot" in Usilvvs. The unclear text suggests a humorous misprint or misheard term, prompting discussion on language drift and transcription errors in old newspapers.

Graduation Hopes Mark Sehoal Examers Ceremony

A fragment notes many men graduate from an exam school with ceremony details unclear. The report hints at a formal event and recognition of achievement.

Medical Optimism The Life of a Physician Near 100

A portrait of a physician whose long career inspires hope as he approaches his centennial milestone. The article links his longevity to continued activity and the era of advancing medical practice and productivity.

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Radio Digest Publishing Company Physicians and Surgeons Stutsman F & M. Bank A. John Droz West Main St CG. W. McLaughlin M. D West Main Street W. N. Alcorn Iowa Ave Wilson Heating Co W.S. Kyle National Bank E. Madison St S. H. Bateman Nicola & Harmon Book Store North Side Square Preston Osteopathic South Iowa Ave T. G. Arthur Marion Ave Lemley & Yard Insurance Chiropractors Charles C. Brown Washington Little & Pratt Lloyd Little Mart Pratt J. M. Kyle Willard George W. Stiewart Hardware & Implements South Side Square L. B. Lupton North Hugh Dougall Austin Sutherland Auctioneer R. R East Main Street Rickey’s T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison Lawyers Morrison Bldg North Side Sq Brookhart Bros. Law Opera House C. J. Wilson Co C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawye Opposite Journal Livingston & Richer Abstract INO. W. Applegate City Hall Washington Street J. D. Dayton Westchester Washington County Frank Boller T. J. Pease Farmers and Merchante Bank W. 1. Masson Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store PF. Haight Twin Oaks Orchestra WLS Tony WMAQ Chicago Daily News Evele Pratt and Snerman Stevens Hotel Orchestra Douglas Miss Hazel Conrad Arthur Conrad's Margaret and Henry Alter Fred Hildebrand Fred Stalder August Glanzman Cyrus T. L. Brookhart H. P. Arthur Goodin Sect Zeredatha Council S. M D. i Carbaugh Ll. M Arthur Goodin Bethlehem Commandery K. T W. R. Brown E. C. Arthur Goodin Ree Alice Meek W. M. Della McBride Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Maude B. Davis H. P Sara FE. Walker Amos Chapter de Molay William Bragg M. C. Dale Shorts Washington Lodge No A. F A. M IL. B. Lupton W. M R. W. Thompson CRT Eastrou P. Ib Ives Californla Nia Knoxville H. W. Rus C. B Agent C.M. & Sf PF Southwest Limited Pessenger Dally Pearl Maring Dalphin Lovell H. C. Jones N. BE D. Dayton Silcesadines James Nelson John Rittenhouse Kk. Brumback Newton Towa Louie Fink Cantons Ohio Daryl D. Dayton Daryl Sunlite Sunlite Dessert Co Waukesha Wis Estee Mmwaded Ornera Norwalk Chas. Hebner Cor Calumet
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