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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1927

Page

14

West Qualifies Group For State Meet At Ames

Four West Irish trackmen and two Old Rose relay teams earned state meet berths by placing well at the Manchester district classic. Capt. Pixley took second in high hurdles. Gnagy won the half mile. Olds won the javelin. Stetzel placed second in pole vault. Relay teams finished strong, securing qualifications for Ames Saturday.

Ames Manchester Bill Pixley Gnagy Olds Stetzel Boyer Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Washington High Jawn City Tiger West High Oelwein Lake Pixley West Water Inc Leonard Schroeder Dubu Farnham Waukon Begley Springville Douglas Grant High Atwater Wilkinson Independence Christensen Baker Schultz Dubuque Byers Hall Cedar Traiids West Waterloo Wauken Fistner Cedar Rounds Thomas Johnson Traders College High Manky Evans Romig Grant Hich Haiff Thein Davis Kuba Cedar Ranids Thornton Grimm Garrison Dovelas Echo Planide Washington Higch Ivans Thompson Frink Baker Great Hitch Paulson Baxter Hemphill Center Point Orr Teachers College High Douglass Graft Central City Leary Waverly Wich Grant Hish Borer Stone Sters Dubucue Blair

Iowa Roads and Weather 10 A. M. Summary

Des Moines reports dirt roads slippery and cloudy with heavy rain early today. Clinton, Keokuk, Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Davenport report mud or dirt roads and rainfall. Fort Dodge and Sioux City show mixed rain and fair conditions. Davenport notes heavy rain. Dubuque passable with steady rain. Creston fair with some clouds. Council Bluffs good but cloudy. Best route to Charles City advised via Waverly and Clarksville.

Associated Press Des Moines Clinton Keokuk Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Council Bluffs Muscatine Davenport Creston Sioux City Dubuque Waterloo Charles City Waverly Clarksville

News Spice Puzzle of Names and Odd Questions

A collage of curious questions ponders bright youths, early transatlantic telephones, a ham sandwich life span, late nights in Paris, Mrs. Astor’s embassy dash, a veiled tall youth with extraordinary chest expansion, and a mystery about Ambassador Kqsrak’s pajamas, all amid flag scenes and transatlantic travel lore.

Associated Press Red Grange Trudie Ederle Varia Jean’ Borotta Bill Tilden

Radio Programs Tonight From Iowa and Nearby Stations

A dense schedule lists central time radio programs featuring WCCO and other stations with orchestras, baritone performances, Indian songs, light opera, and the opera Samson and Delilah. Additional broadcasts include classical pieces, landscapes, bands, and studio ensembles across many Midwest outlets.

Associated Press WCCO WIDK WIZ WEAF Chain WOW WHO University of Iowa Seehoeia of Roapsie WSUT Iowa WOL KENEF Km.4w WTA WSOUI

Square Crooks at Waterloo Theatre Delights Local Audiences

The Pierre Watkin Players staged Square Crooks a three act comedy drama by James P. Judge at the Waterloo Theatre. James Burtis and Kay play Eddie Ellison and his wife with Clyde Franklin Freddie Sherman Adelaide Melnotte and Jack Reidy in supporting roles. The plot involves a murder pearl theft and a detective’s frame up with Sergeant Hogan and others driving the action. The cast and performances drew praise and the show runs the rest of the week.

James P. Judge Waterloo Theatre Pierre Watkin Players James Burtis Eddie Ellison Kay Jeads Clyde Franklin Welch Freddie Sherman Larry Scott Miss Lewis Mr. Burtis

The Night of Love at Plaza Fine Picture

Plaza show features Ronald Colman and Wilma Banky in The Night of Love with lavish production elements. Plot centers on a gypsy kidnap plot, love, and confessional tricks amid feudal castles and vivid backgrounds. Also includes a prologue by opera solos and a fashion revue with Hope Hampton and a lively vaudeville program.

Plaza Theatre Ronald Colman Wilma Banky Miss Banky Joan Zafara Chicago Opera Company Elbert Wheeler Boston Opera Company Hope Hampton

Norma Talmadge Stars in Be lasco Stage Hit Kiki Comedy

Norma Talmadge changes from dignified romance to comedienne in Kiki a picturization of the Lasco stage success Ronald Colman plays a wealthy Paris theatre manager who wins her heart and learns a human paradox Supporting players include Gertrude Astor Marc MacDermott George Arthur William Orlamond Erwin Connelly Frankie Darro and Mack Swain

Norma Talmadge Comedienne Belasco Miss Talmadge Norma Ronald Colman Paris Riki Gertrude Astor Marc MacDermott George K. Arthur William Orlamond Erwin Connelly Frankie Darro Mack Swain

Bebe Daniels in A Kiss in a Taxi at the Strand

Bebe Daniels stars in A Kiss in a Taxi a Frenchy lively comedy playing four days at the Strand theatre. The vivacious barmaid enjoys hurling dishes and glassware at admirers as she stirs romance in a farce fueled by tempers and flirtations.

Bebe Daniels the Strand Strand Theatre Bebe

Buck Jones Western at Rialto Four Days

Buck Jones stars in The Hills of Peril a romantic western with gun battles daring rescues and fast riding plus excitement. Rialto also features Gypsy Strollers revue company and Watch Your Wife with Connie Hipp and J Lewis delivering strong farce comedy for a lively two hour show.

Buck Jones Hills of Peril Rialto Buck Gypsy Strollers Connie Hipp J. ¥. Lewis

Swedish experimenters try soil healing by electricity

Swedish researchers explore electrical treatment to improve soil health for out of season crop production.

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