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Television to Bring New Entertainment, Culture to Carroll Area Great Operas, Plays, Special Events, Sports Now On Air Amcricjm I ionics have jirldcd a new now window looks oul on the world ami all its alto ut Hi eir idler mlonnei Americans. tliciii Col- the first musical programs. I' onr minion (low -television. Thai wonders. Through it, of Americans enjoy the cultural arts, the entcr'aininoiit, and the sports many of them never before could afford, either in time or money.

Through it they follow national affairs -political and governmental- --thus becoming country -dims becoming better Through it hey- many see opera, great plays and fine Because this all these things, because it makes for a better and more understanding life for all, it becomes a must in daily living. Most Americans are not unaware or the advantages of sions of things all important to Chairman Wayne Coy, of the Fed- 1 Americans; it is all these that eral Communications Commission I serve to give us all a more enjoy(FCC), predicts that by the ubl fe through knowledge and of 1050 there will be 8,0011.000 sets understanding. and 18,000,000 in nf course, for the lighter I moments, there is a million video re-; Bcrlcs, the Godfreys, the Carters, homes in the Ihl Kysers with his Ish Kabibble, the Amsterdams and alt the others that make us laugh and forget our in operation- four years. Belter than reivers are in York area. Similar figures could be shown for other eil.ie;,- in the ens I and midwest, now serviced by tin- Hell System's network of coaxial cable radio relay.

This network is lielng expanded hy Bell. now reaches as far west as SI. Louis and Omaha is the goal lor October. It is headed lo I he coast, and plans are to link Hollywood with the east by late 1952." Jly March there will be an even 100 television stations serving Uii east and midwest cities. That give you an idea of the magic growth of television in just about three short years.

It has grown because of its magic. That pictures could he sent; through the air was un- wanted to see it. They bought sets. In time the novelty wore thin for many, a fact, that demanded that telecasters belter- the programs. That they have done.

The programs of today are no more like the crude of fines of the beginning than day and night are alike. troubles. They all do their share and do it well. Also for recreation, there are seasonal sports, foot ball, baseball, hockey, basketball, the Roller Derby and many more, not to forget wrestling which, despite the fact that it is not considered a contest, but rather an exhibition, has gained followers numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Surprising as it may seem, on the face of it, TV fans have taken the ancient western films to their hearts.

Never before all his cinema history has "Hopalong Bill such popularity. Men and women who wouldn't be seen going to a little movie hmiM' to see a weste.rn, now find great pleasure sitting at home watching the rugged chaps in jeans and subdue tiie villains and protect the girl. Yes. the programs have improved and are improving. They are getting better because the men who build them are learning how.

In the beginning nobody knew how to build a video pro True, as some have Strict limitations prevented there are puppet shows, hut. they have smoothed into a technic now enjoyed as much by the as the children. "Ktikla, Fran and Ollie," for instance, because of Its subtlety, its wit, itti downright human qualities, has a bigger grownup audience than it has children watching. Vet "Kukla" is a puppet. "Howdy Doody" and "Lucky Pup" also have their adult followers.

But these are regulars- night after night; it is the special show, the big production that make. 1 television so worth while. It is the telecast of "Madame Butterfly" or and Delilah," the showing from Washington of an inauguration, or a reading o'f a Presidential message, the looking in on a session of the I'ni- ted Nations Assembly that really counts. It is the symphony program, such as the NBC Orchestra and the Howard Barlow concert- the great plays and the round-table discus- of the movie technic was too of radio too stilted and cumbersome. They had to develop a television way, and they're doing that faster than they had believed possible.

Programs will continue to get better as this new television nic is added to and polished. TV Cameras Do Many Tricks NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. The television camera, heart of which is an electron tube, is beginning to develop tricks that out- trick the movie cameras. For instance, it can take one -lialf an Image while a companion camera supplies the other half, thus putting two Images on the screen at.

the same time. Also it can make it look like a person can walk through a solid wall, and accomplish numerous other seeming inpossibilities. WA Inch Picture Built-in Aerial System Super Power Walnut Veneer Cabinet Yes, it's the new value leader of the television world the sensational Philco 1403. Brings you a 12 picture at the price of a "10" plus Built-in Aerial. In up to 8 out of 10 locations you just plug in and play! LOW EASY TERMS.

YOURS FOR ONLY $19995 Hvt Tan and Warranty NOTHING ELSE TO BUY! G. S. Hardware GLIDDEN Carroll Merchants Ready With Latest In Television Sets, Service The entire Carroll trade-territory is within reach of all television programs that will come from WOI-TV at Ames, the new station to air its first program Tuesday, Feb. 21. Carroll merchants are prepared to display their TV machines and accessories, as well as offer complete service.

King's and Jack's, operated by the Ellsworths, will cary both Ad miral and RCA Victor TV sets. They will operate from their residence at 115 N. Main until their building currently occupied by Matt Hardware is renovated. A number of firms offer home demonstrations of TV sets, including Carroll Radio and Television company, operated by Dwight Hoi- Daily Times Herald Section 2 Carroll, Iowa, Monday, February 20, 1950 l'age 9 ley and Walt Rose at 1333 Quint avenue. They also offer complete installation and repairing service, in addition to both DuMont and Motorola lines.

Cecil Huff is the television expert at the Carroll Implement co. He has attended a TV school in Des Moines, and can service as well as install. Crosley, an old name in electrical appliances, is making TV sets handled by Carroll Implement co. Westlnghous television sets, equipped with a new-type built-in intenna, are handled by Eooth's Home and Auto Supply. In addition, they carry a complete line of TV accessories, such as boosters, antennas, and tenna-rotors.

Nelson Woodworks, local stering firm, can help add to the luxury of TV spectators with specially designed TV chair, available in both single and double sizes. They can be covered in either fabric or leather. With a line-up such as this, roll once again stands as the, hub 5 of Western Iowa, prepared to complete service in one of the est fields Buyer to Win in 1950 Battle The new rectangular tube got Its first showing in January when the television manufacturers showed off their new 1950 models. Chicago Hallicrafters stole a march on the industry, showing the first set using the tube, which Hallicrafter President William J. Halllgan called "the only revolutionary thing in television this year." Since the TV broadcast image is also rectangular, the new tube has two advantages over the old round tube.

It permitH the whole tube face to be utilized, and save about one half in cabinet space, with resultant lower prices. Halligan had no monopoly on the revolution. The developed by American Sturctural Products Co. (a subsidiary of Owens- Illinois Glass and now being manufactured by several other companies was on sale to all comers. Other makers soon will be using it, and Motorola was ready to show its first rectangular tube set soon after.

To meet the expected demand for his new rectangular tube set Halligan leased extra factory space, planned to boost his 1950 production 95 per cent to 170,000 sets, and to cut prices. In the high-pitched television battle for 1950's market, the consumer is bound to win. Columbus believed he could reach the Far East by sailing 2,500 miles west, but actually he elled 3,230 miles before reaching the New World. Delia Fobes Visiting in Glidden GLIDDEN Delia. Fobes arrived Tuesday to spend three weeks' vacation with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Will Fobes, and other relatives here. For the past six months Miss Fobes has been taking special work in nurses' training at the Children's morial and Laying In hospitals fin Chicago, 111. At the conclusion of her visit here, she will return to Rochester, Minn, to resume her work at Kahler hospital. Mrs.

William Rhodes and small son, Will, who visited her mother, Mrs. Grace McNaught, and other relatives since the first of tho year, left Tuesday by train from Carroll for their home In Niantic, Conn. MORE POWER WITH ELECTRICITY IT TOOK AN IDEA TO INVENT ARTIFICIAL LIGHT LATER CAME THE RADIO li AND NOW- TELE VISION! Electru.iy has been the miracle of the Nineteenth century for today families in this section of the United States, located hundreds of miles from Eastern cities, are now able television It -s link 'V And with Hie station in Ames TV programs on Tuesday, February 21, farmers and townspeople alike will have the opportunity to have Television in their own another milestone in the progress of this territory! BETTER IVJUJV MORE TELEVISION GLIDDEN Tom Conner, Mgr. Jit.