NBC Transmitter (Jan-Dec 1939)

4 NBC TRANSMITTER NAMES IN THE NEWS NEW YORK Changes and Additions Wallace G. West is replacing William Kostka in the Press Division as a writer. In back of his new job are a wealth of varied experiences that started “a long time ago.” Coming here from Columbia Publicity, he had spent a number of years before that in editing several magazines, one of which was Roto, the first picture magazine. These were a long way from his first job, however, He had graduated from Butler University and Indiana Law School, and the natural thing was to settle down in his home town, Indianapolis, and practice law. Which he did for several years. Following this, he was offered the position of bureau manager with United Press, which he accepted, working with them in Milwaukee and Indianapolis. In 1929, he came to New York on his way to South America for U. P. His next job was with the Publicity Department of Paramount Pictures, from which he went into the business of editing as mentioned above. From then until now he has been doing a bit of free lance writing, a large number of short stories, “Big Little Books,” novelizations of movies, and one movie story, Headline Shooters. He is married and spends available week-ends on his farm in Jersey. AAA William Kostka has been placed in charge of Publicity’s Magazine Service in place of Julian Street who is now the secretary of the Museum of Modern Art. Kostka was once managing editor of Fawcett Publications, from which he went to the Frank A. Munsey Company, after which he had his own magazine, “Everyday Photography.” He came to the Press Division originally as a writer. AAA Thomas Carey has been transferred from the Mail Room to the Information Division as correspondent replacing Blaine Mallory, who resigned to accept a position as salesman with the Borden Company. Tom came to NBC in September after graduating from Princeton. June, 1938. Arthur Oppenheimer has been transferred from the Guide Staff to the Press Division. Resignations There were several resignations from Page and Guide Staffs again this month. Both William Snow and John Lord left to join WGNY Newburgh. New York, where they are to announce, write, produce, etc. Shortly after leaving, Bill’s engagement to Miss Gertrude Righter of Washington was announced. Miss Righter spent the past winter in New York, where she studied at Maria Ouspenskaya’s School of Dramatic Art. Bill was a 1938 Amherst graduate, and had done summer theatre work besides writing and acting in college. John had done quite a bit of dramatic work, both stage and radio, since being graduated from Washington College, Maryland, in 1935. Herb Boas left the Guide Staff May 29 to start work as a salesman for WTAG Worcester, Mass. It is the work he has been pointing for, and is a fine opportunity. John Simpson is still another to leave the guide staff to start a real radio career. He left June 10 to accept a position as an announcer with WHN New York. While still attending Kent State University, John announced for WJW Akron, Ohio. He came to NBC Guest Relations in January, 1938, upon graduation. Harold Parker resigned from the Guide Staff May 22 to take a position with The Ruberoid Company, a roofing and insulation concern. Bob Horowitz resigned to devote his full time to the Pepsi-Cola Agency which he had been running on the side. Efrem Zimbalist resigned in order to enter summer stock. Zan Carver has returned to the University of North Carolina. And the most recent departure from the Guide Staff is that of Casper Kuhn, who can now be found at Robert Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” Odditorium on Broadway. This latest addition to Mr. Ripley’s treasures will act as master of ceremonies and do production work. Casper came to NBC last December after serving several years as staff announcer and head soundman at WSM Nashville, Tenn. He is at present writing three articles on our studio and television tours and the guides themselves for “Rural Radio.” Marriages Charles A. Hegyes of the Drafting Room was married to Miss Rose Nagy on May 27th. The ceremony was performed at two p.m., in the Reformed Church on East 69th Street, and was followed by a reception in the home of Mr. Hegyes’ parents in the Bronx. The couple are living in Sunnyside. L. I. AAA Page Bill Ewing reveals that his sister, Orma, has for three months been secretly married to Dave Adams, whose resignation from the guide staff was recorded last month. Mrs. Adams came to New York from Washington. D. C.. two years ago. She has a beautiful lyric-soprano voice, and plans to continue her career. The couple plan to live in Bayside, L. I. Miscellaneous Miss Ruth von Mako, Traffic, has announced June 17 as the date of her marriage to Rowland Schloesser, who is connected with Merck and Co., chemical manufacturers. Miss von Mako plans to stay on with NBC. AAA Reminiscent of the day two years ago when three generations of Charles Evans Hughes attended commencement exercises at Brown University, A. L. Ashby, NBC vice president and general counsel, delivered on June 18 the commencement address at Olivet College, Mich. His son, John Lee Ashby, received his bachelor’s degree, and his father, the Rev. John Henry Ashby, was honored with the degree of doctor of divinity. The NBC vice president himself was graduated from Olivet College in 1908 and has been a member of the board of trustees for a number of years. He received his lawT degree from New7 York University in 1910 and 1911. AAA On June 24th Miss Helen Buchta resigns as secretary to Mr. Chizzini of Electrical Transcription, but she is not exactly severing her connections w7ith NBC. That day, at four p. m., in the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, she becomes the wife of Wendell Williams. Continuity Acceptance Editor of NBC Helen Buchta Wendell Williams