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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1927

Page

5

Radio Program Schedule for Tomorrow September 21 1927

Radio Digest lists tomorrow’s scheduled programs across networks and stations. Highlights include KDKA Pittsburgh at 6 and 7 PM with concerts, KOA Denver at 9 PM featuring Scheuerman's Colorado Orchestra, KYW Chicago musical segments, and WEAF New York stations broadcasting Aeolian recitals and industry banquets.

KDKA Pittsburgh WJZ KMA Shenandoah KOA Denver Scheuerman Colorado Orchestra Lamont School of Music KYW Chicago Carnival WCCO Minn.St. PL Boy Scouts Radio Industries Banquet WEAF New York Aeolian WEET WTIC WRC WGY WGR WCAE WTAM WWJ WSAT WGN KSD WOC WDAF WLIT Red and Blue WEBH Edgewater Beach Chicago Tribune Radio Industries WHO Des Moines Little Symphony Kate Miller Whistler Sylvania Foresters WBZ Davis WBAL WLW WHAM WJR KDIKA All State WLS Haymakers

Flavor drives Quaker Oats appeal in cat food ad

The ad claims substitutes cost the same as genuine Quaker Oats but differ in flavor. It touts Quaker's fifty years milling experience producing a rich toasty taste. It asserts Quaker oats offer bulk for easier digestion and a balanced nutrition with protein carbs vitamins. Grocers carry Quick Quaker and Quaker Oats.

Chaney Discusses Primitive Roles and Mockery Character

The famed screen star Ton Chaney says playing a primitive half animal demands more study than intellect. He notes his range from The Monster to the Hunchback of Notre Dame and describes his latest role in Mockery at the Fox theatre, a complex mix of loyalty treachery savagery brutality and childishness reflecting oppression era Russia. He promises action filled scenes and a remarkable monkey performance.

Ton Chaney Hunchback Notre Dame Fox Theatre Pares Chaney Munkey

Death of Grace Easter Reverberates Through West Chester

West Chester notes the death of Grace Easter, a local native with many friends. The obituary reflects on shared sorrow for the relatives and community and the inevitability of death.

West Chester Grace Easter

High School Notes First Things First

A weekly digest of 1927 28 Glee club rosters noting First Sopranos Second Sopranos Altos and choir groups plus activities for Miss Reaney and Mr Peet during a hot week. Tuesday testing voices and weather delays. Wednesday assembly introduces Girl Reserves and Hi Y. Thursday visits by Normal trainees. Friday ticket sales$ for band and orchestra concert with proceeds to the music fund.

Glee Club Teachers’ Institute Miss Reaney M. L. Harwood E. Rice J. Karel M. Dayton W. Allen E. McCreedy J. Kallous A. Pratt H. Caldwell C. Coulter N. Warner H. Henderson Mangold T. Warner M. A. Stewart Edith Elgar Wenger 0. Haney J. Hull B. Cuddy HH. Payne Borg Glee Club Iano Winifred Allen The G. R’s Maurine Meyer Hi-Y Kreider Miss Montgomery New Haven School Moeller Bernice Anderson Bernadine Norton Frances Boyd Lucile Mohland Catherine Coulter Catharine Coulter

Weather swing and chatter bounces through town

The note sketches a weekend forecast with 98 degree Saturday and 54 degree Sunday. It notes seasonal storms bring relief and hints at continued pleasant weather yet to come. A local aside mentions reactions to weather and a quip about hanging. The text references Virginia Breitenbach and George Freshwaters with a football visit to Washington.

Virginia Breitenbach George Freshwaters Washington

Local travel and visits conclude for busy morning

Mrs. George Rockwood traveled to Oskaloosa for several days of business and relatives. Mrs. Charles Edwards and her daughters from Columbus Junction joined Mr. and Mrs. Lester Orr and will drive to Iowa City for Mr. Edwards operation. Mrs. R. G. Cherry and Mrs. Ernest Lemmon went to Des Moines for a DAR board meeting. Miss Elizabeth Sherman left for Pittsburgh to enter Pennsylvania College for Women. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Barr, former Washington residents, stopped with friends on the way to Chicago for a convention.

George Rockwood Oskaloosa Charles Edwards Columbus Junction Lester Orr Owa City Edwards Iowa City R. G. Cherry Ernest Lemmon Des Moines The Iowa Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Sherman Pittsburgh Pennsylvania College For Women J. E. Barr Washington Chicago

Corn Crop Talk Undermines Prices Says Local Farmer

A reader notes excessive chatter about a poor harvest has driven land prices down from 25 to 50 dollars per acre since 1925. He predicts a strong corn crop and higher prices, blaming rumors for market drops and weather unfounded fears.

West Chester Washington Pat Caseys Frank Francis Jane Charlie Mayers Trea

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