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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-25
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The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13

Ethel Barrymore proved herself .
real First Lady Of the stage at her
recent broadcast with Ben Bernie
lover NBC.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13
BARRY M'KINLEY
HAS new CONTRACT
Young Radio Entertainer
Shares Time on 1hree.A.
Week 1roadcasts

New York, April 13.-Barney Nc
Kinley, young baritone who came out
Of the West to radio network fame last
summer. has Just signed . new con-
tract which will carry him to the end
LOT his first full year as . featured SOLO
| ist on the Dreams Come True broad.
casts over an NBC.KFYR network
McKinleys new contract with his
fsponsors calls for the continuation Of
his services on the Monday, Wednes-
day and Thursday broadcasts at 2:4s
lp. m. (CST), until the end Of June,
cne year from the date Of hts debut.
Mckinley, who shares time on the
three e-a-week broadcasts with Dan
Sinatra and his orchestra. came from
NBC associate station WLW, in Gin
cinnati, early last July to make his
debut on his first network series
Since then the 22-year-old singer hai
proved so popular with listeners that
his contract has been renewed con-
sistently.
Previous to his radio career Nc
Kinley was known as q tap dancer
rather than a singer. He ran away
from home at the age Of II to play
in boys orchestra, and later be-
came the ''boy bandmaster" Of the
famous Oriole Terrace orchestra in
Chicago. He subsequently turned to
vaudeville and spent several years be-
hind the footlights as q tap dancer
Then a friend who had heard him
sing urged him to apply for q radio
addition, and his air career began.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13
Joe Cook Is Strong
For Radio CadenZas

New York, April l3.-R-There'a
nothing like . well-trned cadensa
to put . fellow In the mood for . lit
tie comedy. Anyway. that's the
opinion Of Joe Cook, chief barker
and star comic Of Circus Nights IA
Silvertown, heard each Friday night
over an NBC.KFYR network.
Whenever he runs into . mag IN
writing comedy for his weekly broad
casts, the voluble comedian dashes
from typewriter keys to the keys Of
his little upright piano In "KellyS,' -
one Of the two famous establishments
at his zany "sleepless Hollow" home
at Lake Hopatcong, N. ]. It's great
for. relaxation and inspiration, Joe
says.
While Joe Is proud Of his achieve
ments Is . virtuoso. his chief current
boast is catching . four.potlnd bass
with the handle Of . canoe paddle,
stunning the fish as It was summing
itself In three feet Of water off the
dock Of his boathouse. II you want
proof, he'll show the canoe paddle.
To keep In trim physically for his
weekly broadcast. heard at . p. N.
(CST, Joe juggles, tap dances, walks
and plays. (P. S.-The walking Is
on . tight wire: the playing, practi-
Cal jokes)
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13
Jimmy Grier's Band
To Accompany Benny

Jimmy Grier and hts orchestra will
substitute for Don Bestor's band
when Jack Benny, Mary Livingston,
Frank Parker and Don Wilson stage
their first broadcast from Hollywood
over an NBC-KFYR network, Sun
day, April II, at 6 p. m. (CsT.)
"Spats" Bestor. however, will be on
hand for subsequent programs. A
dance engagement In the South, ar
ranged before Benny decided to 60
to the West Coast. will prevent Don
and his boys from being present for
the first California program.
Grier will prove an able stooge on
his one-time shot with Benny &
Company. The experience will not
be new one for him As he filled In
for Bestor during the entire summer
series last year. Recognized as one
Of moviedom's first-string arrangers,
Grier and his orchestra are interna-
tional fayorites with large follow
ings In Paris. London and Ostend.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13
RADIO BEAUTY BOX
HAS ANNIVERSARY
First Birthday Of Popular Pro.
gram Marked Milestone In
Air Technique

New York. April l3.-tRe1t may
be q womanly trait to keep birthdays
q dark secret, but there was one an
niversary that Gladys Swarthout.
Jane Froman. Peggy Allenby. Francia
White and other NBC stars were
proud to boast about at Radio City
studios the other day. It was the
first birthday of radios Beauty Box
Theatre.
This anniversary marked not only
the rounding of q year on the air.
It marked another milestone In radio
technique. for the producers OF the
Beauty Box Theatre were pioneering
in the hight opera and musical COM
edy field for radio when they
launched the program.
Since that anxious night last
spring when q huge cast waited for
the announcer's signal to go on the
air with their first show. "The Vaga-
bond King" the Beauty Box Thea
tire has presented . pageant OF the
best in light opera and musical COM
edy. :.
Following "The Vagabond King"
which later was repeated. came THE
Student Prince" This, too. won such
wide acclaim that 1t was given again.
After this came Blossom Time"
eileen" my Maryland" ''The Choc-
olate Soldier" Carmen" "Cyrano."
an original opera based on Rostands
classic, and dozens Of other favorites.
Among composers and nbrettists
whose works have been presented on
the Beauty Box Theatre. which Is
heard Tuesday nights from 8 to 10
D. m. (CST), are: Franz Schubert.
Gilbert and Sullivan. Puccini, Ru.
dolph Friml, Victor Herbert. Sigmund
Romberg, Noel Coward and George
0ershwin.
Starring roles In the weekly show
have been played by Gladys Swarth-
out. John Barclay. Jane Froman.
Francia White, James Melton. Ed
ward Nell, Mario Chamlee, Peggy
Allenby and other distinguished per-
formers.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13
House BY SIDE OF
ROAD PROGRAM HAS
MOVED TO GOTHAM
Audrey Call, violinist Of Mar.
ceIIi Orchestra, Will Play
Famed Fiddle
TO PLAY REQUEST NUMBERS
You and the Night and the
Music and Along Tobacco
Road Head List

Tony Wons' handmade fiddle Will
make Its concert debut Sunday, April
Ia, in the NBC Radio City studios
when the House by the Side Of the
Road program moves from Chicago to
New York on that day.
Audrey Call, violinist OF Ulderico
Marcelli's orchestra, will play ''Estrel-
lita" on the Wons-made fiddle during
the broadcast over an NBC-KFYR
network at 4:30 p. m. (CST)
Conductor Marcelli has chosen q
musical program Of request numbers
for the Radio City debut Of the pro-
gram. Gina Wanna, young soprano
soloist, will sing. "You and the Night
and the Music; Emery Darcy, BARI
tone, viii offer along Tobacco Road
and Ronnie and Van, hilarious song
and patter team, will present, by pop
ular request, Someone Stole Gabriel's
Horn" Selections from The Merry
Widow" and Sweet Music" played
by the orchestra. viii complete the
musical program.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13
VIRGINIA ACHIEVES
Three AMBITIONS
IN single PROGRAM
Singer Actress Writer Exer
cises Versatility in Sun.
beam Series

Chicago, April 13.-As . girl vir-
ginia Lee conceived three different
ambitions: to be q singer, to be an
actress, and to be q writer. Now in
one radio program. the Virginia Lee
and Sunbeam series. she has for the
first time In her life achieved all three
ambitions at once. Miss Lee not only
writes, but plays the leading role and
occasionally sings In the program,
which Is heard over an NBC Blue
network each Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 1890 p. m, (CST.
The young lady conceived her first
ambition. to be writer, during child
hood. chiefly because her mother was,
and still Is. q magazine writer. At the
age Of twelve. however, Virginia sang
before packed convention audience
In Oklahoma City and promptly re-
solved to become q singer. A few
years later she was given the leading
role in q high school play, diverting
her aims to the drama.
When she began her professional
career, however, the singing role pre-
dominated, for her first engagement
was in q vaudeville act in which she
sang much and spoke little. Later
she was signed for an operatic en-
gagement, but illness prevented ful-
fillment Of the contract. She really
reached the decision to try acting
while teaching voice and drama in
Texas. She thought acting would be
easier than teaching others to act. so
she entered radio.
She conceived the idea for the Vir-
gtnia Lee and Sunbeam program.
wrote it, obtained a sponsor and now
portrays the role Of Virginia Lee,
which calls for an occasional song.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13

Gene Arnold's favorite dish Is spag-
hettt. The Greater Sinclair MinstrelS
interlocutor learned to like the slip
|pery delicacy when he literally used
to sing for his supper IN . Chicago
Italian restaurant when . student In
music college.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13

The hosts Of ancient Greece des-
cended upon the NBC Radio City
studios the other day. Members o.
the cast Of . Greek independence
Day broadcast were dressed In the
picturesque uniforms Of the Greek
soldiers who fought for their coun-
|trys independence In 1921 and which
form the present presidential garb Of
Greece.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13

The most faithful fan Of the Don
Hall Trio Is Chief John Silverman OF
Pawnee. Okla, who heard them sing
There's Long. Long Trail A-Wind-
Ing" several years ago and has been
writing to them ever since. He keeps
the NBC trio posted on the news Of
his tribe ana they feel just like part
|of tho family"
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13
Won Hand Made Fiddle Make Its Concert Debut Sunday

Marjorie Hannah. Sally Madison o.
MICS sally Of the TAlkies, wasn't
the only young artist at station WLW
destined for future stardom when she
broke IN there several years ago.
Other performers there at the time
included Jane Eroman, Ramona.
Anne Seymour and Virginia Payne.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13

Gift eoubier Is IN inveterate VII.
lain Of radio. AZ the 'heavy IN
| dramatic programs he has been gang.
Ister, bluebeard, homicide. matricide.
| fratricide and suicide (seeing villain.
|ly from all "sides," he says), and now
he's radios smallest villain, Wooley
tie Moth.
The Bismarck tribune., 1935-04-13

Virginia Lee not only writes and
acts and sings in her Virginia Lee
and Sunbeam program over NBC, but
frequently composes the songs which
Sunbeam, the old colored NANNY
sings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
CELEBRATIONS. ENTIRE WORLD,
 TO GREET 1886
Champagne to Flow in New York Family Re-
 unions, Fireworks

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l-The world is ready to hail 1886 with celebra- tions ranging from family reun- ions. fireworks and the popping of champagne bottles.
 New York City is prepared for the gayest New Years Eve in many seasons.
 In Washington, President Roose- welt as well as practically all of the Nations officialdom, are to stick close to home The President will be at the fireside in the White House and will remain with his family.
 The lid is off in the Philippines and the Filipinos will roar 8 wild welcome to the New Year under the Commonwealth Government.
 Japan launches a month long celebration.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
MOTHER HOLDS
 FOODS DEATH
 WAS ACCIDENT
Three Hours Questioning of West by Jury Brings
 No New Information

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Dec. 3i- Roland West, unshaken in his state ment he believed Thelma Todd died accidentally, was summoned for a return appearance before the coun- ty grand jury yesterday.
 During three hours questioning, West revealed new details of his unusual business relationship with the star.
 Although he handled all her in- yestments for the past two years, the former film producer denied they had ever quarreled.
 Mrs. Alice Todd, the stars moth CT, preceded West to the witness stand, and. in tears, told the jurors she believed her daughters death to be accidental. She gave no new information
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
LINDBERCHS IN ENGLAND, N AXE NO STATEMENTS
Steamer Crew Says Colonel Told Them Left to Avoid
 Hauptmann Execution

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 31.-Col and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh and their young son John. who are declared by members of the crew of the ship to have left the United States "to avoid the execution of Hauptmann, !" landed after a rough transatlantic trip and went into immediate se- clusion in a hotel suite in the heart of Liverpool.
 They dashed down jile gangplank of the steamer American Importer escorted by a carload of detectives and drove directly to the Adelphi Hotel
 Members of the crew said Col. Lindbergh told them he left the United States to absent himself and family during the execution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
BODY OF JACK BARNES FOUND
 BY SEARCHERS
Night Watchman, Missing Since Christmas, Found
 Under Local Dock

The body of Jack Barnes, about TO, a resident of Gastineau Channel for over 40 years and night watch man for Juneau merchants, was found at l130 o'clock last night un- der the Cold Storage Dock.
 Barnes. who had been missing since Christmas morning, apparent- ly was stricken with heart attack while making his rounds early on the morning of December 25, and fell into the bay.
 The body was discovered by Charles Ashby, son of Thomas Ash by, pioneer prospector and friend of the deceased. Young Ashby, mak- ing the search by flashllght after the tide went out, found the re- mains less than half an hour after starting the hunt.
 Foul Play Discounted
 City police and the Marshars of flee were caned, and the body re- moved to the c. w. Carter Mortu- ary. An inquest into the death was at first indicated, but no evidence of foul play could be found by au- thorities.
 Barnes had sl0105 in cash and checks in his pocket. as well as Aegeait sltps fer $e50so Q local gs o- cery store, discounting the original theory of searchers that he might have met with foul play. Last Seen Christmas
 Barnes was last seen about 3.30 Christmas morning, when he com plained of not feeling well and was taken to the Alaskan Hotel by an unidentified companion. There he was unable to get room, and later, apparently feeling better, after rest ing in a chair in the hotel lobby, decided to continue on his nightly rounds. He had been in i'll health for some time.
 Barnes absence was discovered when he failed to appear for Yule- tide dinner at the home ot MT. and Mrs. Goodman Jensen. Later his home, Winn's Number One Cabin, was searched without finding any clue as to his whereabouts. and the police were notified.
 Old Time Alaskan
 The deceased followed various oc- equations in Alaska, and at one time was engaged in prospecting in the Atlin Country. At the turn of the century he was bartender at the Occidental Hotel bar, and was work ing in that capacity when first known by many oldtimers in this section.
 According to Thomas Ashby, Barnes has nieces and nephews, and perhaps other relatives, living in California
 Funeral arrangements are pend ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
ARMY FLYER IS LOST; F
 PLANES HUNT
Lieut.. Helms Missing in One-seater Plane Tn
 California

RIVERSIDE, Cal, Dec 31.-Six planes from March Field and six planes from Hamilton Field are searching today for Lieut.. John T. Helms, missing Army Air Corps Of- ficer of Field Operations.
 Officers of the two fields said from Hamilton Field with a single seated pursuit plane.
 The belief is expressed the flier has been forced down some distance from communication of the route and is down in the San Joaquin Valley. It is rumored Lieut.. Helms is engaged to Toby Wing, film ac- tresS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
gEarlaaa DeclaresAsNeither
 HOOuer Nor BOrah WiU Be
 Nominated by Republicans
Gives His Reason for De claration Tn Address
 Over Radio
PAYS RESPECTS TO
 BOTH LEADING MEN
Gives Little Tip as to How COP. Could Save Time,
 Trouble and Expense

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.--Chair- man James A. Farley, of the Demo- cratic National Committee, asserted the Republicans will not nominate either Herbert Hoover or United States Senator William E. Borah for President. The declaration was made in radio address.
 Of Senator Borah, Farley declared that the Republican convention has turned him down as an unreg generate Liberal; a foe of everything the packers of the c. o. P. have bought and paid for"
 Of the former President. Farley said the progressive end of the Re- publican Party would not stand for another dose of Hoover and added that he would not venture guess as to whom the G. o. P. candidate might be, but that it would save time. trouble and expense if their political lightweights should shake dice or shoot craps for the nom- ination.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
PRESIDENT IS
 NEAR END OF
 1886 MESSAGE
Will Deliver Recommends tions to Congress Either
 Frid ay or Saturday

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Presi- dent Roosevelt put in the closing hours of the year penning his mes- sage to Congress in which will be outlined his program for the na- tion during 1886.
 It is expected the President will personally deliver his message on the state of the union either Friday or Saturday, and has arranged ten tatively to submit to Congress on Monday his recommendations of government expenditures next year The latter statement will include an announced effort to pare down the deficit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
Governor Predicts Improvement Will
 Continue in 1886

Predicting continued improvement in 1886, Gov. John w. Troy today extended a New Years greeting to the people of Alaska in the follow ing message.
 "On the Eve of the New Year Alaska can with confidence look forward to a very Happy and Prosperous 1886. The year 1885 has witnessed marked progress in all material lines in this Ter ritory and the outlook for the next year indicates continued improvement.
 q wish all the people of Alas ka very Happy and Prosperous New Year and under the cir cumstances it is not difficult to predict they will have it."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
LORD READING PASSES AWAY,
 LONDON HOME
Former Viceroy of India, Highly Honored by Gov
 ernment, Is De ad

LONDON, Dec. 31.-Lord Reading, former Viceroy of India, died today at his home at the age of IS as the result of heart trouble following 8 chill contracted two weeks ago.
 Rufus Daniel Isaacs, first Mar quess of Reading, ended his career in possession of the highest honors that his government could give him.
 Born October 10, 1860, he forged to the front through the changing conditions of the late Victorian era and was still in his prime when the World War started. With one of the keenest minds of his generation, and almost prodigious capacity for hard work, he left his mark upon world affairs and held many of the high positions of the British Empire
 In Regal Post
 He was Viceroy of India, a regal post second in importance to that of the King only He was Lord Chief Justice, Solicitor General, Attorney General and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
 He headed the Anglo-F French loan mission to America in world war days, and borrowed half a billion dollars at time when the cause of the Allies hung in the balance. Later he was Special Envoy and High Commissioner and Special Ambassador to the United States. A grateful government made him Viscount for these labors.
 He was born October 10, 1860, the son of a well-to-do London mer- chant. He was given good educa- tion in England and on the conti- nent, but ran away to sea. He spent two years before the mast, and as a boy standing in the bow of the vessel. first saw the low shores of India. Fifty years later he saw them TOT the second time when he went there as Viceroy.
 Goes Broke
 Back in England young Isaacs tackled the stock exchange. He learned a lot and went broke under the "hammeringv of other members.
 He wanted to study law then, but his father insisted that he should go into business The son announc- ed instead that he intended to stand upon his own feet, and that if he couldn't do it in England he would go to America.
 So firm was his resolve that only
 (Confilnnod an Rana Garrarsi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
F. J. DONNELLY
 DIES IN SOUTH
Adventurer, Formerly Sea man Tn Alaskan Wat
 CTS, Passes Away

GRASS VALLEY, Cal, Dec. 31-- Fred J. Donnelly, aged 57 years, who engaged in adventurous pursuits most of his life, is dead of pneumon- ia, less than two weeks after he and his four partners recovered s6,000 from gold pocket in their mine here.
 Donnelly, who started his career as a miner, spent many years as sea- man in Alaskan waters. returning to mining only recently.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
RODENBERG-HAMMER
 WEDDING YESTERDAY

William Rodenberg, of the Alaska Meat Company, and Mrs. Roden- berg arrived from Petersburg this morning on the Alaska. They were married yesterday evening at the home of the parents of Mrs. Roden- berg, formerly Miss Jessie Ham mer, secretary to Bert Elstad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
COLD WEATHER
 GRIPS ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 3l.- Still crippled by it's worst ice storm in 30 years, this city shivered in g degrees above zero weather today and struggled to overcome the breaks in street car, electric, telephone and telegraph service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
MISS ALEXANDER IS
 RETURNING TO JUNEAU

Miss Jane alexander, on the staff in the Governors Office, who has been south on vacation for the past several weeks, is returning to Ju- neau aboard the Northland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
TOLD CONVENTION

Delegate Dimond notified tn e Democratic Divisional Convention at Wrangell that he would be candi- date for reelection to Congress and would soon make his formal filing, which dispatches state now has been placed in the mail in Washington.
 The delegate, Valdez attorney, was first elected to Congress in 1932 and repeated in 1884. So popular was he when he ran the second time no one filed against him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
SOUGHT
 BANDIT SHOT

MANILA, Dec. 31.-Constabulary- men have shot and killed the long sought bandit, Chieftain Teodoro Asedillo, and two companions, &C., cording to advices received here. The killings took place near the vil- lage of Caldon, in the Province of Tayabas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
APA Starts '36 With Declaration Of Dividend

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Dec. 3l.-The Alaska Packers Asso- citation has started the 1886 div idend program with the declara- tion of payment of S2 share on February 10, maintaining the S2 quarterly rate paid during this year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
ITALY MET BY GRIM DEFENSE
 OF NECUS FOE
Rome Aw aits Sober New Year as Endorsements
 Are Sent South
DEATH TOLL HEAVY
 DURING PAST MONTH
Selassie Charges Red Cross Plane Bonn b ed by
 Air Invaders

ROME, Dec. 31-The old year will go out to the crack of rifle fire in East Africa. as endorsements mov- ed up for support of the Italian Blackshirts in the north.
 Italy is prepared for the most sober New Year celebration since the dark days of the World War. The nation calmly awaits the turn of the twelfth month in the knowledge that inc S se d bloodshed at the front will probably be the keynote of 1936.
 Special Rati0ns
 Soldiers in the battle zones have been given special rations, while rifles were cooked and bayonets fixed along 80 miles of the jagged noun tain front. Meanwhile Philippians are abandoning their guerilla war fare for the first time and engaging the Itahans in hand to hand fight ing.
 Italian authorities announced that nearly 800 white and native troops and IA officers died during the past month. Many more were wounded. Ethiopian losses were estimated at 4,000 dead and double that number wounded
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
KILLED WHEN
 HIT BY AUTO

YAKIMA, Wash. Dec 31.-Jas- per Hoisivton. aged 30, of zillah, was killed by an auto last night. The driver of the car, c. R. McCredy, was exonerated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-31
Cold Clear
 Weather in North U. s.

CHICAGO. TIL, Dec. 3l.-CIear and cold weather prevails over most of the upper half of the United States today. Part of the western plains are overcast, skies in some sections foreeasting more snow.