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mon as measles with the popularity
of the newer psychology.
But to date no name has been invented for
the strange behavior to be observed in the big
radio broadcaSting rooms. 1t might be termed
'microphone panic" or possibly just mike
madness"
And the bigger they the harder they
have often fallen.
World figures-diplomats, foreign celebrities,
national statesmen and even professional per-
formers of the stage and screen have been
known to behave most singularly once they
were barricaded in the little broadcasting room
with only a microphone and an announcer be-
tween them and that great unseen public"
that you hear so much about
THAT great unseen public" has many q
laugh coming at the expense of men who are
world figures.
Eor the average man, whatever his station
In the world of affairs or of public entertain-
ment, is still quite unused to doing his stuff'
in theoretical vacuum. The reactions are
widely varied Men who have faced vast au-
diences and swayed them with a fiery phrase
tremble like stage amateurs upon their first
appearance. Others, accustomed to facing
crowds, forget time and place while prancing
about as though on platform, ignoring the
fact that the microphone must receive first
consideration.
Thus, any one who has ever watched Rudy
Vallee perform, for instance, will have noticed
that he seems to be carressing the little instru-
ment OF sound conveyance, with his head
nestled against it as though relaxing q
comfortable pillow.
ON the other hand, have it from the "in-
side history Of the Columbia station that
one of the ranking foreign Ambassadors, whose
name is deleted because of the confidential
nature Of the occurrence, was called upon to
speak at Sunday afternoon "Conclave Of
Nations" program broadcast from Washington.
A number Of other features preceded his APP
pearance before the mike" and, having been
advised to arrive early, he had been sitting
around for some 10 or Is minutes waiting his
turn. AS the minutes went by he appeared to
grow more and more restless, perching on the
edge Of his chair and giimpsing frequently at
his notes.
few moments before he was to begin, q
studio assistant came to him and whispered
that he would go on at given signal. Sud-
denly the mike was showed before his very nose
and the first words the unseen audience
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heard from this world-famous figure were
well, is it my turn to talk now?"
So embarrassed was he at discovering that
this had gone out to the listeners that he slut
tered and stammered for several moments be-
fore swinging into his talk.
VIII Rogers, with years and years behind
him as a public performer and national clown,
presents an interesting case Of audience
psychology" When Rogers was first being
broadcast a station arrangement was hooked
up in his Western home because business af-
fairs kept him there. And the story goes that
the two maiden efforts, while fair enough, were
not in the true Rogers style. They were $685.
and that was about all.
Not so many weeks ago he was brought on
to New York. Some smart studio psychologist
figured out that Rogers was accustomed to
having audience laughing with and at him
while performing and that this greatly added
to his inventive ability as well as to his method
Of delivery.
An invited audience of some 600 persons
packed the bFoadcaSting room to the doors.
Many Of his old cronies from the days when
he appeared In Ziegfeld shows were brought
around for O reunion
Rogers went on In high good humor When
he spun his funny lines the 600 laughed and
frequently applauded. Within a couple of sec
onds the "trouper" that is in all good theatrical
folk had made its appearance. It was one of
Rogers most successful broadcasting perform
ances, and he has been at ease ever since.
CHARMNGLY human little moments often
creep into broadcasts Of famous people
and the novelty Of the voice on the air" has
Its home as well as its public connotations.
A wife or father or sister may be so accustomed
to having husband son or brother appear in
the public eye that it gets to be q monotonous
commonplace. Having heard speeches time and
again, they might not turn out to listen were
. talk given IN . public hal or theater. But
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24

VIII Rogers, Gudience-broke, .o0s
mediocre on the air until they gaze him
Gvu audience IN the studio. Then he be-
came himself again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
Stand Before a
Microbhone and
Broadcast to
Unseen Audiences.

~TAGE FRIGHT is an old malady.
J And every one has heard of folks
who were camera shy. Completes
and phobias have become as COM
- mon &C measles with the rlonnlaritV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24

A FAVORITE story of amateur broadcast
ing: The Prince Alfonso of Spain, tho
first cousin of the King, it will be recalled, wa
a passenger on the recent Graf Zeppelin flight
Arrangement had been made for broaelcas,
from the Spanish embassy. ne
Just before he went before the mike" Harry
Butcher of the Columbia forces took him aside
You realize of course" explained Butche
to the royal novice, that we have the entir
country linked. When you make your addres
it will carry over the entire Nation. It vii
be carried 5000 miles out to the Pacific Coast
The prince tried for a moment to grass
the extraordinary distance covered.
In that case" remarked the prince, I"
presume shall have to shout, shall not?"
During the Winter Minister from one
the more stolid countries whose reputation fC
calm unexcitability is considerable was Gale
in on the Conclave of Nations series
arrived with an elaborate sheaf of notes IT,
his hand But when he stood up to read them
his hand was trembling SO nervously that h
could not read his own words. He filled
time for moment with trivialities and 81
down ON the trembling hand, transferring hi;
speech to the other. Soon this hand wa
shaking as badly as the first.
In his perplexity the speaker looked wilS1e
about for q second. Then he laid the paper
fiat upon q desk before him and sat on botl
his hands.
Naturally, the Office staff had to keen
straight face while he presented this ludicrou;
picture Of sitting there before the mike" bot
OF his hands tucked Solidly under his legs s.
that they could no longer shake. He finished
almost PROSTATE from nervousness an
embarrassment
And until this moment no one in b
great unseen audience" knew the difference
GENATOR BORAH, though he initiated tt
National Radio Forum and has q profoun
respect for the radio as q means of reachin
the public, has hearty dislike for the micro
phone.
The Senator is another audience man." The
"mike" provides him with little inspiration
While admittedly one Of the better radio
speechmakers, his dislike I'm speaking to Q
funny looking piece Of metal has been shown
IN more than one speech
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GETTING warmed up 70 MS subject, IN
gesturings began to appear. Quite Oblivi
Gus of the fact that a very sensitive instrumen,
was in front of HIM, he began to shake hi
finger at the mike" Once or twice he tapped
ia slight matter which might possibly SCUM
like an approaching hurricane.
But when he doubled up his fist and begai,
to swing wildly, there was more than Sigh.
anxiety about the place. Suppose he shoult
by accident, hit it and knock it over! BIZ
fortunately all the swings were misses, and ::
sigh of relief passed across the room. Tt
Senator mopped his perspring brow and lie
the room, quite unaware of what had almo
happened.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05

and the plant buildings. a few hum
bred feet south of the blaze.
Firemen strung more than a dozen
hose lines and soaked the burning
piles of ties to prevent the flames
from spreading.
Dense clouds of smoke billowing
from the oil-soaked timber spread
a blanket of darkness over West
Indianapolis and attracted several
thousand persons during the five
hours fire companies battled the
blaze.
Seven firemen were overcome hy
intense heat. but all were treated at
the scene by an ambulance crew
dispatched from city hospital on the
second fire alarm.
Lack Of water pressure rendered
fire apparatus impotent for some
time, but Tires Of hose we're laid
from a gravel pit a mile away, and
pumper engines forced the water
through noZzles to quench the
flames.
Street car service was disrupted
in West Indianapolis when a trolley
line melted. and electric light and
power lines also we're endangered.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
MIMIC BATTLE
IN AIR SLATED
SUNDAY NIGHT
Anti-Aircraft Guns to Fight
off Attack of Planes
on War Plaza.

A sky army will attack Indian
apolis Sunday night. Planes will
lombard the War Memorial plaza
while anti-craft guns VIII defend
the city.
This mimic battle to demonstrate
modern warfare win be held in
connection with the visit to the
city of the Sixty-first Coast ar
tillery.
A squadron o. five planes piloted
by aviators of the Thirty-eight divi-
sion, will make the attack at 8
p. m. The anti-craft regiment using
searchligntf will defend the city.
Plans for the demonstration are
being completed by the aviation
committee Of the Indianapolis
Chamber of Commerce, national
guard officers, reserves and regular
army officers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05

- p. NJ
1Yw 1920. Chicago-Book man: news:
EENR is7ol. chicago-Mike and Herman.
IBC system-Classical series to wEAF.
WTAM
won t72o,.. chicago-Tomorrow' Tribune:
announced.
wMAo te7o. chicaeo-Dan and Sylvia:
wsM $500. Nashvire-Jack White.
-s:I5 P. M
WENR (s70l. Chicago-Musical travelogue.
$3.50 P. M
columbia-Pollack's orchestra to wABc.
wGN f72oo. chicago-Goldkette's orches-
wMAQ. WHAS. wSB. wSM. wLW.
$40 p. M
KDKA tssol. Pitesburgh-Jack Dennis or
-s:45 P. M
KYW lo2o). chicago-Wayne Kings or
NBC system-Nat'f. news events to wENR.
10 p. M
KNOX nosW. st. Louis-Entertainer
wENR Cs7O,. chicaeo-Air vaudeville "a
MIC systein-o'Hara orchestra to wEAF.
NBC Systsm@B. A. Rolfe's orchestra to
wMAo $40. chicago-Dance orches.ras
-10:2n p. M
WGN (720l. Chicago-Hogan's orchestra.
KYW l020). ChicaGo-Dan Russo's orches-
ira.
KYW. 1920. Chicago-Panico and Stones
orchestras Il hour.
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DISTANT STATIONS,

THURSDAY
&C P. NJ
MIC system-B. A. Rolfes orchestra to
Wis 1a7oj. chicaeo"Book shop; variety.
w1dAQ l670l. Chicsgo-Healsh talk
-6:1J P. M
columbia-Fred'k. VIM. Vile to wFBM.
-s:sO P. M
colunbia-u. S. Marine band to wA5c
WIS ls7Ol. Chicago-Radio revue.
W1lAQ l670l. Chicago-Musical program
- P. NJ
Columbia to WFBM. :.
NBC System-Areo Birthday party To
WEAF. WSM. KYw.
wGN C72Ol. chicago-Waring'S Pennsyi-
MIC system-Knox orchestra to WIZ,
KDKA. WCKY. -u.
WIS t570l. Chicago-Talk.
-7:sO P. M
Colurabia-Ka nights of the Garter to
WABC. WKRC. WOW0 T2,v MBB ISlovsrs
NBC system Melody moments to WEAt,
WWJ. VTEM.
NBc system Maxwell melodies to WIZ.
KYW. WLW. WHAS. WSM.
IS P. NJ
wGN f72o) chicago-Little en ,nn5l
WENR ls7Ol. Chicago-Sketch Pioneer
NBc By ssystem-R G. a; hour; MischS a, EIm ss
$50 P. M
columbia-Radio forum to WA3C. WCCO.
WON e172o). Chicago-symphonic Raps.
WV (7ool. Observation-Disclosures hour.
WMAo l67oi. Chicago-Old King Coal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
BLAZE DAMAGE
AT CREOSOTING
PLANT $4,000
Strong Wind Is Believed to
Have Saved Loss From
BEING Greater.

Although Republic Creosoting
Company officials today said they
had not estimated damage Of fire
that swept two huge stacks of rail-
way ties at their plant, Minnesota
street and Tibbs avenue, Wednes-
day, fire department heads placed
the damage at $4,000.
1t is believed more than $4,000
ties, valued at SIPS or more each,
were burned.
That tie loss did not mount to
hundreds of thousands of dollars
was due to a strong wind from the
south that whipped the stubborn
blaze away from other tie stacks,
three mammoth creoSive drums
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
Primary Law Is Attacked

Verbal attacks on the Indiana
primary law were made by Howard
M. Meyer, attorney and Marion
county chairman Of the Republican
Veterans of Indiana, at meeting of
the womans auxiliary, Thirty eighth
division veterans, at the home OF
Mrs. M. B.. Spellman, 1855 Broad
way, Wednesday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05

KNOX Goso). st. Louis-Coronsdo or
KsTP li4sO,. st. PsuI-Marigold orches-
ira.
wB5M C77ol. chicaso-Dance music Il
wcCo lslol. Minneapolis-st. Paul-Leng's
orchestra.
wFAA 1907. Dallss-Cuartet: Langes or
chestra.
WON fTyol. Chieago-Pennsylvania Ho-
gans orchestra.
wSM fs5ol. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
wTAM t1070l. Cleveland-D6nce music: or
gan.
-I1:30 p. M
wJR CT5ol. Observation-Disclosures orches-
-11:45 P. NJ
WDAF (6lo). Kansas City-Nighthawk
-12 p M
wLW (70ol. Standardization orchestra.
WTMJ (62ol. Milwaukee-Organ.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
EAST'S HEAT FATAL
Seaboard From Maryland to
Maine SWe!terS.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, June 5.-The east
ern seaboard from Maryland to
Maine sought relief today from a
severe heat wave which already has
caused several deaths and numerous
prostrations.
Little surcease was expected be-
fore Friday or Saturday.
Baltimore was the hottest place
in the east Wednesday with a
temperature of 96.
Six deaths were attributed to the
heat in New York City.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
you Vdnt to feel the same way

business today requires that
- the successful man be physi-
cally fit and mentally alert.
Men, especially, forget them
selves physically. Their work de-
mands practically all their time.
They do not exercise enough. They
get little or no sunshine. They are
robbed of a good appetite and
when their red-blood-cells fall be-
low normal their flesh becomes
fiabby, their nerves unsteady. Their
strength must be reinforced
Scundness Of body and peace of
mind depend upon the proper num-
Der of red-cells in the blood
$780, 900 to the cubic millimeter.
They give blood its color and are
carriers of nourishment to every
part of the body. It is dangerous to
let the red-cell count remain below
normal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
Fights Convassing Fee

The Grand Union Tea Company
of New Jersey filed a suit Wednes-
day in the Evansville federal dis
trict court, asking that an ordinance
passed by the city of Shoals requir-
ing tea and coffee canvaSsers to pay
$1o-a-day fee be declared null
and void. The suit alleges the or
dinance is class legislation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05

With an increase in the red-blood-
cells, you will be on the right road
to Health. This is Natures way to
body power and to clear skin. Nat
urally, with your strength restored,
it is easier to fight disease and in
lection; to enjoy your food and to
sleep soundly. When firm flesh takes
the place of that which was once
flabby, you will feel strong-your
nerves will become steady-more
happiness and friends will follow.
S.S.S. has been a blessing to mill
lions who have taken advantage of
its wonderful medicinal properties.
1t helps Nature build rich, red
l,lood-cells. It promotes healthy
body building.
You will be pleased to know that
S,.S.S. is made from strictly fresh
vegetable drugs. 1t is easily as
simulated. Pleasant to take.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
Druggist d Robbed of Sc

Police today sought a roughly
dressed bandit who held up Louis
Carnefix in his pharmacy at River
avenue and Ray street Wednesday
night and took $40 from Carnefix'
billfold.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
Times Radio Dial TwisterS

i0.00-Benrus time announcement.
l0.00-Estate weather man.
i0s00-Slumber hour lNBCl.
I1.00-Castle Farm orchestra.
II .30-Melvilie RAY. tenor.
1900 M.-Hotel Gibson orchestra.
A. NJ.
l2:30-Benrus time announcement: sign
off,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
Gin Swimmer Drowns

BIZ United Press
NORTH VERNON, Ind, June S.
Mary Roseberry, II, drowned in
Graham Greek, near her home In
Lovett township, Jennings county.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05

Miss Helen Budzilck and John Sarnoski, brother Of the bride, were maid of honor and best man. Miss Helen Sarnoski, sister of the bride, and Miss Rose Ruszczyk were bridesmaids while Frank Cherubia and Julius Salwocki were ushers.
 The bride wore a bridal satin gown and Rose Marie veil trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried a bridal bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore an emerald green gown with ao horsehair hat 10 match. She carried yellow roses. Miss Sarnoski wore a peach gown trimmed with lace and a horsehair hat to match She car ried yellow tea roses Miss Ruszczyjl was dressed n flesh color.
 About 1000 guests from nearby points attended the reception which was held at the home Of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. kaminski left or Tuesday fog a honeymoon in New York city. They will make their home at 163 Gold street upon their return.
 The betrothdl of Miss Mary Tutlcs oe Bassett street to pr. Benedict Chapas Of Providence. R. L. was announced this week. The wedding will take place on July Sth.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05
WEDDINGS
July to Show Fewer Nup- tial Events - Engage ments Announced.

MT. and Mrs. N. Googel of East street have announced the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Sophie Elizabeth to Julius Y. Gross of Lake street.
 Miss Goosel is a graduate of the local Senior High school and of Morse College. At present she Is associated with the Connecticut Bus iness College. MT. Gross is asso- clated with the firm Of Gross and potoff.
 Miss Anna Orlandi, daughter or Mrs. A. Orlandi of High street be- came the bride of Louis DiLoretn son of MT. and N'rs. Donate Dl- Loreto of Oak street. Tuesday morn ing at o'clock at St Mary's church. Reverend Walter l.. Lyddy perform ed the nuptial high mass Miss Dora Orlandi was maid of honor for her sister, while Armando DiLoreto was his brothers best man. Miss Marie Cote and Miss Sophia scrozia were bridesmaids.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05

Mir and Mrs. Frank Porter of Lexington street. who visited Baden Baden, Black Forest, in Southwest ern Germany, attended the Whitsun- tide ball
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05
EVENTS
Nevington Garden Club M e Q S - Intercollegiate Dance the 18th.

An inter- collegiate dance is to given under the auspices of several leading alumni organizations of col leges and universities two weeks from tonight at the Avon Country club. Roger Scully of Fordham and George McMahon of Georgetown are co-chairmen in charge.
 The Newington Garden club will hold it's meeting at the home of L. D. Broughton in West Hartford, on Thursday of this week. The subject will be Water Lilies and Pools, Bird Feeding Stations and Houses" Mrs. Howard Pratt of West Hartford will be the guest speaker.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05
GATHERINGS
Supper Parties Are Many - Swimming and Ping pong in Vogue.

Mrs. John Wolff of kensington avenue, will entertain three tables at bridge at her home on Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Charles Law of Ten Acre road entertained foursome at bridge at her home Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Charles Hawkins of Berlin who is at Lake Pocotopaug for the summer entertained at her cottage Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Troup of Der lin entertained at their home Tues day evening.
 Mr. and Mrs. Manville Johnson entertained at a picnic supper at their home in Maple Hill Monday evening.
 Mr and Mrs. Robert Silsby of Berlin will entertain about 20 at swimming party to be followed by dinner and bridge at their home this evening.
 MT. and Mrs Fred Troup of Der lin entertained at a swimming party and supper at their home on the Fourth.
 Mir and Mrs. Arthur G. Kimball of Lexington street held an open house on Monday evening of this week. The kimballs were celebrat- ing the 18th anniversary of their wedding.
 Miss Emily Mott of Cedar street, entertained her bridge club at her home Monday evening. Mrs. Charles Johnson won the prize. s,k~
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05

Adler, Mir and Mrs. M. Birnbaum and Mir. and Mrs. l. Birnbaum of Plainville. Jacob Stein acted as toastmaster, An appeal for the New Britain Hebrew school was made by MT. Stein and s32 was donated by the attending guests. Mir. and Mrs. Julius Abrahamson were the recipi- ents of many beautiful gifts.
 of MT. and Mrs. Michael SWitaski of Whiting street became the bride or Merrill G. Scott Of Bristol, on Thursday at o'clock at the rectolv O. St. Joseph's church. Reverend John F. Donahue performed the nuptial ceremony.
 Miss Switaski wore an ensemble of Nile green with hat and slippers to match. She was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Switaski who wore a tan ensemble. Matthew Mo- Quinn of Bristol was best man.
 A reception was held at the home Of the brides parents after which the couple left on an unannounce1 wedding trip. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Scott will reside in Bristol where MT. Scott is associated with his father in the firm of George F. Scott and Sons, Morticians.
 
 Miss Elizabeth M. Sarnoski. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Stanley Sarnoski of Burritt street and Stan ley J. Kaminski, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Kaminski of Fremont street were married Monday morn ing at s o'clock at the Holy Gro $ church by Reverend stephen Barr kowski.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05

Howard Smart, of Nashua, N. H., arrived in town Thursday evening to spend the holidays with his wife and son at the home of his wife's par ents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Wolff of kensin ton avenue
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05
John P. Cheney, Jr., Has
 Record Round On Course

SouIh ManChester, July VIZ John P. Cheney, Jr., yesterday be- came one Of the only three golf players to ever break par at the Manchester Country club when he made the trip both ways in 54 for a brilliant 6S. two strokes under par. Both Jack and his brother Ben had shot an even par 70 two or three times but this was the first time either had been able to shoot under
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05

Mrs. Howard Smart of kensing- ton avenue, who spent the week in Branford. with her brother-i in law and sister MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Couch returned to her home on Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05
TAXI DRIVER SLAIN

Philadelphia, July 5 P-Harry (Happy) Ward, 43. a taxicab driver, was slain by two Negro fares" to- day when he attempted to resist holdup.
 Ward was shot three times as the car careened across the street and crashed into a tree. The robbers escaped.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05

Mir. and Mrs Harold Tayntor of Forest street are spending the hol- days at their summer place out side of Stafford Springs. They have as their guests, MT. and Mrs Joseph Walton, Jr. of Harrison street.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-05

MT. and Mrs. John Bergeron, Mir. end Mrs. Fred Bergeron. John Ber- geron and Patrick Claffey have jus. returned from an automobile trip through Canada. visiting St. Anne de Eeaupre. Montreal, Quebec and Vic forioyilla
The Alaska fisherman., 1930-07-15
NEW CHIEF OF THE ALASKA BUREAU OF
 EDUCATION

Announcement has been recently made by Dr w. J. Cooper, U S. Commissioner of Education, of position of Acting Chief of the Alaska Division for the Bureau of Education. Jonathan H. Wagner, has resigned, giving as reason the transfer of headquarters to Juneau, and his unwillingness to bring his family to Alaska.
 MT HaWkesworth has been connected with