Radio Highlights and Christmas Programs on WISV and WRC
Radio listings show Kate Smith performing The Small One and The Lady Vanishes star Flora Robson on WISV and WRC with Dr. Hu Shih's China war talks. Other items include Shirley Temple and Lionel Barrymore in Christmas for Two, and various music and news segments. Programs feature The Chinese Ambassador in a Wartime China segment and a mix of music, drama, and world news across stations WMAL WRC WISV WIEV.
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WISV
Kate Smith
Charles Tazewell
Grse
WRC
Washington
Joseph E Devies
London
Jan Strother
Kieran and Adams
Hu Shih
China
Japan
Wiev
Edwin Hill
Hunt Gen. P. Fleming
Frank Parker
the World Today
Amos
Andy
Lanny Ross
al Pearce
Ee Cities Service
Gang Waltz Playhouse
Busters
Michael
Uncle Walter
News Doghouse
Simms Wings of
Destiny
Time the China Society
Professor Briggs of
America
Music News
Music Bailey’s
Orch
Unlimited Wants Horizons
White House Christmas Plans On Grounds Of Mansion
Washington dispatch reports President and Mrs. Roosevelt proceed with Christmas as usual. A tree lighting on Christmas Eve will draw up to 30 000 neighbors to the White House grounds with safety measures in place. Mrs. Roosevelt will host Christmas basket parties and a staff reception while church services and a family turkey dinner anchor the day. The national Christmas tree will glow with red white and blue lights if possible.
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Washington
Santa Claus
White House
Turkey
Mr. Roosevelt
Hay Wanted at the Barn for High Prices
Advertises alfalfa and Timothy hay wanted with top prices paid. Contact Bill Sakol care of the Royal Inn on Main Street in Front Royal Virginia.
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Alfalfa
Timothy Hay
Bill Sakol
Royal Inn
Main ST
Front Royal
Rainfall Totals and Averages From 1913 to 1940
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending today with none. December to date 2.60 inches and year to date 27.61 inches. Average annual rainfall over 28 years is 35.80 inches with monthly averages: Jan 2.52, Feb 2.05, Mar 2.90, Apr 3.25, May 3.56, Jun 3.77, Jul 3.57, Aug 3.71, Sept 2.44, Oct 3.16, Nov 2.44, Dec 2.38. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Spain Proclaims Non-Belligerency in World War Pacific
Madrid reports the Spanish government declares Spain non-belligerent in the Pacific war between Japan and the United States Britain and other powers. Generalissimo Francisco Franco and Foreign Minister Ramon Serrano Suner sign a decree noting Spain stays out of the broader war while other European and Latin nations participate.
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Madrid
Spain
Japan
United States
Britain
Francisco Franco
Ramon Serrano Suner
North America
Comitiot
National Thrift Week Observed January 17 23
National Thrift Week will be observed from January 17 to 23. The notice notes the observance by the organization M H G A and emphasizes thrift practices during the period.
Divorce Abolished For Duration In Hawaii Courts
Hollywood reports that Hawaii territorial courts reconvened but will not hear divorce trials for the duration of the war. Jury trials and hearings requiring subpoenas are also suspended, according to a Honolulu broadcast picked up by NBC.
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Hollywood
Hawaii
Honolulu
Susan Wins Dainty Diana Dairies Prize On Air
Fred and Miss Alice react to Susan Aventon winning a 5000 prize for Find the Typical Rural Daughter on Station YAZB. Susan talks of Esmeralda the cow and her pet hen Mrs Lott, while the announcer stirs humor and pride. Fred questions the fame and plans a night ride as the story continues.
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Fred
Susan
Miss Alice
Aunt Alice
Susan Aventon
Diana Dairies
Esmeralda
Astor Waldovia
Mrs. Lott
Ardendale
Fred Mosher
Alice
Daniel van Wert Jones
Diana
Daughters of Farmers
Susan Farmer
Abrir
Mr. Jones
Ana Dairies
YAZB
Trans-Continental Airways
Randolph Browne
New York
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Flora
Robson
Shirley Temple
Lionel Barrymore
WMAL
Beatty
Howard
Thomas Musicade
Tomlinsong
Tim
Rochester Es de Civic Orch
Hill’an-Clap
Fred Waring
World Grand Central Station
Arch McDonald
J. Long
Terry
Pop
Blondie
U. S
Patent Office
Chic Young
Dagwood
Ring Features Syndicate, Inc
Big Sister
Ter
If Thimble Theater Starrg
Popeye
By Les Forgrave
Oecer
MNE
Pope Eye
Mnte
BY Paul Robinson
Etta Kett
Betty
Fashi
Secret Agent X-9
Daniel Boone
Bill
Muggs and
Skeeter
Mariner
Robert Storm
L’sten
Egun
BY Wally Bishop
Lkce
The
Institute of Life Insurance
TRAD
Smith Bros
Galatlan
Allen Eppe
Bellans
Baker’s Drug Store
Court House
Lamberlake
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