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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1927

Page

21

New Waterloo Stock Company Shines In The Patsy

Pierre Watkin Players open season at Waterloo theatre with Helen Lewis in the lead. James Burtis leads a capable company as the lover, with strong supporting cast. The Patsy follows a younger sister’s rise from family nagging to independence through witty lessons in love, delivering humor and suspense to local audiences.

Barry Conners Pierre Watkin Waterloo Theatre Helen Lewis James Burtis Yan Patsy Harrington Lewis Mr. Burtis Patricia Alice Mason Adelaide Melnatte George Farron Pat Clyde Franklin Mary Ann Novello Jack Reidy Freddie Sherman Waterloo Ivy Sutphen Lincoln Neh Sioux City

Henry Weis Funeral at Home Led by Dr F W Court

Funeral services for Henry Weis, prominent Davenport businessman, were held at his Fourth Street West home conducted by Dr. Frank W. Court, former Davenport pastor, with interment at Elmwood. Bearers included Ira Rodamar and John W. Rath, among others. out of town relatives attended. All Weis children were present.

Henry Weis Fourth Street West Frank W. Court St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church Davenport der. Court First Metchortist Episcopal Church Weis Elmwood Ira Rodamar John W. Rath Fred L. Northey Harry Limbert George B. Worthen Harry G. Northey George E. Lichty James L. Henderson Hermann Miller A. TI. Frank Nathan Northey Frank J. Fowler Edward Rausch H. B. Boies Amelia Richter Louise Weis St. Paul Qinn A. W. ED. Weis Quincy Julia Williams Anyl Mra J. PL. Linman Charles I. McLinn Burlington

Iowa Roads and Weather Report 10 A M

Des Moines reports muddy and passable roads with detours on No 92 and 161. many cities show mud or gravel conditions. Heavy weekend rains created mud holes on No 20 and other routes. chains may be needed on some sections. several areas report impassable or rough conditions and drivers urged caution.

Associated Press Des Moines Gedar Rapids Burlington Webster County Fort Dodge Marshalltown Clair Davenport Muscatine Council Bluffs Clinton Dubuque Creston Sioux City Mason City Waterloo Dypraville Warley Independence Geunsy Center Hhru

White Hexen burr at home peeling spuds

Ben Batsford White records a scene with a character nicknamed Hexen burr at home, peeling potatoes and pondering the meaning of it all. The brief vignette frames a mundane domestic moment with a sense of existential curiosity.

Slide Kelly Slide at Plaza Promises Baseball Thrills

A 1920s era review notes Slide Kelly Slide features Willian Haines as a rookie from Iowa in a dramatic pennant chase with New York and St. Louis. The plot includes a wheel chair scene, a love sub plot with Sally O Neil, and strong ballpark atmosphere plus cast members Iris Meusel Bob Meusel and Tony Lazzeri. A second feature Around the Bases and stage act Joe Jenny and his Comedy Four accompany the bill.

Iowa Slide Kelly New York St. Louis Willian Haines Pottstown Morida Keily Sally O'Neil Warry Carey Kari Dane Kelly Mike Denlin Iris Meusel Bob Meusel Tony Lazzeri Junior Coghlan Abe Waterloo Collegians Joe Jenny Comedy Four Jenny Anekie

Orchids and Ermine at Strand and Bigger Than Barnum's at Palace

Colleen Moore stars in Orchids and Ermine at the Strand for four days with Jack Mulhall leading the supporting cast. The film mixes comedy romance and heart interest as a New York boarding house girl falls for a wealthy Oklahoma oil heir amid glamorous gowns and nightclub scenes. Also opening at the Palace for three days is Bigger Than Barnum's starring Ralph Lewis and Viola Dana with Winter circus ring scenes and a dramatic behind the canvas plot.

Colleen Moore Strand Theatre Jack Mulhall Comerue Colleen New York Wiss Ling Oklahoma Sam Hardy Gwen Len Alma Bennett Kate Price Jed Prouty Carolina Snowden Yola A Avril Paris Brooks Benedict Pathe Ralph Jewis Barnum Palace Theatre Viola Dana George O'Hara Ralph Snag Walla

Musical Comedy and Circus Film at Rialto

Gipsy Strollers present Waterloo at Bat a vaudeville style comedy skit at Rialto Theatre with Connie Hinp and J Lewis plus a baseball on stage scene. Spangles a melodrama circus film stars Marion Nixon and Pat O Malley with an elephant filled big top cast.

Rialto Waterloo At Bat Gipsy Strollers Rialto Theatre Connie Hinp J. ¥. Lewis Marion Nixon Pat O'Malley Iy Nellie Tevell Sible

Sometimes It Pays to Borrow Sometimes It Pays to Borrow We Joan

An advertisement from the Waterloo Morris Plan Co urged borrowing to help worthy purposes with a 69 percent rate, 2 percent fees, and terms for all classes of people seeking money.

Waterloo Morris Plan Cu Advertisemanty

Radio Programs Highlight Busy National Schedule

The WHAF network opens with Wall Street Fools at six and Gypsies at seven, climaxing with La Gioronda at eight. Western stations follow with WOW at six and KFNF at seven, while WCCO and WHO present Minnesota university and Des Moines programs. Silent tonight lists many stations. the long schedule includes orchestras, bands, vocal numbers, organ recitals, and dance music across cities from Denver to Cincinnati and Chicago.

Associated Press WHAF Wall Street Oper WJAR WDAP WTAG WTIC WLIT WRC WCSH WCAE WHAM WSAL Wl Be School of the Win WDAF Kansas City KFNF Shenandoah WCCO University of Minnesota Des Moines EMA WSUT Iowa City H. Ko4 Denver WBAP Fort Worth WOW Omaha Minneapoli WHO

Music and theatre items listed across stations in multiple cities

A fragmented OCR-style list shows radio call letters and city names such as Chicago New York Pittsburgh Dallas Des Moines Memphis and Kansas City alongside mentions of concerts orchestras theatres dances and frolics. The jumbled text references various stations like WGN WHT KDKA WSB WFAA WHGO and others with scattered program notes including theatre and concert listings.

Mypt . Paul Krma Wittsburgh Cenvertte Kdka KY Wes Cincinnati Omaha New York Weco Linemond Sraahia Wero Iigy Mola Nick CDA Musto Oe Ames Dalry Phi Clarinda Tn Peon St. Paul Buffalo Des Moines Fk Plm Detroit Intertainers Memphis Tnur Ames Gene K% Sour Denver Dallas Newark WSUI Town City WSEMB New Orleans Muate KPRC Houston KRUIS Hot Springs KMA Shenandoah WGAE Pittsburgh WDAF Kansas City WEAF WGER Weg Mpils Jefferson City Paul Kansas Fort Worth Cleveland Organiat Ab Nate Rpeprc WCCO St. Paul Orch Relists Frote, Wecco Wenkr Chicago WGON Kanaus City KYW Wdik Detrott WLW Cincinnnati Ovehratra Mincoln UW Neb Ais P Chiengs Kero Mouston KOA Conor Muasle Kinxon City Davenport Nanniver G&i Flat Springs WGN Nashville Carnival Miglrate Fortworth WCOO Yugburak Sromtemms Cae RTM WTAM WSB Atlantaa WFAA Theatre Sotos WMC Theatra

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