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Evening star., 1947-03-16
or Radio Listeners
By Harry Macarthur

been playing for Is years, and that
is what he is called upon to do by
the designers of his new show. Any
one who has seen Berle operating
in duel of gags on a cabaret floor
knows that he is woefully miscast
as the young man who is the butt
of joke instead of the wise guy
with the topper.
Benny not only plays that role
better, but has better writers, too.
AS a sample of the Berle script, we
pass along one portion OF the sort
of thing we heard last Tuesday
night.
Voice-Could you. show me
cocker spaniel?
Berle-Cocker spaniel?
Voice-Isn't this pet shop?
Berle-A pet shop?
Voice-That's funny.
(Sound effect; door slamming0
Berle-Isn't he nice? He said
I was funny.
Nice? The mans mad. 1t must
be noted, though. that the studio
audience was with Milton all the
way. It greeted his every sally with
wild shreiks of laughter. 1t almost
had Mysteries when the announcer
said: Milton Berle may be seen soon
at the Hollywood Theater-waiting
in line to see Mora Prentiss. AS
Mr.. Benny says, hm-m-m-m-
X X
Naturally, this apparent enthusi-
astic approval of some dull passes
at humor had us seriously worried
for awhile. We kept thinking of the
late Robert Benchley and the time
he visited one of the gloomier
Chekov plays, labeled "a comedy
in the classic sense, to denote play
about mortals rather than "trag-
edy," dealing with the gods. Mr.
Benchley returned to his office and
wrote: eff this is comedy, I've been
laughing at the wrong things all
my life" We felt the same way
about Mr.. Berle.
"A Date With Judy" which we
permitted lin line of duty to follow
Mr.. Berle from the loudspeaker, did
not help much. This may have been
an off-night for the program, OF
course, and we'd hate to condemn it
without giving it a fair trial, but it
certainly was surprise. We always
had surmised that it was a comedy
show based on the normal hilarity
present in household dominated by
an adolescent daughter, but it seems
Evening star., 1947-03-16


can Intervention in 6reeee!" Quincy Howe
Or. Harry eideonse. president Of Brooklyn Col
leqe, and Nathaniel peffer Of Columbia Uni
VersiiY speak,
WRc, i:30-"Ths Problems Of Labor legis
lafion" considered.
WBce. i:30-"The Maryland Sales Tax |!
discussed.
WRC, 2:30-FiIm Aeior Alan Hale In Stepher
Vincent Benefs "0'HalIorans Luck"
WMAl, 3:00Ipush-buiio flying is the
theme Of dramafization.
WT0p 3:O0-pianist Robert casadesus play
D'Indy's symphony on French Mountain All
and Franek's Variations symphoniques." Thu
orshesira's numbers include Debussys "Soree
de 6ranade.'
WpIK, 4;3O-senaior {. Douglass Buek
chairman Of the Senate District Committee, dis
eussss current District legislation.
WRc, 5:00-Arturo Ioseanini's aIIBeethover
concert includes the Conservation of the
House" overture and the symphony No. g.
C'PasioraIe")
WToP, 5:OORise Stevens guest is Jael
Bereh. ....
WplK, 5:00-A. D. "JeS" Willard, vice
president of the National Association Of Broad
casters, and Robert Richards Of Broadeasfins
magazine answer rs Radio Doing It's Job!"
WRC, 7:00-Jaek Benny's new quartet, Bine
Evening star., 1947-03-16

Where you used to come across
Rudy Vallee on your radio dial, you
now will encounter Milton Berle
(WRC-Tuesday, PM. This
should be fair enough warning. Mr..
Berle, just this past week, took over
the leadoff spot in MICS colossal
caravan of comedy, which has him
followed by "A Date With Judy"
Amos N Andy. Bob Hope and Red
Shelton.
An old vaudeville fan finding him
spotted in this position would con-
clude that Mr. Berle was taking the
place of the acrobats on the Tues
day night variety bill Milton, how
ever, is not as lively as a lot Of
acrobats you have encountered, at
least in this new radio personality
he has adopted. Whatever he is,
MIR. Berle is not the man for this
show. He is, even those who do not
find him the worlds funniest man
will admit, cabaret clown whose
name is great drawing card. His
salary and percentage at a recent
New York appearance of 40 weeks
amounted to 100000.
Mr.. Berle, however, is not the ac-
tor to play the role Jack Benny has
Evening star., 1947-03-16
Audience Shows

The following broadcasts admit the
general public For tickets. phone
the station or, in the case OF WTOP'
WoL-Metropolitan 0012. Amer
lean Forum OF the Air" 9:30 pm.
Tuesday; Meet the Press" 10 pm.
WaRc-Republic 1000. ..Tyner
Time" 6:15 pm. THURSDAY; Match
less Service Time" Pm. Saturday;
Tin Pan Ballet" 1890 pm. Mon
WWDcGNational 1908. Teen
Time Revue" $50 am. Saturday;
Open House." 10 am. Monday
WMAI-Nationai 540o. wonder
Flame" 7:30 pm. Tuesday; Amer
/, ican Quiz" pm. Saturday; AS the
Wheels Turn" S:15 pm. WEDNESDAY:
Kitchen Kwiz," 80 pm. Thursday
WTOP-Earie Buildings "Quiz-
down" 10 am Saturday: Meet the
Missus," 80 pm. Saturday: Top
Talent" $50 pm. Saturday; Stump
us" 4:3O pm. Tuesday and Thurs
day; you're the Top" 2:3o pm.
WINx-.1t Seems to Us" 7;3o
pm. Monday at Raleigh Hotel. No
. tickets necessary.
Evening star., 1947-03-16
FEATURES ON THE AIR TODAY

Crosby, Dick Haynes, Andy Russell and DENIM
Day makes It's first appearance.
WMAL, 7:30--The raising Of Lazarus from
the dead is dramafiled in The Story d
Lazarus.
WMAl, S;00-The Detroit Symphony o.
shestra plays Stanfords Irish Rhapsody"
Foote'S "A Night Piece for Flute and Strings"
and the prelude and finale from Wagner'i
Evening star., 1947-03-16

iflSIdn ana iWioe.
Soprano Margaret Tra.
man is soIoisi.
VIC, 8:00-Edsai
Bergen and Guest Mar.
90 broadcast from
Mexiea City. y;
WRc. $50 Bea.
frice lalis calls on
Fred Allen.
VOL. 9:00--Stags
Actor Luther Adler in
q story about sciences
research on the strato-
sphsEe.
WT0p, 900 20.
median Henry Moruaa
Evening star., 1947-03-16

discussed by Assistant
Secretary Of State Will.
lard Thorpe and 10y
Henderson OF the de-
pdrimeni's Office Of
Eastern Europen A.
fairs.
WhAL. i:00-Paf
0'Brien in The Vision
Of Joe Smith.
W R {, loo -
Should Congress
Sirengthsn and Extend
the Social Security
Laws!"
WT0P, Zoo
"What Are the Con-
Evening star., 1947-03-16

Margaret Truman. and Phil Regan appear.
WhAt. t0:00-Raymond Massey in Eugene
0Neill's drama, Gold"
VOL. 1f:t5-A program Of choral music BY
The National Press Club Chorus
Evening star., 1947-03-16

WTop. i0:30-an appraisal Of "Bhaeavad
6iia," religious roem from the indian epic,
The hahabharafa.
WRc, t2;30-" The Crisis Over Greece" is
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Rotagians Honored
For Perfect Attendance

The following members of the Ha-
gerstown Rotary Club were pre-
sented with service pins for perfect
attendance, at the luncheon meeting
held last week at the Alexander Ho-
tel:
Frank Letter, Is years; Norman
Kurzenknabe, "a years; Frank Ride
nour and Paul Smith, % years; John
Tenney, % years; Peg Gruber, 20
years; Elmer Funkhouser, 10 years;
Brayden Ridenour, IS years; FL Ell
linger, II years; DR.. Victor Miller
and John Miller, IA years; Lloyd
Stouffer, II years; Dunn Long and
Lee Mullendore, IL years; Odell
Letter, Thurman Lindsey and John
Smith, ten years.
In addition, Ed Bachtell, in %
years, and Vinton Hershey and
Geary Porter, both in 20 years, have
missed only one meeting.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Christmas Seals
Fight tuberculosis
Those Who Have Received
Seals Are Urged To Mail Their
Checks For Same Now.

Support of the annual Christmas
Seal Sale, now being conducted by
the Maryland tuberculosis Associa-
ton, is more important this year
than ever before" according to a
recent statement by DIR. r. H. Riley,
Director of the State Department Of
Health, "A record sale is needed in
1947 to insure the success of an in
creased program for tuberculosis
control.
"The Maryland tuberculosis AS
ISOLATION has cooperated even more
closely during the past year with
the State Department of Health to
carry on a program for the pre-
vention, early diagnosis and treat
ment of tuberculosis. The Associa-
ton has also been instrumental in
securing new workers in the med
zeal, official and rehabilitation fields
to improve treatment at the State
Sanatorium. In response to the OPP
portunity afforded by this Depart
ment's purchase of new mobile
chest X-ray unit, the Association as
signed full-time worker in health
education and x-ray promotion to
work entirely with this unit
"A goal of $25O00O has been set
for the 41st annual Christmas Seal
Sale, which opened on November "a.
Money raised through this sale is
the sole support Of the tuberculosis
Association.
Money spent for Christmas Seals
bearing the double-barred cross
symbolic of the fight against tuber-
culosis helps to pay for variety of
important services. Seal funds help
provide mass x-rays for the early
diagnosis of unsupported cases, con-
tribute to the support of free chest
clinics held in cooperation with the
State Department of Health, assist
in the rehabilitation of patients in
IuUGICQIOSlS SdIldtOI1d, ctllQ 1lIIdIlCS
health education concerning tuber-
culosis.
although recent decades have
seen great progress against tuber-
culosis there is still an urgent need
to carry on the fight against this
preventable and durable disease.
The small price of each seal makes
it possible for everybody to have
/ some share in our States effort to
conquer tuberculosis. 1t is impor-
tant to realize that lower tubercu-
1 losis rates benefit all, either directly
or indirectly, for they make the
State a healthier and safer place for
all its residents"
If you have received your Christ
mas Seals, won't you please mail
check, cash, or money order for same
to Dr. Crown o. Diehl, Chairman for
Washington County, Professional
Arts Bldg, Hagerstown, Md.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Special Notice

Please take notice that all sample copies of The Goben
dependent will be discontinued after this weeks
that those who have been receiving will
continue subscribers low subscription of dol
lars year, payable in advance.
We wish notify all subscribers subscriptions
three months overdue that continue
mail them the paper, their subscriptions paid up
We want in Hagesown Washington County
The Globe-Independent
afford to continue mailing the paper free of charge
sincerely hope you will position
tend your cooperation by mailing your subscription you
wish the continued All the address
acknowledgements, Hagerstown.
Thank
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Around Town Y
The Editor
Merry Christmasl

Merry Christmas!
Just a couple of words, often
spoken lightly, even perfunctorily.
But sometimes they have real
meaning, a deep significance.
Last Sunday afternoon it was my
privilege, along with my fellow
members of the board of directors
of the Hagerstown Boys Club, to
attend the clubs annual dinner at
Millers restaurant AS l watched
those fifty or more, youngsters
most Of them were under ten years
of age - enjoying that wholesome
turkey dinner with all the trim
mings. shrieking with delight at the
marvellous sleight of hand of Reno
the Magician; singing their hearts
out as they sang the old, familiar
carols; and google eyed as they re-
ceived their gifts; 1 knew that to
those youngsters, at least, that party
really meant for them - Merry
Christmas.
We often hear criticism of these
kids. Just last week a public official
criticised the Boys Club, and very
plainly questioned its good. But,
like so many, many others, he had
to admit that he had never been in
side the clubs rooms, nor did he
have any idea what the club was
doing for these youngsters, whose
biggest crime is that they don't al
ways have the home environment
best suited for youngsters in their
formative years. He was basing his
criticism on hearsay.
The Boys Club is open every eve
ming, Monday through Friday, from
Z o'clock until $50, and on Satur-
days from 10 a. m. until p. m.
Why not take a few minutes some
evening to drop down to the club
rooms-they are located on the park
ing lot right next to the market, in
the old police building-and see for
yourself what the kids are doing
with their evenings.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Drive Carefully
During Holidays

W. Lee Elgin, commissioner of
motor vehicles, urges motorists to
drive carefully during the Christ
mas holidays.
Take your safety sense along, "
the commissioner urged, explaining
that while December is commonly
regarded as the most joyful, it is
actually the most tragic month, as
far as traffic accidents are con-
cerned.
'Be on the lookout for rushing,
minimizing pedestrians and children
at play" he warned, "and for other
motorists who may not be as care
full as you"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
AeLOOkH&G
AND
AslHSTEAEAG
By Ellen Hagedorn

Listen to the "plink" of the
coins as they are dropped into
the Salvation Army Kettle.
Read in your papers with
deep satisfaction that your
Community Chest Campaign
was tremendous success.
Know also that your churches
were responsible for sending
overseas nearly ten tons of re-
lief supplies.
Take pleasure in the fact
that your donations to Santa
Claus Inc. make it possible for
every INDECENT child in Hag-
erstown and vicinity to receive
a gift.
Therefore, citizens of Hagers-
town, enjoy your Christmas
Holiday. Enjoy your gifts; enjoy
your dinner; for this you can do
with a clear conscience, know
ing that you have done your
best to help your fellow man.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Beachley Furniture
Christmas Party
Christmas Bonuses Totaling
$500 Given To Employees
Two Receive Watches Marking
rs Years Service With Firm.

The annual Christmas party for
all employees of the Beachley Fur
niture Co., Inc, their wives and
sweethearts, was held in the ball
room of the Hotel Alexander on
Monday night.
The party got under way with' the
serving of a turkey dinner with all
the trimmings, after which, Donovan
r. Beachley, president of the COM
pany, briefly reviewed the firms bus
mess during the past year and out
lined the prospects for 1948.
Then came the presentation of
gifts and bonuses.
Bonuses, totaling $500, were dis
tributed to all employees who have
been with the company for six
months or longer, and then, follow
ing the firms established custom,
watches were presented to Robert
Weagley and Eugene Handley, in
recognition of their having been with
the company 25 years. There is now
an honor roll of Is employees who
have been with the firm for 25 years,
or longer.
Mr.. Beachley, then introduced the
Rev. Paul M. Robinson, pastor of the
Church of the Brethren, who brought
the party to a close with a few ap-
propriate remarks on the holiday
! theme.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

SIdTlct, DIS AIm dISSInS SW1IC.
full-color historical movie, "Red
Wagon" based upon the life of
Gustavus Franklin Swift and the
development of the meat industry
The picture is being shown through
the courtesy of Swift and Company
Hollywood produced, Red Wa
CONS" cast includes Is feature play
ers from major studios and more
than 100 "bit' players. John Whitney
plays "Stave" Swift, a Cape Cod
farm boy whose dream of providing
Western dressed beef cattle for East
ern cities is shared by, his bride, Ann
Higgins Swift, played by Barbara
Wooddell.
With historical fidelity, "Red Wa
gon" recreates a half century of A
merican history in chapter in the
romance of American industrial ex-
pansion and the opening of the West.
Five hundred authentic period cos
tunes and 80 stage settings were
used to re-enact the growth of the
meat industry against a picturesque
backdrop of cattle roaming the West
ern plains; early railroad days; the
first refrigerator car; the early tele-
graph, and the financial panic Of
1893.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
FAIR BOARD
RENOMINATES OFFICERS

D. Eldred Rinehart was nominal
ed without opposition for reelection
10 the presidency of the Hagerstown
Fair Association Saturday afternoon
lat directors meeting in the as
Sociatior's offices.
All other present officers of the
board were also nominated for re-
election without consent. They are:
Roger c. Hershey, vice-president;
DIR. Robert c. Snavely, treasurer;
Charles E. Cushwa, recording sec
rotary; and Clyde E. Stouffer, cor
secretary.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Farmers Will Meet
Here Next Month
Second Annual Farmers Win
ter Meeting To Be Held Janu-
airy 2O-Herman Stocksiager
Will Preside.

On January 10th, Franklin Court
Auditorium in Hagerstown will be
the scene of the second annual
Farmers Winter Meeting. Open to
all farmers who wish to attend, it
is anticipated that this years pro-
gram will attract an even larger
number than last years highly sue
cessful get-together.
This meeting is unique among
gatherings Of farm people, for it
is planned by farmers and the dis
cussions are led by farmers. Chair
man for the January meeting is
Herman Stocklager, well known
Washington County farmer, and CO.
operating with him in the planning
of the affair are County Agents
from Maryland, West Virginia and
Pennsylvania.
While the program is not yet
fully complete it has been an
announced that it will include dis
cussions of the japanese Beetle and
European Corn Borer problems,
Hay Drying, Grain Drying, and
Corn Fertilization and Rate and
Type of Planting.
The program will get underway
at $50 a. m. and continue until 300
p. m. Lunch may be purchased in
the auditorium by those who do not
care to bring their own.
Last years meeting was some
thing of an experiment. It grew
out of the feeling, expressed by a
number of farmers, that they would
like to see a meeting held at which
they could get down to brass tacks
and discuss among themselves
their own problems and get the
benefit of each others experience.
The attendance and interest were
! far in excess of the most optimistic
predictions. For that reason it is
believed that this years session
should be even more successful.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Youth Canteen At
Halfway Doing Fine
Sponsored By PIT. A. And
Run By Youth Committee,
Canteen At Lincoln School Is
Big Success.

The Youth Canteen for Teen
Ayers at Lincoln School, in the Half
way section of the city, is having a
very successful season.
The group, which was organized
in January 1947 under the auspices
of the Parent Teachers Association,
had rather a struggle for existence
for a few months and finally dis
banded in May. However the group
held together with hikes and other
forms of outdoor amusement, super
vised by Mrs. D. w. Grove.
At the beginning of the Fall term
of school the group of young people
formed their own committee and ap-
peared before the PIT. A., request
ing the reopening of the Canteen,
with Mrs. Grove and Mr.. Norman
Poole as counselors.
The PIT. A. agreed to reopen the
Canteen and appointed committee
to assist the counselors, composed of,
Miss Hazel Fridinger, chairman;
Mrs. w. NJ Phillips, Mrs. D. M.
Stewart, Robert G. Foltz, Jr., and
Charles Lumm, Jr.
The enthusiastic group of young
sters meet every Friday evening in
the two rooms assigned to them in
the basement of the school building
one room for games and the other
for dancing. No dues are charged
and parents and friends are invited
to come and see how these young
people can enjoy themselves in a
clean wholesome atmosphere. The
rooms have been cleaned and dec
grated by the group, for dance
planned for the night of December
18th
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Muriel Lester Will
Speak Here Jan. 20

internationally Known English
Social Worker Coming To
Hagerstown Under Sponsor
ship OF County Council OF
Churches.
At a recent meeting of the Com
mittee on Social Education and Ac-
ton, of the Washington County
Council Of Churches and Christian
Education, plans were made for the
appearance here, on Thursday, Jan
uary, %, 1948 of Miss Muriel Lester,
one of England's best known social
workers.
Miss Lester, founder of Kingsley
Hall, in London's East End, has Civ
en- her life in service to the under
privileged. During the last year she
made world tour that took her
through Europe; gave her six weeks
with Ghandi in various tension
areas of India, and included a trip
through China and it's leading cities.
Miss Lester will arrive in the
United States in January for a
series of preaching missions and en-
gagementS, under the auspices of
the American Friends Service Com
mittee and will appear in Hagers-
town at Christ's Evangelical and
Reformed Church in two addresses,
one dinner meeting at $50, and
the other public meeting at 8
o'clock. The subjects of her adj
dresses will be, "Gandhi In Action
Today" and MAN, Christ, and
War"
Miss Lester is coming to Hagers-
town under the sponsorship of the
County Council of Churches and ar
rangements are being handled by
the Councils Committee on Social
Education and Action, the members
of which are: chairman, Rev. Rob-
ert w. Rooms; Rev. Raymond M.
Miller and Rev. Norman Trott. In
formation regarding reservations
for the dinner meeting will be re-
leased at a later date.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
"Red Wagon" Movie
At Museum Sat.

AS special Holiday attraction,
the Children's Story Hour at the
Washington County Museum at
1870 am. Saturday, December 81,
will be devoted to the showing of a
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

Anyone can start building the
world we all want when he finds
the secret of making some one per-
son different.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

Think what you can do for others
and you won't have to worry so
much what they may do to you.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

A nation which loves the world
enough to schange can save both
world and nation.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

Science has made the world a
neighborhood. Our job now is to
make and keep it a brotherhood.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

You can speak with full authority
when you speak from full heart.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

The profit motive can only be re-
placed by the prophet voice.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

The loudest voices do not always
represent the largest number.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

Great men do even greater things
when their wives work on them.
Evening star., 1947-11-08
BY Frdnk Colby
Readers Want to Know.

he3ueFS "Ant I'D hNOW.
Kansas City: How should one pro-
nounce the word "duena"? Mrs.
A. j. C.
Answer-The original Spanish
word Is duena, and the IN" is marked
with the tide, the little wavy mark
that gives to IN" the sound of my"
as in canyon. The Spanish word Is
pronounced DWAY-nyah. The Eng
lish word is spelled duenna, and has
no tide. Say dyoo-EN-llh or doo-
EN-uh. In popular usage duenna
Is a governess or chaperon.
Los Angeles: What do you call
one who makes and prepares maps?
*. v. w.
Answer-Map or chart making Is
called "cartography," pronounced
kahr- -TOG-ruh-fee. A map or chart
maker Is photographer" pro-
nounced kahr-TOG-ruh-fer.
Philadelphia: Please give the cor
rect pronunciation of the word COM
parable. Most people say "KOMP-
ruh-b1."-M. A. G.
Answered. give the word the
four syllables it should have, thus:
KOM-per-uh-b'l.
Hollywood: Another of my peeves
is the word "lamentable. which you
say Is properly pronounced LAM
en-tuh-b1." Now look, If / COM
mend, surely it Is COM MEND able.
is it not? Likewise, If I lament,
should I not say la-MENT-able? If
not, why not?-B. D.
Answer-Well, sir, If I could make
the pronunciation of English sensi-
BILE and logical, you'd find a statue
of me in every courthouse square In
the land.
If the British hadn't lost the bat
tie of Hastings, October II, 1856,
which resulted in the Norman Con-
quest Of England and the imposing
of French and Latin upon the Ian
guage, we would today be speaking
modified Anglo-Saxon, a Germanic
language of short and simple words,
easy to spell and easy to pronounce.
All our language difficulties can
be traced to that fateful day when
good King Harold II was slain by
Norman sword.
-Four simple rules are given in M, Col, 4,
the correct usage OF the pronouns that.
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