The Radio Flash (1948)

r AG E IS NED OiPtNET JANUARY lU, I94ij We wish to announce thar our ov/n Dotty Fisher has been with RKO Radio exactly twenty-eight years the 6th of this January. Congratulations, Dotty, that's really going some! We were all sorry +c learn that Dotty is now back in the hospital, but we are pulling for you. Dotty, and hoping this will be your final trip, so that you can come back and start doing some of that billing. We sure miss that smiling face and those wise cracks. "Happy New Year" was the phrase heard all over the office all day Wednesday. We celebrated the New Year by having a small luncheon with the present which Miss Weinig gave us. We even had our pictures taken with Joan Evan's flash bulb camera. Ruthie Becker and Joan Evans made a cute little picture in their angora sweaters Wednesday. Ruthie in her blue, and Joan in her pink. SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN ADDED — which concerns Lee Heidingsfeld. He said he has completely stopped smoking cigarettes, and now smokes his great big brown and black pipe. Looks very dignified, Lee, and fits your size much better than a cigarette. Speaking of smoking, the question of the week is "Since when does Katherine Meyers smoke?" Or "Were those really two packs of cigarettes for someone else?" We heard that our old pal and publicity man, Wally Heim, was in Cincinnati for New Year's. We sure are sorry we missed you, Wally, and hope you don't forget to drop by to see us some time soon. Well, I'm sure it was a merry Christmas for everyone! Now that it is all over we can always look back on our party which we held in the shipping and inspection rooms and remember the swell time we had. We all want to thank all the girls in the back for the most perfect job they did in preparing the food and decorations for the table and big feast, and big feast It was, too! Turkey with all the trimmings, and little flower pots with a handkerchief made Into a rose for each and everyone of us, for souvenirs. We didn't have mistletoe, so we used a huge piece of celery for a substitute. To top It all off, we had a tiny radio to keep time to, and everyone iolned In and danced. Bob Coleman made very good use of his flower pot. He now has It setting on his desk with pencils sticking out from the top. We are glad to welcome Katherine Meyers back to work and the party after being ill for two weeks. Wilbur Hetherington, Walter Watson, Gene Tunick, Paul Fagaley, Jack Ruth, and Johnny Costello all kept the party going by dancing with all the girls, and really making it a crowded dance floor, while Lee Heldlngsfeld and Bob Coleman enjoyed themselves more by just sitting around gabbing with some of the girls. — JEANIE THARP ANOTHER PARTY FOR GERTRUDE — Our own popular Gertrude Sternbach cf the cashier's office who was married recently is guest at another party given by Mary Farrell and others of the ladies' bowling squad. From left to right: Mary McBride, Daphney Perraull, Anne McBride, Rosemary Brennan, Gertrude, Catherine Ross, Kale Bodner and Mary Farrell. The honeymooners will make an auto trip to the Coast after which they will settle down in New Jersey where her husband is a merchant. Gertrude has done a million favors to RKOers going back into the Pathe days and we wish her all the happiness which she deserves. Tenth Floor MAGIC TOWN?-Yes! This column is for those living in the warm districts. You lucky people!!! Of course, you read that we had a slight snow-fall. It was so slight that many RKOers were snowbound and were unable to get to work. Irene Hobbs, of the library, is two hours away from home, and she was quite fortunate to stay with her sister who Is living In N.Y. Connie Schaumberger Coulsting was out of luck, however. Her buses weren't able to run, and if she'd have to walk to the statoion, Connie would get there just in time to turn home again. To top It off, she and her hubby were freezing due to the lack of fuel. That's all for now, I have to go out and shovel the snov/. Would you like some? —GLADYS De RAAY MARCH OF DIMES FIGHT INFANTILE PARALYSIS JANUARY 15-30 Ninth Floor That record snowfall at year's end may wet! be the fountain writers will tap to draw stories and legends rivaling the claims made by the veterans of '88 and staffers as well have been left with Impressions that will never be forgotten. Of course everyone remembers that post-Christmas Friday with the snow coming down unceasingly. Having left the office earlier. Nettle Miller had plans to be at her home in Brooklyn in about an hour or so. Our co-worker spent five harrowing hours huddled In a cold dreary subway car. A similar story was reported by Ann Moore and Margaret Laug who live up in Westchester and Orange Counties. John Blund who lives up af the end of Van Cortlandt Park tried desperately to call the Misses and after waiting almost two hours finally got thru to her to explain his delay. Norma Gaivin resides at the end of the Rockaways and never did get home that night. Poor Frank Heffernan trudging two miles from the subway station to his abode was left with a strained back which necessitated him being in bed for several days. Molly Wechsler and John Henriques v/ho come from the United Nations area in Flushing report that transportation was bad but that their problem v.as not too difficult. It took them only three hours for a ride that normally should take thirty or forty minutes. Jerseylte Charlie Havens claims to have trudged the Lincoln Tunnel to reach his snowbound family. The only bright spot in the stormy picture was that presented to Kate Smith, who was fortunate enough to take a special express subway train that reached her home in two hours flat. —HARRY KARP Farewell Party A farewell luncheon party attended by some hundred persons was given to our recent bride Gertrude Sternbach, of the cashier's department, at the Bristol Hotel Wednesday. Well tell you about it next week. Notice that "new look" about Johnny Matis? Was that left on your upper lip on purpose? Quite distinctive! Virginia Murphy's husband enroute to Omaha hit some icy roads and had disastrous results for the car and Chuck. His injuries were painful but not serious, for which we are all glad. His main concern was for his Christmas gift to Virginia which he had in the car. The gift came thru In much better shape than Chuck did. We wish to thank Mr. Renfro, Mr. Nielsen. Mr. Arthur, Mr. Galbreath, and Mr. Matis for entertaining the branch personnel at a Christmas party. We all had a grand time fellows, and thanks. Incidentally, we wonder who the guilty party or parties are that walked off with the table decorations? And, how did you get by the club hostess?? Af this writing Inspectress Marie Franksen Is still in the hospital. However she hopes to be home the first of the year. In fact she surprised us by phoning in from the hospital. Always glad to hear good reports on your recovery, Marie. As soon as Christmas was over, the Dave Arthurs and the Nate Galbreaths took to the road. The Arthurs visited friends and relatives In St. Louis and Chicago. Davey is getting an early training to follow his Dad's footsteps. The Galbreaths visited their daughter and family in Houston, Texas. We expect Nate to come back with a southern drawl and a sun tan. Goodbye, Sparky. Hope you like your new job. It is going to take a lot of extra effort to dash down the hall now to return your books, but maybe we can find a common meeting spot between the two exchanges. Say, the candy canteen? — E. K. DeLAND