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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1927

Page

9

New Iowa Highway Laws Set New Speed Limits

Des Moines reports the forty-second general assembly enacted wide road rules effective July 4 with most speeds capped at 40 mph on highways, 35 mph for passenger vehicles, and 25 mph in residence districts. Cities may create suburban zones. signs will direct drivers to stop or proceed cautiously and fines reach 25 dollars with jail time up to five days.

Courier Special Service Des Moines Forty-Second General Assembly Highway Commission State Highway Commission County Board of Supervisors

Reo Shop Apprentices Trained At Factory

Reo Motor Car company provides factory apprentice training for shop men of its dealers to broaden experience across shop disciplines. The program includes weekly classroom time, lectures by Reo staff and outside machine builders, a forty machine shop for hands on practice, and class work on drafting blueprints and parts assemblies.

Reo Reo Motor Car Company

Chandler Expands Production Force to Meet Demand

Chandler factories have added 1,000 workers since January to keep up with orders for Chandler Eights and Sixes. Sid Black, general sales manager, notes growing popularity and success of the Royal Eight line from cities reporting strong demand.

Chandler Sid Black

Spring Recital Delight at Flist Presbyterian Church

Mrs. J. D. Liffring's pupils presented a spring recital at Flist Presbyterian Church last evening. The varied program featured ensemble numbers, dance interpretations, and instrumental and vocal selections, enjoyed by parents and friends.

J. D. Liffring Flist Presbyterian Church

Doings of the Duffs at Corner Druggist Shop

Mr Doper the corner druggist pressed his foot on the scales as Olivia weighed in at his store after taking three pills. The scene captures a quirky local moment with residents gathering around for a humorous weigh in.

MR. Doper Olivia Geena

The Phantom Rescues Helen in Basement Showdown

In a perilous basement clash the Gray Phantom and Helen confront Bimble and a 25‑man gang. The Phantom disarms foes with swift moves, orders gunfire only if necessary, and keeps Helen safe as he binds the attackers and asserts control. The doctor cowers under threat. the duo’s daring ends with a partial victory and a cliffhanger.

Helen Rimble Bimble Rae Iielen

Mock Trial Will Feature West Seniors Poem and Will

West High auditorium hosts a senior night with a mock trial presenting the class poem read by Ruth Hitchcock as a principal witness in the state v senior class. Preston Sweitzer offers a synopsis of the senior play while Esther Taveroy delivers the class will and Wendell Johnson presents the prophecy. The program includes Row Row Us Swiftly, Philomel Society awards to Robert Young, Quill and Scroll initiation, National Honor Society induction, valedictorian and salutatorian introductions, Those Pals of Ours, and a senior quartet.

West High School Ruth Hitchcock Chiss Preston Sweitzer Esther Taveroy Wendell Johnson Campinal Philomel Girls American Chemical Society Robert Young National Honor Society Cole Bors

French trans Atlantic fliers Nungesser and Coll

Daily quiz answers reference President Calles of Mexico and the Spirit of St Louis pilot Ramsey MacDonald. Mentions a sugar region in Louisiana flooded, training maneuvers between armies and lists England Russia the American Mercal Association convention and constitutional Yes.

Calles Mexico Louisiana Nungesser Coll England Russia American Mercal Association Ramsey Macdonald Spirit St. Louis

Radio Programs Tonight Return Darrow and Memoral Music

Central time radio lineup lists Clarence Darrow on WMAQ at 7 10 pm part of Pick of the Air. WEAF offers a Victor Herbert memorial program to multiple stations at 8 pm. Chimes of Normandy opera on KOA at 9 15 pm. Various music and talk features across WBE, WLS, WHAS, WHO, KDKA and more with sports, religious and educational segments throughout the evening.

Associated Press Clarence Darrow WMAQ Victor Herbert WEAF WGY WCCO Chimes Normandy KOA Kia WMA Weecee WLS WHT WOC WHO WHE WON WHAS KLDS Jewell Colege WDAF WIR WSM WRC WCAE KSD WEY WIZ WBZ KYW KDIKA WEBH KADKA WEBR Wtaaml KFAB Orchestra Wynken Blynken Nad Woat KMA Wes WIEBO WSAT Keab KTHS WGN WTAM KRFRU WSAI WWJ KDA Uncle Bob Mual Weccd Orch Ada Roache J. M Wwoc Weco WIA KDKA Bible School WWI WOW WHS Dotl Wls Mi Wow Kot Koil WJZ RYT KDEA

Radio Listings Detail Narrowcast Schedules

A dense listing of radio programming across multiple stations with items including music, orchestras, concert broadcasts, and time stamps. Notable mentions include WLS KYW WMAQ WHO WEAF WCCO and KOA with programs ranging from concerts to organ performances and family shows. The entries reflect period network schedules and specific time slots throughout the evening.

Variety Radio Listings and Theatre Ads

A dense schedule of radio station call letters, times, and brief entertainment entries. Listings include performances, orchestras, piano solos, choral clubs, and stock company acts across stations such as WBZ WFAA WMAQ WRC WSM WOW WM WJID WLIB KYW and more, offering concerts, dramatic arts, and vaudeville acts with varied start times through evening slots.

Weco Muate KMA WSAT KTHS WRC WSM WEAF WGY WOW WGN WTAM KYW WOC WBAP WJID KOT WLIB WTA KFRU Dramatic Arts WMAQ WIBO WHO

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