Evening star., 1938-05-24
NEWW0RDSSHO
ON AIR TONIGHT
The Comeback Radio
Drama, Will Be Heard
Over WMAL at $50.

Another novel audience participa-
ton show becomes network feature
tonight when Say 1t With Words takes
Questions regarding the definitions
and derivations of words are fired at
those in the studio and when the con-
testant hesitates, Dr. Charles E. Funk,
noted etymologist, steps to the micro
phone with the correct answer. Allen
Prescott, known to many radio listen
ers as the Wifesaver, is master OF cere-
monies, and two other phases Of the
period are a visit from representa-
tive of some occupation boasting a
colorful jargon and the Word Mint,
in which attempts are made to coin
words which might be used where SEN
tences or phrases are required at pres
ent
THE Comeback" broadcast drama
postponed from last Saturday, is to be
heard tonight over WMAI. at $50.
This play. utilizing unusual produc-
ton technique, was delayed in order
to arrange for short talks by Barney
Ross and Henry Armstrong. who will
meet in the ring Thursday evening, and
to give Glen Mccarthy time in which
to prepare his role of fight an
nouncer. Another interesting dramatic
program is the Washington Civic The
ater-National Park Service offering.
telling the story of how Death Valley
received its name (WOL, $500.
Film Preview Aired.
A promising special broadcast has
been scheduled for the 1902 period
by VOL. From the lobby of the IA
nous Carthay Circle Theater in Bev-
erly Hills George Fischer will describe
the preview showing of the film Alex
ander's Ragtime Band" and introduce
many of the Hollywood celebrities at
tending, probably including the stars
Of the picture, Alice Faye. Tyrone
Power and Don Ameche, and Irving
Berlin, who won his initial fame with
the song from which the title was
chosen. The presentation is not pre-
miere but a special pre-showing for
top-flight screen players and the men,
bers of the press. including, no doubt.
the local operative, Jay Carmody.
Other features-Edward G. Robin
sons dramatization is based on the
activity of doctor who is forced to
remodel the faces of criminals after
he has won renown as legitimate
plastic surgeon (WJSV. y Al Jol-
son presents those two screen buffers,
Eric Blore and Arthur Treacher
tWJSV. 7:30) -. The American Prince
of Wales. 77-year-old Indian chief,
is introduced on the WRC program
at 8 A former member of the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police who
was obliged to spend a night with a
medman in a lonely house is inter-
viewed (WRC, y :. Comedian Mil
ton Berle joins George Mccall (WJSV,
1919 -. The Mills brothers are the
guests of Al Pearce (WJSV, 81.
Ten Pianists to Play.
Tomorrow-Katherine Kinney, who
sings and plays the banjo. is the guest
OF Lee Everett (WMAL. 7:30 a.m)
The Dayton Piano Symphony,
consisting of 10 women pianists. is
heard (WJSV. 2:45) William C.
Dickerman, president of the Ameri-
can Locomotive Co., speaks on ''The
Meaning of Foreign Trade Week
(WJSV, l:30) :. Morton Gill Clark,
author and world traveller, Is inter-
viewed (WMAL. 1:15).
Network notes-Ed Wynn will be
back in the fall with Deanna Durbin
on the program with him The
Sunday Evening Hour will go off the
air soon, not to return until next
February Richard Himber won
the orchestra popularity poll of Radio
Guide magazine. Following him were
Phil Spitalny, Wayne King, Guy Lom-
bardo, Horace Heidi. Ted Flo Rito,
Benny Goodman We don't believe
that Tommy Dorsey could finish out Of
the money in anybody's poll.
C. A. M.