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based on a constructive approach to
this preference for adventure and con-
flict. In fact. some Of the current
juvenile offerings involve extensive
research and authentically portray his
toric and social developments with
obvious cultural value.
The programs based on crime have
been put through the wringer by
broadcast officials. Although they
realize the Crime never pays" slant
will help take the curse of an
episode Of lawlessness, the indirect ef-
feet of a constant diet of cops and
robbers has been recognized. The
element of conflict is retained, of
course. but all sides of human emo
ton will be covered. The networks
have strict regulations on the handling
OF crime programs and care is taken to
avoid producing harmful nervous re-
actions in young listeners. In fact, the
networks have been compelled to style
their programs for the more sensitive
type of child in srder to avoid HARM
full reactions, though vast majority
of youths may be able TO stomach a
more severe dose of excitement and
violence.
OTHER types Of child programs
have their peculiar problems. In
dealing with fantasy, care is taken to
avoid ridiculous distortions. Legends
and fairy tales of highly visionary ap-
proach are the basis of many literary
classics. Likewise they are the basis
of frequent broadcasts and every ef-
fort is made to treat them with sim
cerity and to distinguish between hon.
EST fantasy and the outlandishly fan
tastic.
Among the frequent topics Of paren-
tai criticism has been the deliberate
use of bad grammer and poor diction.
Bioadcasters are willing to concede
that trashy terminology should not be
stuck in programs merely for artificial
effect. but they remind critics that
few living personalities use flawless
speech and a radio program should
present people about as they actually
are and not as physiological savants.
In point it is suggested that Amos
n Andy would be unnatural and silly
if they spoke with an Oxford accent
and uttered Webster's fanciest words
in the manner of the professional
rhetcrician While that goes to ex-
tremes, the same criticism would apply
if the popular dialect duo based their
continuity and delivery on the speech
habits of the average high school
graduate.
Broadcasters frequently voice their
gratitude to critics who take particular
programs and expose them to cold
analysis. From this sort of criticism
they claim to have learned many val
liable lessons and to have kept in
close touch with the parental pulse.
They often express resentment, how
ever. at the blanket yelps of the fa-
titual gossips who blandly pass month";
ly resolutions and collectively view
with undue alarm the gemut Of
adolescent entertainment. The radio
programmes endeavor to provide en-
tertainment and mild culture for the
child audience as whole and feel
their efforts should be appraised from
that angle since they would play to
empty air we're the productions slanted
at the tastes of exceptional children
or to parents
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Roper speaks on Giving and Taking
IN Trade Development" WJSV,
a:3O); Ted Husing and Connie Bos-
we'll are the guests of the Monday
Night Show (WJSV. y; Charlie Nc
Carthy and Edgar Bergen feature a
special program saluting the Crown
Prince of Sweden and commemorating
the 3C0th anniversary OF the founding
OF New Sweden. Del.
TUESDAY-The annual celebra-
ton of Britain's Empire Day is
marked by special international
broadcast from London (WMAL,
2:30): Al Jolson presents THE Battle
of Cinema Buffers" with Arthur
Treacher and Eric Blore WJSV.
7:3O): Milton Berle is the guest of
Screenscooper Mccall (WJSV. 1O:l5);
the Polish Art Song is the subject
of the Story of Song program
tWJSV, 2:3O; the Mills Bros. are
heard during Al Pearce's show (WJSV,
81: "America's Prince of Wales" an
Indian is interviewed (WRC, 81; the
hero of % rescues at Niagara Falls
is presented by Rush Hughes (WRC,
$500.
NIEDNESDAY-F Allen inter-
w views an organ grinder (WRC,
81; Prof. Quiz visits Ben Bernie;
Secretary of State Hull addresses his
remarks to a dinner of the Foreign
Trade Association (WMAL, 800; !;
I Maxwell Andersons third radio play,
A'The Bastion Saint Gervais," is pre-
ented (WMAL, 81; Andre Kostel-
\etz presents program of American
music (WJSV, 81. and Grace Moore's
guest singer is Chester Eddy Watson,
A3rooklyn baritone: Gang Busters tells
,he story of Handsome Tom Norris
j and his gang of hold-up men who
: posed as Texas Rangers CWJSV, o.;
Cavalcade of America treats OF the
American Child Welfare League
(WJSV, y.
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THURSDAY - Rudy Vallee inter-
views DR.. William Lyon Phelps,
Americas best-known college profess
sor. and presents the McNulty Family,
singing Irish ballads; proceedings at
the Eucharistic Congress in Budapest,
Hungary. are described (WMAL, 2:30;
WJSV, 1915 amy Kate Smith in
PRODUCES Helen Hughes of Boston as
her first example of outstanding radio
dramatic talent not now being heard
over the networks (WJSV, y: Eliza
Schallert interviews the boy stars of
Dead End" (WMAL, l0:l5); Bob
Trout attends the opening session of
the Communist Party Convention
(WJSV, 500.
ERIDAY-The Radio Guild presents
Edward Knoblock's "Kismet"
(WMAL, %; Death Valley Days offers
the story of a desolate grave in an
abandoned desert cemetery (WMAL,
1900; Hollywood Hotel features a
'preview" of the film, Under Western
Skies" with Roy Rogers, Carol Hughes
and Smiley Burnette (WJSV. 81;
Paul v. Maris. farm security admin
istrator of the Department of Agri-
culture. discusses The Tenant Pur-
chase Program" during the Farm and
Home Hour (WMAL, 1880 a,m).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is the guest
singer of Hit Parade (WJSV, 81; !;
a "preview" of the Indianapolis Speed
way auto race is presented (WJSV,
5:05); the 35th anniversary of the
founding of the Catholic Daughters
of America is commemorated CWRC,
y; Dmitri Mitropoulos, young Gre
clan conductor of the Minneapolis
Symphony Orchestra, is. guest con-
ductor of the N. B. c. Symphony
| tWRC, 81; Solicitor General Jackson
discusses the history and tradition of
the United States Constitution (WJsv,
e:45).
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raise the juvenile blood pressure. Sur
prisingly, this rather drastic wedding
out OF ether violence has been ac-
complished almost without the knowl-
edge OF the tender-aged listening
group.
Instead of depending on hocus-
pocus and cut-throaty gore to pull
child auditors up to the loundspeaker,
radios programmes have chosen the
hard way and have been relying on
sheer skill and dramatic dexterity for
the necessary appeal. They have
hired talent and researchers in quiet
campaign to remove the cause Of
formal and informal indignation meet
ings at which the favorite sport was
to rant and rumble about the sort OF
stuff that children like and listen to.
OF course, the usual vituperations
of perennial critics and professional
fault-fnders have been heard from
time to time, but the general tone Of
comment on child programs has
switched from harsh objection to a
form of sane and intelligent criticism
which balances the good against the
bad. Typical of the changing attitude
Is the recent conversion Of the Wom-
ems National Radio Committee from
harsh criticism to appreciative CO.
operation with broadcasters. When
the committee, representative OF mil
lions of women's organizations through
out the Nation. recently announced
its annual awards and citations. it
went so far as to lift responsibility
for poor programs from broadcasters
to listeners themselves.
RROADCASTERS are showing in
creased willingness Ito cooperate
and put on better programs, accord
ing to Nine Yolando Mero-Irion,
former concert musician and chair
man Of the Women's Committee. She
referred specifically to the improve
ment in programs for children. whereas
two or three years ago the committee
was in the habit of releasing numerous
and humping comments on what it
deemed to be the low state of juvenile
radio presentations.
Most criticism has been based
against the dramatic form of pro-
gram, which. of course, is the type
most children like best of all. Origi-
nally, and with some justification
critics depOsed that the childish liking
for the dramatic was being exploited
particularly by sponsors who failed tc
take the long view of broadcasting
The 1888 child program. however, is
Evening star., 1938-05-22

"Consolation" and the List arrange
ment of "Spinnerlied" from The Fly
ing Dutchman' on Wagners piano in
the house in which he spent his last
days, Haus Wahnfried. Bayreuth. The
switch then is to be made to Leipzig,
where a group of distinguished Ger
man operate artists will be heard
singing the complete second act of
Die Meistersinger
During the Everybody's Music pro-
gram on the Columbia chain (WJSV.
~ Howard Barlow is to conduct the
Columbia Symphony Orchestra in the
first American radio performance of
the Paris version of scene II, act l
OF "TannhauSer" The program will
be devoted entirely to the overture,
'Bacchanale." scene I and the un-
familiar scene II, played without
pause. Beale Hobel, dramatic So
prano. is to sing the role of Venus
and Tenor Myron Taylor that of
Tannhauser.
Scene II never has been heard
on the air in this country and only
one performance of any kind on this
side of the Atlantic has been recorded.
OTHER PROGRAMS.
MUs1c-Patricia Travers, e-year-old
violinist, and Julius Katchen.
il-year-old pianist, will be the guest
soloists of the Sunday Evening Hour.
John Barbirolli conducts the orchestra
tWJSV. 81. The program:
'childrens Overture" oullter
Orchestra.
Finale from Concerto in G Minor Or,
AlISfrS Mnsr ylv'ce from &c conesr,e ,ssi: + .os,
~. Master Katchen and orcheslra' SheHfisSo""
"seher7o Goer2 in A Minor, from The
octet Orchestra Mendelss0hn
FoWsmce wmnr, from Concerto ,n in p well;
.,@, Miss Travers and orchestra Sisi''A "SN'
MISS Travers and orchestra:
, Master Kstchen:
Master katchen.
Corteee from lie Coo DOr.'
Rimsky Korsakow
Orchestra
% God. the Rock of AGES Wesley
Chorus. audience and orchestra.
The Strong Vincent High School
A Cappella Choir of Erie Pa. will be
heard during the Music Hall of the
Air Concert lWMAL, ii 80 ann. The
program:
don Juan R Strauss
.p,r,o-,o. Orchestra, -.
Hsnriotta schumann, pianisly,
Perpetual Motion j. Strauss
waltz from The Gypsy Baron,
Mr.. Peercs.
vienna b'000 orchestra j. strauss
'Emltte Spritum Tuum Schuetky
Father Abraham Treharne Arr.
A Cappella Choir
Ernest La Prade conducts the N. B.
C. Home Symphony Orchestra CWRC.
II am). The program possibly not
insorder of performance):
"Traumereie' schumann
ARRANGEMENT for strinesD
''or the Steppes of Central Asa"
Borodine
"Sarahande' Handel
Irish Washerwoman' Sowerby
Eugene Ormandy and Charles
O'Connell will share the baton when
the Philadelphia Orchestra presents
concert during the Magic Key program
tWMAL, u. Linton Wells, the row.
ing correspondent, is to speak from
Bocota, Colombia. The program:
overture to Die Meistersinger;;"
Wagner
Mr. ormandy conductng
'Clair de Lune' DebuSSy
Mr. O'Connell conducting.
''Fetes' Debussy
Tales From the Vienna Woods"
Strauss
"Hebraic Poem Mcdonald
LES Preludes'' Liszt
Mr Ormandy conducting.
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Quiz Programs Take Lead
Among Chain Features
The Audience Participation Shows
Such as Kay kyser's Hour Test
Now Riding Popularity Wave.

odasoned paro pastme OF asking questions and getting the
radio
riding high
popularity frauht
the style
station schedules months
Evening star., 1938-05-22
Scowls Changing to Smiles
As Critics Approve New
Chain Child Features
Gore Being Discarded by Networks,
And the Battalions of Hecklers
Now Are Holding Their Fire.

spring warmth that brings Nature into bloom usually has
OF
exception
childish
dcarding
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The Weeks Features
Notes on the Programs
OF Next Six Days.

Editors noeThee stngs compiled from aduance intorma
ion furnished by the three networks Some
Cancelled subjected to time
stations conflicting features
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08

Mr. and Mrs. Asa Neusome on w.
Michigan avenue last week. The
Neus0mes had as Christmas din
ner guests Ora Russell. Mattawan.
Mich, Eugene Russell Mr. and
Mrs. Wesley Manuel and Ora Rus
sell OF Chicago
Yours truly returned to Kalama-
zoo last Weekend after spending
an enjoyable vacation as the holt
day guest Of Miss Adabelle Potts
In Detroit.
Mrs. Carlelia Baker was recent
ly informed OF the sudden death of
her aunt, Mrs Julia Robinson. for
mer music teacher in Hot Springs
Ark. We extend our deepest sympa-
thy.
Remember, readers. the amount
OF space allotted 10 our column /.
limited by the number of subscrib
ers We have in Kalamazoo The
! more support you give us. the NOR,
interesting we can make our col
| umrl
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08
Vews From Suburban Detroit A nd Michigan Cities

A very shocking incident occur
red at the morning service at
Thompson St Baptist Church.
Highland Park when Deacon War
rem Dansby died suddenly. Funer-
al arrangements will be announced
later.
Miss Oddie Holmes having re-
Gently returned from New York Is
comfortably located at 2044 Meade
street where she can entertain her
sister, Miss Fanny Nichols and her
many other friends. During the
holidays her sister, Mrs. Rosa
Coleman OF Ford avenue entertain
ed al an elaborate dinner in honor
OF Miss Holmes. II was an enjoy
able reunion
Mr.. and Mrs Malone also enter
tanned Miss Holmes with other
friends In their lovely home Jan.
:. a grand three course turkey
dinner was served A delightful
evening was spent by all present
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08

I'VE don't want any OF Hamtramck
work from now on" When asked
why he did not bring certified
check. the representative said that
he forgot II but would bring IL the
following Tuesday Tuesday morn
ing the representative appeared
and began arguing with the clerk
and accused Mr.. Matulewicz OF not
asking for certified check. When
the clerk read the advertisement
to the representative be turned red
and got hot" and answered. The
Ankerage Engineering Co. don't
want any more Of your work and
walked out Danish remarked that
the mans attitude was wrong
Correction
We wish TO correct the state
ment in our hast weeks column
that George Strickland. Rev
Wright and Mr. Toliver and two
other men had been The only locel
men 10 reach the high RANKIN as
Shriner in the Marracci Temple
hui IN addition to these are Far.
nell Griggs and Or Morrison.
Program 4 Biz Success
\ nice crowd turned out AZ The
First Institutional Baptist Church
Saturday Jan 10 attend The
Emancipation Program DR. Guy o
|
Salisbury the principal speaker was
highly commended by Rev Hend-
J rielh Of Quinn Chapel Tor the fine
! and timely talk he made. Much
/ credit went to Rev Metcalf fol-
securing such an eloquent speaker
Rev Hendrieih is offering class
In Negro history TO those who are
interested Brief remarks were
made by George Strickland.
Mrs. {. Page Entertains
Mrs Capitola Page. president o.
Swankies Club entertained q
guests Sunday, Jan at the Plan
tation Club.
The Shriners Of the Maracc
Temple sponsored grand froli,
Friday. December 81 az Belveder,
Park on Utica al Is mile road
They were entertained by POI
Jones and his hot Brownies ant
Tex's Brown Dolls.
!, A delicious full course dime
was served
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08
USES ROPE TO
FLEE ARREST

W, .'npnis- tANP)-Aithough he
,"s., critically wounded from =
wa ,sa'uo' In his chest. Willie Thomas
prI.o 70 anxious to escape from the
m,s, n ward at John CASTOR hos
oa" early Friday that he made a
n,0.a VI sheets, fell 40 feet. vet
M "s .s, to get up and make good
~. Thomas, charged with drunken.
Ber,..s was shot by Deputy Hugh
slec,r," while they grappled on an
descr," coach. Hospital attaches
"taIrp his condition as only
Ye ~nen he was rushed there.
lyine mar, managed to make a rope by
bsds s 'Ose'her nine sheets and three
believe ', Investigating officers
q, ~ clothes were smnseled In.
and ~. zen behind his night shirt
to upsss y also think he used a fork
Le,,,a'sw The bars on his window.
shh , himself down from his
and hs V ~, room. the rope broke
ecppsr .e'l 10 feet, striking the
trance nsanopy over the main en-
he fan 'a' despite his wound and
set m ne managed somehow to
frs, " and disappear. n Wa. ths
Prison ,, from the hospitals
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08
Conant Gardens
News

Well, folk, Your old reporter Is
back again. We couldn't stay away
ong. because everybody Is yelling
FOR the Tribune in this section. II
you miss your paper boy. you can
get your copy of the Tribune at
Kemp Brothers, Cleaners. 1902
Gallagher street.
Vernon Chapel A. NJ T. Church
held their Christmas program.
Monday, Dec. p. at .. m. The play
was given by the Sunday School.
under the direction OF Miss Donna
Kemp. II was enjoyed by all pre-
sent The children all received
gifts from the Sunday School.
ID Williams, Of Binder street, is
III In Herman Kiefer Hospital.
Mrs. p. Sheppy. Of Klinger street.
IS conyalescing al the Foot Memo
rial Hospital al Jackson. Mich. She
met with an auto injury several
weeks ago
Mrs Rushing. OF Stockton street.
has recovered from recent Illness.
and is out again
Mrs. Maude Wells and daughter
Tressie. OF Forest avenue were
guests OF Mrs Easter Kemp OF
Gallagher street Sunday Tressie
was flashing beautiful engage
ment rims Look ont the wedding
bells will b. ringing soon
Well Folk ! will be back next
/ week with more news BE- sure 70
get your copy ~ the Tribune You
are also invited TO send In your
news items
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08
BY Katie Jones

Here's hoping that 3S will bring
q better understanding In America
and abroad. So many resolutions
have been made. yet tucking I'm he
side these resolutions here appears
to be a warlike attitude. After all
we get out OF life what we put in
to II.
SOclaIs
Mrs. Sallie Jones. outstanding
gospel singer OF Calvary Baptist
Church. served an elegant dinner
at her swanky home on Monroe
avenue, Detroit, New Years Day
Guests OF honor were Mr. and Ms
Joe Jones. Others present were
Booker and Jimmy Jones Of Easi
Detroit, Leila Smith. Mrs. NJ. !
Youngman, Mrs. Margaret Carter
Miss Lucinda Oliver. Vance Mitchell
well known evangelist singer
lovely little Fannie Oliver. Mrs
Jewell Flemming, daughter of the
hostess and known as The girl
with personality entertained the
guests In superb manner.
Mrs. Lulu Emmerson had AS
New Years visitor her mother.
Mrs. Gordon OF the west side who
also visited Mrs. Seal Blevins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Jones enter
tanned their son and wife. Mr. and
Mrs. Marvin Jones Of Detroit
We're not peering at an into the
future but we do predict that HE
determined Jimmy Wheeler viii
obtain fine boxing record short
ly. Laverta Lucas was a guest IN
the home of Mr. and Mrs A. Pow
ell on New Years Day
Jimmy Jones. Henry Raleigh and
j. ID. Powell have gathered q base
ball club together.
We are sorry to hear that Recess
Washington was III over The holt
days.
We understand that While
Orange and the fellows are trying
to get name for their rapidly pro-
crossing swing band Boys, may /
offer suggestion? How about call
Ing It The Merrymaniacs OF
Swing" Lest J forget Eliot Patter-
son has smooth ballroom step All
his own
Bertsell Julian is often called
"Ebany Bing Crosby
TaIlyho' A Happy aud prosper
Gus New Year 10 an
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08
MASONIC NEWS
F. & A. M.
*
Prince Hall AffHiation
SIS Frederick st.

Hiram Lodge No. list & 3rd
Tuesday. " A. Bristol. w. NJ, 1241
Jos. Campau James Murphy. Sec.
5467 Tillman.
Pythagoras Lodge No. 14--2nd &
4th Monday L. s. Gilbert, w. M.
1884 Goodwin Alvin James. 655
Livingstone.
Abiff Lodge No. 21--lst Sat. &
4th Tuesday. Clarence Mason. w.
NJ. 1891 Goddard ave: Theo. Bar
mes. Sec, 1902 Cameron.
Mt. Pavon Lodge No. 2-2nd a
9Th Monday. Geo. Hurst. W. NJ,
5445 vinewood Elmer Wallace.
Sec. Woodrow.
Marracci Temple, A. Il. A. .. NJ.
Shrine No. 13--2nd Friday. Sim
Flood. H.. Potentate. 63S7 Hart
ford: Egbert Martin. Recorder,
1916 Gratiot.
wolverine Consistory No. 6 s. p.
r. S. Anatole Victor. c. s.. 535
Frederick: Edw. ID. Allen. Sec. S55
Owen.
Wayfare Craftsman Club-2nd
Friday Reacy Simmons. Pres,
1889 st. Joseph; w. St eye. Sec,
90S T.. warren.
Compost Lodge No. II. Meets
first and third Mondays at their
Home. 1854 Trowbridge St.. Ham
tramck. VIM. Morrison, w. NJ
5o21 Edwin: Ordine ii. Toiiver.
Sec, 302s Goodson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08
HAMTRAMCK
BY Hiram Crawford
CAN SOLVE PROBLEMS

Mr. Northwald appeared before
the Hamtramck council Tuesday
night with Il petition asking for the
privilege 10 regulate the w. p A..
jobs. He claimed that il his union
could have the privilege to take
care Of these jobs that no one in
the city would be unemployed. He
said further that the Federal Gov
ernment will match every dollar
that the city contributes toward
any w = A. project. The w. p A.
union is affiliated with the Work
ers Alliance of America. They have
an active branch in Hamtramck.
In answer TO Mr. Northwald's petit
ton Councilman Kuberacki stated
that the city was unable TO match
the government dollar for dollar.
The problem was referred TO the
city attorney and Mr. Krat for
further information.
j. Royborough Plays Goodfellow
John Roxborough. manager OF
Joe Louis. heavyweight champion,
sent check TO Lieut. Sowtell OF
the firemen for the goodfellow
fund The check was for $4,000
This statement was issued TO your
reporter by the lieutenant himself
A representative from he Ank-
erage Engineering Company told
, the city council Tuesday morning
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-08
EIGHT DIE in
CAR ACCIDENT

wallace. \. CHAMPIONS OF
the mos tragic auto accident ever
recorded In this state happened
last Sunday night near Chinqua-
min. IA miles from Wallace, wheh
an auto carrying eight passengers
and driven by Alonzo Whitehead
swerved sharply OIL a bridge over
Northeast River. plunged through
a heavy bridge guard and topped
30 feet TO the water below. drown
ing all but Driver Whitehead VINO
was saved by white passerDy
named J. B. Virgins
Coroner Carl Smith is conduct
ing an investigation OF the Tragedy
but reports indicate that Whi'e-
head became blinded by the lights
OF an approaching car while on the
bridge and pulled his car over 10
avoid a collision. The victims were
all members OF the same iamiiy
and were tenants on farm near
Chinquapin.
Six OF the eight bodies were re-
covered by another white resident
OF the community. Leo Brown VINO
brought his rowboat to the spot ana
pulIed six bodies from the SUD
merged car. The remaining two
victims he was unable to reach.
~, aoad Alberta Hickett, rs
wears old and her five children
Mamie. II. Ruby, s. Lonnie. Jr.. 8,
Claude, Is, and Onetis y. MISS
Mary Lily Brown. Mrs. hicAe''
sister and Hubert Sharpiess' 10,
another relative. II was estimated
the bodies were under water ~
minutes before the heroic rescue
by Leo Brown. Artificial respiration
efforts were promptly made nut
without effect.