University of Oklahoma WNAD Bulletin (February 1, 1948)

Oklahoma Editors Speak Fridays, 2:30-2:45 This broadcast returns to its, former time on Fridays with Howard DeMere and * S. Morgan presenting what they have selected as the best in state editorial comment. Editors from leading weekly and daily state publications are quoted for a resume of opinions on current problems. Oklahoma Music Teachers* Saturdays, 2:15-2:45 WNAD presents outstanding students of outstanding Oklahoma music teachers in a 30-minute broadcast each Saturday afternoon. Those who will appear represent all sections of the state. This is an annual spring semester service of WNAD. Those scheduled in February are: Feb. 7—Piano students of Frederic Libke, Oklahoma City. Feb. aa students of Mrs. Samuel House, Nor Feb. 21—Vocal students of Mrs. William G. Schmidt, Norman. Feb. 28—Piano students of Miss Lucille Hutchins, Davis. Indians for Indians Tuesdays, 1:00-1:30 Authentic Indian music by Indians representing the aE various tribes of Oklahoma is presented weekly over | WNAD on this popular series. Don Whistler, principal chief of the Sac and Fox tribe, arranges and directs this program series, which includes a variety of programs featuring Indian talent. Report to Oklahoma | Alternate Saturdays, 5:15-5:30 Gov. Roy J. Turner gives his report to the people of Oklahoma bi-monthly over WNAD, at which time he discusses the administration of the state. Prominent state officials are guests of Governor Turner from time PARENTS & TEACHERS Let’s Improve Education® Fridays, 3:30-3:45 _ One of the greatest challenges to America—among both teachers and laymen—is the constant need for improving our systems of education. The facets of this important problem are varied. In this series of broad casts outstanding experts will give their ideas as to how certain phases may be improved. Discussions will include: Feb. 6—Construction and Care of Building—Dr. D. Ross Pugmire. Feb. 13—Industrial Education—Dr. Robert A. Hardin. Feb. 20—Home Economics Education—Prof. Mary Ann Warren. Feb. 27—Business Education—Dr. Harry Hoffman. Family Life Radio Forum Monday, 2:30-2:45 All parents can benefit from these weekly broadcasts dealing with family life and the rearing of children. Dr. Alice Sowers, Director of the Family Life WNAD PROGRAM BULLETIN @ Institute at the University is in charge of the series. Topics for February are: Feb. 2—Do Your Children Take Responsibility? Feb. 9—When Is An Excuse An Alibi? Feb. 16—Is Your Home A Democracy? Feb. 23—We Like These Books—for your parents’ bookshelf, P-T-A News Fridays, 1:00-1:15 PTA activities over the state are reported each Friday at 1:00 by Mrs. Margaret Welden, PTA Field Representative, or Mrs. Dorothy Whittlesey, secretary. News of national and local parent-teacher activities is also broadcast on this weekly series. Understanding Our Children* Saturdays, 9:30-9:45 Parents and teachers should never be satisfied with their existing knowledge of our children. With this in mind, we invite you to be partners in this great. undertaking—to know and understand our children better. Experts in the field share with you each Saturday morning the fruits of many years experience and research in this most challenging field. This new series is presented weekly by the radio committee of the college of education. Feb. 7—Finding Out About Children—Dr. William 8B, Ragan. Feb. i4tidertantine the Infant—Mrs.-Ruth Tasch. Feb. 21—Understanding the Preschool Child—Mrs. Ruth Tasch. Feb. 28—Understanding the Elementary School Child —Dr. Ragan and Mrs. Tasch. PATTERNS IN THE,ARTS Behind the Footlights Wednesdays, 9:30-9:45 Mrs. Lazelle, Dunn, former instructor in drama in Oklahoma colleges, tells the listener what is currently happening in the theaters on Broadway and presents. brief accounts of ‘the theater’s leading personalities. One program each month is devoted to news of the, nation’s educational theaters. Off the Records Saturdays, 10:15-10:30 Popular discussions of recorded music are heard each week on this roundtable moderated by Jack Bowers, WNAD Music Director. Prelude to Listening Fridays, 3:45-4:00 Reid Lawhead, university student, joins Jack Bowers for a 15-minute weekly discussion of musical events scheduled for broadcast over WNAD and future musical events slated for presentation on the university campus. Musical Mirror* Wednesdays, 5:30-5:45 Brief sketches of the lives of leading composers, including interesting incidents in their lives, will be presented by students in the Radio Music Workshop, under the direction of Jack M. Bowers. Biographical sketches have been prepared by Dorothy Shellman, continuity editor. A different composer will be fea I 4 Page 5 ~~