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1057. Audience for Radio Program 'It's Wheeling Steel'

IDNO:
048762
Title:
Audience for Radio Program 'It's Wheeling Steel'
Date:
Undated
Performance was part of a "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

1058. Musical Steelmakers Orchestra Performing With The Millmen, The Steel Sisters, and The Evans Sisters

IDNO:
048763
Title:
Musical Steelmakers Orchestra Performing With The Millmen, The Steel Sisters, and The Evans Sisters
Date:
Undated
Description:
Performance was part of a "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

1059. Bass Player for Musical Steelmakers, Orchestra for 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast

IDNO:
048764
Title:
Bass Player for Musical Steelmakers, Orchestra for 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
Date:
Undated

1060. Navy Man Performing on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast

IDNO:
048765
Title:
Navy Man Performing on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
Date:
Undated
Caption on back of photograph reads: "John Winchcoll, the "Old Timer", and Lois Mae Nolte, singing mistress of ceremonies, have been with the "Musical Steelmakers" series from the start. Winchcoll, an auditor with the company, is a veteran employee, who was chosen as representative of the typical Wheeling employee. Miss Nolte, though only 19, has been on the show in all its seven years, first as one of the Steel Sisters, later as a soloist."

1061. 'The Old Timer' John Winchcoll and Lois Mae Nolte, Host and Performer on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast

IDNO:
048766
Title:
'The Old Timer' John Winchcoll and Lois Mae Nolte, Host and Performer on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption on back of photograph reads: "John Winchcoll, the "Old Timer", and Lois Mae Nolte, singing mistress of ceremonies, have been with the "Musical Steelmakers" series from the start. Winchcoll, an auditor with the company, is a veteran employee, who was chosen as representative of the typical Wheeling employee. Miss Nolte, though only 19, has been on the show in all its seven years, first as one of the Steel Sisters, later as a soloist."
From left to right: Margaret June, Betty Jane, and Janet Jean.

1062. The Evans Sisters, Singers on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast

IDNO:
048767
Title:
The Evans Sisters, Singers on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
Date:
Undated
Description:
From left to right: Margaret June, Betty Jane, and Janet Jean.
Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Shown seated at the piano during a rehearsal of the "Musical Steelmakers", heard Sundays on the Blue network at 5:30 pm, e.w.t., is Margaret June Evans, eldest member of the three Evans Sisters, vocal trio heard during each broadcast of the program. Miss Evans, whose father has worked for the sponsoring company as a steel roller for 29 years, was recently crowned "Miss West Va." by Carl C. Wayman, Commander of the nation's first American Legion Post, located in Wheeling."

1063. Margaret June Evans, Performer on 'It's Wheeling Steel', Seated at Piano

IDNO:
048774
Title:
Margaret June Evans, Performer on 'It's Wheeling Steel', Seated at Piano
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Shown seated at the piano during a rehearsal of the "Musical Steelmakers", heard Sundays on the Blue network at 5:30 pm, e.w.t., is Margaret June Evans, eldest member of the three Evans Sisters, vocal trio heard during each broadcast of the program. Miss Evans, whose father has worked for the sponsoring company as a steel roller for 29 years, was recently crowned "Miss West Va." by Carl C. Wayman, Commander of the nation's first American Legion Post, located in Wheeling."

1064. Musical Steelmakers Orchestra Performing on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast

IDNO:
048775
Title:
Musical Steelmakers Orchestra Performing on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
Date:
Undated
Part of a "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

1065. Two Children Take Center Stage With Musical Steelmakers Orchestra

IDNO:
048781
Title:
Two Children Take Center Stage With Musical Steelmakers Orchestra
Date:
Undated
Description:
Part of a "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.
Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Man behind the "Musical Steelmakers" is J.L. Grimes, advertising manager of Wheeling Steel. He thought of the program in the first place, and is in active charge now, producing the show, choosing the music, and auditioning talent from the ranks of the employees and their families." It was a requirement to be an employee or immediate family member of Wheeling Steel Corporation in order to perform or work on the radio broadcast.

1066. John L. Grimes, Man Behind 'Musical Steelmakers', Playing Piano

IDNO:
048786
Title:
John L. Grimes, Man Behind 'Musical Steelmakers', Playing Piano
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Man behind the "Musical Steelmakers" is J.L. Grimes, advertising manager of Wheeling Steel. He thought of the program in the first place, and is in active charge now, producing the show, choosing the music, and auditioning talent from the ranks of the employees and their families." It was a requirement to be an employee or immediate family member of Wheeling Steel Corporation in order to perform or work on the radio broadcast.
The Steel Sisters were a singing quartet that were famous on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

1067. Steel Sisters Messing Around With Musical Steelmakers Instruments

IDNO:
048788
Title:
Steel Sisters Messing Around With Musical Steelmakers Instruments
Date:
Undated
Description:
The Steel Sisters were a singing quartet that were famous on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.
Caption accompanying photograph reads: "They may be network radio stars (heard with the "Musical Steelmakers" each Sunday on the Blue network at 5:30 pm, e.w.t.), but to Mom Evans they are also three mighty good dishwasher who must do their job before going to the broadcast. From left to right are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June, the singing Evans Sisters."

1068. The Evans Sisters Washing Dishes Before 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast

IDNO:
048790
Title:
The Evans Sisters Washing Dishes Before 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption accompanying photograph reads: "They may be network radio stars (heard with the "Musical Steelmakers" each Sunday on the Blue network at 5:30 pm, e.w.t.), but to Mom Evans they are also three mighty good dishwasher who must do their job before going to the broadcast. From left to right are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June, the singing Evans Sisters."