The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-04

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 It was in the very earliest days of radio that our neighbor played an important part in the pioneer ing of one of the greatest branch es of the entertainment profession. When station WOR first went on the air, Marjorie Nash was before the microphones sending her glorious songs out into the air waves. Later she sang over Sta ton WEAF when they were lo- cated at 106 Broadway, that's long before the days of radio city.
 During all this time she was building a reputation as 0 great concert star and singing under tho most famous directors of our times. In the summer of 1884 she sang as soloist with the New York Symphony orchestra. It was at this time that she reached new heights in radio work, having been heard as soloist on the coast to coast networks of the Everready and City Service programs.
 In March of 1926, MT. Nash died. His wife sent Lewis home to Wa terbury to live with her mother and she moved from Newark to New York City where she made her living almost entirely from her singing. She sang in some of the largest churches in New York. Some of the finest musical or- ganizations in the country engaged her as soloist. She sang with the New York Philharmonic orchestra, the women's University Glec Club, and under such master musicians as Stokowski, Mcngelburg, Dam rosch and others. At this time she was also studying music at Columbia University.
 Despite her many engagements, she always found time to come home to Waterbury on wcekends in order that she might be near her son, and at the same time sing occasionally in the Second Congregational church. She still holds the position of soloist there.
 On June 30th, 1928 she married Frederick l.. Nuhn of the real es- tate firm of Nuhn and Nuhn. At the time of her marriage she was offered a position in one Of the finest churches in New York. It was such a marvellous oppor- tunity that the bride to be spent many hours debating with herself on the question of deferring her marriage another year in order to accept 1t. Finally, the home ties in Waterbury proved stronger and she passed up the opportunity. Mrs. Nuhn smiled as she told your biographer that 1t never occurred to her that she could make her home in Waterbury and commute to New York to sing week ends. She had been travelling week. ends to be home. She secs no req son now why she couldn't travel to sing. Unfortunately, time does not allow us to tell you of all the marvellous experiences Mrs. Nuhn has had to the musical world. Suffice 1t to say that she Is Q truly great artist.
 When one meets today's neigh bor he would never guess that she has been at the top in her profess sion. She's very modest and un- assuming although possessed Of Q vlvacious, vibrant personality. Her greatest charm lies in her attrac- tive smile and ready wit. She's very attractive woman with dancing eyes, perfect features and lovely hair.
 She has many recreational acc tivities. At the moment her chief interest is centered about gardening. She loves to swim and ride, and derives keen enjoyment out of driving her own car.
 At the present time, in addition to her regular position at the Sec ond Congregational church, Mrs. Nuhn is very active in the Matta- tuck Musical Art Society the Connecticut State Federation of Music Clubs and she does a good deal of teaching. Her most inter- csting musical hobby Is a group of boys and girls, none older than twelve who have sung frequently In holiday programs under the name of the Junior Carolers.
 Her greatest thrill came some years ago when she was singing in New York. She was singing the role of the Youth in Elijah at the Lewisohn stadium with the New York Symphony orchestra under the direction of Frederick Stock, now director of the Chicago sym phony. In one part of the per- formanee a man was singing on the stage with the orchestra and she sang the responses to ms s,a,sefeai llaea frOm Inc ton row 0k