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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
HENDERSON IS MILD
AND FRIENDLY MAN
Plain Language Appears Only
When He Is in Front of
KWKH Mike.

By the Associated Press.
SHREVEPORT, lathe voice that
roars nightly out of KwKH comes from
a man who is not nearly so ferocious
as he sounds.
William K. Henderson, the Hello
World" broadcaSter, actually is q
friendly, mild hammered man.
It is only when he gets before the
microphone in his studio, his asbestos
den" as he calls it, that he tells the
world in plain language what he thinks.
Fought HOOver's Campaign.
During the presidential campaign he
filled the air with harsh accusation
against Herbert Hover and now he has
turned his sharp tongue on chain
stores.
He admits his language is "hot."
Some have objected seriously to his
radio tactics and language and upon
several occasions he has been sum-
moned before the Radio Commission.
Recently Senator Clarence @. Dill,
Democrat, of Washington, author of
Federal radio legislation, called on both
the commission and the Department Of
Justice to check Henderson.
This temporarily diverted Henderson
from the chain stores and he turned
ms Verpal lance on senator Dlu.
Has Many Admirers.
"People don't wish gentle talk" he
claims. "They prefer it strong. When
you get into q fight give EN- Hail Co
lumbia."
Henderson has many enemies and
many admirers. He lanns his critics
hard over the radio and congratulates
his friends. He receives 1000 to 1000
kilograms nightly and those that most
interest him he reads and answers on
the air.
He broke into the air In 1928 when he
purchased an interest in q 250-watt sta
ton, WGAQ at Shreveport. He soon
moved the station to ''Kennonwood," his
3,700-acre estate, IS miles north Of
Shreveport, and It became KWKH.
Power was increased to 500 watts, and
to q maximum Of 10000.
He thought and practiced radio dur
ing nearly all of his waking hours. He
built larger quarters on his estate, en-
ployed a staff to attend to the radio
duties and installed elaborate fittings.
He was In the iron foundry Abusi-
ness but he became known far and wide
as Henderson. the radio man." Re-
Gently the foundry was placed In the
hands of q receiver, but 1t continues to
operate and Henderson continues to
broadcast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
lIEClAN TAlZ>-

e. as 'yet-the authorities are
practically unanimous"
DR.. Miller: I'm the word 'obes-
ity,' I prefer the pronunciation of
e. in met"
DR.. Vizetelly: 1.-THE parent term
obese is pronounced as II writ
ten 'obeese.' The word obesity
is correctly pronounced today as
If written obesity with the ac-
cent on the second syllable.
1.-THE pronunciation Obesity,
first recorded by John Walker,
was the English standard from
1890 to 1907. The Standard and
all other American dictionaries,
and Murray'S New English Die
tionary of Oxford, indicate 'obess-
ity' as the correct pronunciation
today.
The erroneous pronunciation
indicated by Walker was due to
the source from which the word
was acknowledgements Diction-
airy (167I; 'obesite,' from the
French 'obesite,' pronounced as If
written 'obey-See-tay."
\ X \
Nine. Ernestine Schumann-
Heink, for SO years an outStand-
ing figure on the worlds concert
and operate stages, is the latest
addition to the staff of the Ma
tional BroadcaSting Co., having
just signed contract to serve as
its operate counsel.
The new position will in no way
affect the diva's concert engage
ments or her vocal work before
the microphone, it was said, and
she will continue to serve as guest
artist at the Metropolitan Opera
House in New York.
| \ \
Another notable appointment
in the broadcaSting field was
made last week by William S
Paley, president of the Columbia
Broadcasting System, when he Sc
lected Edwin K. Cohah as tech
nical adviser of the company's
overwhelming network.
Conan is one of radios veteran
and best known engineers.
The increasing use Of recorded
music for broadcasting has led tc
numerous comments, both favor
able and unfavorable, the latest
coming from Frederick r. Huber
director of Station VIDAL in Bal
timore.
at is certainly unfair to the ra-
dio listener" he said, ito give him
the same type of entertainment
on his radio that he may easily
get on his photograph. The disc
program is of doubtful appeal, as
listeners want the human eQua-
ton in their programs.
"Of course, the disc program Is
cheaper, and many of the smaller
stations are finding it more eco
nomical. For instance, 1t is much
less expensive to broadcast rec
ord than it is an orchestra.
However, there is little chance
that the electrically Transcribed
programs ever will usurp real live
artists, since it would be highly
impractical for the large chains
to maintain their wire lines SOLE
ly for the big national news anG
sports events, as would be neces-
sary should they consider the disc
programs seriously"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
ON PATRIOTISM PLAN
Distinguished Leaders to Take Part
in Radio Series to Begin
February 4.

The radio win be used during the
next several months to reach $4,000, 900
American children with messages de-
signed to arouse patriotic instincts and
promote greater honor to the American
nag.
Vice President Curtis, Gen. John j.
Pershing, George w. Wickersham, Sec
rotary of Labor James j. Davis, Rep
resentative James M. Beck, Representa-
tive Ruth Bryan Owen and Mrs. j.
Borden Hartman win broadcast, and
the United States Marine Band will
play stirring patriotic airs on each
program.
Throughout the United States school
authorities will be urged to arrange
home radio parties" so that the chill
dren may gather before loud speakers
to hear the programs.
An extensive network Of the National
Broadcasting Co. System will broadcast
the programs Tuesday afternoon from
to Sis o'clock, beginning February Z
and ending March 10. The series OF
programs will be under the joint aus
pices of the United States Flag Assoc1a-
ton and the National Broadcasttng Co.
When Gen. Pershing appears before
the nnicrophone his address viii be in
terspersed with incidental music ano
battle effects by the United States Ma
rine Band. This particular program Is
expected to be one of the most patriotic,
soul-stirring features ever heard over
the radio.
An interesting and inspiring feature
of the Vice Presidents talk, to be hearo
February 4, will be the rendition OF
the pledge to the nag, In which ne VIII
lead the millions of girls and boys listen
| ing In. It will be the first time in the
| country's history that millions OF chill
viii simultaneously deliver the pledge
to the flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Major "Chain" Features
TODAY.

TOOA4.
:oo-National Light Opera Co,
Chimes Of Normandy
wRC and N. B. G. net
work.
4:Oo-Cathedral hour; vocal
and instrumental fea-
tlres-wMAL and Q. B.
S. network.
6:oo-Davey hour; Judson
House, tenor, and Mar
garet Olsen, soprano
wRC and N. 3. @. net
work.
T:oo-Heroes Of the world dra-
matte sketch of an i'm
portant incident In the
life of Mad Anthony"
Wayne, with musical
background - WRC and
N. 3. G. network.
s:oo-Enna Jettick melodies;
mixed quartet and tnstru-
mental ensemble - WIZ,
WBZ, wBAL., WJR, WLW
and others.
e:l5-Collier's radio hour; talk
by Raymond L. Dttmars,
authority on reptiles, and
dramatization with mu-
steal interiude WIZ,
KDKA, WBZ, WLW, WJR
and others.
s:30-Choral Orchestra; popu-
lar program with Phil
Gilman and Victor Arden
-WRC and N. B. G. net
work.
e:00-Majestic Theater: Helen
Bickerton, soprano: Ray
nund Koch, baritone, and
Samuel Thaviu, violinist-
WMAL and G. B. s. net
work.
s:15-Atwater Kent hour: Albert
Spalding, violinist, and
Oscar Straus, composer
WRC and N. B. G. net
work.
9:45--Dramatic sketch based On
Booth Tarkington's PEN
rod"-WJZ. WBZ, WJR,
WHAM, WCKY, KDKA
and WREN.
Sunday at Seth Park
er's"; rural sketch-WRC
and N. 3. G. network.
l1:o0-Back-home hour from
Churchill Tabernacle, &C
Buffalo - WAGAL and
G. 3. 8. network.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
CANTOR TO BE GUEST.

Lopez Orchestra to Replace Gold
mans Band on Tuesdays.
The Vincent Lopez Orchestra is to be
heard hereafter during the half hour
formerly presented on WIZ and chain
by Edwin Frankie Goldman's Band on
Tuesday nights.
The flrst Lopez program will have
Eddie Cantor as the guest artist. The
orchestra is to play symphonic arrange
ments Of popular music throughout the
series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
PLAN FOR BOY SCOUTS
TO HEAR HOOVER TALK
Columbia System Cooperating for
Every Member to Get
Address by Radio.

A Nation wide assembly Of Boy Scout
patrols Is being arranged comparatively
by james z. West, chief executive di-
rector of the Boy Scouts of America,
New York City, and the Columbia
Broadcasting System, so that every Boy
Scout In America may hear President
Hoover's address, which will be car.
ried over the coast-to-coast network OF
the Columbia system March 10.
The President is scheduled to speak
for about 90 minutes on the twentieth
anniversary of the Boy Scouts at a
banquet In the willard Hotel. He will
be introduced by Walter w. Head Of
Chicago, president of the Foreman
state Bank, formerly president of the
American Bankers Association and
president Of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Columbia system Is arranging
with manufacturers to have distributors
and radio dealers loan receiving sets to
any Boy Scout patrol which requests
them for the occasion. 1t Is expected
that the Presidents address. thus made
easily available to every Boy Scout In
the country, viii greatly encourage the
Boy Scout movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
v. F. w. MILITARY BAND
TO BROADCAST CONCERTS
First Of Series Will Go on Air
From Station VOL on
Thursday Night.

The flrst of q series of weekly radio
concerts by the Overseas Military Band
Of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars VIII
be broadcast by Station VOL Thursday
night from 7:30 to O'Clock.
Each Of the concerts will be dedicated
TO a march composer with John Philip
Sousa honored In the initial broadcast.
tersperse each of the programs. The
first speaker win be Capt. Harvey L.
Miller.
The programs are to be arranged and
directed by Tommy Creighton, who Is
known as 1.-THE Doughboy of the Air"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26

Four simple rules for making meals
~ill be told by Mrs. Florence Lee, food
expert from the Woman's Radio Insti-
broadcast from Station WN6AL Tues
day. Her talk viii be one Of series
Of programs to be broadcast from
WlAAL every Tuesday morning. from
IL: 80 to IL o'clock. by the institute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Starts Operations Soon.

CHICAGO OP.-wENR plans to
have It's new station equipment, in
stalled at an expense Of $780, 200, In
operation BY February /. II includes
two Of the new type 1oo-kilowatt tubes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Another Medal Candidate.

Radio Editor:
Perhaps If Pittsburgh had held the
upper hand in the foot ball game New
Year day, Mr.. s. Saloman would have
been content to listen, but since the
shoe was on the other foot it did not
please him. Is this a way to show dis
approval for Pittsburgh's showingP Mr.
Saloman had better be accepting bios
from contractors to make medals. I
want the first one. because I listened
three and one-haf hours and liked It,
OF course, 1t depends entirely on the
person listening. and I think the Ma"
tional Broadcasting Co. was justified In
cutting every feature but Amos m
Andy. If get something on my radlo
I don't want to hear, I cut it out and
try to get something would enjoy.
NICK BROOKS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
THELISTENERS'
FORUM
A Satisfied Listener.

Radio Editor:
May I have little space in your coll
umn to air my views about this criti-
cism Of WRC and Amos n Andy?
To use one Of Andy's favorite express
sions, Use requested"
who are entitled to criticize WRC are
the PepSodent Co. II they are unself-
ish enough to give UP their time on the
air to something else, 1t Is mark OF
extreme selfishness Of mere listeners to
find fault. II Amos n Andy were
taken on the air entirely, there would
be some excuse for fault-finding and
protest, but we fans can always get
them through WIZ or some other sta
ton.
Because do not care for a political
speech is no reason why some one else
should be deprived Of that pleasure
The same may be said of foot ball. jazz
bands or anything else. have never
seen a foot ball game and / have no
desire to see one. do not know the
meaning of Quarterback" "halfback,
ETC., but get a big thrill out OF the
games as they are broadcast, just the
same, especially the New Year game.
It thrills me to hear the applause
and shouting Of the crowds, the college
cheers, the band music and the an
nouncer's excitement and enthusiasm.
Instead Of getting peeved because for
few minutes every occasionally we are
deprived Of our pet pleasure. let us try
and remember that there are others IN
the world besides ourselves who have
as much right to what they enjoy as
we have. Let's live and let live. I for
one am thankful that am privileged
to live In this wonderful age Of radio,
airplanes, Zeppelins, etc.
MRS. M. P. CARTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Likes McNamee Article.

Radio Editor:
Permit me few lines to express my
interest and appreciation Of weekly
feature of The Sunday Star, edited by
Graham McNamee.
1t contains q fount of knowledge that
is of interest to every radio fan, and
I am of the opinion that many readers
turn to it even before perusing the ra-
do programs themselves.
Very few columns continue their In
tereSt and readable style In the way ra-
dos foremost announcer does.
Protests Contamination Of the Air.
Radio Editor:
Being quite familiar with the ways Of
the man and brethren, am not thrown
into hysteria by the sound of an occa-
sional expletive, but must confess that
on Saturday night, January Is, after Q
pleasant hour spent with the Byrd pro-
gram, was idling around the dial and
picked up the barrage Of hellS and
damns coming from q Southern sta
ton, was profoundly shocked both by
the matter and the manner Of the
broadcast.
It was my first experience Of any
thing of the kind, and sincerely hope
1t may be the last. If this sort of rant
ing and raving are allowed to spread,
and this wonderful gift of the air de-
based. 1t would mean sad loss to chose
who appreciate the good WnB that
come to US.
Here's hoping 1t may be promptly
stopped. MISS Q. M. FLEMING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Editor to Be Announcer.

NEW YORK (P.-Lloyd Jacquet,
radio editor Of the New York Herald
Tribune, viii act as guest announcer
during the N. e. Q. broadcast Of the
Vincent Lopez Orchestra over WEAF
Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Vatican to Build Wireless.

ROME (F).-The Vatican State viii
erect q wireless station for the prompt
transmission and reception Of ofncial
communications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Greeters' Dance on Air.

WPG will broadcast the ninth annual
dance Of the New Jersey Chapter, Ho-
tel Greeters of America, Wednesday.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1930-03-01
GRAND LECTURERS. VISITS.
Bro. G. u. Johnson, Jr

JAN 31st visited Bro Sim Archie, lat Ira Lake, who
had worked hard and had good crowd The Lodge
rendered excellent program with worthy papers ana IN
terestng talks Five members were added lnstated
he officers fine supper was served with Sister Rosa Lee
White, President, and Bro Sim Archie, F. s. Ira Lake
Lodge shall grow because of its good leaders, Lead
hrs always remembered because they stand head and
Shoulders above the crowd
\ Feb 9th by the request of Bro. John Brent, f. s. OF
Carter Lodge visited Cedar FallsM. B. Church After
soustrring by Rev. Pckens (pastor was intro
duced by Bro Jonathan Brooks and made few remarks
lin favor of the Afros. No member added
Feb 10 visited Moorhead Lodge Sister E. G. Mullln,
F. S. and had very pleasant meeting Two members were
added
Feb 18th visited Indianola No. 1, Sister b. H. CraW-
ford F. S. A fine local program was rendered NO MEM
bers were added but had good crowd of members.
Feb 14th visited Tutwiler Lodge TutWler, Bro H.
Porter F. s. Bro Porter did his BEST and made every Ell
fortto put things the top but due to the close notice
land aeness of the American Courier the people dd
not come out in large number One member was added
Fine supper served
Feb II visited Christian Valley Lodge Lamkln, Sis
ter Moe Harris, F. s., and Bro. Gee Greer President
100 strong soon invited to visit them again soon
and help put the program over.
Feb 20 visited Esti Lodge Sister Estella Brand F.
Is They few number but due to the fact they
do not have regular place to meet. Two members were
added
shall be glad to visit any Lodge by request during my
off nights in March Write G. V. JOHNSON, JR Silver
City, Miss, Box 1877
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1930-03-01
GRAND LECTURERS ITINERARY FOR MARCH.
Bro. G.. Y. JOEa3,sOn, Jr.

Mar 3rd-Lovefeast, Louise, Bro. Peter Pool F. s.
Mar 5th-Peasant Green Silver City, Bro. w. Il. Robin
son, F. S.
Mar 6thWoodyard Community, Belzoni, Sister Georgia
Cuba, F. S.
Mar 7t-Zion Travellers Isola Sister Minnie Tatum F. s.
Mar 1Otl-Calvary, Midnight, Bro F. L. James, F. S.
Mar 2hInverness No. g. Inverness, Sister Matte Ford
S.
Mar 14th-Flying Eagle, Indanola Sister Mile Barnes,
F. S.
Mar 17th-Kosciusko Kosciusko, Sister D. L. Turner F. s.
Mar 18th-Mt Pisgah, Goodman Sister S. E. Crawford,
F. S.
Mar 19tf-Durant No. 1, Duran Sister Blanche Ander-
F. s.
Mar 2Oh-Pickens No. 3d. Bro. Elijah Southerland r. s.
Mar 21st-Mt Zion, Vaughans Bro. T. Fl. Harris F. 5.
Mar 24th-Clay Lodge, Lamkin Sister Fannie Hunley,
T. s.
Mar 27th-Lampley, Inverness, Bro James Ball, f. 5.
Mar charlottesville Lodge Doddsville. Bro H. L. Ander-
son, F. S.
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Everytime you boost the Order, you help the race
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1930-03-01
THE BUILDER.

Down in that cline of Mississippi
There lived noble man,
Where cotton grows as tall as
J - The people call him Cousin Tom.
Now Tom J. Huddleston, mean,
Born of pure Afrc blood,
One day while roaming and beans
A big idea his mind did flood.
One thing my folks like as a nation
That thing is perfect Organization,
Thinks he I'll see il can be-
The founder OF a recipe
He thought and thought;
He dreamed and dreamed;
The plan, it seemed would not appear:
So he went on from year to year.
At last it burst into his wits
Just a dispels the mlsts
Il know what will constitute,
An Order and build an Institute.
The S. and DIS of A. and A.
Was organized in single day; a..
They bore the ii iings far away
And they speak from bay to bay.
Well give YOU money when you're sick,
Hospital, service when you're lame,
Redeem your s1rOperty when you're clicked,
A burial when death your life shall clam.
The people stood aloft at first
Negroes many things start and burst,
| have no confidence in Tom
Still this great project he wagged on.
He said come join us, one and all
Come go with u.s. we'll do thee good
And if you don't believe my word,
Die stick your toes toward the sky.
To try him out they took an died
Their purple toes stuck toward the sky,
And every time their claim right
An Afro-Casket held them tight.
| could say more but think it best,
To pause just here and take rest.
All honor be to Bg Big Tom
- 9p'''' w. n r FERRELI, Chicago.
There motor than telephones in the Uni
ted States.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1930-03-01
LOSS BY FIRE AT NATCHEZ COLLEGE.

About the 18th of February the Boys Dornltory at
Nachez College burned The Custodian went to the scene
on the seventh and found that it totally destroyed
There was 100000 worth of insurance in force the
building and $4,000 the contents of the building The
fire damaged one side and the of the Girls Dormory
This damage amounted to about 100000.
The Custodian also spoke at Natchez in the Shiloh
Church. pastored by Rev. Blake This meeting under
the ausnces of Mr. Winston who had we'll advertised the
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1930-03-01

Natchez College t4fnxda out AZ xuIl fo1
under the direction Of Priof Mosley, the 81
dent of Natchez College performed. They p
important part the program. We also Lister
markabe addresses from DIR. Dumas, of NatcheA,s
Scott Pastor A. NJ E. Church, and Mr.. Winston the son
of the late Judge Winston introduced the Custodian whose
address seemed have been enjoyed by all who heard him.
After the address Miss Carrie Huddleston and Mrs.
Jamie Strnger both teachers of Natchez College, came
forward and wrote the applications for the Custodian We
received while there 25 applicants and campaign was
also staged for 100 members which hope to have
by March 6th which time the Custodian will return and
obligate the big membership.
While in Nachez Mr. Winston carried the Custodian to
MANY places of prominence The Charity Hospital where
the Superintendent freely admitted with the aid of
guide we visited the CoLored wards. We about 40
so Coored patients who seemed be suffering from diff
ferent forms accidents and diseases We also
ried through the operating, rooms We regarded 1T to be
one of the best regulated Hospitals that have WIS.,
tied We visited of The oldest Banking Institutions
in the State We also VENT to the place where John R.
Lynch stayed when quite youth and probably Slave 1t
seems that the whole city of 1achez united them in their
request for the return of the Custodian
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1930-03-01
The Afro-American
Sons g. Daughters
Hospital :

Proclaims the merits of the DANDEE HAIR
DRESSING a superior Hair Dressing that is grow
ing into the minds of the Afro-American Sons &
Daughters and their friends
The DANDEE CHEMICAL co. where they
could help through great organization by giving
to the Afro Hospital Now to do this systematically
they decided to give the Hospital 1c each Jar Hair
Dressing sold in the United States. We have such a
wonderful gift because organized, which
means that we can reap the benefits through
ganized source of distribution. Think Friends!
When the Aros were started individuals co-operated
to put it over and has made the Afros organza
ton with almost unlimited from most every
angle. We have the valued friendship of our
White friends so much that organizations
seeking to cooperate.
My friends, there is no word that looms so large
in this civilization of today as COOPERATION The
experience and learning of man has taught us that
must cooperate if we to carry out the laws
of God and Nature.
We wish to express our appreciation to the DAN
DEE CHEMICAL co. for their cooperation, because
aware of the fact that when organizations of
magnitude begin to work together there is no force
except that of God that stop progress.
WHEN 1T is HAIR DRESSING THAT
WE NEED-THINK OF DANDEE
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1930-03-01
FIRE AT NATCHEZ College.

The destruction of the Boys dormtory at Natchez col
1ege few days great loss to the Baptists of the
State The building worth twenty thousand (S2OOOO
lars and partially covered with insurance to the
punt of six thousand ($6,O0000) dollars.
This is the first year of President, Prof j. H.
ley He has wrought we'll this year, having secured
than three hundred 300) students which had already
kis housing quarters But are happy to state that
tSsy measured up to this situation admirably.
vised quarters for the boys and it is remark
now he has only lost three four boys as
1Struction of the dormtory.
to the Baptist family that the destruc-
brmitory is but challenge to our love
u old Natchez College. Already mann
ming to give much one hundred
the boys dormitory with splendf
time for every Baptist fEa
~ to .shoyhbA l2yaltS