Radio stars (Oct 1937-Sept 1938)

RADIO STARS 'ling tlic swisliiiig tail of the old <1 mare, Katliryn listened to the i>hysmd mental ills of her father's flock. \wkc as one adult to another, lor,1 that she was barely old enough to school. He talked of the patience --ary for healing and growth, stressed iidispensability of compassion for all 1 the rare occasions when her father ■ not take her on his circuit, Katliryn rod on the wooden porch of the post. There were always old timers, cdI cii folk, matrons loitering on its un ■nain boards for an exchange of gossip, rarely intruded upon their conversaBut, when the door of the post-office iiarred for the night, she entertained laniily with kindly mimicries of them. hat was her quota of the home enter iinmcnt. in her eiglith year, the doctor, never rung, drove once too often along the iii^'iier plains. His weary heart could ndure even the short walk from the , hot buggy to the shade of a waytree. .\lone, beside the brick-like he died. ' world changed. No more friendly, evenings for the big family, as it d down for the night. Unable to profor her numerous children, the iier distributed the older ones among •latives in distant parts of the West. The ii ting was a terrible nightmare for them. 1 dreams, for long after, they relived it. athryn and her favorite sister did not tct for years. Recently, when Miss ravens spoke on the radio of the Basque iildren, she was remembering her own ly^ of exile. Oil her first train trip, Katliryn, the ulu-yoar-old, journeyed unaccompanied • hundred and fifty miles to an older iT who, at twenty-two, was already idained minister. Xeither he nor his countenanced high spirits. Life with lem became a convent-like existence. .\t eleven, without the knowledge of .T brother, she witnessed Guy Bates 'i-t's production of Onuir the Tciitiiiakcy. ' < many another girl of her age, she •' d to become an actress. Constant : a of her ambition horrified the minHowever, if she wanted to take •ion lessons to prepare herself to the subject, he was willing to supply :iinds. This was a socially accepted ! thcid of derailing the ambitions of aut-struck girls. arning to declaim, in the sentimental vnodcn manner of the old-fashioned 1. did not satisfy Kathryn. Not only here .something vaguely wrong with stem, she concluded, but it also was amusing. And her goal was ity drama. On the rare occasions a stock company visited town, she : the balcony, studying the performiit the actors. In school plays she ; leading roles. Yet life was not -lactory. i'rom an older sister, now secure in atrimony but mindful of the dreadful cile, Kathryn borrowed several hundred jllars and ran away to Hollywood, relty, ambitious and overflowing with jsto for life, she encountered few obacles. "Those were the days of the silent films, tirst few bit-parts were in Westerns — TRV FOR fln/?^ Copy this girl and send us your drawing — perhaps you'll win a COMPLETE FEDERAL COURSE FREE! This contest is for amateurs, so if you like to draw do not hesitate to enter. Prizes for Five Best Drawings — FIVE COMPLETE ART COURSES FREE, including drawing outfits. (Value of each course, $215.00.) FREE! Each contestant whose drawing shows sufficient merit will receive a grading and advice as to whether he or she has, in our estimation, artistic talent worth developing. Nowadays design and color play an important part in the sale of almost everything. Therefore the artist, who designs merchandise or illustrates advertising has become a real factor in modern industry. Machines can never displace him. Many Federal students, both men and girls who are now commercial designers or illustrators capable of earning $1000 to $5000 yearly have been trained by the Federal Course. Here's a splendid opportunity to test your talent. Read the rules and send your drawing to the address below. RULES This contest open only to amateurs, 16 years old or more. Professional commercial artists and Federal students are not eligible. 1. Make drawing of girl 6'/2 inches high, on paper 7 inches square. Draw only the girl, no lettering. 2. Use only pencil or pen. 3. We return no drawings. 4. Print your name, address, age, occupation on back of drawing. 5. All drawings must be received by November 26th, 1937. Prizes will be awarded for drawings best in proportion and neatness by Federal Schools Faculty. CEDERRL SCHOOLS • inf " Dept. 1 2997, Federal Schools Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota ^ .G.F.Adam3,Ohio, received 5740.00 for a few old coins. I will pay big prices for all kinds of old coin.i, medals, bills and stamps. I WILL PAY $100.00 FOR A DIME! 1894 S. Mint : tSO. 00 for 1913.Ub( ~~ and hundrotis of other amazir Lar^e Illustrated Coin Folder mean much profit to you. Wri . B. MAX MEHL, 456 Mehl BIdg., FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Largest Rare Coin Establishment in U. S.)