Radio daily (Oct-Dec 1937)

Thursday. October 21, 1937 RADIO DAILY 3 11 TESTIFYJEFORE FCC (Continued from Page 1) Manning, Kauffman asked if she had any intention of going into radio business, and witness replied she did not. Mrs. Manning also testified she had never attended any meetings. Kauffman then produced photostatic copies of paper signed by the witness making her president of Palmer Broadcasting Co. Mrs. Manning stated she did not know she had become president of the company and that she did not know she was signing an application for a radio station in Portland, Me., as another photostatic copy proved. Witness also denied any knowledge of contents of applications for station in Lewiston, Me., and Cheyenne, and admitted she had signed her name to them upon request of Paul Segal, for whom she said she had done occasional work. Mrs. Manning also disclaimed knowledge of her presidency of Commercial Broadcasting Co. as well as any knowledge of the people who were interested in either of companies. Kauffman next called Edith Miller, Segal's secretary, who stated she had become a stockholder in Palmer Broadcasting Co. but never received any stock and never paid for any. "Mr. Segal asked me if he might use my name as a stockholder," Miss Miller stated, "and I said he could." Later in hearing it appeared that Segal was attorney for WCSH at Portland for Palmer Broadcasting Co. and for Eastland Broadcasting Co. of Portland. All these companies, it was revealed, are owned and operated by Henry P. Rines of Portland, wftio also owns Congress Square Hotel there. David Tietlebaum, New York attorney, acted as middleman for Palmer Broadcasting. Kauffman also had Tietlebaum on the stand, as well as George F. Kelley Jr., describing himself as an employe of Rines and an officer of Congress Square Co. Kelley said flatly the Palmer firm was organized to build a station in Portland, and that they wanted to keep anyone else from filing application unless they were a party to it. Regarding application made at Cheyenne, Kelley stated he understood Segal had some friends in Cheyenne who wanted station. Segal wanted Rines to build station and hire these friends to operate it. He added he did not know who these people were. Kelley concluded there was never any capital stock issued AVAILABLE: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 5'/2 years with major network. Knows radio thoroughly. Unusually capable and efficient. Fine musical training. Write Box A-114, RADIO DAILY, 1501 Broadway, New York City. ■ Programs That Have Made History & WOPI's "The Story Lady" THE Story Lady" goes on the air over WOPI, Bristol, Tenn., on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 5: 15 p.m., but so interestingly does the broadcaster, Olivia Orme Adams, teacher and social worker, dramatize popular fairy tales, children's adventure, and Biblical lore, that a tremendously large audience of mothers and their children, constant listenersin, are engaged in discussing the program for two hours thereafter. If only there were another broadcast by "The Story Lady" before going to bed — that's the plea and the plaint of the children. In connection with each program, many mothers telephone "How much the children appreciate the broadcast," with special requests for certain stories, or else their children won't go to bed. Because the program has met with such outstanding favor, the children have been organized into two clubs — the "Stay At Home Travelers' Club" and the "Bible Story Club," with full membership for those less than ten years old and honorary membership for listeners over eighteen. Already large, the enrollment is constantly growing, as the membership applications are continually pouring in. The only requirement for membership is a promise to listen to the feature regularly and to write a card to "The Story Lady" at least once a month. Charters have already been issued to quite a few neighborhood clubs of ten or more members. Education, teaching qualifications, religious training, story-telling experience and family connections, equip Miss Adams not only to instill knowledge while giving the children the desired thrill, but actually to revive in mothers intense interest in stories which they enjoyed when young. New Orleans AFM Unit Eases Transcription Ban (Continued from Page 1) Previously this local and Jimmie Petrillo were working together with the understanding that Petrillo would not permit transcription-making for this territory in his jurisdiction and the union here would do likewise for him. WBBC Red Cross Series Attracts Wide Attention Unique series being aired by WBBC, "Brooklyn's Own Station," in behalf of the American Red Cross has attracted so much attention that other Red Cross chapters have asked the Brooklyn chapter for permission to use the idea. The programs, under direction of Bert Child, WBBC program director, and Hugh Buhrman, director of Roll Call, Brooklyn chapter of American Red Cross, feature talent from among the employees of the largest industrial and educational organizations in Brooklyn. They are aired at 5:30-6 p.m. Friday and 7:30-8 p.m. Saturday. "Chan" on WOR Oct. 25 "Charlie Chan" disk series produced on the coast by Raymond R. Morgan Co., and plugging Stokely Bros. Inc., starts over WOR on Oct. 25 at 5:15-5:30, Monday through Friday. Show stars Cy Kendall in the role of "Chan". NBC GETS EXCLUSIVE ON 16JRIZE-FIGHTS (Continued from Page 1) at future dates are all contests in which Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, Tommy Farr, Barney Ross and Lew Ambers participate. With the possible exception of Joe Louis fights, airings will be over the Blue network. Red network is solid with commercials from 7-11:15 p.m. on Fridays. International Silver Sets Next Two Shows International Silver yesterday announced the program set-up for its two shows following the completion of present arrangement with Rosalind Russell. On Oct. 31 Miriam Hopkins will appear in a dramatization of "P.S., She Got the Job". Following week Jane Wyatt will appear, but play has not as yet been selected. Policy of the show in the future will not limit actress or actor to any set number of appearances, but will be flexible. Program is heard over a CBS network of 46 stations Sundays, 5-5:30 p.m. Young & Rubicam is the agency. by Palmer Broadcasting Co. Hearings were adjourned until today. Meanwhile, FCC announced Portland Broadcasting System had made application for modification of construction permit for station WGAN as modified for a new station requesting extension of commencement and completion dates to Nov. 22, 1937, and May 22, 1938. Commission also announced WRDO Inc., at Augusta had applied for transfer of control of operation from Henry P. Rines to Conrad E. Kennison, 100 shares common stock. AN ORIGINAL IDEA A human interest story with national appeal which will quickly attain a large and receptive listening audience. Program should be a natural for any livewire sponsor. For further information address JAMES ETHERINGTON 97-34 221st Street Queens Village, L. I. HOIlis 5-0349