Radio mirror (Nov 1936-Apr 1937)

RADIO MIRROR politeness exhibited between associates on radio programs. Two or more broadcasters, covering some sporting event or public spectacle and frequently exchanging use of the microphone, thank each other constantly. The same thing occurs when two or three persons are cooperating on a studio program. "Thank yous" are sprinkled all through the supposed entertainment. Workers in other trades and professions are not so silly. The rivet catcher does not thank his fellow ironworker each time the latter tosses him a rivet on a high building. The plumber does not thank his assistant each time the latter hands him a tool. Routine in one's work does not call for such "putting on of the dog." The whole procedure, as handled on the radio, is a time-waster, a disturber and an affectation. Courtesy and politeness are desirable, but they should not be foppishly displayed. Fred B. Mann, Danville, Illinois. $1.00 PRIZE A GRATEFUL MOTHER Our dictionary is no longer shelved since our twelve-year-old son has made radio his hobby. If an announcer uses a pronunciation different from the one he has been accustomed to, or uses himself, he immediately turns to the dic tionary for the proper solution. He has formed a habit that will live with him through the years, and he is able to converse with the best of them. Radio has also helped him with his piano and -voice lessons. He spends a great deal of time every day playing radio station; has his own theme song, announces, and sings. He has made all the boys around here radio-minded and they put on some very interesting "broadcasts." He is always well informed on the events of the day. Listens to The March of Time and other programs of. merit. It has been an all around teacher for him the past year and I consider the investment of buying him a radio of his own well repaid. Dorothy F. Bartlett. St. Louis, Mo. $1.00 PRIZE REGISTERING A COMPLAINT Ever since Glara Lu 'n' Em left their morning broadcasts a year ago there has been a deep loss of enjoyment to thousands of housewives. While we could tune in on Clara, Lu 'n' Em every morning after the children had left for school and before the routine got under way, we usually had a chuckle for company while performing our daily tasks. Their program then had an ideal setting and appeal. Their subsequent afternoon program came just when the children were returning from school and other interruptions were likely to occur, so that a daily listening in was impossible. Now their weekly broadcasts come at night. Something is lacking. There is rio sustained continuity — only a broken thread of clever chatter. The old Clara, Lu 'n' Em were essentially a woman's program, and until they again became a woman's program, their old appeal is lost. Olive A. Clinton, West Allis, Wise. $1.00 PRIZE WHEN MUSIC SPEAKS! No longer do country dwellers regret that they can not go to the free openair concerts. Radio has brought their rhusic to them, to be enjoyed in the open air under their own vine and fig tree. As has been said, "Music is a universal language," and it does draw us into closer relation with one another. Again some one said that "Music is love seeking a word." And is that not true of good music? The very spirit of love seems brooding over us, resenting our jealous, suspicious dislike of our neighbors. For the moment we forget to harbor such thoughts, and become as we were intended to be, a great Christian (Continued on page 69) "My pet hate_powJer that shows up chalky in strong light \*i m !s // m ;*>, ■ "■M 7E asked 1,067 girls — One of their pet hates in a ■ ■ powder, they voted, is showing too much! And Pond's Powder led all others in "not giving that powdered look." Twice the number of votes of the second favorite. Three times the vote of the third ! "Glare-proof" colors — The reason is in Pond's colors. "Glare-proof," they catch only the softer rays of light — won't show up chalky in strongest light. Special ingredients give Pond's its soft, clinging texture — keep it fresh looking for hours. Low prices. Decorative screw-top jars, 350, 700 New big boxes, 100, 200. I'oml's never IfltlliS pouch' Tilt rlinijs — voted the 2 most important point* in a ponder I ic 5 "Glare-Proof" Shades POND'S, Dept. M-132, Clinton, Conn. , (This offer expires Feb. 1. 1937) £lea?f ™>h' free' 5 **£""! sh"de9 °.f Pond b Ulare-prooi Powder, enough of each for a thorough 5-day test. Copyright. 1936. Pond's Extract Company Address^