University of Oklahoma WNAD Bulletin (March 1, 1948)

~— Mar. 3: -@ WNAD PROGRAM BULLETIN Proudly We Hail Saturdays, 1:00-1:30 This series of dramatic programs is sponsored by the U. S. Army and is heard by transcription through out the United States. The show features such well~ knowns as Esther Williams, William Holden, George Murphy and Ginger Rogers. In addition to entertain ment, the program series provides information on the U.S. Army Recruiting program and describes benefits to be offered by a Regular Army career. — : WOMEN’S PROGRAMS ~Women’s Daily : Daily, 11:00-11:15 Beginning this month “Women’s Daily” will take ona “new look” Editor Georgiana Hammett explains, fe * oe . or perhaps we’re just exercising our women’s privilege of mind-changing. At any rate, we've some new programs lined up for you. Monday and Tuesday will still be fashion and household chatter in that or der, but on Wednesdays we save the world and con sider local, state, national and international problems. — 4 Children come in for their quarter-hour on Thursday as usual. Friday we talk about cooking and recipes, and Saturday, we just relax and discuss books, movies, plays, concerts . . . things to do that you don’t have to do. Hope you'll be listening.” Okla. Federated Women’s Clubs Wednesdays, 2:30-2:45 Five more outstanding club women from over ‘the state have been invited to prepare scripts for broad ‘cast over WNAD during the month of March to tell about the work of their particular office or department. They are: : 3—Mrs. Joe Drewery, chairman of International Relations department Mar. 10—Mrs. Louise LeFlore, Chairman of Indian Welfare ~ Mar. 17—Mrs. Frances Lee Underwood, editor, Elk City Daily News—“We, the Editors, Speak” — Mar. 24—Mrs. Ray J. Dobler, past president of the Fourth District, O.S.F.W.C.—“The Underwriter’s Responsibility in Post-War Era” | = Mar. 3ks—Mrs. J. C. Pond, chairman, foreign and deems > ini aaa * id territorial clubs &. S OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF THE AIR Oklahoma School of the Air broadcasts are currently being heard in 74 Oklahoma schools throughout 16 counties, according to a report by Director Jesse E. Burkett. As of February 3, a total of 4,459 pupils were participating in the In-School listening programs offered by WNAD. The number of pupils actually served greatly exceeds this total, Mr. Burkett pointed out, since many teachers who are utilizing the broadcasts have not submitted reports. ~ <j Over a hundred teachers have responded enthusi astically to the School of the Air series. Participants — are now listed in the following counties. Cleveland, Comanche, Grant, Love, Oklahoma, Pontotoc, Caddo, Canadian, Grady, Kingfisher, Lincoln, McClain, Okfuskee and Payne counties. ee Page 10 ne = Free program bulletins and teacher manuals are still available to all. Requests should be directed to Oklahoma Schoolof the Air, Radio Station WNAD, Norman. The manuals include suggestions for prebroadcast activities, an outline of the content of each program and suggestions for follow-up activities. Brief descriptions of the five series currently being presented over the School of the Air are as follows: News Round-up Mondays, 11:30-11:45 Tuesdays, 1:30-1:45 A summary of the week’s news is written and age ted to fit the elementary grade levels five to eight. Local, national and international news is presented. Associated Press teletype releases are supplemented with background material and the newscasts are presented by WNAD staff members. ‘ Rhythm and Song Mondays, 1:15-1:45 " Wednesdays, 11:30-12:00 Pupils in elementary grades which have not previously had opportunities in beginning songs and rhythms will find this series most entertaining. Mrs. Dolly Connally, assistant professor of music education, presents it as a supplement to any regular organized music program and primarily for those class. rooms which have neither the time nor the teaching staff for regular classwork in music. ; Children of the University Laboratory school will participate in the broadcasts performing the songs and rhythms before the microphone that listening children will do in the classrooms. Mar. 3—Fun with Rounds Mar. 10—Songs of the West Mar. 17—A Lesson in Rhythm Mar. 24—Songs of Worship Mar. 31—Fun with: Syllables Spotlight on Health Wednesdays, 1:30-1:45 Thursdays, 11:30-11:45 Dr. L. T. Rogers Aimed at improving health practices among children in the various communities and to interest them in contributing to the improvement of health in their communities, this series has been planned by a committce of teachers, school administrators, public welfare workers and members of the state and county health departments. The series is directed primarily for grades five to eight, and is presented by Dr. L. T. Rogers and the committee on health. Dr. Rogers formerly directed health programs for adult listening over WNAD.