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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

10

Johnson's Dance Pavilion Fire Damages Building and Contents

Fire caused by defective wiring at Johnson's Dance Pavilion on Rainbow Drive damaged buildings estimated at 1,000 and contents at 5,000 with salvage partial. Insurance to cover most loss. Owner Ernest H. Johnson said total could reach 10,000. Fire started in upper story and attic but stopped before consuming main structure. Water and smoke ruined costumes and rare musical instruments. Remodeling to begin after insurance adjustment.

Johnson Electric Park Rainbow Drive Ernest H. Johnson Waterloo Costume Company

Y's Men to Resume Meetings Monday September 12

The Y's Men union will restart its weekly dinner meetings on Monday night Sept 12 after a summer break. Secretary Homer Albright announced the program is pending, with Kirk Gross as chair and committee members Harry Hesser Ralph Miller and E E Wheeler handling arrangements. The Y M C A pool locker room and shower facilities will be closed all next week for redecorating.

Y's Homer Albright Kirk Gross Harry Hesser Ralph Miller E. E. Wheeler

Radio programs tonight and Sunday nationwide listings

Radio schedule highlights stations KFNF WHO WEAF WLS WCCO KOIL WJZ WHAS WDAF plus many others. Listings cover evening programs including music, drama, and orchestras with silent hours and baseball times, featuring networks red and standard and noted programs across multiple cities.

WSMB KMA WDAF KDKA WOC WCCO Mo Weaf Bowes Koil WLS Little Symphony WJZ Ekoka Kyw WLW Presbyterian Church Methodist Church WBAI WBBM WEAF WRC WCAE WWI WSAI WGY WMAQ WGR WWJ ESD WGN WLIV Koi Count Tolstoy WOAI Christian Church Woco Wwoc WSM Presbyterian M— Weaf WJID Palmer House WFAA WBEM WORD WSB Bremer-Tully WBZ Edeka Eyw KFAB Union College Orchestra Sam Henry Salernos WIBO Tomorrow's Paper Orchestra Kom Pied Piper Mi Weaf Parnassus Trio Roxy's Gang Orchestra Harmony Singers Red Network Gibson Trio WTAM KSD Carl Rollins WRG Story

Blood Tests Resolve Gypsys Daughter Identity

In Omaha Nebraska on August 27 blood tests determine whether two year old Rachel, nicknamed Little Rachel, is of gypsy blood. Investigators had suspected kidnaping after a gypsy caravan led by Peter John and his wife rested near Oakland Nebraska. Authorities pursue the test to settle the question of Rachel’s true identity.

Omaha, Neb Rachel Oakland Neb Peter John Althe Eureka Cal Archer

Peter John Confident as Blood Test Tells Truth

A fragment notes Peter John confident about a result after a blood test conducted by Dr A P ee, an Omaha surgeon, signaling a pivotal turn in the case.

Peter John A. P.ee Omaha

Elks Club Event with Stuffing Contest at Noon

The event runs all day from the Elks clubhouse to the grounds. A stuffing contest starts at 12 30 p.m. Invitations promise cats, games of all kinds, and a playful sad frolic without Umit.

Elks Clubhouse

Elks Stag Picnic Set for Sept 1 at Leland's Grove

The annual Elkdom stag picnic will be held next Thursday September 1 at Leland's Grove. Motorists are urged to arrive early and enjoy a day of dining games and fellowship with the Elks.

Leland’s Grove Elkdom

German and English sermons at First Lutheran church

Rev. Henry Mueller and his family spent Thursday and Friday at Clear Lake. Sermons will be at 9 a.m. in German and at 11 a.m. in English tomorrow. The topic is Know What You Hes Before You Pray based on Luke 11 9-14.

Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church Clear Lake Mgr. Mueller

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