Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 217, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 January 1930 — Page 8

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Radio

WFBM HEARING FOR INCREASED POWER IS NEAR Officials to Appear Before Radio Commission This Week. BY JOHN H. HAWKINS. Timrt Radio Editor The hearing to be conducted by the federal radio commission at Washington this week on the petition of WFBM that their power be increased *s of vital importance to every radio listener in Indiana. In view of the fact that WFBM is located in the center of the state, giving equal distribution to all parts of Indiana of any programs broadcast from the station, the problem resolves itself into the question of whether Indiana is to be given the radio service it is entitled to, or hot. To secure the higher power which is requested it will be necessary’ for the local station to assume the wavelength of WOWO at Ft. Wayne and WWVA at Wheeling, W. Va. The Ft. Wayne station at present is using 10,000 watts and reception in Indianapolis of this station is highly uncertain. It stands to reason that were WFBM to get a higher power rating, its broadcasts would be heard with ease in territory that can not now be reached by the Ft. Wayne station. WFBM in the past has maintained * high standard of programs selected, a much higher standard, in the opinion of the writer, than the ordinary station of the same power. It stands to reason that should the power of the station be increased, the program standards would eo still higher, bringing closer the ideal of the radio listener, perfect programs and reception. Another angle of Indiana broadcasting depending on the higher power for WFBM is the Indiana School of the Air now contemplated, should the station get. the increase. Under the supervision of state educational officials it is planned to broadcast for the benefit of the schools, programs worked out to the last detail so.- their educational Jvorth, this depends absolutely, however, on the local station getting the increase in power. Blythe Q Hendricks, business manager of WFBM. and Earl Mounce. studio director of the station, left Sunday night for Washington. The rest of the party, including Roy Thurman, commercial of the Indianapolis Power and Light Company: C. L. Harrod, general-manager and industrial commlsioner of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce; Roy M. Wlsehart, state superintendent of public instruction; Corbin Patrick of The Indianapolis Star, and John Hawkins of The Indianapolis Times, plan to leave tonight. A platinum wire has beeen drawn to a diameter so minute that 3,000,000 of them, side by side, would not occupy more than one inch.

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Fishing the Air

A string quintet’s version of Cyril Scott’s “Suite Miniature” will form one of the high lights in a concert by Bernhard Levftow and his Commodore ensemble to be broadcast from WFBM and stations of the Columbia broadcasting system at 6 o’clock Monday evening. a a a a a a Charlie King and Bessie Love, who were heard recently in their talking picture success, “The Broadway Melody,” will be the featured movie stars on Monday night’s “Voices From Filmland” program. This offering will be heard over WFBM and the Columbia broadcasting system at 6:30 o’clock. a a a a a a Aa an echo to the recent celebration m New York in honor of Edward Mac Dowell. American composer, Franklyn Bauer, tenor, will sing one of the water’s tenderest melodies, “To a Wild Rose,” as a feature of the Voice of Firestone presentation over WTAM and the NBC system Monday night at 7 o'clock. a a a a m a The Henry-George program to be broadcast over WFBM and stations of the Columbia broadcasting system at 7 o’clock Monday evening will have as its setting the Hotel Nicolett in Minneapolis. This change in locale is due to the fact that the proprietor of the hotel where these two bellhops are employed has decided to send them and their associates on tour In order that they may broaden their views by travel and so improve on their “minute dramas.” a a a a a a Popular dance melodies from stage and screen productions comprise the program which the Ipana Troubadours will broadcast through WLW and the NBC system Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock.

HIGH SPOTS OF MONDAY NIGHT’S PROGRAM 6:30—N8C—(WJZ) Roxy and Gang. WLW, Cincinnati, Historical Highlight, “John Paul Jones.” Columbia—Voices irom Filmland. B:oo— WCCO—Minneapolis-St. Paul, Opera. “The Strollers.” B:3o—NßC—f WEAF > Motors party—Allen McQuhae, tenor. NBC—(WJZ) Real Folks. Columbia^—"An Evening in Paris.” 9:OO—NBC—(WEAF) Anglo Persians. NBC—(WJZ) Rochester Civic orchestra. Columbia— Burns program—Lombardo's orchestra; Frohne sisters. 9:3O—NBC—(WJZ) Empire Builders—sketch, “Copper.” Columbia—Voice of Columbia.

A model of unrestrained joyousness pervades the A. & P. Gypsies’ program which Harry Horlick’s orchestra and a vocal quartet will broadcast through WTAM and the NBC system Monday night at 7:30 o'clock. a a a ana WFBM will carry the speech of King George of England at the opening of the naval conference at London at 4:55 o’clock Tuesday morning. This Is the first time the people of the United States have had a chance to hear the British ruler. a a a a a a Despite the variety of contests which has provided copy for the news columns during recent years, the folks of Thompkins Corners will add another to the fun provoking list when they hold a funny face contest during the broadcast of the Real Folks program through WLW and NBC system Monday evening at 8:30 o’clock. a a a a * a Allen McQuhae, the Irish tenor who deserted engineering to become a singer, interprets a group of engaging ballads as a feature of the General | Motors Family Party to be broadcast from WTAM and the NBC system Monday night at 8:30 o’clock. a a a a a a The Frohne Sisters will again be featured with Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians during the Robert Burns Panatela program-Guy Lombardo’s orchestra—to be broadcast from WFBM and stations of the Columbia broadcasting system at 9 o'clock Monday evening, a a a a a a The ethereal beauty of Felix Mendelssohn’s incidental music to | Shakespeare's “Midsummer Night's Dream” contrasts with the massive Finale” from Tschaikowsky's “Fourth Symphony” w’hen they are played by the Rochester Civic orchestra, under the baton of Guy Fraser Harrison during the Stromberg-Carlson program through KDKA and the NBC system Monday evening at 9 o'clock. ana a a a Gay and lively Is the musicale which will be presented over WFBM and the Columbia broadcasting system during the “Voice of Columbia” hour to be heard at 9:30 o’clock Monday evening. a a a man “The Lake of the Swans” suite, one of the lighter works of Tschal- | kow’sky, features the Slumber Music which Ludwig Laurier and a string ensemble will broadcast through KDKA and the NBC system Monday evening at 10 o'clock. ana a a a Ted Fiorito finds variety In the dance music which his Edgewater Beach Hotel orchestra will broadcast from Chicago over KYW and the NBC system Monday night at 11 o’clock.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION TO BE QUIZ TARGET Three Group Officials Will Be Queried by Senate Committee. By Scripps-Il award Xewspaper Alliance WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.—Affairs of the federal power commission will be aired at both ends of the capitol this week. For several days members of the senate interstate commerce committee have been studying records of the commission relating to accounting work. This week they expect to lay aside their study of communications long enough to question F. E. Bonner, executive secretary of the commission; C. A. Russell, solicitor, and William V. King, chief accountant. Ever since Bonner and Russell took office early in the summer there has been conflict between these three. Reductions Are Sought King and Russell have agreed that large reductions should be made in the accounts of capital expenditures submitted by various power companies. Bonner has failed to act on any of the recommendations for reductions presented him. He has stopped referring any legal questions to Russell, and it is understood, has recommended abolishment of his office. This week, also, the house appropriations committee will hold public hearings on its independent offices appropriation bill and including testimony by Bonner and Russell, both of whom were question within the last few’ days. Probe Fund Demands The appropriations committee, inquiring as to the amount of money needed to run the commission for the coming fiscal year, discovered the situation existing and inquired into it thoroughly. The federal power commission inquiry is interesting in view of recent recommendations by President Hoover that the commission be reorganized and consist hereafter of members who will give their full time to the work. At present, three cabinet members, the secretaries of w’ar, Interior and agriculture, compose the power commission. ITALIAN FLIER KILLED Search for Body of Schneider Cup Ace Is Continued. Bu United Frees ROME, Jan. 20.—The search w r as continuing today for the body of Lieutenant Tomasso Del Mulin, member of Italy’s 1929 Schneider cup team, killed when his racing plane dived into Lake Garda, off Desezano, Saturday, during a test flight. The filer’s plane, a Savola-Mar-chetti, w’hich competed against the British at Calshot last autumn, went into a tail spin only 150 feet above water.

Times Radio Dial Twisters

WFBM (1230; Indianapolis (IndiansooUt Power and Light Coro Dan*' MONDAY P. M. 5:00 Ben Pollack's orchestra (CBS). s:3o—Current Events <CBB' 6:oo—Commodore ensemble (CBS). 6:2s—Prather-Bowens World Book Man. 6:3o—Voices rfom Filmland (CBS). 7:oo—Henry-George (CBS). 7:3o—Ceco Couriers tCBSi. 8:00 —Easy Washers. B:3o—Hy-Red Boys. 8:45 Leaders of Industry. B:SO—W’FBM concert trio. 0:00 —Burns Panatela Country C'.ub (CBS). 9:3o—Voice of Columbia (CBS/. 10:30—W’alker theater program. 11:00—Longine's time by Walk’s; weather. 11:01—The Columnist. 11:15—Bequest organ program. WKBF (1400) Indianapolis (Indianaoolis Broadcasting. Inc.* MONDAY P M. 4:oo—Tea Timers. 4:4s—News flashes. s:ls—Close of day music. 7:oo—City marketeer.,. 7:3o—Grav, Gribben & Gray. B:oo—Beard's Happy Drake Liners. B:3o—Feeser’s Vikings. 9:3o—Tomlinson Hall boxing bout*. 10:30—Off.

DISTANT STATIONS

MONDAY —7 P. M.— COLUMBIA—Henry and George to WFBM. WGN 1720), Chicago—Floorwalker. NBC System—Voice of Firstoneto WEAK. WTIC. WGY, KYW, WDAF, WHAS, WTAM. WJR (750), Detroit—Movie Club. —7:15 P. M.— WENR (870), Chicago—Farmer's Fanner. —7:30 P. M.— NBC System—A. & P. Gypsies to WEAF, WTIC, WOC, WDAF, WGY. WWJ. WSAI, WGN, WTAM. NBC System—lpana Troubadors to WJZ, WJR. WLW, KDKA, KYW. OOLUMBIA—Ceco Couriers, popular music to WFBM. —8 F. M.— COLUMBlA—Magazine drama hour to WABC, WMAQ. WBBM .7701, Chicago—'The Chicagonas. WCCO (810), Minr.eapolls-St. Paul—Opera “The Strollers." NBC System—Edison program to WJZ, WCKY, KDKA, WJR, KYW. —8:15 P. M.— WPG (1100), Atlantic City—Concert orchestra. —8:30 P. M.— Columbia—An Evening ill Paris to WABC. WMAQ. WBBM (770), Chicago—Musical comedy memories. NBC System—Motors Party to WEAF. WTIC, WGY. WTAM, WWJ. WGN, WSAI. WDAF, WHAS. NBC System—Real Folks to WJZ, KDKA, WJR. WLW. KYW. —9 P, M.~ Columbia—Burns program to WFBM. WBBM (770). Chicago—Musical hour; drama. WCCO (810), Minneapolis-St. Paul—Brunswick Brevities. NBC System—Anglo Persians to WEAF, WTIC, WGY, WWJ. WGN (720), Chicago—Sports review. NBC System—Stromberg-Carlson-Rocbester Civic Symphony to WJZ, KDKA, WJR, KYW. WHAS. WDAF (610), Kansas aty—Varieties; Instrumental. Columbia—Voice of Columbia to WFBM. NBC System—Strings and Bows to WEAF, WGY. WWJ. NBC System—Empire Builders to WJZ, KDKA, WJR. WLW, KYW. WGN (720), Chicago—l 933 program. WPG (1100), Atlantic City—Toy theatre players. WRVA (1110), Richmond Spiritual singers. YSM (650), Nashville—Pennzoil program. —9:45 P: M.— WBBM (770), Chicago—Huntley’s orchestra. —lO P. M.— KBTP (1460), St. Paul—Bulletins: fashioneers. KYW D020), Chicago—Book man: news; Kassel's orchestra. WBAP (800). Ft. Worth—Nunn-Bush program. WCCO (810), Minneapolis-St. Paul —Politicians. NBC System—Cummin's orchestra to WEAF.' WWJ, WLS. WGN (720). Chicago—Tomorrows Tribune; entertainers. NBC System—Slumber music to WJZ, KDKA. WIBO. WJR (750), Detroit—News: McGay’s orchestra. WMAQ (670). Chicago—Dan and Sylvia; concert orchestra. WPG (1100), Atlantic City—Silver Slipper orchestra. WSM (650), Nashville —Concert orchestra: vocal. WRVA (1110), Richmond—Richmond orchestra. —10:30 P. M.— KMOX (1090), St. Louis—Dance orchestras. Columbia—Garber’s orchestra to WABC. WCCO.

WGN (720), Chicago—Goldkettes orchestra: Nighthawks. WJR 1750', Detroit—Slumber music. WOC (8101. Davenport—Hawkeye ensemble. WTAM (1070). Cleveland—Dance music. NBC System—Amos 4 n’ Andy to KYW. WMAQ. WDAF. KOA. t „ WPG (1100). Atlantic City—Club Babette orchestra. —10:45 P. M.— KYW (1020). Chicago—Dance program. KSTP 11460). S’. Paul—Cot:er's orchestra. WDAF (610>. Kansas City—Songs: dance music. WMAQ (670>. Chicago—Concert orchestra. —ll P. M.— KDKA (980i. Pittsburgh—Bestor s orchestra. WCCO (810). Minneapolis-St. Paul—Long s orchestra. WENR 1 870). Chicago—Variety program. N KYW ?Stem — Fiorlto 5 orcliestra t 0 WEAF ' WGN (720). Chicago—Dream ship: Goldkette’s orchestra. WJR (7501. Detroit—Old Timers: Diensberger's orchestra. . , WLW (700). Cincinnati—Gibson orchestra: Cino singers. WMAQ (670), Chicago—Dance music (3 hours). —11:30 P. M— , WBAP (800). Ft. Worth—Majestic theater. WENR (870>. Chicago—Comedy sketches. —11:45 P. M.— , WDAF (610). Kansas City—Nighthawk frolic. —l2 P. M—, . . KSTP (1460), St. Paul—Milkmen S Club. WBBM (770'. Chicago—Dance orchestras 1 1 >2 hours). . WENR 1 870). Chicago—Vaudeville. WGN (720). Chicago—Nighthawks; Pnleys orchestra. WLW (700) Cincinnati MONDAY P. M. 4:00 —Tea time trio. 4:3o—Livestock reports. 4:4o—Musicale. 4:so—Lucky Sambo. s:oo—Cincinnati Club orchestra. s:3o—Benrus time announcement. s:3o—Dvuacoil diners. s:s9—Hv Grade weather forecast. 6:oo—Little Jack Little. 6:ls—Tony’s scrap book. 6:3o—Historical highlights. 7:00 —Duro Automatics. 7:3o—lpana Troubadors iNBC' B:oo—Henrv Fillmore's band. B:3o—Real folks 9:oo—Estate weather man. 9:oo—Hamilton Tailoring Club. 9:3o—Empire Builders (NBC). 10 00—Benrus time announcement. 10:00—Michael Hauer's orchestra. 10:30— Heermann trio with Melville Ray. 11;00—Hotel Gibson orchestra. 11:30—Cino singers. 12:00—Thirteenth hour insomniacs. A M 1-00—Benrus time announcement —sign off.

Daylight Hits

WFBM (1220) Indianapolis (Indianapolis Power and Light Company) TUESDAY A. M. 4:ss—Opening speech of King George of England at the naval conference, London. 7:oo—Pep Unlimited Club. 9:oo—Dramatic and literary interpretation. 10:00—Aunt Sammy hour. 11:00—Columbia Revue (CBS). 11:15 to 12:00—Silent. 12:00 —Columbia farm community network (CBS). P. M. I:oo—Farm topics. I:ls—Patetrns in Prints (CBS'. 2:oo—Columbia ensemble (CBS). 2-30— For your information (CBS). 3:OO—U. S. Army band (CBS). WKBF (1400) Indianapolis (Indianapolis Broadcasting. Ine.) TUESDAY A. M. 6:ss—Coca-Cola news review. 7:oo—Church Federation morning worship, Rev. L. E. Smith. 7:3o—The Breakfast Club. B:oo—The Ad Club. B:4s—Stewart's Radio, Inc. 9:oo—Rhythm revels. 9 25—1,. S. Ayres Downstairs Store. 9:3s—Hoosier Coffee Company. 9:4s—standard Nut Margarine cooking chat. 9:ss—Messenger’s home message. 10:00—Popular records. 10:30—Market reports. 10:35—The Girl Friends. . 11:00—Josephine Aumann organ recital. 11:30—WKBF Harmony trio. P. M. 12:00—Sue Carolyn piano specialties. 12:15—The Feed ana Seed Man. 12:25—The Mid-dav Night Club. I:oo—Walter Hickman, The Indianapolis Times theatrical review. I:3o—Market reports. I:3s—Off.

DISTANT STATIONS

TUESDAY A. M. S:OO—NBC System (WEAF)—Address by King George from London.

9:oo—Columbia Network —Ida Batlev Allen. 9:4S—NBC System iWEAFi Betty Crocker. 10:00 —NBC System (WJZ) Cooking school to KDKA. WJR. WGN. WLW. 10:15—NBC System (WEAF) Household Institute. Columbia Network Sen Arthur Capper. 11:45—NBC System .Central)—Farm and Home hour. P M. 12:00—Columbia Network—Farm program. 3:OO—NBC System iWJZi —U. 6. Navv band. Columbia Network—U. S. Army band. 3:30 —NBC System (WEAF) Auction bridge game. Dr. Milton Work WLW (700) Cincinnati TUESDAY A. M s:3o—Top o’ the Mornin*. 6:3o—Organ program. 7:oo—Exercise program. 7:3o—Morning devotion conducted bv Dad Kershr.er of Y. M. C. A B:oo—Aunt Jemima Man <NBC). B:ls—Crosley Woman's hour, with musicele (cooking chat, poems, household hints and Instructive talk*). 9:oo—Organ program. 9:15 (NBC). 9:3o—Livestock reports. 9:4o—Record review. 10:00—Forecast cooking school (NBC) 10.30—Weather, river and mraket report;. 10:55—Time signals. 11:00—Organ concert. 11:30—Hotel Gibson orchestra. 11:50—Livestock report. P M 12:00—National farm and home hour (NBC). 12:45—Town and Country. 1:00—School of the Air. 2:oo—Matinee Plavers 2:4s—Woman’s Radio Club. 3:oo—Maids of Melody. 3:ls—Amerrvcana. 3:30 Broadway Melodies. NATIVE TRIBES CLASH Fighting Continues as Rival Clans Keep War Fires Burning. i?)/ United Press JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 20. —"War fires burned all through the night and intermittent fighting continued today almost on the outskirts of this city as a half dozen native clans engaged in intertribal warfare that already has taken the lives of twelve and wounded more than 100 others.

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JAN. 20, 1930

SMITH MAY GET JOB Mentioned as Possible City Controller. William C. Smith, who conferred with Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan, before leaving on a trip to Florida, is mentioned as a possible appointee as city controller. It is reported that Controller Sterling li. Holt, reappointed by Sullivan, desires to retire to private life as soon as Sullivan finds a successor. Smith formerly owned the Marion County Construction Company, and served as treasurer of the city Demo_ cratic committee in the 1929 campaign. He is 65 and married. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are expected to return to Indianapolis from Florida about March 1-

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