Radio and television mirror (Nov 1939-Apr 1940)

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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? SO you think you got some strange gifts for Christmas! Well, just cast your eye over a few of the gifts which the fans sent to their favorite radio stars — and then be grateful for that tie which seemed too red, the perfume which didn't quite express your personality, and the cocktail shaker which joined a dozen more. Look who we have here. . . . Gracie Allen — all dolled up in a hand-woven Indian blanket, the gift of an Indian fan. All of which proves that even the Indians appreciate Grade's inimitable kind of nonsense. . JIM JORDON (Fibber McGee to J you) received a teddy bear from one of his admirers this Christmas. Teddy has button eyes, oilcloth ears and a burlap face ... as well as a soft spot in Fibber's heart. To make her more comfortable, a fan sent a lovely footstool to Bernardine Flynn, the Sade of Vic and Sade. Wendell Hall got so many old tunes from his admirers that he made a scrapbook of them which he greatly treasures. Amos and Andy, those wizards who have been pulling radio rabbits out of hats for over fifteen years, are shown here below with their collection of bunnies — all of them gifts from their fans. FAN CLUB SECTION THE first Elsie Hitz Fan Club has ' just been organized, and all those wishing to become members can write to Miss Mary Gordon, 87 Wegman Parkway, Jersey City, N. J. * * * In answer to Miss M. Keegan of 8940 213th Street, Queens Village, New York, who wants to join a Judy Garland Fan Club, we suggest that you write to Miss Jean Baron, 201-42 MARCH, 1940 yOU are all fairly familiar with the crude piece of gas pipe, otherwise known as the bazooka — on which Bob Burns rode to fame. A fan decided that he would send the Bing Crosby comedian a miniature, and Bob, pictured above, has been coaxing tunes from it ever since. We're waiting for him to play it on the air, but Bob — perfectionist that he is, isn't prepared to share this new gift with his listeners just yet. Irene Rich made known her great love for small dolls of the various nations, and they've been pouring in ever since. Irene, shown below with two of her favorites, says they're really a very peaceful group. 119th Avenue, St. Albans, New York, for details. * * * Miss Violet Barwald of 5617 So. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, has formed a fan club in honor of the Ranch Boys. Get in touch with Violet if you're interested. * * * Miss Carol Brickley, Box 43, Tallmadge, Ohio, is organizing a new Arline Blackburn Fan Club, and would like all of Miss Blackburn's enthusiasts to communicate with her. * * * If you'd like to join a Phil Harris Fan Club and receive a picture of the popular maestro, you can do so by writing to Miss Marie Philson, 3740 No. 16th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. * * * Miss Geraldine Svoboda, 3027 South Pitney Court, Chicago, Illinois, would like to know if there is a Red Skelton Fan Club, and if not, would like to hear from those Skelton fans who would help her form one. PREVENT CHAPPING with the Skin Softener that gives you COSTLIEST INGREDIENTS* SAVES YOU MONEr* •1 Italian Balm contains costliest ingredients used in any of the most popular nationally advertised brands. **3 ONE DROP is ample for both hands, per application. More is wasteful. 3 Less than 5% alcohol. Cannot dry the skin. 4 Promotes healing — counteracts drying effect of hard water, harsh skin cleansers, severe weather. 5 Accepted for advertising in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Priced at 100, 200, 350, 60C and $1.00 a bottle — at toilet goods counters. Over 90 Million Bottles Sold f ty\ 57