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SONG AND PHILOSOPHY


Above, the tall, curly-haired youngster who sings and yodels cowboy songs, promptly christened "Curly". A quiet lad with a pleasant voice and a touch of Southern accent, probably due to his having lived in Tennessee.



Aunt Em Lanning, often heard on Sunday mornings. Past 82 years of age, Aunt Em was graduated from college at the age of 69, learned to swim, skate and play tennis at 72, and at 80 took up a regular broadcasting schedule. She says life grows more thrilling every day.



All the men around WLS claim little Joy Miller as a sweetheart, but this picture makes it appears that Uncle Henry Burr is in the lead. Two sweet singers, both lovable characters representing two different generations of music.



The Four Hired Hands were feeling tricky when the picture was taken. They mix rollicking comedy with melody. In the picture left to right, they are Don Jacks, Tony Pacione, Ben (Blinky) Pigotti, Al Vlodek.







FIELD STAFF



 

Many members of Prairie Farmer's field staff, talented entertainers, have great times at "get-acquainted" meetings. The large group below is directed by Al Staas, and similar groups by Ted Renshaw (left) and Wm. Renshaw, Indiana manager. Directing all field activities is Mr. G.A. Holt, (above) circulation Manager and treasurer of Prairie Farmer Publishing Company. Member and official of the organization 29 years, Mr. Holt has uncanny knowledge of the Middle West, rare ability to select men, and is one of the men who determine basic policies for Prairie Farmer and WLS.








SOPHIA GERMANICH
Sweet singer, loved especially for her closing hymn on Dinnerbell Time. Last summer, married Bob McElwain of WLS business department, another romance of our station staff.




TRICK YODELERS
Caroline and Mary Jane DeZurik have lots of fun figuring out new kinds of chirps and trills for their yodel songs. They're always just as happy as they sound over the microphone.






PIANIST
Helene Brahm has scarcely ever spoken a word over a WLS microphone, but her flying fingers have brought beautiful music from the piano. Has been a member of the WLS staff for a number of years.




HARPIST
Margaret Sweeney plays the big golden harp, its appropriateness suggested by her name, her glistening golden hair, and the fact that she wears a shamrock once a year.

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