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Piastro plays the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in major, Opus 35. Barbirolli opens the concert with the "Nutcracker" Suite, and closes it with the Overture Fantasy, "Romeo and Juliet." The dramatic and melodious "Romeo and Juliet," inspired by Shakespeare's tragedy, was given its first American performance by the Philharmonic Society of New yorK on April ZZ, 1876, seven years after the work was com posed. The Violin Concert originally was dedicated to the great violinist and teacher, Leopold Auer. But because the work did not appeal at first to Auer, the dedication was withdrawn. It was not until two years after completion of the work that a virtuoso dared to brave its difficulties and play it in public.

Russian born Piastro studied with Leopold Auer, who listed him along with Heifetz, Elman and Zimbalist as one of the outstanding representatives of the new Russial School of St. Petersburg." Piastro became concertmaster of the Philharmonic Symphony in 1931. Merchant Marine Men On Vox Pop The heroes of America's far flung supply lines to the United Nations' battle stations in all corners of the world are to chat With Parks Johnson nnH Wnllv Kutterworth in what promises to De one or "Vox Pop's" most absorbing interviews on Monday over WHP CBS from 8 to 8.30 p. m. The program is to come from the New York Seamen's Church Institute, largest and oldest re headquarters in the world for men who go to sea.

Parka and Wally are to bring before their microphone men wo can describe in part the job of taking material where it is most needed and how it feels to get back to home port in the same ship. There also are men among "Vox Pop" interviewees who are to tell their Impressions of surviving a "one way passage." In an aura of brine, jute and wind whipped rigging, the Vox Poppers give CBS audiences a word picture of the indomitable spirit of men who run the submarine gauntlet time and again coming up out of one torpedoing just long enough to sign on another ship because "the stuff has to go through." At a recent "Hit Parade" rehearsal, Conductor Mark Warnow was being interviewed by a group of high school newspaper editors. "Tell me, Mr. Warnow," one bright eyed lad asked, "What is your number one sung?" "The Star Spangled Banner," replied Warnow simply. "It's the best song ever written." Lone Journey New P.

and G. Show Procter and Gamble Inaugurates a new dramatic series over WHP beginning Monday. The new show Is entitled "Use Journey" and previews label It aa a worthy addition to the list of Procter and Gamble broadcasts. "Lone Journey" is heard Monday through Friday at P. an.

WHP RADIO PROGRAMS FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK STARTING MARCH 29, 1942 MCT IF WWY Piastro to Play With Philharmonic An all Tschaikowsky program, With Concertmaster Mishel Piastro as violin soloist, is presented by the New York Philharmonic Symphony under the direction of John Barbirolli Sunday over WHP CBS from 3 to 4.30 p. m. Dramatized on "This Is War" STARS PARADE ON WHP yyy in mi i 1 1 Jmrrim" 3 rX' LC fccr JOHN GARFIELD PAULETTE GODDAED Gee Garfield and Goddard both on the radio over the weekend. AH which adds new emphasis to the fact that more and more stars of state and screen are parading before the microphones these days. Both above stars will be heard through' WHP.

Garfield in the lead of the government radio program "This Is War" and Paulette Goddard with Jack Benny on the "Screen Guild Theatre." America's Production Effort A quartet of Hollywood and Broadway stars. John Gar field, John Carradine, Henry Hull and Katherine Locke, take the leading roles on "This Is War!" tonight. They are heard in "It's in the Works." a dramatization of America's vast production effort written by Norman Corwin, director of the giant four network morale series. "It's in the Works" describes the gargantuan task of war ma chine building confronting the Nation, tells what has been done and presents a picture of what must be done in the immediate future. The broadcast treats of this thase of the war from three angles, those of labor, industry and public.

John Garfield is one of Hollywood's newer shining lights, a recruit from the theatre who has distinguished himself in several portrayals of hard bitten young men. Coincidentally enough, he was appearing opposite Katherine Locke in the Broadway success, "Having Wonderful Time," when he attracted the attention of the Hollywood moguls. Miss Locke has continued in the theatre to develop into one of Broadway's most polished feminine performers, playing opposite Maurice Evans in "Hamlet" and being featured this season in the Clifford Odets drama. "Clash by Night." A Hollywood veteran, John Car raame nas to nis credit a seem ingly endless list of wide rang ing character roles, one of his outstanding roles being that of the preacher in "The Grapes of Wrath." Henry Hull is a com Tnuter between the movie lots and the theatre stages. He starred in the original productions of "Grand Hotel," "Tobacco Road," "Spring time For Henry" and many others.

Morning Spot For Peter Paul News Peter Paul News, with Ed Smith, moves this week from its mid day air time to the WHP morning schedule when the news cast will combine world, national and local news with a review of Uk. night's developments at 7.15 a. m. Peter Paul News is under the sponsorship of Peter Paul, the makers of Mounds and Ten Crown Charcoal Gum. Fred Allen, Quiz Kids and Jack Benny Tangle on WHP Texaco Slar Matches Brains "With Young Master Minds, as Guild Is Host to Benny Those amazing Quiz Kids, who left a certain other Sunday evening comedian hanging on the ropes with his toupee akimbo, move in on Fred Allen's Sunday "Texaco Star Theatre," and are heard over WHP CBS from 9 to 10 p.

m. Dr. Christian In Story of April Fool The whole town of River's End attended the Spring Ball for the benefit of the hospital. But the main attraction turned out to be an April Fool's joke until "Dr. Christian," as played by popular Jean Hersholt, made the party a success with a joke of his own.

Joe Bates Smith's "Dr. Christian" story, "April Fool," will be broadcast Wednesday at 8.30 p. m. over WHP and the Columbia Broadcasting System. Judy Price, the doctor's secretary, will be played by Lurene Tuttle.

A River's End go getter, Henry Brooks, organizes a Spring Ball for the benefit of the hospital. And as an added attraction. Henry plans to introduce a famous star during the course of the party. Arrangements are made, tickets are sold, and everyone is on edge, but Henry refuses to tell the name of the famous guest. The date of the party arrives, and still only Henry knows who the famous celebrity will be.

At the ball, on March 31st, when the dancers are eagerly awaiting the star's appearance, Henry stalls off the presentation1 until after midnight, when it is April Fool's Day. Then he presents his star. Dr. Christian takes a hand in the April Fool's joke, which produces a surprise ending tnat makes the ball a huge success. April Fool Pranks Tops For Brewster Its a tough day for Dad Brew ster when son Joey hits upon an April rool joke during dramatization of "That Brewster Boy" Wed nesday over WHP CBS from 7.30 to 8.00 p.

m. diewsier, pere, is exoectine a visit from the New York manager oi nis company then is notified that the trip is cancelled Joev then arranges for a fake manager 10 turn up. rom then on, all is confu.sion in the Brewster house hold. Eddie Firestone, plays the title role, and Hueh StuHe baker has the part of his long suffering parent. PROGRAM SCHEDULE WHP 1460 Kilocycles WHP, SUNDAY, MARCH 29 MORNING 8.00 CBS Press News 8.05 CBS Louise Wilcher, organist 8.30 CBS Intermezzo for Strings 8.45 CBS Symphonettes 9.00 CBS News of the World 9.15 CBS From the Organ Loft 9.45 CBS Gypsy Cavaran 10.00 CBS Church of the Air 10.30 CBS Wings Over Jordan 11.00 HBG Market Square Presbyterian Church AFTERNOON 12.15 CBS Duke University Men's Glee Club 12.30 CBS Salt Lake City Tabernacle Service 1.00 HBG News Reports Burche Co.

1.15 HBG "Lest We Forget" 1.30 CBS "Spirit of '42" 2.00 CBS Columbia Workshop 2.55 CBS Press Radio News 3.00 CBS N. Y. Philharmonic Symphony 4.30 CBS "Pause That Refreshes" Andre Kos telanetz and Guests Coca Cola 5.00 CBS "The Family Hour" Gladys Swarth out, Deems Taylor, Al Goodman's Orchestra Prudential Insurance Co. EVENING 5.45 CBS Wm. L.

Shirer, News Sanka Coffee 6.00 HBG "The Shadow" Blue Coal 6.30 HBG Your Radio News Extra Presented by Stylctex Clothes 6.45 HBG I Am An American Ca plan's 7.00 HBG Harry Bluestone's Serenaders 7.15 CBS Public Affairs 7.30 CBS "Screen Guild Theatre" Gulf Oil Co. 8.00 CBS World News Tonight 8.30 CBS "The Crime Doctor" Philip Morris Cigarets 8.55 CBS Elmer Davis, News 9.00 HBG Texaco Star Theatre Fred Allen Texas Oil Co. 10.00 CBS "Take It or Leave It" Eversharp, Inc 10.30 HBG "News Ahead of the Headlines" David's 10.35 CBS Indianapolis Hershey Hockey Game 11.00 CBS Headlines and Bylines 11.15 CBS Russian War Relief Program 11.30 CBS Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra 12.00 CBS Glenn Gray Orchestra 12.30 CBS Dick Rogers and His Orchestra 12.55 CBS News Summary and Sign off in the "most talented student" part of his program, Fred brings to his coast to coast audience a voice which advance auditions promise will stir the most critical of listeners. Howard University, in Washington, D. has brought out June McMechen, senior, and FRED ALLEN daughter of a Hannibal, Missouri, physician.

Miss McMechen, who majors in music, has a soprano voice which already has been heard in the White House. The young woman is a member of the women's glee club, chairman of the Women's League and has sung in campus operas and concerts. For her "Star Theatre" appearance, she is to sing Gounod's "Ave Maria." In the fun department of the program, the Quiz Kids, headed by Gerard Darrow, tiny Ruth Dus kin and others of that famous erudition ensemble, plan to give Fred Allen a good example of why Rochester is funnier than one violin player erstwh ile Wau kegan plumber. Kenny Baker, Portland Hoffa, Al Goodman's Orchestra and the Mighty Allen Players make it an other Sunday Is Fundnv with Allen. Jack Benny and Paulette God dard" share the starring honors in Parent by Proxy" on "Screen Guild Theatre" Sunday.

over WHP CBS from 7.30 to 8 p. m. Adapted from an original nlay by Wallace Sullivan, "Parent by Proxy" has Jack Benny cast as a New York playboy who adopts a reiugee child. Believing that he is to become the arionted father of a twelve year old bov. Jack fixes up a room with toys and other accoutrements neces sary to keep the boy happy in his new surroundings.

Amusing complications beein. however, when the "son" turns out to be a lovely girl, played by Paulette Goddard. Roger Pryor is director and master of ceremonies for "Screen Guild Theatre." Music for the program is by Oscar Bradley and his orchestra. Story of "The Sheik" Broadcast at 10.15 A. M.

"Stories America I oves," popular WHP CBS daily feature sponsored by General Mills, moves to a new broadcast time, this week and will be heard in the future at 10.15 a. m. Monday through Friday. At the present time, the program is dramatising Edith Maude Hall's great novel, "The Sheik." Featured In the leading roles of this story, that America loves is Edward Trevor and Joanna Duncan..