Radio Highlights and Schedule Overview
Radio listings show a dense schedule across stations WMAL WRC WJSV and others with varied programs from Quiz Kids and The Lone Ranger to Aida excerpts and Argentine Music Week. Notable names include Ruth Duskin Nelson Eddy Jan Peerce Jean Tennyson Eddie Cantor Glenn Miller and Kay Kyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRC
WMAL
Ruth Duskin
Harker Rhodes
WJSV
Nelson Eddy
Neil Hamilton
Zero Master
Lower Basin Street
Billie Burke
Eddie Cantor
Florenze
Aida
Jan Peerce
Jean Tennyson
Buenos Aires
Beattie
R. Michael
E. Hill
Sevareid
Lum
N ’Abner
Musicade
Neighbor News
Bank
Frank Parker
Low
Thomas
the World Today
Alanage Piesaasi
Easy
Fred Waring
Amos ‘N' Andy
Mr. Keen
News of World
Glenn Miller
The
Lone
Brewster Boy
Thin Man
Manhattan
Dr. Christian
Dog House
Shirley Temple
Ranson Sherman
Minna Milas Dey
Beresnin
Final Tribute Is Paid To Memory Of J. E. White
Funeral services for John Elmer White at Ridings Chapel United Church were led by Rev. Charles Walz and Rev. Walter Smith. The carpenter, 74, died at his Highview home after a long illness. Survivors include wife, three sons, one daughter, three stepdaughters, four sisters, and grandchildren. Interment followed at the church graveyard.
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J. E. White
Ridings Chapel
United Brethren Church
White
Hattie Bassett Beatty
Howard
Stephens City
Norman
Mansfield
Marvin
Ethel Shuler
Cumberland
Austin Conner
Waldo Bennington
Garland Bray
Sadie Gruver
Reliance
Gertge Ebresole
Refuge
Ae Willis
Shepherdstown
W. Va
George, Milton
Harry Cabwallader
Henry Grim
Amiss Lillard
Journal Orndorff
Rainfall Totals and Averages From 1913 41 Period
Present and past rainfall for 24 hours ending 8 a m shows trace. May year to date none. Year to date 7.89 inches. Average annual rainfall over 29 years is 35.55 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1941: January 2.51 February 1.99 March 2.87 April 3.21 May 3.51 June 3.77 July 3.66 August 3.69 September 2.37 October 3.08 November 2.46 December 2.43. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Rumford Baking Powder Ad Promotes Dream Cakes
A WWII era style ad invites readers to let a soldier take a bite before waking him. It touts Rumford Dream fluffy cakes and crisp cookies made with Rumford baking powder, noting over 80 years of use. Free Victory booklet of sugarness recipes offered.
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Sarge
Jones
Rumford Baking Powder
Box BS
Rumford
Rhode Island
Wreath placed on McGuffey grave at UVA cemetery
Quiet ceremony free wreath was placed Monday on the grave of William Holmes McGuffey in the University Cemetery. McGuffey authored the famous readers and spellers. Mrs. O. J. McClain of Columbus Ohio attended the event.
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Charlottesville
William Holmes McGuffey
University Cemetery
McGuffey
University of Virginia
O. J. McClain
Columbus
Ohio
Blondie Voted Best Comic in National Poll
A University of Wisconsin School of Journalism survey of 500 daily editors and publishers named Blondie the best comic and Westbrook Pegler the best columnist. Paul Mallon ranked fourth among all columnists. Blondie and Mallon appear in the Winchester Star. The survey also lists The New Yorker as top newspaper, followed by the Chicago Tribune and the New York Herald Tribune.
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Madison
Wis
School of Journalism
Te University of Wisconsin
Blondie
Westbrook Pegler
Paul Mallon
The
New Yorker
United States
Chicago Tribune
New York Herald Tribune
McGuffey Society Observes 66th Death Anniversary
The McGuffey Society of American attended a ceremony noting the 66th anniversary of William Holmes McGuffey's death. A former McGuffey texts teacher participated, reflecting on the educator's legacy.
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McGuffey Society of American
McGuffey
Treasury tests reveal dye mix in silk thread bill batch
A test batch of currency reportedly used by the U S Treasury contained misprinted fiber called mylon instead of silk threads. The batch passed unnoticed by observers.
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U. S. Treasury
Flight Dream Sparks New Hope For Tibby Lane
Tibby Lane, Steena Winters, and Marg Baker share a New York apartment while Tibby dreams of solo flying. Wayne Courtright, a wealthy airline official, flirts and offers a chance to learn piloting, sparking Tibby’s longing for independence and true love. The story explores ambition, romance, and the pull of marriage versus freedom.
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Tibby Lane
Steena Winters
Marg Baker
New York
Tibby
Tommy Dare
Brooklyn
Steena
Wayne Courtright
Tommy
Mr. Courtright
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Registerea U. 8. Patent Office
Chic Young
Big Sister
Ropererea US Pacer. Cin
Byles Forgrave
Heth
Buddy
Popeye
Wimpy
Deck, Aunt
Popeie
Etta Kett
Secret Agent X-9
Janet Jones
Gil
Heie
Virginia
NAVY
G-Man
Davey
Isa
Robert Storm
Savannah
Muggs and
Skeeter
BY Wally Bishop
Brin
BY Paul Robinson
Lower Basin
Street
Cab Calloway
Kay Kyser
News-Beatty
Kollege
Winchester
Private Jones
Blondie and
Winchester Star
Baker’s Drug Store
Court House
Timberlake
Ouftre
Ladelaide
Humphries
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