Radio showmanship (Sept 1940-May 1941)

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Above . . . Peggy Kiley and "Elsie," the cow, gave a milkingto-music demonstration to prove cows give more milk when the radio is on. Stunt broadcast on the Farmer's Almanac of the Air, from the 13th floor studio of WEEI, (Boston, Mass.). Right ... It took a ten-ton truck to haul all of these milk cartons away! They are the result of one broadcast at HILANDER DAIRIES (Salt Lake City) Junior Circle of Fun. Nationally known for his beautiful gardens, his natural backfence broadcasting style, Tom Williams, The Old Dirt Dobber, was recently selected by the Columbia Broadcasting System to head a new network garden show. Four smart boys who write, produce, and announce their own program for CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH dealer, L. F. Harris (Worcester, Mass.). Left to right, Donald Klein, announcer; Earle McCall, sports; George Baxter, interviews; Roger Perry, news; (See Airing the New, Page 24). SEPTEMBER, 1940 29