Naval Officers Fatally Injured in Manila Auto Crash
In Manila on February 18 Lieut Merrill Holmes of the U S Navy was fatally injured in an automobile crash near Fort William McKinley. Details were scarce as no witnesses could be found. His widow is reported to live in Annapolis Maryland. A separate note recalls Paderewski’s American debut on November 7, 1891.
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Manila
Merrill
Holmes
U.S
Perch
Fort William McKinley
Annnapolis
Detectives Helped Junkman Steal Beer Cooler
New York detectives assisted a junkman loading a 200 pound beer cooler onto his wagon near police headquarters. They later told the tavern owner, who had just installed a new cooler, that the sleuths had helped him steal the cooler.
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New York
Gasoline Tanker Explodes At Dock In Texas City
The Pan Massachusetts tanker exploded amidships at the oil dock as firemen fought a blaze. It threatened 107000 barrels of gasoline in the ship’s cargo. A stray quiz item asks what percentage of urine is water with an answer of ninety five per cent.
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Texas City
Tex
Pan-Massachusetts
Rainfall Averages and Totals From Local Records
The record shows 24 hour rainfall at none and February to date at .04 inches, year to date total 1.24 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 to 1939 include January 2.52, February 2.05, March 2.90, April 3.25, May 3.56, June 3.77, July 3.57, August 3.71, September 2.44, October 3.16, November 2.44, December 2.38. The 28 year average annual rainfall is 35.80 inches. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Eyeless Eden Allen Lope A Wedding Night Farce
In a chaotic household amid a jilted wedding, Bill and Joel juggle publicity chaos and a mountain trip plans as Aunt Sallie counsels a calm act. The Ardendale rival paper presses Sadie for gossip while Joel hints at a sudden escape to western North Carolina. To Be Continued.
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Joel
Bill
Sadie
Doctor MacQueen
Wilds
Aunt Salle
North Carolina
Eden
Linwood
Sallie
Grandma Linwood
Aunt Sallie
Rita
Don
Seto
Gore
China
Bachmone O Seca
Rgon
Radio Highlights Schedule and Public Figures Appearances
A summary of radio programs and performers for the evening lineup including WISV WMAL WI8V WRC and Grand Central Station features. Mentions include Elizabeth C Nelson discussing Lincoln and We the People, Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob Hope, Sherlock Holmes cast, and nightly orchestral and news segments.
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WISV
WMAL
Helen Claire
Leif Ericson
Grand Central Station
Elizabeth C. Nelson
We, the People
Saturday Evening Post
WRC
Red Network
Fibber McGee
Molly
Billy Mills
Bob Hope
Dr. Watson
Nigel Bruce
Sherlock Holmes
Yehoodi
Johnny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paderewski
America
C. A
Timberlake’ S
Eveless Eden Allen Lope
PAL Press Association
Latham
Mr. Latham
Society
Bil
Ing
E Acumbeton
Lowell Thomas
Mr. Keen
Streamliner
Fred Waring
the World Today
Amos 'N’ Andy
Lanny Ross Helen
Menken
Ben Bernie
Uncle Jim
Blondie
U. S
Patent Office
Robin
Aunt Clara
HAY
Chic Young
Sidier
Thimble Theater
Popeye
BY Les Forgrave
Wimpy
MR. Wimpy
Ver
Etta Kett
Hiqden
BY Paul Robinson
Zam
Muggs and
Skeeter
Oscar
Coulee
G-Man
Robert Storm
Katy
BY Wally Bishop
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