Radio Digest (June 1932-Mar 1933)

MAV 31 i932 ©C1B 156124 Awarded Beauty Crown Hazel Johnson of KFYR Beauty Queen of American Radio Hazel Johnson, radio artist at station KFYR, Bismarck, N. D., is the winner in the campaign inaugurated by Radio Digest to find the most beautiful girl in American radio. The contest came to a close with the finals, the last voting day being May 3. Radio listeners were the voters and the judges of beauty. Thirtytwo girls from as many stations throughout the country, including representatives of the national chains, vied for the honor. The preliminaries resulted in the elimination of all but three of the contestants —Harriet Lee, of New York; Donna Dameral, of Chicago and Miss Johnson. The votes have been counted and Miss Johnson is the winner by a big margin. In the next issue of Radio Digest, the standing of the various contestants will be given. As the winner, Miss Johnon will have her portrait painted by a famous artist — Charles Sheldon, of New York, who has painted the portraits of many socially prominent personages as well as celebrities of the stage and screen. Her picture will adorn the cover of the next issue of Radio Digest, if it can be finished in time, and then Miss Johnson will be presented with the original painting. F.&H. CAPACITY AERIAL THE NATIONAL BROADCAST AUTHORITY Price 5100 1 Complete, Postpaid Every Instrument Tested on Actual 1127 Mile Reception A Large Number Are In Use by Government, in Navy Hospital The F. y H. Capacity Aerial Eliminator has the capacity of the average 75-foot aerial, 50 feet high. It increases selectivity and full reception on both local and long distance stations is absolutely guaranteed. 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Including RADIO REVUE and RADIO BROADCAST Raymond Bill, Editor Harold P. Brown, Charles R. Tigke, Nellie Revell, Managing Editor Associate Editor Henry J. Wright, Advisory Editor Associate Editor CONTENTS for JUNE, 1932 COVER PORTRAIT. Lovely Lois Lait sings as she hurdles her hunter over the jumps — and also at WINS. SETH PARKER. Down East radio philosopher teaches hoboes to sing. ACTION MAKES THE PLAY. Director Noyes at CBS tells what makes the Crime Club good radio drama. WEDDING BELLS only tinkle as hopeful brides and grooms watch corner for Prosperity's promised return. ED WYNN joins radio's laugh parade and gives the listeners a new twist of dial comedy. TO KNOW RUTH is to love her says a young correspondent in interview. TELLERS WHO, and why. Gallery of announcers for fan albums. MUTUAL VIOLATION OF LAW voids any possibility of breach of promise action through the courts. TUNEFUL TOPICS are reviewed for the month by our popular critic. RUSSIAN ARISTOCRATS escape fury of Reds to win American success. EDITORIAL — Current comment. VOICE OF THE LISTENER. WHAT»S WRONG with the Radio drama? Script editor sits down and explains what gives her gray hairs. EATATORIAL. The folly Chef tells of the Old Days and bon vivants in Paris. STATION PARADE. Freeman H. Talbot, manager of KOA, says best talent originates in West. BLUE RIBBON SELECTIONS. Calendar of top notchers for the week logged by the day and by the hour. Charles Sheldon Barry Holloway 8 Douglas D. Connah 10 The Office Boy U Harry Parke 16 Only Jack 12 Nellie Revell 18 Dean G. L. Archer 20 Rudy Vallee 24 Ruth Witson 28 Ray Bill 22 30 Craig Rice 32 George Rector 33 35 38 Radio Digest. 42t Lexington Ave., New York, N. Y. Phone Mohawk 4-17M. Radio Digest will not be held responsible (or unsolicited manuscripts or art received through the mail. All manuscripts submitted should be accompanied by return postage. Business Staff: E. B. 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