Radio Highlights and Nightline Schedule Across Stations
Radio listings show a packed evening: at 6:30 p.m. Xavier Cugat's Rhumba Review guest Marao on WRC, 7:30 p.m. N B C pays tribute to the University of Chicago’s Fiftieth Anniversary, 8 p.m. James Hilton tops the Music Hall with Priscilla Lane and Gene Krupa. 9 p.m. Billie Burke returns with John Barrymore. WBAL WMAL air Amos ’n’ Andy, Easy Aces, Fred Waring. 7:15 Judy Jones, 7:30 Aldrich Duffy’s. late-night programs include Neighbors, Heirs, Liberty News and Music hour. Continuous variety features, news, sports, and special guests populate the night across stations.
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WMAL
University of Chicago
WRC
James Hilton
Music Hall
Priscilla Lane
Gene Krupa
Billie Burke
John Barrymore
Fred Waring
Mr. Keen
Godwin
B’khage
H. Xavier Cugat
Rhumba Revue
Death Valley
Judy Jones
Frank Morgan
Chicago
Churchill Named Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
King George VI appointed Prime Minister Churchill to the ancient office of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, granting exclusive rights to the Flotsam Jetsam and Lagan within port jurisdiction. The honor follows Sir Winston’s wartime leadership and is presented as a token of king’s appreciation. Churchill will pay taxes on the Lord Warden residence.
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London
George VI
Churchill
Cinque Ports
Marquess of Wellington
Rainfall Totals and Averages From Local Weather Records
A report of rainfall shows 24 hour ending today none, September to date 0.45 inches, year to date 18.07 inches. Monthly totals include January 2.52, February 2.05, March 7.90, 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 inches. Long term averages: annual 35.80 inches over 28 years, and monthly averages based on 1913-39 period. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Wilmer Castle Open to Public Since 1905 at Dover
Wilmer Castle near Dover has been open to the public since 1905 making it a longstanding site of local interest. Barons of the Cinque Ports in medieval times were responsible for keeping the seas clear of enemy ships.
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Wilmer
Dover
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advertisement
An old style ad targets middle aged women describing distress during a life stage with nervousness dizziness and hot flashes. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Pinkham’s Compound as remedies to relieve symptoms and urges regular use following label directions with claims of benefiting thousands of women.
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Lydia E
Pinkham
A Ride in a Paper Booty
Hallie Singleton recalls a youth in New York and a planned marriage to Eric Adams. Her mother Ann forbids the match over class concerns while Sheila Sherman offers a blunt life lesson. Hallie leaves home to pursue independence with a hint of unresolved love.
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Keasteg
New York
Miami
Hallie Singleton
Eric Adams
Sheila Sherman
Eric
Daddy
Mummie
Ann Singleton
Hallie
Dad
Ann
Jim Singleton
Miss Sherman
Toby
Louise
Sheila
Miller
Mrs. Singleton
Susan
Amberson
Ame Singleton
Allie
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J.P. S
Lepn
Chic Young
U. S
Patent Office
Paging
Big Sister
Donnie
Miight
Himble Theater
Popeye
San
King
By Les Forgrave
Vitamin
Elta Kett
Secret Agent X
By Paul Robinson
Robert Storm
Guis
Quigs
Washington
Quiss
Scott
Muggs and
Skeeter
BY Wally Bishop
WIJSV
Amos
Andy Ross Maudie
Novntime
Bowes
G'n Williams
Robinson
Rudy Vallee
Glenn Miller
Two Cities
al Warner
Guy Lombardo
Arch McDonald
R. Michael—Spts
Master Works
Bob Chester
Orch
Star Roof
Esther W. Tuffy
Starlight
Berlin
Rome
Balkans
Baker’s Drug Store
Court House
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
Winchester
Moling & Cather Dable Merchandise
Timberlake
Mos
Palace Theatre
Blizard
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