Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1927

Page

5

Radio Programs Tomorrow Across Major Stations

An extensive list of Thursday May 19 radio schedules across stations KFAB KMOX KOA WJAX WLIT WSB KDKA WJZ KFNF KMA KPO KYW WDAF WEAF WEEI WJAR WTAG WCAE WGR WRC WWJ WGN WGY WHO WJZ KD KA etc. including times and lineups featuring orchestras concerts and program blocks. The listings name station call signs locations and program titles like Goodrich Silvertown orchestra Greenwich Village Inn orchestra Sam n Henry and market society orchestras.

WJZ Hearst Square WDAF Kansas City Star WEAF New York Cliquet Eskimos WEEI WJIAR WTAG WCAE Weco WGR WRC WWJ WFI Woc WGN WGY Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra KSD WCSH WJAR WeCco WSAI WSB WHAS WSM WTAM WMC Greenwich Village Inn WEBH Chicago Orchestra Uptown Theatre Chicago Tribune Sam ‘N’ Henry the Music Box Correll and Gosden Mark Love Scenectady Stephen E. Boisclair WHO Des Moines Prof. Stoye Wendell Hall KDKA KYW Markets Society Orchestra WBAL Our Musical United

For Sale Classified Ad Notes in Journal Style

An 8 for large audience daily ad note references for sale offerings. The entry hints at a journal style listing with for sale keywords and broad reach. No specific items or entities are detailed beyond the general ad framework.

Kent

Radio listings and musical programs across major stations

A compact schedule shows station frequencies and air times for Chicago Davenport Omaha and Washington programs. Highlights include the Texans at 8:30 on KDKA KYW and WLS orchestras, with Columbia School of Music and Meyer Davis band appearances noted through ten oclock listings.

KDKA KYW KSD the Texans Orchestra WLS Chicago Tony WMAQ Chicago Daily News Columbia School of Music Chicago Theatre Revue WOC Davenport Flow Boys Quartet O. D. Doran WOW Omaha Rhythm Kings WQJ WRC Washington, D. C Meyer Davis

Real estate firm surveys Wellman brick plant for Iowa Clay

May 16 in Wellman the firm Godfrey and Eldridge of Washington viewed the Brick and Tile factory owned by Iowa Clay Products Co. Receiver M. W. Keeley seeks to dispose of several plants. Residents hope the Wellman plant is revived. Reverend and Mrs. G F Schroeder hosted their son R R Schroeder of Watkins, Iowa, who works in the Watkins bank, last Sunday.

Wellman Godfrey and Eldridge Washington Iowa Clay Products Co M. W. Keeley G. F. Schroeder R. R. Schroeder Watkins Iowa

Railway Timetable Fragments Show Westbound and Eastbound Passenger and Freight

A fragmentary timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains with numbers and times for Golden State, Knoxville branch, and M M and St P lines. It includes arrivals and departures for local passenger and freight trains with notes on daily or weekday operations and agent names.

J. ©. McKay Dally W. C, Bell

Small-town notes highlight moves and visits around Wellman

Ellis Rickey makes his first Chicago trip with his own title, returning with fond memories. Several residents welcome visitors from Iowa City and Blairstown for Mother's Day. J. A. Dodds plans to return to Wellman from Williamsburg to resume old- home life. Various locals address car changes, road conditions, and shop visits while noting a barn fire scare and family moves including the Cain family returning to Brighton.

Brighton Notes and Weekend Visitors Highlight Community

Mary Maxine Tracy and Mary Elizabeth Beal visited former teacher Miss Leona in Davison Eldon. Mrs Scott McFarland returned home near Drakesville after a few days with daughter Mrs Ira Schafer. Lucille Tracey of Oskaloosa spent the weekend with Blanche McCarty. Mrs Mary Fox visited her son Bruce in Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs Fred Lechner of Olds spent Sunday with George Lechner. Rev and Mrs B Ward and Mrs George Knorr left for Virginia. Dell Kyle and G J Saunders homes got new paint. John Abrahamson traveled from Russell to visit his wife and baby at Er H Farrs. Henry Snider and daughter Leona Ralph McCart Madge Kee gan and Dan Pringle and Rev James families visited Fairfield. Dr and Mrs H L Gordon and Grace plan a prolonged vacation visiting Kirksville Excelsior Springs Fairbury and Oklahoma. The Davison house in north town was nearly destroyed by fire Monday night starting in a woodshed. The five room house with tin roof resisted firefighting efforts. There was

Brighton Mary Maxine Tracy Mary Elizabeth Beal Leona Davison Eldon Scott McFarland Drakesville Ira Schafer Lucille Tracey Oskaloosa Blanche McCarty Mary Fox Bruce Fred Lechner Olds George Lechner B. Ward George Knorr Virginia Dell Kyle G. J. Saunders John Abrahamson Russell Er. H. Farrs Home. Mr. Henry Snider and Daughter, Leona, Ralph McCart Madge Keegan Dan Pringle James Fairfield H. L. Gordon Grace Kirksville Excelsior Springs Fairbury Neb Oklahoma Wm. Davison

Local News From Columbus Junction May 8

Mrs. Harry Weaver of Wapello visited J. D. Darrow home. Dr. L G Woodruff returns from Lake Worth Florida after visiting his ill brother Edward. Women's Relief Corps to hold May 27 pot luck at Chattalqua Park and make wreaths for Memorial Day. Mrs. William Rock and two sons visited Guy Trexel in Surfington. Oak land Sunday school Whatsoever class names committee chairmen for the year led by Lydia Hupp and Minnie Johansmedher. Next meeting June 14 with Verne Grimm.

Columbus Junction Harry Weaver Wapello J. D. Darrowhom L. G. Woodruff Lake Worth Fla Edward Women’s Relief Corps Chattalqua Park William Rock Guy ‘Trexel Surfinggton Oakland Sunday School Lydia Hupp Minnie Johansmedher Isa Barrack Jennie Nichols Verne Grimm

Frey Family News from Noble Iowa and Nearby Visits

Mrs J A Frey reports Brenneman family from Oregon visited John C Roth in Noble Iowa. Rev preached at Sugar Creek church Friday evening. Communion planned at Kiecher church May 22 if weather allows. Milton Frey home for vacation with parents. Guests at Roths included Dave Wenger Alvin Roth Ben Myers families of Wayland. Karl Frey weekend visit. Joe Rich family called on relatives. Otto Frey family visited Mrs Frey’s brother Sam at Havre. J A Frey family, Anna Keeler Newton Frey spent Sunday in Pleasant Plain at Raymond Nicholson home. Ruth Mitchel Carl Johnson and J A Prey shopped in Washington. Merrel Shockley ill.

Ben Myers Wayland Karl Frey Joseph Rich Otto Frey Frey Sam Havre J. A. Frey Karl Milton Anna A. Keelers Pleasant Plain Raymond Nicholson Ruth Mitchel Carl Johnson J. A. Prey Washington Merrel Shockley

Demand for Plainclothes Police Grows With Mussolini Walks

Opinion notes that plainclothes officers are stationed densely during Mussolini's strolls and compares costs to high militia usage, recalling World War II era and warning about safety narratives from China, urging caution in reporting.

Woman Church Leader Urges Sisters To Be Strong and Valiant Men

The Episcopal Church's Presiding Bishop officially endorses a nationwide Bishops Crusade beginning January 6 to renew pledges and mobilize all members. The Woman's Auxiliary with 500000 members, led by Miss Grace Lindley, pledges full support to stir the church to action and involve youth and children in mass meetings and conferences across eighty eight dioceses.

John Gardner Murray Episcopal Church Murray Grace Lindley Mise Jindley Woman’s Auxiliary St. Theresa Washington Thomas C. Durst D. D

Community social to aid flood victims at Lexington church

Martha G Thrasher reports a Lexington social Friday evening at the M EF church basement serving Weiner sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee. Proceeds go to the Red Cross flood relief fund and to support local children in the devastated district.

Washington Route Six Lexington Sehoo Lexington M. EF Red Cross Fund Leo Amlon Iowa City Roc Amlons Nelson Keota John Rittentoure Warren Bishop Little Helen Howard Gardner Orr Mapel Flading Lexington Ladies Aid Society Marsh Ainsworth Prairie Flower Thaptiet College

Mapel and Bell Help Corn Planting in Des Moines

In Des Moines John S S Mapel Jr assists his brother-in-law Hay Bell with corn planting. The scene highlights family farming during the season and notes local agricultural activity.

Des Moines John S&s. Mapel, Jr M-Daw Hay Bell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Radio Digest Publishing Company KFAB KMOX KOA WJAX WLIT WSBT Pittsburgh KFNF Shenandoah KMA Farnham KPO San Francisco Orange Chain Rose Room Dance Physicians and Surgeons BE. Stutsman F. & M. Bank A. John Droz West Main St C. W. McLaughlin West Main Street W. L. Alcorn Iowa Ave Wilson Heating Co Preston Osteopathic South Iowa Ave T. G. Arthur Marion Ave Lemley & Yard Insurance National Bank Chiropractors Charles C. Brown Little & Pratt Lloyd Little Mart Pratt J. M. Kylie Willard City A. J. Franzen Nelewanger Ridg South L. B. Lupton S. Iowa Ave North Iowa Ave Hugh Dougall R. A Austin Sutherland Washington, Iowa C. V. Brown South of Water Works Rickey’s T. A. Michels North Side Sq Brookhart Bros. Law Opera House Cc, J. Wilson Co C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Livingston & Eicher AW LA INO. W. Applegate City Hall Washington Street J. D. Dayton Westchester Washington County Frank Boller W. Washington St T. J. Pease Farmers and Merchants Bank W. J. Masson Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store George W. Stewart Hardware & Implements South Side Square Cyrus T. L. Brookhart H. P. Arthur Goodin Sect Zeredatha Council D. Is Carbaugh N. M Arthur Goodin Bethlehem Commandery K. T R. Brown E. C. Arthur Goodin Alice Meek W. M. Della McBride Damascus Shrine W. S. of J Masonic Temple Maude B. Davis H. P Sara FE. Walker Amos Chapter de Molay William Bragg M. C. Dale Shorts Washington Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall L. R. Lovelett S. T. Rickey A. F A. M W. M R. W. Thompson Golden State Ee Ee BO Bealt Ccesaca California Knoxville H. W. Kussel C. B Ellis Rickey Old Home Ellis Homer Turnipseed Wayne Homer J. A. Dodds Williamsburg Helen Schroeder U. T Helen Coffey Blairstown Elmer Mason Carey Long Carrol Durian Russell Darnell W. B. Darnell Oak Park Pavilion Dorothy Cox Leona Cox Dorothy South English John Cox H. L. Karr C. R North English J. H. Klockenteger Percy Klockenteger Seibert Colo Willard Hayes John Klockenteger J. G. Wehrle John L. E. Mapelthorpe Mr. Dawson Christopherson Dick Cain Crawfordsville Rhua Helmick Martha Potter Abe Martin Nordia Homer Stephen D. B Hishop East Carolina Darst Martha G. Thrasher Ieee East 26d St American Petroleum Co Washiington Ameican Motor Kattlon American Tractor Patton Ana Ste Oe John M. O'Tarien
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication