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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

14

Owa Fair Announces 137000 in Premiums and Sousa Band

Des Moines reports state fair preparations at the grounds with additions to the grandstand raising seating from 7 000 to 12 000 and a 100 000 square foot educational building. Premiums total 137 000 including 35 000 for cattle and 24 000 for horses. John Philip Sousa and his band of 70 pieces will perform at open air concerts with a Troy play and a four night horse show.

Courier Special Service Des Moines Sulina Sousa John Philip Sousa Fall of Troy

Washington golfer Darry Day sets 243 hole marathon feat

Washington champion marathon golfer Darry Day played from 3 20 a m to 11 26 p m covering 243 holes using driver midiron and putter. He finished 16 hours 6 minutes, reportedly 13 holes shy of a world record while Eddie Tipton and Melvin Luttrell also attempted long runs scoring 218 and 217 holes respectively.

Washington D. C INS Darry Day Dsy Eddie Tipton Melvin Luttrell

Rural Mail Carriers Picnic At La Porte City

Black Hawk county rural mail carriers plan their annual picnic at La Porte City this afternoon. About 30 carriers and families will attend a program of games and a picnic dinner announced by Myron Whitney secretary of the county organization. Whitney will attend a northern Iowa rural carriers picnic in Algona Saturday with representatives from all county groups.

Black Hawk County la Porte City Myron Whitney Whitney Algona Iowa

Daily Quiz Answers Revealed items list

The quiz lists names and facts, including Leopold Btokowski and Jane Austen, with hints that the authors are contemporary American writers, and notes on colors and cultural references. It mentions pre-Raphaelite and Lord Byron, Rubinstein, and the United States, asserting three is the best.

Jane Austen Pre-Raphaelite Lord Byron Rubinstein United States

Mystery visitor in Pullen household ends with arrest

The Pullen family confronts a fat, flirtatious stranger who answered Mrs. Pullen’s letter. After a tense visit that nearly leads to assault, the intruder is confronted by the couple and chased by Pullen. A policeman returns to sort out the mistaken romance and the earlier burglaries.

Western billings theater listing for tonight

The Palace presents Tom Mix in Hard Boiled. The Plaza features Lillian Gish in The Scarlet Letter and vaudeville. The Rialto showcases Edna Murphy Charles Delaney and Marceline Day in College Days and Dixie Darlings Comedy Revue. The Strand offers Private Izzy Murphy with George Jessel Patsy Ruth Miller Vera Gordon and Nat Carr.

Palace Tom Mix Plaza Lillian Gish Rialto Edna Murphy Charles Delaney Marceline Day Strand Private Izzy Murphy George Jessel Patsy Ruth Miller Vera Gordon Nat Carr

Mother Intervenes in Portrait of Pursuit on Night Street

A mother explains her role in a troubling incident as a man visits a daughter at her parents home after her letter inviting him. The confrontation with Mrs Pullen and Julia leads to a scuffle with Mr Pullen and the police comment on the scene before the next installment.

Mrs. Pullen Pullen Julia Sugar Julio Policeman

Bobby Jones to defend British Open title at St Andrews

Atlanta June 22 Bobby Jones plans to sail Saturday to defend his British open golf title at St Andrews next month. He had announced last spring he would not defend the title while studying law at Smory University but loss of his Oakmont open title last week, according to friends, prompted a change.

Atlanta Bobby Jones St. Andrews Bobby Smory University Oakmont

National Open title opens gold vaults for poor Tom Armour

Shawnee Pa June 22 Tommy Armour may be the richest golfer as a result of winning the American open championship. He has signed contracts to net about 70 000 in cash and receives daily offers. Armour will get about 20 000 from a firm for using his name on golf clubs. The Congressional Club at Washington where he is pro has raised his salary to 10 000 and given him a 5 000 automobile.

Shawnee Tommy Armour Washington Armour Congressional Club

Marriage licenses issued at Grundy Center on Tuesday

Grundy Center Iowa June 23 special marriage licenses were issued to W H Gange of Beresford South Dakota and Hette Saylor of Waterloo Ruth Spawn of Grundy Center and Peter Wilson of Tract Henry Dunlap of Fordson Michigan Myrtle Green of Vinton

Grundy Center W. H. Gange Beresford S. D Hette Saylor Waterloo Ruth Spawn Peter Wilson Tract Henry Dunlap Fordson Michana Myrtle Green Vinton

Radio Programs Overview from Multiple Stations Tonight

Central Time listings compile tonight’s program slate across WHB WMAQ WOS KOA and KSO Lowa WENR WLS and WOFI. Highlights include classical solos, ensemble pieces and organ programs with stations such as WENR WLS WOG and WGY broadcasting throughout the evening along with baseball and market updates.

Associated Press WHB WMAQ WOS KOA KSO WOG Lowa WENR WLS WOFI WHT WHAS WSAI WJZ WBZ KDKA KYW WJR WEBH KDSA WCFL WHO WDAF WSM WEAF WGR WGY WRC WCAE WCCO Woc KSD WORD Wcoco KFAB WCAL WLW KMA WIZ Wao KTHS WIBO WGN WO8 Wb5ui WOW Woco WWJ WCCQ KOIL HMA Story of America PFM EDEA Weeoco Victor Herbert Toww WSAL Mo Wiz Edka WTAM WSAT WSB WMC WFAA WCA1 P. Mi WSBH WCFG WCC WIRO WBAP Wid Theta Sigma Phi MTHS WSN WLIB WQJ

Wasp Organ and Dance at the Frolic

A brief listing notes an organ by Wasp 800 and a dance event at WDAF 370 Frolic, mentioning the World Health Organization 435 reference and P.M. times in a compact social page item.

ETHS Wecco Wiig WLTB Wqd WEA WDAF Wasp Who

Free eye exam and lens duplication offer

In June, John M. Nix offers absolutely free eye examinations regardless of whether you need glasses. He will assess your vision and state clearly if glasses are needed. A 30 percent discount applies to his latest optical work. Bring existing lens pieces to duplicate. Phone 774. John M. Nix Oak Ford? Franklin St. Waterloo, Se.

Favorites Thrive as Buffalo Golf Meet Continues

In the Buffalo Country Club invitation tournament, favorites remained in contention during match play. Survivors include Chicago’s defending champion Miss Virginia Van Wie and Miss Virginia Wilson, plus Louise Fordyce of Youngstown who defeated Miles Bernice Wall 2-1.

Buffalo Buffalo Country Club Virginia. Wilson Chicago Virginia van Wie Louise Fordyce Youngstown Miles Bernice Wall

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Owa Fair C.F Elks Club Park Avenue Elks Home Lincoln Park Cedar Falls Hilario Barnhouse St. Saens Attila Verdi E. Brown Euphonium L. F. Hugres K. Oleson Cornet la Czarina Ganne Rubienstein M. Rosendahl Barnard LA Porte Leopold Btokowski Napoleon Bonaparte Lonato Napoleon Arcola Kine Fr Lonalo Ida M. Tarbell DUFFS Heleas Penvare Syndicate. Ie Ske Mou Tom By Ben Batsford Eine Palles Malcolm Duar E Theatre Tom Armour KLDS WCBD WOI WB2 TPL Mae KDE Woo Way John M. Nix Ores NE Franklin St Waterloo, Se Buffalo Golf Meet Ane Fox News Private Izzy Murphy’’ and Betty Bronson Garamount Johnson’s Gardens Ray Keyes The Kelly William Haines Claire Windsor Harry Carey Vaudeville Dixie Billy Wilson Electric Park AL Schumock Blondy Owens Oclwein Dave Nelson Frenchy Ted Wilcox Kid Lee
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