Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 97, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 September 1929 — Page 18

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SONGS OF THE SOUTHLAND !N NEWPROGRAM Air Serial Makes Debut Over N. B. C. System Tonight. Ken*Red’s Cabin Nights, anew serial of the air which will bring to radio listeners musical scenes in a typical southern Negro cabin, will make its debut over a wide network of stations associated with the National Broadcasting Company, tonight. It will be heard each week from 8 to 8:30, under the sponsorship of the Ken-Red Corporation of Owensboro, Ky., manufacturers of radio tubes. The old music of the southern Negro, and his interpretations cf modern melody, are among the most entertaining as well as the .most interesting of any of our American music. This new series will be written oy Don Bernard, program manager of the NBC Chicago division, who also wrote and produced the “Cabin Door’’ series, which won wide popularity when presented as an NBC feature of a year ago. Old Characters Many of the old popular characters of the “Cabin Door” presentations will appear In Kenlßad’s Cabin Nights, bringing the same rich melody and the same spontaneous comedy for which they are noted. The drama and music of the series will center about three main characters: Willie, decidedly dilatory, but a pianist without peer among those of his race around Owensboro, where the scene is laid. He is “visiting” I his sister. Mandv, after a triumphal period in New York, w'here, according to his story, he was a famous ! on Broadway as the lights. His I visit has extended into what might I be termed a permanent residence, i due to the doting of his sister. Mandy. who keeps the little cabin j spick and span, especially Willie's ! pride and joy, a piano which he • brought back with him from the big I city. Mandy's doting for Willie fre- ! quently causes battles between herself and Casy. Many Melodies Easy, her husband, who as his j name indicates, is an easy-going, ! lovable chap. Otherwise he is a i janitor in the Ken-Rad factory, I and he has two passions, to get Wil- j lie to go to work, and his love of j music. The latter, however, inevi- j tably overcomes the former, for i whenever an argument about Wil- j lie’s laziness arises, Easy is quickly , subdued by Willie's playing. Each Monday night at the same ! hour all of the colored folk of the i neighborhood gather in Easy's cabin j and forget the cares of the day to the strains of music. Sometimes it j is the melody of their own race, but ] frequently it is “brand new” music ! that Willie has just received from his j old friends in New York. Even Easy | forgets the bills he must always foot I and joins in merry party. It is this scene that will be portrayed for the radio audience each Monday night in Cabin Nights. It will be heard through a wide network of NBC stations, headed by WJZ, New York. Not Self-Conscious Phil Cook. NBC singer, comedian actor, and director, is not only radio’s most versatile worker, but he is also earning a reputation for being its least self-conscious one. In front of the microphone Cook is all confidence, and, with certain modifications and exaggerations is ex- ; actly the same as when he is miles > away from the “mike” and his radio public.

INDUCTOR NEW IN Farrand Unit Fills Gap Between Types Now Used. For the past three years. C. L. Furand, a pioneer and authority on radio acoustics, has been working on anew type of loudspeaker which would fill the gap between the magnetic type, with its simplicity and economy, and the dynamic, with its great volume, wide tonal range, but unfortunately high cost. The sum total is now presented in the Farrand inductor dynamic loudspeaker. Briefly, vhe inductor dynamic is based on the principle of the A-C induction motor, from which resemblance it derives its name. In this loud-speaker, the voice current serves to alter the magnetic flux of the fixed magnetic field, and this variation in flux actuates a pair of armature bars connected by tie rods, each bar working between its respective pole pieces. The gaps between armature bars and pole pieces remain constant, but the Brea by which the armature and the pole faces overlap, is varied as the armature is set into motion oy flux changes. The two light armature bars, with their tie rods, are supported between two sets of pole pieces by light strip springs. These springs, however, are not for restoring the armatures back to normal position, as in the usual magnetic type. They art merely supports. The magnetic force itself is depended upon for restoring the armature bars back to normal. The inductor dynamic loudspeaker makes possible a very small cap between armature bars and pole faces, yet without danger of pole slap, since the amature moves in the plane of the pole faces. Without the spring tension of the magnetic loud-speaker, the new type is capable of reproducing the lowest frequencies. Furthermore, with the entire armature member weighing 4.5 grams, as compared with 8 to 15 grams for the moving coil dynamic, it ia capable of an excellent frea

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A group of radio stars who repref Helen Nugent, contralto, is destined to become one of radio's leading artists if she keeps up the work she has started. She is soloist of “The Romancers,” a weekly program of light and romantic music over the Columbia system each Saturday night at 6:30 o'clock. Georgia Backus is the talented young actress who plays the role of Myra Loring, heroine cf the Columbia system’s weekly dramatic pres-

DYNAMICSPEAKERS quer.cy response even on relatively weak inputs. In tone range, the inductor dynamic leaves little to be desired, and i likewise in volume, wherein it holds i Its own with all but the most powerful auditorium dynamics. Without an electromagnetic field to be supplied with current by the rectifying system, or again, a separate rectifier, a marked saving in accompanying equipment is effected. Also, much weight and space are saved, as well as a lowering of cost. All in all, the inductor dynamic introduces an entirely new conception of radio reproduction, with excellent tone quality and maximum volume combined with a simplicity and low cost to the end that the masses may enjoy the best. GUESTSJjOJDN MIKE All-Night Party Will Be Staged at WLW. Bu Time* Special CINCINNATI. Sept. 2. —Lester Spencer and Willard Conrad of the announcing staff of Station WCAK, Columbus, 0.. will be guest announcers at the Crosley radio station WLW on the all-night party from midnight Friday. Sept. 6, until 5 o'clock the following morning. The two Columbus men accepted the invitation sent by the Crosley Radio Corporation to all announcers within 200 miles of Cincinnati. Louis Hamilton of WAIU appeared on the first all-night program broadcast after midnight Friday, Aug. 23. On Honeymoon Robert Simmons, missing tenor of the NBC programs, is away on a honeymoon—not his own, but that of his parents—which makes it still more complicated. It seems the Rev. Richard Simmons, Methodist minister, has finally found time for a honeymoon, and Robert's mother insisted on taking their grown son with them into the Adirbndacks.

et the highest type of entertainmen Below—Whispering Jack Smith, entation. “Arabesque.” This program is heard each Thursday evening at 6 o’clock. Jack Smith, known to millions

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Versatile as are many famous singers before the public today, Franklyn Baur, noted tenor of "The Voice of Firestone” takes the palm when it comes to diversified talent. Baur is an expert horseman, he swims well, might almost qualify for the bar, is an excellent pianist, can judge a painting with the best of them and may someday present a violin solo on the Firestone program.

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on the air. Above (left to right)ffary Hopple and Phil Spitalny. r over the United States as the ‘whispering pianist,” is a freqnent performer over various stations of the National broadcasting system. Smith first made a name for himself on the air and later took to records, but from time to time comes back to his first love. Mary Hopple, contralto, is heard with the Armstrong Quakers in the broadcasts over the National broadcasting system each Friday evening at 8 o’clock. Miss Hopple frequently sings roles with the National light opera company and other NBC presentations. Phil Spitalny, director of the Freed Orchestradians’ programs, not only leads his „wn orchestra, but makes most cl his own arrange-

■Helen Nugent and George Backus. ments. These programs are heard over the National broadcasting system at 8:30 each Tuesday evening.

Few Requests Vacation time is drawing to a close. The signs are unmistakable, according to the National broadcasting company. The radio offices report a falling off in the number of requests from New York listeners planning to go away. Before leaving, they seek to learn which stations in certain designated cities they must listen to in order not to miss their favorite radio features.

HEAVYWEIGHT ANNOUNCER IS FROMINDIANA Edmund Ruffner Brings Rich Store of Experiences to Program. Edmund Ruffner, who will look down into the microphone again tonight from his height of six and a half feet, paints the scenes for the songs and symphonies of “The Voice of Firestone” with word pictures drawn from memories of strange lands. The giant of the studio, affectionately known at “Tiny” Ruffner, did not gain fame by chance. He followed his music teacher throughput the country and worked at twenty occupations to defray the cost of twelve years’ musical study. He has worked in the lumber camps, in Alaska fisheries, in industrial plants, and department stores. He drove a bread wagon in New York, and now proudly admits he “never missed a sunrise in five years. Although he is now in the program planning profession, his weekly return to the studio as special announcer brings to the “Voice of Firestone” an added atmosphere and appeal. Indiana Man Ruffner was born in Crawfordsville, Ind.. and moved to the northwest, where, after finishing his school, he entered the University of Washington to study music. The World war came along and he joined the army, afterward resuming his studies, earning money in various ways for his tuition. He is an allaround athlete and “letter man” in football, baseball, track and tennis. Ruffner and Alois Havrilla are close friends, the two having become associated after the war in the great musical religious drama, “The Wayfarer,” produced in New York. A few years later they were together in “The Princess Flavia.” After the war Havrilla joined the National Broadcasting Company’s staff and in 1927 persuaded Tiny to do likewise. While Ruffner was on his vacation the listeners of the “Voice of Firestone enjoyed hearing his buddy pinch hit for him when Havrilla acted as guest announcer. “Taps” In tonight's “Voice of Firestone” program. Ruffner has rich material for his talents. Vaughn de Leath, Firestone contralto, world-famous for her descriptive power, will sing Paeternack’s “Taps,” “Lovely Night” from “Tales of Hoffman,” and “Just Awearyin’ for You.” Franklyn Baur, tenor, will sing three universally loved songs, Shubert’s “Serenade,” “One Alone.” hit from the "Desert Song,” and “A Love Song,” from the “Magic Ring.” Orchestral numbers by the Firestone symphony directed by Hugo Mariani are “Dark Eyes,” a Russian folk song, “Serenade,” “Japanese Sandman,” and “Angela Mia.” Japan ranks fourth among the exports and second among the nations from which the United States imports.

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George Gershwin One of the few existing camera studies of George Gershwin, said to be one of the greatest composers ever produced in America. Gershwin will be featured in the inaugural program of the Fleischman Sunshine hour over the National broadcasting system Thursday evening, Sept. 5. from 6 to 7 o'clock. He will play his famous “Rhapsody in Blue.”

GOLD MEDAL GIVEN VETERAN RADIO MAN

Presentation to Be Made for Outstanding Work of Byrd’s Aid. Malcolm Hanson, chief wireless operator of the Byrd expedition, was awarded the gold medal of the Veteran Wireless Operators’ Association last week for the most distinguished contribution to wireless communication for 1929. Presentation of the medal will be made by short wave radio during the coming radion world’s fair as Madison Square Garden, Sept. 23 to 28. The ceremony also will be heard over network stations in this country. In announcing the selection of Malcolm Hanson, J. F. J. Haher, president of the V. W. O. A. said: “Under conditions not ordinarily met by the man charged with maintaining communication from an isolated point Hanson has performed in a manner calling for the admiration of every man of the key. As chief of the gallant corps of operators who accompanied Commander Byrd to Little America, Hanson has conformed in a most extraordinary way to those standards of duty that wireless operators ever hold dear. “Therefore, knowing as we do, the difficulties and hardships under which he has operated we feel obligated on behalf of the wireless operators fraternity to show this small measure of our esteem. “Hanson symbolizes that characteristic of wireless operation that

SEPT. 2, 1929

POWER LINE IS CAUSING MUCH RADIOTROUBLE No Remedy Found for Case as Found in North Part of City. Many requests have been made of The Times interference department to locate the radio interference that has been troubling residents in the northwestern part of the city. This interference comes on at about 4 p. m. and lasts about ten or fifteen minutes and then comes on again at midnight. The Times radio department thoroughly checked the whole northwestern part of Indianapolis and finally diagnosed the trouble as coming from the power line lightning arresters on the T. H., I. & E. Traction Company's lines. The power line arresters are charged twice daily with 33.000 volts, these being the two periods of which residents have complained. No remedy has as yet been found for this kind of interference and listeners will have to suffer it until such remedy is found.

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