Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 148, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 October 1931 — Page 14

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CORN HUSKERS PREPARING FOR TITLE CONTEST Eight States Expected to Be Represented at National Finals. BY GENE GILLETTE Unitfd Pm* Staff Correspondent DES MOINES, Oct. 30.—Cornhusking, a task once regarded as among the most trying on the farm, has been elevated to the status of a sport tn which winners reap honor and financial reward. Competition has served to lift the workaday business of corn picking out of the category of piece-work. Contests that climaxed fire-side arguments soon grew to state-wide affairs. Popularity of the “sport" was so great that it soon took on a national aspect and two weeks hence, the national contest will be held in Grundy county, northeast of here. Champions armed with husking hooks or pegs are expected from eight states. Honor Chief Reward Small cash prizes are awarded winners of both state and national contests, but the monetary reward Is small and contestants must be content for the most part with the honor _that goes with the titles they earn. No one yet' has devised a method of transporting a cornfield to a theater stage so vaudeville contracts for the winners are even harder to find than husks on the corn in the wagons of the contestants. In contrast to their "training,” most of which is done in lonely fields, the farmer athletes will perform in the national contest before thousands of farmers schooled in the various husking styles. Stanek Is Champion The man who at present wears the golden (bantam) crown is Fred Stanek of Ft. Dodge, la. He won the title last year for the third time and evidently decided that was enough cornhusking on somebody else’s field. He isn’t entered this year. ' The rattle of ears against bangboards; the shouts of drivers to their horses, ind a description of the “playing” field will be broadcast on a national network from a portable transmitter carried between the corn rows. Two competitors from each of the following states are expected: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota and lowa. MARKED TURTLE FOUND Shell Carries Initials of Carver It Bit in 1910. By United Press DIGHTON, Mass., Oct. 30.—When at turtle with “M. E. C., 1910” on Its shell was found in some woods in Assonet recently Manuel E. Costa readily recalled having done the carving as a boy, for the turtle gave him something to remember it by. One of Costa’s fingers still bears a scar where the turtle bit out a piece of flesh. Kittens and Squirrel Friends By United Press KENTON, 0., Oct. 30.—Kittens and a tiny box squirrel, robbed of its parents by hunters, sleep in the same bed at the house of A. S. Neu, at Ada. Neu’s cat adopted the ratlike, bushy-tailed creature when it was brought to the Neu house to become a pet.

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Radio Reception Will Be Better, Sunspots Show

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Graphic showing the close parallel of decreasing sunspots (lower curve) to increasing radio reception intensity (upper curve) drawn from observation of Dr. Harlan T. Stetson, inset.

Freedom from" Static Will Be Marked This Winter, Says Observer. By NBA Service DELAWARE, 0., Oct. 30.—Radio fans will enjoy tuning in more distant stations this winter with greater freedom from static they have experienced in years. This is the prediction of Dr. Harlan T. Stetson, director of the Perkins Observatory at Ohio Wesleyan University here, based upon his nightly observations of the spots on the sun and his reception of radio signals in his sensitive receivers. Watched for Y’ears Comparing both, Dr. Stetson has noticed that as the number of sunspots—those whirling solar storms —decreased, the intensity of the carrier wave from Station WBBM, Chicago, to which he has tuned each night, became correspondingly greater. For years both he and G. W. Pickard of Newton Center, Mass., have watched this parallel phenomenon, and they have come to the conclusion that those sunspots, their number, intensity and location in the sun, directly affect the intensity and clarity of radio reception. Tells From Past Activity "Knowing approximately how the sunspot curve is going to perform from past calculations,” he reports, “we felt relatively sure about predicting last winter that there would be steady improvement in radio reception during 1931, with the exception of relatively reduced intensities in the early part of the year.” His observations and the resultant chart he drew up show how re-

markably close his predictions came to the truth. <, In fact, Dr. Stetson points out that the intensity of radio reception last month was 400 per cent greater than it was in March, 1930. MAYOR TO NAME HIS NEWSPAPER ‘ASBESTOS’ ‘Will Have Hot Stuff About My Political Rivals,’ is Promise. By United Press NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Oct. 30Mayor Andrew J. (Bossy) Gillis hopes to publish the first issue of his weekly newspaper early in October, and says he will call it “The Asbestos.” "It’ll be full of plenty of hot stuff about any of those guys who think they can pick on Bossy, Gillis said in explaining his selection of the name. The paper primarily will be political, designed to re-elect Bossy over four or more other prospective mayoralty candidates.

HIGH SPOTS OF FRIDAY NIGHT’S PROGRABI s:ls—Columbia—The Maharajah of Burdwan. 6:ls —Columbia—Pilzer's orchestra, Lilian Roth. 6:3o—Columbia—Boswell sisters. 7:OO—NBC (WEAFl—Concert. NBC (WJZ) —Vivian Hart, sonrano. B:oo—Columbia—Radio Impersonations of famous stars. 8:15 —Columbia—Drama and music: Sandy and Lil. B:3O—NBC (WJZ) —Concert; Koestner's orchestra. 9:OO—NBC (WJZ) —Paul Whiteman’s orchestra. NBC (WEAF) —Grofe’s orchestra. 9:3O—NBC (WEAF)—Governor Albert Ritchie; Irvin S. Cobb. 10:30—NBC (WEAF)—Vincent Lopez and orchestra.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

CITY MARKET TO HAVE NEW CONVENIENCES Waiting, Checking Rooms Among Improvements to Be Made Soon. Modern conveniences, waiting and checking rooms and, perhaps, scales to see that correct weights are given, soon will greet customers at the city market. Charles R. Myers, safety board president, declared today the board intends to install some attractions, usually found only in modern department stores, to stimulate trade in the eastern division of the market house at Alabama and Market streets. "The board hopes to fill several empty booths with stand operators and also expects to give better service to the public,” Myers stated. At a cost of about $1,500 the board figures it can provide a canopy to protect customers from inclement w r eather at the Alabama street entrance. A waiting room and a place for customers to check .baskets while they shop elsewhere are included in the plans. This proposal has the indorsement of representatives of the Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs through two members of the organization’s market committee Myers said. Special parking regulations, including the establishment of zones where customers may load and unload, will be provided. Parking for more than a few minutes, probably will be prohibited on Alabama street near the market house, Myers said.

Fishing the Air

Vivian Hart, prima donna of the “Chocolate Soldier” recently revived in New York City, will be guest artist on the program with Nat Bruisiloff’s orchestra Friday. 7 to 7:30 p. m„ over WJR and NBC network. Tosti's “Good-Bye,” offered as a tenor solo by William Miller, will be a feature of the program Friday at 8:30 p. m. over WLW and NBC network, Dennis King, actor and singer, will be guest artists on the program Friday at 8:30 p. m. King has starred in “The Vagabond King.” “The Three Musketeers” Ohd in a recent Broadway revival cf Peter Ibbetson.” The program will be heard over WTAM. Two of the most popular ballads in the entire tenor repertoire will be contributed by Theo Karle to the program broadcast through the WABC-Columbia network from 9 to 9:30 p. m. Friday. . Bob Zuppke. coach of the famous fighting Illini. will he the speaker in the series of pre-game talks bv prominent football leaders over the WABC-Columbia network on Friday from 9:30 to 9:45 p. m. Fray and Braggiotti, concert piano team, will offer an original ararngement, “Petite Suite.” of the Seventeenth Century English. French and Italian melodics deftly combined by the two artists for their program to be heard over WABC and the Columbia chain on Friday, from 9:45 to 10 p. m. “Scout Training for Farm Bovs” will be the subject of Dr. John H. Finley, editor of the New York Times, during the National Farm and home hour over WLW and NBC network Saturday at 11:30 a. m.

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Times Radio Dial Twisters

STATIONS OF THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANT WEAF Network WJZ Network KDKA 980 KTHB 1040 WCFI, 970 WGN 720 WJZ 760 WSAI 1330 CKGW 690 KVOO 1140 WCKf I <9O WGY i9® WLS 870 WSB 740 KOA 830 KWH 1330 WDAF 816 WHAB 820 WLW 700 WSM 6T.0 KPRC 920 KYW 1020 WEAF 660 WHO 1000 WOC 1000 WTAM 1070 KSD 550 WBAI 1430 WENB 8.0 WIBO ; >6O WOW 590 WTIC toco KSTP 1406 WBAP 800 WFAA 880 WJR *SO WBVA 1110 WWJ 020 STATIONS OF THE COLUMBIA BRO ADCASTING SYSTEM WABC 860 WBT 1080 WMAQ 67P WKRt 550 WCCO 810 ROH 1260 WTG 1100 WOWO 'l6O KRLD 1040 WIAU 640 CKAC 730 rFKB 960 WJJD 1139 WFIW 940 WFBM 1230 WBBM 770 WLAC 1470 ' KMOX 1000

—7 P. M.— CBS—Prvor’s band. WGN 1720 (—“lnterlude.” NBC (WEAF)—Concert. NBC (WJZi —Brusiloff’s orchestra. —7:15 P. M.— BS—Singin’ Sam. WGN (7201 Easy Aces. —7:30 P. M CBS—March of Time. WGN (720)—Two Pianos. WGY (790)—Farm prograrr —7:45 P. M.— WGN (720)—Burtnett’s orchestra. NBC (WJZ)—Sisters of the Skillet. —8 P. M.— CBS —Radio Reproductions. NBC (WEAFi—Night Club. WGN (720i—Mark Love. Modern Moods. NBC (WJZ)—Jones and Hare. WMAQ (670) —Concert orchestra. —8:15 P. M.— CBS—Liberty hour. WBBM (770)—Bernie’s orchestra. —8:30 P. M.— WBBM (770)—Specht’s orchestra. NBC (WEAF) —Riesman’s orchestra. WGN (720) “Our Presi dents.” NBC (WJZ)—Concert. —8:45 P. M.— CBS—Footnotes. WGN (7201—Burtnetfs orchestra. —9 P. M.— KYW (1020) Phillips' flyers.

WFBM (12.30) Indianapolis (Indianapolis Power ano Light Company) „ FRIDAY P M. s:3o—Biltmore orchestra (CBS). s:4s—Bird and Vash (CBS;. 6:oo—Bing Crosby (CBS). 6:ls—Dinner ensemble. 6:2s—Transcription. 6:3o—Sones of the Seven Seas. 6:45 —Downey and Wons. 7:oo—Military band (CBS). 7:ls—Singin' Sam (CBS). 7:3o—Castilians. 7:4s—Arnold Peek orchestra. B:oo—Silent bv order of Federal Radio Commission. WKBF (1400) Indianapolis (Indianapolis Broadcasting, inc.) —FRIDAY— P. M. 4:30 —Crystal studio. 4:4s—News flashes. s:ls—Evening announcements. 6:oo—Dinner music. 6:ls—Harry Bason. 6:3o—Vaughn Cornish. 6:4s—Buddies orchestra. 7:oo—Silent. 8 00—Piano melodies. B:ls—Connie’s dance orchestra. B:3o—Charlie and Ruth. B:4s—Ward B. Hiner. 9:oo—Variety orchestra. 9:3o—Harry Bason. 10:00—Gypsv nights. 10:30—Showboat orchestra. ** 11:00—1. A. C. orchestra. 11:30— Midnight memoirs. 12:30— Sign off. WLtV' (700) Cincinnati FRIDAY P. M. \ 4:oo—Words and music. , . . 4’l5 —Mildred Lawler and her orchestra. 4:30—01d man sunshine. . 4:4s—Little Orphan Annie (NBC). 5:00—Old man sunshine. s:ls—The chatter. s:29—Time. s:4s—Lowell Thomas (NBC). 6:oo—Amos ‘n’ Andy (NBC). 6:ls—Netherland Plaza orchestra. 6:30—(-Famous beauties of history. 6:45—01d Reliable program. 7:3o—Murray Horton orchestra 7:4s—Sisters of the Skillet (NBC). 8:00 —Orchestra. B:3o—Variety. B:4s—Armour program (NBC). 9:3o—Variety quartet. 9:4s—Time. „ 9:46—80b Newhall. 10:00—Weather. 10:02—Encores 10:30—Vox Celeste. 10:59—Time. , . 11:00—Hotel Gibson orchestra. 10 30—Netherland plaza orchestra.

—FRIDAY——9 P. M.— CBS—Toscha Seidel: Lanin’s’ orchestra. WBBM (770) Nat and Bridget NBC (WJZ)—Paul Whiteman’s orchestra. —9:30 P. M.— CBS—Football talks, i WBBM (770)—0d and OI; ! Halstead's orchestra. NBC (WEAF) Albert Ritchie. Irvin S. Cobb NBC (WJZl—Clara. Lu and Em. WMAQ (670)—London nights —9:45 P. M.— CBVS—Piano team. WGN (720i—Dance program NBC (WJZ)—Waves of melody. —lO P. M.— KYW (1020)—State Street. i CBS—Street singer. 1 WGN (720) Tomorrow's Tribune. ' NBC—Amos ‘n’ Andy to WENR. WDAF. WHAS. WMAQ. WTAM (1070) Studio: sports. —10:15 P. BLOBS—Cuban orchestra. NBC (WENR) Lowell Thomas. CBS—Pryor’s band. —10:30 P. M.— KDKA (980)—Randall’s orKYW Str fio2o) Russo’s orchestra. CBS—Duchin’s orchestra. WGN (720)—Wayne King’s orchestra. NBC (WJZ)—Denny’s orchestra. . WMAQ (670)—Dan and Sylvia.

12:00 Midnight—Time. A. M 12:01—Sign off.

Day Programs

WFBM (1230) Indianapolis Indianapolis Power and Light Company SATURDAY A. M. 7:3o—Records. 9:oo—Ambassadors (CBS). 9:3o—Salon orchestra (CBS). 10:00—Transcription. 10:15—Records. 10:30 —Columbia revue (CBS). 11:00—Don Bigelow orchestra (CBS). 12:00 Noon—Taft orchestra iCBS). P. M. 12:30—Atlantic City musicale (CBS). I:oo—Saturday syncopators (CBS). 1:15—Football songs (CBS).

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—10:45 P. M.— VSM (650)—Novelty players. —ll P. M.— |KYW (1020)— McCoy's orj chestra. CBS—Bernie's orchestra. | WGN (720)—Ted Weem’s or- | chestra. WJR < 750)—“Michigan Unj limited.” 'NBC (W’JZl—Russ Columbo WMAQ (670)—Via Lago orchestra <3 hours). I WTAM 1070) Melodies: I dance music. —11:15 P. M.— WBAP (800)—Novelty Artists: Code’s orchestra. WBBM (770)—Around the i Town. NBC (WJZ) —Tobias orchestra. WSM (650) —Pianist: dance orchestra. —11:30 P. M NBC (WENR)—Teddy Black’s orchestra. WGN (720)—Hogan’s Burtnett's orchestras. WJR (750)—Goldkette’s orchestra. —11:45 P. M.— WDAF (610) Nighthawk frolic. —l2 P. M.— KYW (1020)—Dan Russo's orchestra. WENR (870)—Hine's orchestra. —12:30 P. M.— KYW (1020)—Cummin’s orWENR (870)—McCoy’s orchestra.

1:30 —Illinois-Northwestern football game (CBS' 3:00 to s:3o— Silent. WKBF (1400) Indianapolis (Indianapolis Broadcasting Inc.) SATURDAY A. M. 6:3o—Family prayer period. 7:oo—Church federation program. 7:ls—Coffee man. 7:3o—The musical clock. B:oo—Breakfast Baz*w. B:3o—Morning musing* 9:oo—Housekeepers' chats. 9.Ts—Crystal studio. 9:3o—Melody man. 10:00—Houscehold helps. 10:30—Organlogue. 11:00—Crystal studio. 11:15—Luncheon music. 12:00 Noon—Farm program. P M. 12:30—Livestock reports. 12:35—Butter and egg auotations. 12:45—Izaak Walton League. I:oo—Marott trio. I:3o—College medlevs. I:4s—lndiana and Ohio State football game. , WLW (700) Cincinnati SATURDAY A. M. s:3o—Time s:3l—lnternational fiddlers. 6:oo—Time 6:ol—Physical exercises. 6:ls—Delivery bovs. 6:3o—Time. 6:3l—Organ program. 6:45—J011v Bill and Jane (NBC). 7:oo—Time. 7:ol—Morning devotions. 7:ls—Talent bureau. 7:4s—Physical exercises. B:oo—Girls program. 8:10 —Organ interlude. 8:20—Book news. B:3o—Beautiful thoughts (NBC). B:4s—Mail bag. 9:oo—Livestock reports. 9:lo—Piano solos. 9:ls—Horton orchestra. 9:3o—Colonel Goodbodv. 9:4s—Talent bureau. 10:15—Elliott Brock, violin recital. 10:30—Livestock reports. 10:45—River reports. 10:55—Timp signals. 11:00—Governmental glimpses. 11:30—Josef Cherviavskv's orchestra 11:45—National farm and home (NBC). P. M. 12:30—Time. 12:31—Artists bureau announcements. 12:35—Netherland Plaza orchestra. I:oo—Organ matinee. 1:30 —Delivery boys. I:4s—Murray Horton's orchestra. 2:oo—Ramona. 2:ls—Delivery Bovso. 2:3o—Great composers. 3:oo—Horton orchestra. 3:3o—Seckatarv Hawkins. Turkey Crop Promising: By United Press HANFORD, Cal., Oct. 30.—The turkey crop this year will be slightly larger than last year in this county and the prices will be about the Tsame as in 1930, but the farmers will profit more. Thus predicts assistant farm adviser, Huxley L. Galbraith, after surveying the turkey situation.

OCT. 30, 1931

COLD SWEEPS EASTWARD AS WESTSIZZLES Snow Strikes Great Lakes; 1 Mercury Soars to 100 on Pacific Coast. By United Press A CHICAGO, Oct. 30.—Snow flurries and freezing weather spread east into the Great Lakes district today while the far west reperwd a heat wave that carried temperatures to the 100 degree mark. Snow and sleety rains were predicted generally by the weather bureau for the north central states. In northern Minnesota and the Dakotas where snow fell Thursday, temperatures were rising slowly as the storm spread eastward. Freezing weather was expected by the weather bureau today in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, Indiana and lowa. The Pacific coast heat wave shot temperatures to 100 degrees at Santa Ana while several forest fires were reported due to the unseasonable heat. I’ires burned over 1,500 acres of brush and forest land before being brought under control. The most serious blaze in the Santa Lucia mountains, north of San Luis Obispo, blackened 1,000 acres, destroyed telephone lines and threatened the Southern Pacific tracks before being brought under control. A blizzard which had raged in the Rocky mountain area subsided without serious damage to large Colorado and Wyoming sugar beet crops which remain to be Harvested. Feet Burned; 810,000 Asked By Times Special GARY, Ind., Oct. 30.—Alleging his feet were injured after he had been ordered to enter a burning peat field to dig potatoes, Leon Shimkus has filed suit asking $lO,000 damages from his employer, Henry Ewin, Porter county farmer.