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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1947

Page

5

Radio NOTES AND COMMENT A BUNCH OF SHOWS FOR DINAH SHORE

Johnny Mercer returns to Dinah Shore 8:30 PM on CBS WMT with songs and a cast including Lind Hayes and Robert Emmett Dolan. March 3 features Telephone Hour marking Bell’s birthday with music and drama. Bing Crosby and Groucho Marx set for Wednesday appearances. Lincoln’s birthday broadcasts feature Massey and Schle Singer Jr. Kay Kyser’s College of Music and Knowledge features Basil Rathbone and Sugar Chile Robb headlining.

Kay Kyser College of Music and Knowledge Nbc-Who Basil Rathbone Beatrice Kaye Ezra Stone Henry Aldrich Sugar Rob

Toy Scouts in 1947 to be aired on Cedar Rapids radio

Headliners Tonight inson seven year old boogie woogie pianist. TOY Scouts in 1947 will be presented on the Cedar Rapids Radio Council program Thursday at 4 30 over WMT. In the cast are John Tisdale David Ferguson Allen Yarowsky Bill Steele George Miller Dr Hoyt Thomas Robert Gardiner and John Chaplin Betty Severin is director with Mary Elizabeth Mead as assistant. Jack Howe sound technician and June Caldwell organist. Sponsored by the Waubeek area of the Boy Scouts.

Cedar Rapids Radio Council WMT John Tisdale David Ferguson Allen Yarowsky Bill Steele George Miller Hoyt Thomas Robert Gardiner John Chaplin Betty Severin Mary Elizabeth Mead Jack Howe June Caldwell Waubeek Boy Scouts

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights For February 13 1947

Radio listings for Thursday Feb 13 1947 detail hour by hour programs across stations KXEL WGN WMT WHO and others. Notable segments include Crosby related broadcasts Dr Bradley Ellery Queen Dinah Shore Duffy’s Heart and Col Arena, with morning farm news and wakeup shows. The schedule maps timing to programs and hosts across multiple networks.

KXEL NBC Bing Crosby Bees Swat Brena WGN RNEL Henry Morenn Kay Kyser WGN Northerners Kxel Hatching WMT Tion Pise Dr. Bradley Jack Smith Elmer Davis Lewis Ellery Queen P. Hutchens Gilders Duffy Heart Sinatra Pot O' Gold Dinah Shore WGN Farm Service Gerry Zelda Ee Forum WGN Reveille WMY WGN New

Radio Schedule Fragments From Early Morning to Late Night

A fragmented list of radio programming across stations KXEL WMT WHO WGN and others. Entries include times from 7:30 a.m. to late evening with shows such as Parker Weg Reva and Jude Todd, news, music, talk segments, and various ad hoc program notes.

Dick Hart Stan Ken Ware KXEL Keen WMT New Clift & Hele WGN Dick Baker Mary Miles Mel Madhous WMT N. Olmsted Sam E. Winters Post Joyce Jordan David Harum T Brenema Fred Wariis Jane Baker Galen Dral Jack Bereh WMT Grand Spa William Lor Lora Lawton Vic Lindlahr Judy & Jane Kenny Bak Judy Jal Wan Nelenbars Kate Smith Dr Malone WGN Novelty Shop Jenny Wihio Buckaroos Helen Trent Crane Gal Portia Bill WMT Radio Council Dick Tracy Pg. Farrel Buck Rogers Terry WMT Sweet Sky Fine Chatham KXE Trout

Young System Takes Control Of New York Central Stock

The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway led by Robert R. Young became the largest single holder of New York Central stock by acquiring 315,400 shares, about 4.9 percent of the railroad’s capital. C&O and Alleghany Corp. own 250,400 and 65,000 shares respectively, with Young aiming to control the Central as a move toward a transcontinental mail system.

NEW York Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Robert R. Young New York Central Railroad Young’s New York Central Capital Young Alleghany Corp New York Central Alleghany

Birthday Party for Girl Nine as Mother Awaits Murder Trial

In Detroit a nine year old girl Frankie De Vore celebrated her birthday in a courtroom antechamber while her mother Vera De Vore, 37, faced a first degree murder charge for the October shooting death of her husband. The child, detained at a juvenile home, was joined by family and court staff as Mary Di Dio arranged the modest celebration.

Detroit Recorder’s Court Frankie de Vore Vera Frankie Mary di Dio

Reece Links New Deal to Corruption in Illinois Speech

Republican National Chairman Carroll Reece told a Lincoln day audience in Chicago that evidence shows the New Deal administration was corrupt and extravagant. He warned of further evidence to come, urged Americans to unite and repair the damage, and urged Chicago voters to oppose the local political machine in municipal elections.

Chicago Carroll Reece Illinois State Republican Committee Reece G.O.P South Abraham Lincoln

Iowa Senate weighs marketing bureau for farmers

In Des Moines the state senate Tuesday heard a proposal to create a marketing bureau within the department of agriculture to assist Iowa farmers. Five members introduced a bill to establish the bureau under a director appointed by the secretary, with duties covering processing, handling, standardizing, grading, classifying, weighing, packing, transportation, storage, and inspection of food and farm products.

Des Moines State Department of Agriculture Iowa State Senate Secretary of Agriculture

Mine Owners Seek End of Welfare Fund

Washington AP report says the National Coal Association warns a new bituminous coal strike is likely by July 1 unless John L. Lewis sacrifices the miners welfare fund or Congress passes remedial law. It cites government seizure of 2,300 mines last May and calls for curbs on strikes over welfare funds and related disputes.

Washington National Coal Association John L. Lewis Miners’ Welfare Fund Congress Johnston Lewis Coal Association

Oasis Discovered in South Polar Inland Lakes and Mounds

On the south polar continent a Navy Mount Olympus group reports an inland 40 mile wide oasis of muddy pea green lakes and 500 foot conical mounds inland near Knox Coast. Reconnaissance by mariner planes located the area, raising questions about potential year round habitation and marking a major geological geographic find.

USS Mount Olympus INS South Polar Lakes Knox Mariner Robert S. Quackenbush, Jr

Senate Unit and Marshall To Meet

Senator Vandenberg announced the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will confer privately with Secretary of State Marshall on Friday. It is Marshall's first Capitol visit since joining the cabinet and topics include a program to provide food and other relief to European countries after UNRRA supplies end next month.

Washington INS Sen. Vandenberg R-Mich Senate Foreign Relations Committee Marshall

Seven Saved From Fire In Minneapolis Building

A passerby spotted a blaze in a three story Minneapolis apartment house and alerted tenants. Firemen carried six children and a paralyzed man to safety as the fire was fought.

Minneapolis Mns

Senate approves $200,000 deficiency for Iowa highway patrol

Iowa senate, with one vote against, approves a 200000 deficiency appropriation for the highway patrol covering April through June. Former interim chair Irving Long notes plans to hire 56 patrolmen prompted the bill. Long says the department viewed hires as unnecessary and intended to highlight the situation. The bill passed 40 to 1 with De Vere Watson dissenting.

Des Moines Iowa Senate Highway Patrol Irving Long Manchester Long Senate Fred Wilkins Public Safety Sen de Vere Watson Council Bluffs

Mary Churchill Weds Royal Guards Captain Soames

Mary Churchill 24, daughter of Winston Churchill, married Captain Christopher Soames of the Coldstream Guards in Saint Margaret's Westminster. About 800 guests, including Prime Minister Attlee, attended as the couple left Tuesday night for Switzerland.

London INS Mary Churchill Winston Churchill Christopher Soames Coldstream Guards Saint Margaret’s Church Westminster Switzerland Attlee

Pope to address U S Catholic pupils Feb 19

Vatican City AP reports Pope Pius XII will deliver a radio address February 19 to American Catholic school children. The appeal supports needy children in Europe and the Far East through Vatican aid channels. The pope’s message emphasizes charity and a global church effort to ease suffering.

Pope U. S Vatican City Pope Pius XII Europe Far East Vatican Radio

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