Radio Digest, 1930
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OS ND HA RLE Hi /// Tayntj jp ' *?s Oppenheim "P. <^. Wodehouse^ rue YESTERDAY By the curative prop- Pluto Mineral Water. erties of its waters, French Lick It was built in response French Lick Springs to the insistent demand —once an obscure trad- of increasing thousands ing post— has been calls for comforts, conven- transformed into iences and cuisine America's foremost spa. 5 The hotel of 1840, equaling the foremost metropolitan hotels. ^In pictured above, was built to serve those who, at the hotel, under its own medical supervision, are that early date, came to drink the natural, spark- the finest baths available on this continent. ling, health-giving waters and take the rejuvenat- ^fNow is a wonderful, rejuvenating time to visit ing baths. To her supreme gift of healing 5 French Lick— to tone up the system — put the waters nature climate added a of year-round sparkle back in your eyes, snap in your step delightfulness and a countryside of surpassing and vigor in your veins. Two world-famed, 18- charm here in the gorgeous Cumberland foot- hole golf courses offer exceptional opportunities hills. ^First the Indians and then early pioneers to the devotee. 5 Tennis courts, hiking, horse- made pilgrimages to French Lick to the drink back riding, plunges in the pool and other di- waters and carry away as as they could. much versions make a golden circle of waking hours, Pluto MineralWater, bottled atthesprings, Now while perfect rest on downy beds makes morn- is available the world over. ing a benediction. 5Frencn Lick is quickly fThe magnificent hotel, shown above, is a accessible by rail or motor. Ample garage concrete tribute to the curative powers of facilities. Wire or write for reservations. PLUTO WATER FRENCH LICK SPRINGS HOTEL FRENCH LICK, INDIANA Thomas D. Taggart, 'President H. J. Fawcett, Manager "Home ofPluto Water" When Nature Wont, Tluto Will RADIO DIGEST Germs Incite Tooth Decay Millions are imprisoned on your teeth by film jund by tiental re* larch (o discolorTteeilj,_and foster serious tooth disorders. Free. # special film-removing tooth paste for you to try This special method that removes film It glues germs against the enamel and in and bacteria will be mailed you free the tiny cracks and crevices. There they America's Most Popular Radio Feature multiply by millions. To remove these to try. It may bring a great change germs you must remove germ-laden AMOS V ANDY also in your teeth's appearance. film. You will find your- Pepsodent was developed after years self awaiting ea- of laboratory study and experiment. gerly these incom- parable blackface THIS advertisement is published to Pepsodent removes film gently, safely. ask you to accept and try a tooth artists. On the air Pepsodent does not contain pumice, every night ex- paste entirely different from all others cept Sunday over on the market. harmful grit or crude abrasive. N. B. C. Network. 7 p. m., Eastern Daylight time — 10:30 By the time your free supply is gone Please accept a supply to try p. m., Central Daylight time—8:30 p. m., these things will have happened to your Mountain Standard time — 7:30 p. m., Pacific Standard time teeth: stains and discolorations will be — Pepsodent is not a "cure" for decay and gone decay combated at the source—the pyorrhea. It is a preventive. The dis- incidence of many other troubles controlled. eases, themselves, must be treated by your dentist. Tear out the coupon and FREE 10-DAY TUBE The new principle ofcombating germs send it to the nearest address . today. Mail coupon to of dental ills The Pepsodent Co., The great destroyers of teeth are highly Use Pepsodent twice a day. Dept. 996. 919 N. Michigan Ave., active germs. Germs cause decay. Under See your dentist at least Chicago, 111., U. S. A. favorable conditions they, with tartar, are twice a year. a contributory cause of other troubles. Name Many ways are known to kill bacteria. Address But on the teeth bacteria cannot be removed by ordinary methods. City- A sticky, stubborn film envelops them. Other Offices: The Pepsodent Co., 191 George St., Toronto 2, Ont., Can. ; 8 India St., London, E. C. 3, Eng. ; (Australia), Ltd., 72 Wentworth Ave., Sydney, N. S. W. Only family Pepsodent, the tooth paste featured in the Amos 'n' Andy Radio Program one tube to a .3461 THE NATIONAL BROADCAST AUTHORITY , -2 1930 ©C1B 73534 o <r*\0 E. C. RAYNER, Harold P. Brown, Publisher Editor tyune, 1930 CONTENTS SPECIAL ARTICLES TED HUSING—Big Out-of-Doors Man knows his stuff from actual experience on the field. He's a boxer, swimmer, football star, aviator, dance instructor. Robert S. Taplinger 9 AMOS 'n' ANDY IN HARLEM — NBC writer describes their first visit in Netv York colored district. They visit clubs and locate Radio scenes on real streets. A. R. Williamson 10 LYNCH LOUISE BOYHOOD DAYS OF AMOS 'n' ANDY W. T. Christian comes out of her —When Correll and Gosden were Chuck and deep fur this June day Curley in Peoria and Richmond, Va. R. R. Qoldenstein 14 perhaps just to let you know she has more CUPID ON THE AIR—True Romance fol- lows love darts through the microphone. Betty McQee 20 than mere voice to CH ARLOTTE make her interesting. SPORT WAVES—What happens to send the WOODRUFF, 23 She can sing classics sport news to you from scene of action. Doty Hobart WABC star, made her if she must, but pre- fame in musical com- ALBUM Fair of the Air as they are seen fers popular selections. edy and on the concert face to face by the portrait camera. 31 (KFWB.) stage before coming to PAY DAY IN RADIO TOWN—Inside story Radio. You may re- as to what some of the Big Shot broadcasters get. E. E. Plummer 44 member her in the CUGAT HEADLINER CARICATURES Gold Seal Hour of a Thursday night on the —Spanish artist presents character sketches top notch broadcasters. Xavier Cugat 50 CBS hookup. GOLD CUP WINNERS—Radio Digest Prize 52 Trophies awarded to most popular stations. Donald Burchard RADIOGRAPHS — Intimate tattle concerning 56 life and habits of network celebrities. Jean Campbell FICTION THE HUNTERS—Two hired man killers of Will Payne 16 the city meet difficulties on a Florida trail. Illustrated by W. H. D. Koemer THE TURNING WHEEL—Rebellious youth CJ7 phj]]fa*mlBDS V-WCTirieimdhhP'nhpim ^°26 tries again but finds love is different. " *, Illustrated by Dudley Gloyne bummers THIRTEEN AND ONE—Two strange men 40 arrive at house of mystery—another disappears. Jackson Qregory Illustrated by Dudley Gloyne Summers REFORMATION OF STUDY SIXTEEN 48 —Famous author depicts incident in English P. Q. Wodehouse Illustrated by Winston Haberer school. A misplaced shoe. STATION FEATURES HENRY AND GEORGE — Don Clark and Dave Elman think of Radio Blackouts simulta- 47 neously. J. Q. Qude WSMB GOES NATIONAL—Old aristocrat of New Orleans joins the network. 67 AMERICA'S FINEST STUDIO — Station WENR opens new home in Chicago Civic Opera. Dianne Dix 69 TEXAS SPEAKS 50,000 WATTS — New WFAA station at Dallas opens with power. John Rosenfield, Jr. 72 COWBOY BALLADS PLEASE FANS— KTM's wranglers draw applause from all points. Dr. Ralph L. Power 74 MAJOR BORRETT LIKES HIS JOB— Director of CH1SIS pioneer in Radio broadcasting. Verner A. Bower 77 TKTINA LAW- YVONNE Dii- IV RENCE is a lfALLE is really great favorite with Editorial Office: Radio Digest, 510 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Phone Superior 7323. one of the most beau- WLS listeners for her Radio Digest will not be held responsible for unsolicited manuscripts received through the mail. All tiful Radio singers in manuscripts submitted should be accompanied by return postage. various parts in Radio the country, although plays. She is a gradu- Member Audit Bureau of Circulations this picture would not ate of Northwestern prove it. She is in Los University, S ar gent Radio Digest. Volume XXV, No. 2, published Chicago, 111., June, 1930. Published monthly by Radio Angeles, of course, Digest Publishing Co. (Incorporated). 510 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. Subscription rates School of Dramatics, yearly. Four Dollars; Foreign Postage, One Dollar additional; single copies. Thirty-five cents. Entered as and she has a delight- and has had two sea- second-class matter Sept, 25, 1929. at the post office at Chicago, Illinois, under the Act of March 3. 1879. Title lyric voice. Reg. U. S. Patent Office and Canada. Copyright, 1930. by Radio Digest Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ful sons in vaudeville. (KFI.) mm MERITUMFans Nominate 185 FavoritesAWARDfor Diamond Lsiasma in America's Most Popular Program EXHIBITING unprecedented enthusiasm in the Radio of the country may win honors over its neighbors, five Gold Digest contest to select America's Most Popular Pro- Awards will be presented in the sectional races. These tro- gram, listeners and readers have already nominated 185 phies will be similar in every way to the Diamond Award, favorite programs, organizations or artists. Expressing except that the diamond will be omitted from the design. They fervent admiration for and loyalty to the program of their will be presented to the most popular program, organization choice, letters have poured in to the Contest Editor nominating or artist in the following divisions of the country: The East, programs originating at small South, Middle West, West and stations, medium size stations, Far West. large stations and heard on To the individual program, the great chain systems. organization or artist winning Although the number of the Diamond Meritum Award nominations has been unex- will come recognition of ines- pectedly large in this contest, timable value.