The Bismarck tribune., 1931-03-13
CITY BUSINESSMEN
EXPRESS PLEASURE
AS KFYR DEVELOPS
Affiliation Of Local Radio Sta
ton With National Chain
Commended

Pleasure that radio station KFYR
has become member of the National
Broadcasting company,s nationwide
network was expressed by number
of Bismarck's citizens interviewed by
The Tribune.
Some Of the comments on the latest
step in local radio development fol-
low:
1.-THE KTYR affiliation with the Ma
tional Broadcasting' company's trans
continental network means another
forward step in the progress OF the
city Of Bismarck. The Meyer Broad
casting company is to be congratulate
ed for their progresstveness and
splendid programs. In the future
their programs will be even more ex-
tensive and interesting" A. p. Len
hart, mayor.
ANY benefits accruing to KFYR
must accrue to Bismarck as well. A
radio station Is always associated
with the city Of its source In the
minds Of a radio audience and the
assignment Of KFYR to q national
hook-up will result In much favorable
publicity to this community" Robert
Webb. merchant.
"Radio is a potent factor In the ad-
vertising and education Of today. Tho
Dakota National Bank and Trust
company joins with the many friends
of station KFYR in congratulations
upon the extension Of their excellent
service by the hookup with the Ma
tional Broadcasting company" J. r.
Davis, president, Dakota National
Bank and Trust company.
"KFYR is one of Bismarck's best
assets. AS medium Of publicity and
entertainment, the station reaches
out in every direction far beyond the
city's trade territory, bringing en-
tertainment and information to hun
dreds of thousands Of people.
1.-THE National hook-up which has
Just been assigned to the Meyer
Broadcasting company Is In recogni-
ton of the merit Of the station and
an expression of confidence In the
company and will prove to be Of the
greatest value to Bismarck and the
entire state.
1.-THE Bismarck Association Of Com
merce extends its congratulations to
Mr.. Meyer and assures him that the
people of the city appreciate his en-
terprise and courage" H. p. God
dard, secretary of the Bismarck AS
Sociation of Commerce.
"Tl1e action taken by the National
Broadcasting company in adding the
Bismarck station to its roster must
be construed as distinct advantage to
Bismarck and the territory that 1t
serves" ]. P. French, hardware mer-
chant and city commissioner.
"A civic Improvement that has
been equaled but few times in the his
tory Of this city. It. will insure re-
ception of the best in radio programs.
whatever the weather, whatever the
season, whatever atmospheric condi-
tions may prevail" Jack F1eck, au-
tomobile dealer.
1.-THE naturalization OF station
KFYR comes as the realization Of the
dreams of many local radio fans. The
people of Bismarck and the people In
the territory reached by the local
station are indeed fortunate that the
efforts of station officials to join the
chain have come to q successful cul-
mination." Abe Tolchinsky, mer-
chant.
ut is The greatest single factor In
putting Bismarck on the map since
the establishment of the capitol here
43 years ago. It Is Of almost inestim-
able value to the community" =. s.
Allen, police magistrate.
Radio is one of the greatest
sources not only of entertainment but
of education as well. It Is the means
by which the finest talent the coun-
try can produce can be brought into
the parlor of every home. The affil-
iation of station KFYR with the Ma
tional network must be regarded as q
forward step in the radio history Of
the state. Scott Cameron, attorney
at-laW.
1.-THE action of the National Broad
casting company in enrolling the Bis
marck station among its radio sta
tions will greatly facilitate the dis
semination of q service which has
come to be regarded as indispensable