The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-01

he knocked about in odd corners of the world and returned home after learning to speak no fewer than 2l languages - one for each of the countries he had visited. Back in this country he taught dramatics in Chicago, then became a playwright, a stage actor and
 finally a radio performer.
 Rose Bampton, Metropolitan Opera soprano, will be guest star on the "Voice of Firestone" pro- gram over NBC, Monday, June l2, at 8:30 p. n., E.W.T.
 The law has at last caught up with Elspeth Eric - scriptually, at least. Long famous as radios out standing gun mol, the, actress was finally arrested and charged with first-degree murder in "The Case of the Sinister Kiss" current CBS Perry Mason whodunit. But Lawyer Sleuth is defending her, so chances are that Espeth will "beat the rap".
 Because of the lyrics of Back To Wheeling West VA" theme of the Musical Steelmakers," heard each Sunday at 5:3o p. m., via the Blue network - lyrics which sug- gest sunshine in the morning" and "blue skies through the day" among other things - representa- tives of the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce have received, to date, more than 500 requests for infor- nation as to living costs, avail ability of homes, etc., in that West Virginia city.
 Billy Artz, Blonde" airshow maestro who recently held a bridge" music contest for members of Beverly Hills high school music class, this week chose the compost tion written by 15-year-old Priscilla Pinniston as winner. The piece was orchestrated and used on this weeks Blonde" program.
 Horace Braham, actor in MT. District Attorney" over NEG We'd nesday nights, is one of the most war-conscious actors in radio and for excellent reason. Horace has a brother on General Montgomery's staff; cousin, wing Commander John R. D. Braham, RAF ace with 28 Axis planes to his credit, and the actor himself possesses cam- paign ribbons denoting previous &C., tive service with the British Army.
 Ben Kaplan, radio editor of the Providence, R. T., Journal and au- thor of the Bell syndicated column, For the Love of Mike," who is com- mittee chairman of the U. s. Treas ury's Rhode Island Homecoming Day Rally" marking the official opening of the Fifth War Loan Drive in that state; and Rose Marie, nightclub singer, will be Ellery Queens armchair detectives for "The Adventure of the Murder Game" Saturday, June 3, at 7:3O p. m., NEG.
 A night of revelry turns out to be the setting for tragedy on this Queen mystery tale. Ellery and his friends gather for a surprise birth day party for Nikki Porter. Mur- der that starts out to be a party game winds up the real thing, with friends WA-oming suspects. The clever criminal takes advantage of the game to plunge a bread knife prop" into the heart of the un- suspecting victim. Ellery who was supposed to "etect" a murder game remains to solve a genuine staying.
 Chesterfield Music Shop" star ring Johnny Mercer as singing host with Paul Weston's orchestra and guest stars from the motion pic- lures, makes its debut on NBC's coast-to-coast network Monday. June 12 (NBC, TOO p. m., EWT). This program replaces Fred War ings Pleasure Time" broadcasts in the same five -night-a-week time spot.
 Johnny Mercer, one of the na- tion's top-ranking song writers and onetime singing partner of Bing Crosby, had his own show on the air last summer on Bob Hopes time. He also has been a frequent visitor all around the dial.
 A graduate of the Paul White. man fraternity, Mercer has Nhad more l5O songs published in the last ten years, more than fifty of which have been hits. Among his favor ties are And the Angels Sing" and Blues in the Night"
 Paul Weston batoned the orches- tra last summer for Mercer. He not only will lead the orchestra but also will handle the musical ar- rangements. leaving Mercer free for his hosting duties.
 Jimmy Riddle plays "Bugle Call Rag" and he's not kidding, when Grand Ole Opry" airs over NEG on Saturday, June 3, at i0:3O D. m. EWT. Jimmy has been accepted by the Army. and is due to report TOT duty in a few weeks. Guest star Of the evening is Zeke Clem- ents, who'll arrive in his ten-gaI- Ion hat and coiorful cowboy cos- tune. to sing and yodel his own love song, "IIl Have to Live and Learn" Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys offer three assorted songs. and lively Whoa, Mule. Whoa" the haunting love ballad Live and Let Live" and the beau- tiful home song. Precious Memo ries." Whitey Ford. the Duke of I LET US FIX IT!
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