Radio Digest (May-Oct 1930)

89 orchestrations for WTMJ, composing is all in a day's work. < His ingenuity in arranging unique adaptations of everything from red hot jazz to the most classical of symphonies has gained for him the title of the chief steward who serves a menu of varied musical tidbits to meet every taste. Wendt, Bud, KSTP, Member Beachcombers, Hawaiian Singing and Playing Quartet. Wenige, Arthur, Pianist, W WNC. Wentworth, Ralph, Announcer. Studied music at Sorbonne and the Conservatory of Music in Paris after seeing action in France. When he returned to the United States he appeared in concerts and traveled with a well-known musical comedy. National Broadcasting Company. Werrenrath, Reinald, Vocal Supervisor, Baritone, NBC, New York. Made operatic debut with Metropolitan as Sylvio in Pagliacci in 1919. Has been outstanding concert and oratorio singer since 1907. Wessel, Bill, KSTP, Baritone Soloist, "Morrison's Syncopators." Wesson, Marguerite, Soprano, WFAA. West, Fred, Hawaiian Music, WHB. West, Grace, Blues Singer, WFAA. West, Olive, NBC Actress at San Francisco. West, Walter, KSTP, Viola, National Battery Symphony Orchestra. West, William, Chief Engineer, KMOX. Westlund, David, KSTP, Saxophone Soloist, winner University of Minnesota talent contest. Westphal, Frank, Pianist and Conductor of WBNR Studio Orchestra. Who does not remember Frank? His versatile playing and his well trained orchestra have been famous for five years. This is true because he takes his Radio work very seriously and puts all of himself into the broadcasting. There have been times in his Radio work when he has had to give almost the entire evening's performance from announcing to playing the individual numbers. Now, however, he has time to concentrate on his own work. Wetzel, Maurice, Manager Program Department KYW-KFKX. Mr. Wetzel is one of the pioneers in the Radio field, having been identified with KYW since 192 2. He broadcast the first commercial program in Chicago. For two years he directed WOOD, Grand Rapids, where he became known for his continuity programs in the good old days. Wetzel recorded Radio programs on phonograph discs as early as 1925, carrying on with this work at the Brunswick Recording Laboratories while he was chief announcer for WCFL. In January, 192 7, he joined the National Broadcasting Company, Chicago staff, until coming "back home" to KYW, where he has been successively, World Book Man, chief announcer and program manager. Wetzel has a unique background of training for the business of broadcasting recording Q R S player rolls in 1913, a literary schooling, Radio work in the Air Service during the war, public speaking, copy writing and selling advertising all of which enables him to speak in their own language, to advertisers, artists, announcers, musicians and operators and that's "Maurie's" job; making things run smoothly and thinking up new programs for KYW-KFKX. Weyand, Fayette Bogert, KSTP, Soprano Soloist. Wheatley, Parker, Chief Continuity Writer, Assistant Program Director and Announcer, KYW-KFKX. Graduated from an Indianapolis high school at seventeen, and at once became a member of the Stuart Walker Company, famous dramatic stock organization. He followed his professional debut by entering Butler University, with summer vacations still occupied by the Walker Company, and the Carlton Guy Players. One day the Indiana Little Theatre called upon its leading talent for Radio drama — then Parker first addressed the microphone. More Radio plays, a Santa Claus impersonation on the air for three seasons, play reading then WFBM, the Indianapolis Power & Light Station asked Parker to be an announcer. This happened in May, 1928, just before Wheatly completed college, where he distinguished himself in acting and writing. Later his "King's English" earned him the position of chief announcer at WFBM. On March 1st, Chicago beckoned, and he left WFBM for the Herald and Examiner Station KYW-KFKX. Wheatley, Walter, Tenor, Director of Opera Hour, KFAB. Wheeler, Alton E. ist, WLAC. Wheeler, Marsha, Popular Pianist and Solo Not many people less important then kings and presidents have dishes named after them. Marsha Wheeler, director of Women's Activities at WLW, does have a dish especially concocted for her by Pierre Berrard, chef of the Hotel Gibson. It's called Breast of Chicken a la Marsha Wheeler. Wlielan, James, Baritone, Bonnie Laddies, NBC, New York. Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. J. P., Staff Entertainers, Baritone, Contralto and Instrumental, KF'JF. Whilt, Jim, Poet of the Rockies, KMA. Whitcomb, Lewis S., Assistant Superintendent, WEEI. White and MacDonough, Banjoists, WCCO. White, Arthur, KSTP, Tenor Soloist and Manager, Minneapolis Sales Division, KSTP. Popular northwest Radio entertainer since 1923. Received his first training in St. Paul while attending St. Thomas College. F'ormer member vaudeville team "White Brothers & Stendal," Orpheum circuit. Has appeared as soloist in St. P'aul municipal parks for past nine years and at Minnesota State Fair for past eight years. White, Howard, Pianist, NBC, New York. White, Jimmie and Howard Fordham, Singing Serenaders, KFH. White, Josephine Storey, Contralto, KVOO. White, Juanita. This little lady is 11 years old and is one of a few Birmingham Juvenile singers who has really gone over big. She sings because, she loves music. Juanita is a "Good Fellow." If you don't believe it just go on an outing or to a ball game with her. Heard at WBRC. White, Karl, Operator, KVOO. White, Major J. Andrew, President, Columbia Broadcasting System. White, Onalese, Contralto, KYW. Whitney Trio. Popular chamber music group of the Chicago Daily News station. Its members are Robert Whitney, pianist; Noreen Whitney, violinist, and Grace Whitney, cellist. Whitten, Charles, Popular Tenor, WDL. Whittington, George, Baritone with Utica Jubilee Singers, NBC, New York. Whitworth, Dorothy, Staff Organist, Pianist and Hostess, WADU. Wick, Bert, Operator, Announcer, KDLR. Old time Radio man, operator and experimenter. Former U. S. Navy operator. Wiegand, Fred, Violinist, Director Hotel Tutwiler Ensemble, WAPI. Wienand. C. Marcus, Dramatic Director, Publicity, KOMO. Wiener, Jean, Organist, WPG. Wightman, Florence, Harpist, Roxy's/ Gang, National Broadcasting Company. Wiig, G. O., Program Director and Announcer, WHEC. Wilbourn, John, Studio Supervisor, Tenor and Announcer, WBAD. Began singing at the age of six, when he was a member of the Boy Choir of Old St. Paul's P. E. Church, Baltimore. Prior to the war he had made singing his avocation rather than his vocation, but following his return to this country from overseas where he 'was severely wounded during the Battle of Argonne Forest, he decided to devote his career to music and began the serious study of this art at the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Well known in concert work and frequently appears as guest artist for various organizations and musical events. Has been a member of WBAL's staff for over three years, and holds down three jobs, being studio supervisor, announcer and staff tenor. He is a Baltimorean. Wilbur, Kay, Tenor, WSUN. Wilcox, Wesley W., Musical Director, Announcer, Entertainer, for the KFLV studios at Rockford, 111. His exceptionally clear diction and individual mannerisms have won for him a large following among the Radio announcers, and his finely schooled baritone voice is often heard in many delightful song compositions. Mr. Wilcox is also a contributor to musical magazine publications and has served on news staffs as music critic and writer. Among his long list of recital engagements is found his appearance with the United States Army band, under direction of Capt. William Standard, when he appeared as guest soloist on the Rockford program. Wiley, Mary Sue, Soprano, Pianist, KVOO. Wilfahrt's Concertina Orchestra, Old Time Dance Music, WCCO. Wilhelm, Rev. Carl, WIBW's Sky Pilot. Life goes on at a great rate in this day and age. We all are extremely busy handling the jobs that feed and clothe us; seeking pleasure and coping with the work-a-day world. It's fine to swing into those things with all our energy, and keep them going in the right direction. Rev. Carl Wilhelm is our Radio pastor, conducting the devotional hour each morning and singing in the choir. This period is absolutely undenominational, although Rev. Wilhelm is pastor of Topeka's First Christian Church. Willard and Jerry, the Pumpkin Center Sheiks of WIBW, are exponents of close harmony and do popular concert type songs. They are very popular with their Radio audience, have entertained frequently in public theaters, hotels and clubs. Willard possesses a splendid tenor voice which blends well with Jerry's fine quality baritone. Their full names are Jerry White and Willard Lafferty. Willett, Gertrude, Hostess, WMAK. Williams, Ann, "Smilin' Ann" of the Sears, Roebuck morning and afternoon programs of WLS. Knows her styles and buttons. Likes variety for her entertainments. Williams, B. Y. The Rhyme Reaper of WLW is the author of "The House of Happiness" and many other published poems. Every week she brings WLW audiences a review of current poetry and introduces another poet from among her wide circle of literary friends. Her guest readers have included Padriac Colum, Roselle Mercier Montgomery, Eddie Guest, Edward Markham, Edmund Vance Cooke, and many others. Williams, Chuck, Dan Bannister, Harmony Team, KVOO. Williams, Karl. Earl's melodious voice and facility of expression enable him to describe an overture or an overshoe with almost equal listener interest. His announcing is effective at WNAX. Williams, Fess, and His Orchestra. Williams, Frank, Old Time Fiddler, WOC. Williams, Herbert, Violinist, WLAC. Williams, Jess, Popular Pianist, Entertainer, KFAB. Williams Lillie Mae, Novelty Uke, WFLA. Williams, Mary, Blues and Ballad Singer, WGES. Williams, Pinkie, Banjo, WFLA. Williams, Ray, Dance Orchestra, WSUN. WTilliman, Mrs. Clieland, Soprano, WFLA. Willis, John, and Edward Meisenbach, Violin Duo, KWK. Willson, R. Meredith, Flutist and Piccolo soloist. Columbia Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. Wilson, Allan, Tenor, KPO. Wilson, Cliff, Tenor. Wilson, Dr. Walter L., Morning Bible Lesson, WDAF. Wilson, Ethel, Pianist. Wilson, Grace, the "Bringin' Home the Bacon Girl" at WLS. Deep, rich contralto voice sings old favorites with lots of feeling on the Barndance each Saturday night. Chautauqua and vodvil for long time. Wilson, Jimmie, and His Catfish String Band, KVOO. Wilson, Lillian, English Soprano, KNX. Wilson, Lois, Pianist, WFLA. Wilson, Muriel, Soprano, NBC, New York. Wilson Serenaders, Old Time Band, WLAC. Wilson, Stewart, Reader, NBC, San Francisco. Wilson, Th'elma, Accompanist, WCCO. Wilson, Walter, "Uncle Bob," at KYW, Chicago, for the past seven years. He is the originator of the now famous radio safety movement, "The Curb Is the Limit Club," and on July 3, 1929, the club reached the 4 00,000 mark; that means that 400,000 girls and boys have promised Uncle Bob that they will not play on the streets, and also that before crossing the street they will stop at the curbstone and look both ways. You can hear his program each evening, except Sunday, from 5:30 to 6 p. m., Chicago time. Wilton Carman, Baritone-Announcer, WBAL. Wing, H. C, Program Director of WCSH. Directs Publicity Department and writes Continuities. Winnie, Russell, Chief Announcer, WTMJ. Winslow, Charles, Noted Historian, who brings the Chicago Daily News fans interesting facts of the city's past dug from the dusty archives of the past. A member of the Chicago Historical society, Mr. Winslow is particularly fitted to impart to WMAQ's audience authentic facts presented in an entertaining manner. Winston, Joseph B., Manager, P'rogram Director, KEX. Winters, Rudolph, Character Impersonator, Baritone, KYW. Wintker, Franklin, Manager, KUOA. F'rom KUOA, Fayetteville, to WLS and back again. Has deep voice with Southern twang. Plays saxophone. Six foot plus. Studied engineering. Now back at the head of his horn© station in Arkansas and proud of it. Wise, Frank, Reader, KOIN. Wise, Olive, Popular Pianist, WBAP. Wiseman, Roland R., Pianist, Accompanist, KVOO. Wishnow, Emmanuel, Violinist, KFAB. Wisniewska, Soprano, KNX. Witherspoon, Foy, Chief Announcer. F'oy is a very likely chap that has just graduated from the Majestic Theatre circuit into the loftier realms of radio announcing. He is a good announcer, chock full of pep and originality. He thinks more of his studio than he does of his own home and without a doubt is a logical contender for Graham McNamee's throne. Witte, Parvin, Tenor, KFAB. Witten, Louis A., Senior WOR Announcer. Wittich, Doris, Concert Pianist, Accompanist, came to America on a concert tour from Germany and joined staff of WLS. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Women's Symphony and Accompanist for the Chicago Little Symphony.