Evening Star Newspaper, July 21, 1931, Page 25

COLUMBIA TO MAKE TELEVISION DEBUT Station ,W2XAB to Present First Program Tonight at 9:15 0’Clock. The Columbia Broadcasting System | will officially open its experimental| television station, W2XAB, tonight | with a special program, featuring a| number of radio and stage celebrities. WMAL will carry the program from §:15 to 10 o'clock. Mayor James J. Walker of New york | will iift the curtain from the photo- electric cells on the television appa- | ratus. The entertainers to take part in the program include Ed Wynn George Gershwin, Kate Smith, Helen | Nugent, Ben Alley, Helen Gilligan, Milton Watson and Henry Burbig The Yiddish lament, “EN, EN" feature the program of the Bin Bons. Among the other numbers are “Old Fashioned Love” and “A Good Man Is Hard to Find.” Dennis King to Sing. In his dailv broadcast Dennis King | will sing “Where My Caravan Has Rested” and “My Sword” from “Thres Musketeers.” He also will recite the poem, “Little Boy Blue." The Minute Drama will b, dedicated to Omaha, Nebr. The highlights on this program include another install- ment of “The Big Shot and Little Jim- | mie,” and “The Adventures of Meyer and Moe.” Arthur Pryor and his band will oven their broadcast with a Sousa march “Belle of Chicago.” “Blue and Gray" and “Sidewalks of New York” are the other featured numbers. From its own studios, WMAL will broadcast the Washington Musical Art | Gallery program featuring Frances Shea, soprano, and the weekly presen- tation of Radio Joe and his Budget Boys. Radio_Joe announces that his program will be dedicated to the water carnival of the Federal employes. Spiriuals to Be Feature. A program of spirituals by ths Jubi- lee Singers, will feature the broadcast of the virtuosos tonight over WRC and other National Broadcasting Co. sta tions. The orchestra will play Dvorak *Carnival _ Over! and Tschai- kowsky's “Trep: “Tell Me Little Gypsy.” Irving Berlin's hit in one of the “Music Box" revues, | will be used by Julia Sanderson as her opening solo in the Plantation program. | Frank Crumit, who costars with her, will sing “Oceana Roll” *Annie Moore.” Seven marches will be played by Max Bendix's Band in the Parade of Prog- ress program. These include “The ‘Thunderer,” aught of the Ameri- can Revolution” and “On the Mall.” Rebia De Saye, soprano; Roland ‘Wheeler, tenor, and A. R. Bussler, bari- tone, will contribute to the program to- night of WJSV. The ajor features an- nounced by WOL include a recital by Rose Novak, violinist, and a dance pro- gram by the Rhythm Kings. The Dial Log. Stations Heard in “ ‘ashington Rl{ulxrly‘. Key and Flashes from The Evening Star, a resume of world mews, is broad- cast daily by WMAL at 5:45 o'clock. John Crannie, 82, recently Diffin, 70, in_Antrim, Ire for assault, but the judge threw out | the case, saying that “when men| reached those ages, they ought to keep | from amusing themselves in this way.” | sued John nd, for $50 | WRC 11:0 8 will Today on the Radio (Al programs scheduled for Eastern Standard Time.) 315.6 Meters. 950 Kilocycles. 3:00—La Forge-Berumen Musicale. 3:15—U. S. Navy Band. 4:00—The Lady Next Door. 30—"“What Happened to Jane?” 5—The Tea Timers. 0—Black and Gold Orchestra. :14—Program high lights. 15—Dance orchestra. 45—"The Stebbins Boys.” :00-—Amos_'n’ Andy. 15—The Coffee program. 30—Phil Cook, comedian. :45—"Back of the News in Washing- | ton,” by William Hard. :00—Julia Sanderson and Crumit. :30—The Virtuosos, directed by Al- fred Wallenstein. 00—Parade of Progress. :30—The Brush Man 00—B. A. Rolfe’s Dance Orchestra. 00—Correct time. 01—Slumber music. :30—Archer Gibson, organist. 0—Weather forecast. :01—Rudy Vallee and his Yankees. 30—The Continentals. —Jack Chapman's Orchestra. 30a to 1:00a—La Salle Orchestra. Early Program Tomorrow. ower Health Exercises. ene and Glenn. 15a—Morning devotions. 30a—Cheerio. a he Minute Men. 15a—Teddy Black’s Orchestra. 45a—Food program. 00a—Mrs, Blake's Radio Column. ‘15a—National Home hour. 30a—Betty Crocker. ‘15a—National Home hour. ‘00a—The Blue Streaks. 15a—Radio Household_Institute. 45a—Sweet and Low Down. 00a—The Troubador. 15a—Breen and De Rose. 1:30a—On Wings of Song. Frank | 10 10 10 11 12 12: Conneeticut | 6:30— 2:00m—Palais d'Or Orchestra. 2:30—National Farm and Home Hour. 30—"“The Business of Writing,” by Jesse Trimble. 5—The Melody Three. -on ‘Woman's Radio Review. Studio feature. 3 ‘15 Ballads. 30—Mabel W 475.9 Meters. WMAL g4 kitocycles. 3:00—Ttalian Idyll 4:00—Civil Service Employment Op- portunities. 4:10—Songs by Frank Ross. 4:15—"Adventures in Words,” Frank H. Vizetelly. 4:30—Tito Guizar, tenor. 4:45—Elizabeth Gardner pianist. 5:00—Program by curity League. 5:15—"Pools for the Lawn and Gar- den,” by Charles Wise. 5:30—Winegar's Barn Orchestra ne Orchestra. by Dr. Coombs the National Se- 5:45—Flashes from the Evening Star. 6:00—Correct _time. 1—Kate Smith, crooner. 6:15—Dennis King and orchestra. 6:30—Radio Joe and His Budget Boys. 0—Arthur Pryor’s Band. 0—\inute Dramas —Polly Waters, soprano: Clyde R. Dengler, tenor, and mixed quar- tet 9:00—Ben Bernie's Orchestra 9:15—Inaugural television broadcast . of Station W2XAB. 10:00—Jack Denny’s Orchestra. 10:15—Washington's Musical Art Gal- lery—Frances Shea, soprano 10:30—Morton Downey and Anthony 10:; AEvAibury Park Orchestra. 11:00—Glenn Jones’ Orchestra. 11:30—Ann Leaf at the orgah. 12:00—Weather report. Early Program Tomorrow. 8:00a—The Commuters. 8:30a—Tony's Scrap Book. a—The Dutch Girl 9 00a—Jimmy and Mac, the l\lusxc’h Boys. 9:15a—Morning Minstrels. 9:30a—Ralph Chrisman, pianist 10:00a—+Learning to Swim,” by Lillian | Mallory. 10:15a—The Gas Kitchen. 10:30a—Ida Bailey Allen’s Page. | | | | Editorial | - 10:45a—Home Decorating, by Sherrill ‘Whiton, 11:00a—Don Bigelow's Orchestra. 11:30a—Columbia Revue. 12:00m—Cuban Biltmore Orchestra. 12:30—Atlantic City Musicale. 1:00—Glenn Jones and his orchestra. i 1:30—Ann Leaf at the organ. 2:00—Columbia Salon Orchestra. 2:30—The Three Doctors. 2:45—Dancing by the Sea. 3:30—Columbia Camp Concert. 4:00—Primer for Town Farmers 4:10 to 4:30—Asb Park Orchestra. IWOL 2289 Meters. 1,310 Kilocycles. 3:00—Sports program. 3:45—Tea Time Tunes. 4:00—"Hi_Lites." 4:15—Catherine Deale. ‘pianist. 4:30—Musical Moments. 5:00—One-time Opportunities. 5:30—Army program 5:45—Seba Christie, tenor. 6:00—Dinner music. 6:15—Cecil and Sally. “Water Safety,” by Ira Lee Law. | 6:45—The Wanderers, 7:20—News flashes. 7:30—Rose Novak, violinist 8:00—"Accordion Kaper: Fran Trappe. 8:15—Advertising program. 8:30 to 9:00—Rhythm Kings. arly Program Tomorrow. 7:00a—Musical Clock. 8 OOn—B!rlhdl\}* Musical program. 10 nna— Talk by Peggy Clark. 10:15a—Melody Moment. 10:30a—*Home Harmony 10:45a— Request program. 12:00m—Luncheon music. 12:30 to 1:00—Paul D. Gable, organist. WSV 2054 “Meters. 1,460 Kilecycles. 3:00—Base ball game. 5:00—Science and History. 15—Classified_program. 5:30—Virginia Beach program. 6:15—Sports flashes. 6:20—News flashes 6:30—Classified _program. 7:00—Mrs. Sandman. 7:45—Rebia De Saye, soprano. 8:00—Roland Wheeler, tenor. 8:15—Organ_melodies. §:45—The M Trio. Studio feature. H 30—Songs by Jewell Leila Endicott 10:00—News flashes 10:15—A. B. Byssler, baritone. 10:30 to 11:00—Rudy Schramm’s Or- chestra. Early Program Tomorrow. 9:00a—Down South in Dixie. _9.05a_Weather _report and _grand- featuring Jenifer and * k Specnal Rate is offered for full hotel rvice in the modern Blackstone Hotel 1016 17th St. Dist. 3510 It isn't just a “place to sleep” —but an environment in which to live with comfort and con- venience. Handsomely furnished room, perfectly appointed bath, electric fan, and breakfast in in a room, by the Week Most convenient location—no car fare expense, because you are within easy walking distance of downtown. You'll like it at The Blackstone —and the rate is a VERY SPE- CIAL ONE. HARRY WOOD, Manager. cellar floor. We can’t control coal th will burn better. you should Youwll spend Avoid Winter deliveries! Summer. 1319 G Street N.W. ASHINGTON Winters usually have their share of snow, ice and slush. Coal dumped in the street at such a time can’t help but get snow and ice mixed with it. When it is stored, melting causes sooty water to run on to the In Winter, it is extremely difficult to get men to store coal, tect themselves from the weather and because of their risk of illness due to exposure. because they cannot pro- There is nothing that we can do about this, but there is a solution open to you. Summer these annoying conditions are absent. In the the weather, so play safe. Buy and store your It will cost you less and If it is not convenient to order your Winter’s supply at this time put in at least a part. Eventually you must spend money for coal. less if you buy now. @ iFFITH- (ONSUMERS (OMPANY Metro. 4840 GRIFFITH- CONSUMERS | 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STORE YOUR COAL IN THE SUMMER 1. 2. Summer- Mined Coal Is Better. Summer Storing Is Cleaner. . COOXNANNNRW There’s a Reason W father’s clock. 9:45a—Hints to housewives. :00a—Today's cold dishes. a—Mr, Fixie Tup. 10:30a—Style talk. m—Correct time. 12:01—Old King Tut. 1:00—Sunshine Hour. 1:30—Rudy Schramm's Orchestra. 2:15—"Pipes, Pumps and Progress,” by Sharles E. Wise. 2:30—Strickland’s Orchestra. 3:00—Base ball game. NAA 4345 Meters. 690 Kilocycles. 9:55—Time_signals. 10:00—Weather report. Folks Behind The Microphone I ‘The banjo craze of a decade | later swept him to Bl‘flfld\lfly London and later to the New York | ztudioa of the National Broadcasting| 0. | | BY THE RADIO EDITOR. HE guitar craze at the turn of the century caught Harry Reser | its net. Reser family, no inkling that Harry | would be trained for a professional | musical career. His musical lnt.erefl‘ was first stimulated by a neighboring guitar enthusiast in Piqua, Ohio, home town After hearing his neighbor play the guitar, plus the playing of many other | guitars by young romanticists and | others, Harry induced his parents to purchlse him a half-size model. And since that date in 1901, Reser has led a _musical life. Within two years, young Reser was taking violin lessons and strumming a mandolin. The mandolin also was quite the rage. At 16 years of age, he was the violinist of piano-violin-trap drums trio in a Dayton, Ohio, theater Reser also at this time started to study the piano. The wanderlust of youth led Reser to a Summer resort in the mountains of Tennessee, where he played the piano for Summer boarders for two Summers. It was not until he returned to Dayton | and met Fenton Bott, president of the Dancing Masters' Association of the United States, that he was apprised of the banjo rage. Bott had been in New York. where ail the popular orchestras had a large banjo section. CONOCO GERM PROCESSED MOTOR OIL ‘With his violin and banjo, Reser went to Buffalo, N. Y. Two years later, he was playing his violin in a theater or- chestra and his banjo in a dance band at the old Iroquois Hotel. He also taught & number of students. After three years, his health broke and he journeyed to Bastrop, La., to recuper- ate. He was there for a year. At intervals in those last few years, Reser had learned to play many other instruments, and in 1921 he came to New York and began to make record- ings both with orchestras and as a banjo soloist. He played a number of short engagements with other or- chestras, most notable of all that as banjoist for Paul Whiteman. Whiteman asked him to accompany his troupe to England in 1923 to strum the stringed instrument, Back in New York again, Reser or- ganized his own orchestra and began directing. He first broadcast over the Bedloes Island station, operated by the United States Army, he says, in 1924 and then signed the original Gold Dust Twins broadcast contract in 1924 After ending this engagement in 192 Reser began directing the Orchestra, December 3, 1925. EE T 'HE National ators of American Culture.” Matthews, member of the Broadway revue, “The Band Wagon,” Mary Jo Brigham Young's entry into the desert | in 1847 will be commemorated in a th- Special Radio Features ‘ WRC 5:30 to 6:00 —The Rice Bakery Program: A program of popular dance music. 6:30—Radio Joe and Bud- PARAFFIN BASE MOTOR OIL Eskimos' | Radio Home Makers' Club, a Columbia feature, has ar-| ranged with Whitman Bennett to con- | There was no musical tradition in the | tinue his series of talks on “The Cre- | | current | JULY 21, 1931 torical musical pageant on N. B. C. Sat- urday. * ok ok % UTH ETTING of musical comedy, who made numerous “one spot” appearances before the micro- phone, has signed her first radio con- tract for an extended engagement. Be- | ginning July 26 she will sing on N. B. C. each Sunday night for six weeks with David Rubinoff’s Choral Orchestra. Major Radio Features SPEECHES. Willlam Hard, WRC, 6:45. | DRAMA. The Stebbins Boys, WRC, 5:45; Amns ‘'n’ Andy, WRC, Mi Dramas, WMAL, 8:00. SPECIAL EVENTS. | Opening of Columbia’s television sta- tion, WMAL, 9:15. VARIETY. Phil Cook, comedian. WRC, 6:30 “Radio Joe and His Budget Boys," WMAL, 6:80; Julia Sanderson and Frank Crumit, WRC, 7:00; Arthur Pryor's Band, WMAL, 7:00; *. his | | makes her debut on Columbia July 27. | “Back of the News in Washington,” byi GAR. the 9:30—Clara, £_ROo,, Brush Man, WRC, 8:30; Ann Leaf at the organ, WMAL, 11:30. CLASSICAL. The Virtuosos, WRC, 7:30. DANCE, MUSIC. B. A. Rolfe’s Orchestra, WRC. 9:00; Glenn Jones' Orchestra, WMAL, 11:00; Rudy Vallee and his Connec- | ticut Yankees, WRC, 11:01. HIGHLIGHTS ELSEWHERE. 5:45—Topics in Brief, by Lowell Thomas—WJZ, WBZ, KDKA, WRVA and WHAM. 6:15—Miniature Movies; Gus Van— | WJZ, WBZ, WBAL and KWK. 6:45—Morton Downey and Anthony | Wons—WABC, WCAU, WCOA and WKEW. 7:00—The Quakers; Don Voorhees Or- chestra and Lois Bennett— WJZ, WBAL., KDKA, WRVA, WLW. WBZ and WJAX. 8:00—Household Celebrities: Alice Mock, soprano, and Dumont’s Orcheéstra—WJZ, WBZ, WBAL and WHAM. 8:30—Death Valley Days. dramatic sketch — WJZ, WBZ, WBZA, KDKA, WHAM and WRVA. 9:00—Alumni Glee Club, songs of Amherst College— WIZ WBAL, WBZ, WBZA and Lu and Em; humorous o . 18! Four Decades of Experience Back of Rose Roofs HE big roofing jobs in Washington since 1892 are Rose roofs. But don’t let that give you the idea we are too big for small work. With us a roof is a roof—whether it's a single house or buildings a block square—and has not only our best mechanical skill, but also our best scientific judgment. And always worth the price you pay. RosE BROTHERS CoMPANY; INC. Rosslyn, Va. * West 2112 featuring | B9 sketch—WJZ, WJB, WREN, WBZ, WBZA, WHAM and KDKA. 9:45—Municipal Band of Baltimore— WBAL. 10:00—Amos ’'n’ Andy, second broad- i cast — WMAQ, WSB, KWK, KTHS, WHAS, WSM, WFAA, WMC and KFAB. i 11:00—The Marylanders—WBAL. 11:00 — Paul Whiteman's _ Orchestra, dance music —WJZ, WGAR, KDKA and WREN. . ‘Wheat, once an outstanding export | ltem in Jugoslavia, is now almost neg- ligible. | KYW, RADIO SERVICE You will appreciate our careful, precise service and nominal charg | 74 COLONY RADIO SERVICE 4834 Georgia Ave. N.W. Il . No endorsers are requirea on Ill 10ans made in District of Columbia. and 20-mile radius. Your own signature and personal security are all that are necessary. You pay no commission or bonus, as lawful interest is our only charge. Under Supervision of State Banking Department Peoples Personal Bankers, Inc. 3308 Rhode Island Ave., Mt. Rainier, Md. Phones—Decatur 1240-41-42 Bethesda Personal Bankers, Inc. 6982 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Maryland Phones—Wisconsin 4373-4 Public Small Loan Co. 7 Harlow Ave. Phones—West Inc. Maryland Personal Bankers, Inc. | 8405 Georgia Ave,, Silver Spring, Md. herd 2853-4 splendid has been the acceptance of Conoco Germ Processed Motor Oil; so rapidly has its use increased, that we are pleased to announce a reduction in price from 35¢ to 30¢ per quart, effective immediately. To this substantial method of showing our appre- ciation we add our sincere thanks to the thou- sands of motorists who have come to depend on Conoco Germ l.’rocessed Motor Oil as the only motor oil that gives penetrative lubricity.