Radio-TV mirror (Jan-June 1953)

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FAIRY GODMOTHER Glamour Version Clyde Larmer, USO chairman, Mrs. Harry Truman, Marine Pfc. Constante Monte, and Sylvia Devey at a USO party. Sylvia Devey, a charming brunette actress, has spent the past five years giving talented youngsters that all-important boost up the slippery ladder of show-business success. Your Junior Review, the WNBWTV showcase for Sylvia's activities, has enjoyed great popularity in Washington, D. C, since its beginning. With the cooperation of public schools, dancing and theatrical schools, and youth organizations, Sylvia invariably comes up with a fast-paced show including all types of young talent. It is only through Sylvia's hard work, her industry and her own warm, honest belief in the young people who appear on the program, that the show has become what it is today. She spares nothing in giving encouragement to a shy dancer, or kind but strict criticism to an over-confident singer. She has been instrumental in working with the USO and the Armed Forces' Special Service officers to present shows at local camps and bases, as well as at the Lafayette Lounge, the USO in Washington. A former fashion model, home economist and a radio veteran, Sylvia runs a home in nearby Maryland. She's a model wife, according to her husband, and, despite an active career, manages two teen-aged daughters and a frisky pooch. Many a youthful entertainer has taken his first step to eventual stardom with Sylvia, and she's proud as an eagle of her "kids." The requirements for contestants are simple — they must be under twenty-one, and have some talent. The talent comes from as far away as New York to get on Junior Review. To all of the hopefuls, Sylvia is a fairy godmother. It's true she doesn't „. have a magic wand, and she isn't anything like the little old lady who sent Cinderella off to the ball in the story — she's a glamorous version — but she sure can work miracles.