Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1926, Page 57

The Victor Talking Machine Co. has completed arrangements to spon- sor another serles of radio programs to be given by world-famous artists, apcording to an announcement yester- day by the National Broadcasting Co., which will provide the facilities for the broadcasting. The opening con- cert will be broadcast on New Year night, January 1. It will start at 9 o'clock, eastern standard time, and Col\lln\.lt for two hours. ‘The inauguration of the Victor se- | rles will be marked by the creation of & new chain system, with WJZ in New York as the “key” station. The chain will be known as the “blue net- work,” and will allow simultaneous | broadcasting from WJZ through | WBZ, KDKA and KYW. WRC is expected to be linked with this chain, | although no official announcement has | come from New York to this effect. 'or the initial Victor program the network” will be joined with ‘red network,” as the WEAF chain is known, as well as other sta- tions throughout the country. Following the New Year night pres entation, Victor concerts will be broad- cast bimonthly on Friday nights, from 9 to 10 o’clock, through the “blue net. | work.” Radio Stations Increase. The press bureau of the Depart ment of Commerce last week issued a statement showing that since July 1, when radio control broke down, 102 new stations have taken to the ai This is an average of approximately five a week, and brings the total num- | ber in operation to 620 In November alone 27 were licensed to broadc wave-length changes were reported. During this same month 82 stations were under construction, according to the report, while plans for 130 more were in indefinite stages. Temporary legislation suggested to Congress would prevent the lssuing of additional broadcasting licenses, | which now must be granted to any applicant on whatever wave band he chooses, until a permanent bill is enacted. new statio . and New Studios for WGHP. Reports come from Detroit that spa- cious vew studlos will be opened by WGHP on New Year night. Located in the new Maccabees’ Building. these studios are said to be the most elabo- rate west of New York. WGHP will occupy practically the entire top floor of the building, or a total of 17,000 square feet of space. ‘There will be three studios, large re- ception halls, dressing. rooms, me- chanical rooms and offices. The latest approved method of stu- dio treatment will be employed to give the proper quality to the music and entertainment.. A complete sig- naling system will connect the vari- ous control rooms. eliminating delays and confusion in broadeasting. Stop in Radio Licenses Urged. Tmmediate passage by Congress of an emergency measure instructing the Becretary of Commerce to issue no more broadcasting licenses until ade- quate legislation has been enacted, is ul by Radio Retalling, a publica- tion devoted to the interests of the radio dealer. The present jumble and chaos in the air, the organ declares, will only be made worse unless some barrier at least temporary, is set up against the many new stations now AUTHORIZED DEALER KING RADIO Willard Battery Service GEORGIA AVE. BATTERY AND ELEC. SHOP 4306 Georgia Ave, ...-€ol>6116 Two Receivers in One CARROLL, ELYOTRIC C0.. INC. Exclusive Features Deep, rich tone due to direct- drive unit with eight comnec- tions to the cone. Full 17” diameter, adjustable with free-edge design. Tower Mfz. Corp., Boston, Mass. RADIO GOSSIP AND NEWS | Brueggeman engag:d in a race to enter the broad- casting fleld. Telegraphic advices from important broadcasting and receiving centers are quoted by the publication to show | that reception throughout the United States at the present time has de- {W. T. PAGE AGAIN HEADS VOTERS’ ASSOCIATION Re-Elected ;uidem— of District G. 0. P. Organization—Other Officers Chosen. clerk of the House of Representa- tives, at a meeting Friday night of the Republican State Voters’ Associa- tion, held at Republican headquar- ters, 823 Fifteenth street northwest, was re-elected president. Mr. Page has served as president of this or- ganization since its formation five vears ugo. Oiher officers elected were: Har- V. Mrs. Bessie P. and Representative Winter of Wyoming, Henry M. Camp. Chaffee, executive vey Speelman. Charles E. vice president; troas A stant executive secretary, and bur H. Estey, recording secretary. Those elected to the executive committee were: Representative Robert G. Houston, Delaware; Farl Venable, Idaho; Maj. W. L. Peak Kansax; Representative Ira G. Her- Maine: Thomas P. Littlepage, land; Representative C. Ellis Moore, Ohjo: Representative Kdward M. Beers, Pennsylvania: H. T. Davison, South Dakota: T. Tate, Tennessee; Wade H. Skinner, West Virginia, and Frank W. Collier, Wis- consin. Reports of officers reviewing the organization's activities were read. The association voted to continue its present affiliation with the Repub- lican organization in the District known as the League of Republican stms Clubs, with headquarters at 823 Fitteenth. street. COUNSEL FEES DENIED. Painters’ Brothnrhood Notes Ap- peal From Decision. Justice Smith of the District Su- preme Court yesterday refused to al- low counsel fees to the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhang- ers of America, its local union and offi- cers, for defending the suit for in- junction brought against them by the Barker Painting Co. of New York, in reference to a labor dispute during the erection of the Mayflower Hotel, The unions noted an appeal from the refusal, and the Barker Co. also appealed from the action of the court in denying them the injunction sought agalnst the unions Attorney W. C. 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[ | generated into a jumb]e and a mess. | William Tyler Page of Muryland, | . & horseshoe formation, colors and pa- THE SUNDAY S EaR Troop No. 2 of Maryland, met De- cember 2 instead of December 3 in 1 Glen Echo. The meeting opened with | setting-up exercises then patrol cor- ners and nature gumen. The Chrysan- | themum patrol won. The troop cap- tain, Miss Palmer, talked about the American Girl magazine. Troop, No. 11, Red Wing, met in the Sherwood Presbyterian Church, with Mrs. Perry, captain, in charge. Virginia Hester opened the meeting, using two horseshoe formation. Fol- lowing games the girls had Scout work. Althea Hull and Hortense Cusack, second lieutenants, played compass, signaling and observation games with Scouts who are trylng for second class. Annabel McKee who is working for first-class helped the captain with the Tenderfeet. At camnfire circle the doll that is going to Japan was exhibited and her clothes discussed. A hike was also | planned. After several songs the cap- tain read a story, “The Spirit of St.| Nicholas.” Good-night clrcle was 1o lowed by the court of honor where final plans were made for the doll party. Troop, No. 13, met December 4 at | the parish haill in East Falls Church. ! Evelyn Piggeott and Florence Harri- son were presented with their tender- foot pins. The meeting ended with song circle and was followed by a court of honor. Troop, No. 15. met at the Wallach School December 3. Plans are being made for a hike during the Christmas holiduys. Troop No. 18 met at the new Ham- line Church December 4. There was trols. The girls working for the sec- ond class were taught bed-making, | while the new girls were taught to draw an American flag. A game was played to teach table setting. The Pansy Patrol won. A short court of honor was held before the meeting. | Troop No. 24, which meets at the | Jefferson Junior High School, opened its meetings with patrols in councll, followed by opening exercises. Miss Engel, captain of Troop 66, helped the girls working on their first class na- ture badges. Dora Datlow was en- rolled at a Tenderfoot Girl Scout. ‘Troop No. 26 met at Fourth Presby- terlan Church. Miss Lewis, field cap- tain, and Miss Hazel Scanlan, captain of Troop Ne. 10 and assistant fleld captain, were visitors. iss Lewis taught the “Wallawaloo” song and | games were played. A fourth patrol was formed. The inetruction of the former meeting, including homemak- ing, judging, second class and tender- ‘The New Balkite ‘The greatest charger value in ra- dio. Has a low trickle charge rate and a high rate for rapid charging. Can thus be used both s a trickle or s a high rate Noiseless. Special model for 25-40 cycles. Price $19.50. Balkite Trickle CM§er $10 MODEL K. With 6-volt“A” bat- teries can be left on continuous or trickle charge thus automati- cally keepirg the b-uerz at full power. Convertsyour“A”battery into alight socket*A” power suj ply. 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The trooy “For Chnstmas | VESTA]{admAUNIT | 'WASHINGTON, Miss Margaret Tuckey, captain, read a selection from December 4 Troop 28 went to the Little House and under the leadership held its first the Town They Ethel Nora Hutcher, treas- 30, Junfor High They practiced for a play to be given early in the Lone Scout, D. C. Joy Butler, who lives in Falls City, Nebr., sent the troop several boxes of specimens for thelr nature col- lection. 5 Holly Troop, No $3, met with thetr captain, Mrs. Dodson, at the Bryan School They played “the wild horse.” TLater they had the horse- shoe formation and sang: songs. Troop No. 37 of Woodside, Md., at their last meeting, elected a new treasurer and carried on thelr pro- gram with the usual activitien. Each patrol 1s to make up a patrol song. The “bluebells” of Troop N 10 met in the Pregbyterlan Church at Chevy Chase Circle December 3. At camp- fire eircle thay decided what good turn they would do_at Christmas. 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