Quiz Kids 40-06-28 001 Can You Spell Four of Five Words

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio – "Quiz Kids 40-06-28 001 Can You Spell Four of Five Words"

Release Date: January 20, 2025
Host: Clifton M. Utley
Co-Host: Fort Pearson
Guest: Dr. Harl Miller, President of Middle West University
Participants:

• Joan Bishop (Age 13, Private Tutor)
• Van Dyke Tears (Age 13, Thornton Township High School, Harvey, Illinois)
• Cynthia Klein (Age 14, Ninth Grade, Francis Parker, Chicago, Illinois)
• Charlie Schwartz (Age not specified)
• Gerard Darrow (Age 7½, Second Grade, Bradwell, near Coles Avenue)

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Introduction and Program Overview (00:00 - 07:01)

The episode opens with Fort Pearson introducing "Quiz Kids," a program sponsored by Alka Seltzer, aimed at showcasing the intelligence and general knowledge of five selected youngsters from modern schools. The participants, aged between 7 and 14, are recognized for their academic excellence and are rewarded with United States Savings Bonds based on their performance.

Notable Quote:
Fort Pearson (01:05):
"Alka Seltzer brings you the Quiz Kids, five youngsters chosen from our modern schools who will amaze you with their general all around knowledge."

Participant Introductions (04:06 - 07:01)

Clifton M. Utley introduces the returning participants—Joan Bishop, Van Dyke Tears, and Cynthia Klein—alongside newcomers Charlie Schwartz and Gerard Darrow. Each child shares their age, grade, and school, establishing a friendly and competitive atmosphere for the quiz.

Notable Quote:
Cynthia Klein (04:21):
"I'm 14 in the ninth grade."

First Round: Spelling Bee (07:20 - 11:37)

The quiz commences with a spelling bee segment where participants are challenged to spell four out of five words correctly. Cynthia Klein excels by correctly spelling words like "esophagus" (08:23) and "hypothesis" (08:25). Van Dyke Tears impresses further by flawlessly spelling "hors d'oeuvre" (08:41) and "psychology" (09:07).

Notable Quote:
Clifton M. Utley (09:12):
"100% correct for Van. You had to get only four out of five, and you got five out of five. Swell work, Van."

Second Round: Pronunciation and Specialized Questions (11:37 - 16:47)

The second segment tests the children's pronunciation skills and specialized knowledge, including botanical terms and literary references. Gerard Darrow shines by correctly answering a botanical question about aquatic plants (12:37) and identifying literary characters such as Captain Bligh from "Mutiny on the Bounty" (13:36).

Notable Quote:
Clifton M. Utley (20:11):
"Dutchman's breeches are a flower. That's 100% and go to the head of the class."

Poetry Segment and Special Questions (17:47 - 27:13)

Cynthia Klein demonstrates her poetic talents by composing a verse about the New York World's Fair (27:13). The segment highlights her ability to multitask, answering quiz questions while creating original poetry. Additionally, questions from listeners engage the children in literary analysis, such as identifying verses from "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" (21:24).

Notable Quote:
Cynthia Klein (27:13):
"I've never been to Grand New York, so I haven't seen the fair. But if I was going away, I'm sure that I would travel there nearly every day."

Scoring and Rewards (27:03 - 29:36)

After a series of challenging questions, the scores are tallied. Van Dyke Tears leads with 45 points, followed by Joan Bishop and Gerard Darrow with 40 points each. Charles Schwartz and Cynthia Klein receive 20 and 35 points, respectively. Winners receive $100 United States Savings Bonds, while runners-up receive $50 bonds. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's new participants, Bobby Smith and Mary Hollander.

Notable Quote:
Clifton M. Utley (27:26):
"Cynthia was doing this during the last 23 minutes when she was answering questions with the other children at the same time."

Conclusion and Future Episodes (29:36)

Fort Pearson wraps up the episode by encouraging listeners to submit questions and nominate potential Quiz Kids for future episodes. The emphasis is on celebrating the American educational system and recognizing the achievements of young scholars.

Notable Quote:
Fort Pearson (28:48):
"Selections will be made on the basis of school records and their ability to pass preliminary Quiz Kids examinations."

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Overall Insights:

"Quiz Kids 40-06-28 001 Can You Spell Four of Five Words" serves as an engaging showcase of young academic talent, highlighting the effectiveness of the American educational system. The interaction between the host, participants, and guest emphasizes the program's commitment to recognizing and encouraging scholastic excellence among children. Cynthia Klein's dual role as a poet and quiz participant exemplifies the multifaceted abilities celebrated by the show.

Key Takeaways:

• Educational Excellence: The program underscores the importance of academic achievement and rewards students who excel in their studies.
• Interactive Learning: By involving listeners in question submission, "Quiz Kids" fosters a community-driven approach to education.
• Encouraging Talent: Recognizing diverse talents, from spelling to poetry, the show promotes a well-rounded intellectual environment for young participants.

For those who haven’t listened to the episode, this summary encapsulates the essence of the "Quiz Kids" program, providing insights into its format, participants, and the educational values it upholds.

Transcript

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[Fort Pearson]

The makers of Alka Seltzer present the Quiz Kids. Five bright youngsters ready to match wits with one another and with you. Alka Seltzer brings you the Quiz Kids, five youngsters chosen from our modern schools who will amaze you with their general all around knowledge just as your own children constantly amaze you with what they know. Ladies and gentlemen, this program is presented to illustrate perfectly the effectiveness of our democratic school system that continues to turn out such intelligent youngsters as these and to pay tribute to the parents and teachers who are responsible for our American system of education. The five children taking their radio examinations tonight range in age from 7 to 14. Selected from names sent in, they already have earned their spurs by ranking high in their school classes. The three children making the highest grades tonight will each receive a $100 denomination United States Savings Bond to help start a fund for their future education. And these three youngsters will be asked to return for next week's examination to defend their laurels. The two making the lowest grade tonight will each receive a $50 denomination United States Savings Bond. Next week their places will be taken by two new quiz kids selected from the names of children you listeners send in. We'll tell you more about that later. But now here's our chief quizzer of the evening, the man who is going to ask the questions, Clifton M. Utley.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Thank you, Fort Pearson and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We've some mighty swell questions tonight and in just a minute we're going to toss them up against five of the finest kids that the nation's elementary and junior high schools have been able to produce. I've been poring over these questions for the last five or six hours. And I have no shame in confessing that they've sent me scurrying to the 30 volume encyclopedias and the honor bridge dictionaries. But the kid no siree. They've had no such chance. Each question comes to the kids fresh as a daisy. The kids questions, you know, are sent in by you listeners and are selected and edited by Sidney L. James of the editorial staffs of Time and Life magazines.

[Fort Pearson]

All of you listeners are invited to send in questions. Send them to quiz kids, box 1100, Chicago, Illinois. If your question is used, we'll send you a brand new RCA portable radio. A gift the entire family can enjoy. Remember, each person sending in a question that is used on this program will receive an RCA portable radio Free. Our examination committee reserves the right to revise the wording of questions. And if like questions are submitted, the first received will be used. All questions become the property of Quiz kids. All right, Mr. Utley, we're waiting for you to present the five boys and girls who comprise tonight's Quiz Kids.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Our three star pupils who topped the class last week and are back with us again tonight are Joan Bishop, Van Dyke Tears and Cynthia Klein. Welcome back, Joan Van and Cynthia. Cynthia, tell us how old you are and your grade in School.

[Cynthia Klein]

I'm 14 in the ninth grade.

[Clifton M. Utley]

I see. And what's your school, Cynthia?

[Cynthia Klein]

Francis Parker.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Ah, that's here in Chicago, isn't it?

[Cynthia Klein]

Yes.

[Clifton M. Utley]

I see. Last week, Cynthia, you delighted us with your ability to compose a verse while answering your examination questions. And I wonder if you'd mind trying it again this week.

[Cynthia Klein]

Oh, I'd love to.

[Clifton M. Utley]

That's perfectly swell of you, Cynthia. We'll give you a special new subject now in just a moment. And if you write a good verse, I'm sure that our judges will give you some special extra points on your examination grade. With us tonight is our special guest, ladies and gentlemen, is Dr. Harl Miller, President of Middle West University. He has been invited to be with us tonight so that he could meet the five quiz Kids, watch them as they go through their examination and verify the fact that the answers they give come voluntarily from their own bright minds. Dr. Miller, I suggest that you give Cynthia a subject for her verse tonight.

[Fort Pearson]

I'll be glad to, Mr. Atlee. Let me see. I suppose one of the places all children would like to go this summer would be the new New York World's Fair. So there's your subject, Cynthia. The New York World's Fair.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Thank you very much, Dr. Miller. And Cynthia, I'll Call for your verse at the close of the program. Now, Van, how old are you?

[Cynthia Klein]

I'm 13.

[Clifton M. Utley]

And where do you go to school, Van?

[Cynthia Klein]

At Thornton Township High School.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Thornton Township High School. And what town's that in?

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, that's in Harvey.

[Clifton M. Utley]

That's at Harvey, illinois. Out about 147th Street.

[Cynthia Klein]

Yes, I was about 150th.

[Clifton M. Utley]

And what grade are you in, Van?

[Cynthia Klein]

I'm in the second year.

[Clifton M. Utley]

About how old?

[Cynthia Klein]

I'm 13.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Thank you very much, Van. And now, Joan, how about you? What's your school and how old are you?

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, I have a private tutor. I'm 13.

[Clifton M. Utley]

I see. And now Charlie Schwartz and Gerard Darrow. Charlie. First, though, your school?

[Cynthia Klein]

U High.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Hurray, That's a fine school. Or at least it was 20 years ago when I went there. And where are you in Uhir?

[Cynthia Klein]

I'm first year.

[Clifton M. Utley]

You're first. You're a freshman in uhi. And Gerard Darrow, what's your school?

[Cynthia Klein]

My school is Bradwell.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Would you say that again, Gerard?

[Cynthia Klein]

My school is Bradwell.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Bradwell. And where's that, Gerard?

[Cynthia Klein]

Oh, that's up near Coles Avenue.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Near Coles Avenue. And how old are you, Gerard?

[Cynthia Klein]

I'm seven and I'm in second grade.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Seven and in second grade. And doing a fine job, I'm sure, Gerard. Thank you very much, sir. Well, this is the first time that these last two have been before this or any other microphone. But that's not going to worry them. And I'm sure they're going to make a very fine showing. Well, our five quiz kids are ready to begin.

[Fort Pearson]

Ladies and gentlemen, may I repeat that these questions were submitted by listeners. They were selected by Sidney L. James of the editorial staffs of Time and Life magazines. And they have not been seen by any of the children here. Let the examination begin.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Now, children, I want you to be as bright as you look this evening. Don't be nervous just because the microphone is new to you. Remember, you've all got loudspeakers in your own homes. Radios and things like that. And these microphones, well, they're just the other end of the loudspeaker, aren't they? So just pretend you're in your own homes. You'll be given 10 points for each question or part of the question that you answer correctly. That is, if a question has, let's say, four parts, you can answer the entire question. Or as many of the parts as you know how. And you get 10 points for each part. Now, here we go. And to make you all feel at home, we'll start out with a good old fashioned spelling bee. Or do they still teach spelling in these modern schools? I don't know. Well, you're asked to spell correctly four of the five following words. And who wants to volunteer for the spelling B? The first word is esophagus. Let's see a show of hands. All right, Van. Tears. Esophagus.

[Cynthia Klein]

Esophagus. E, S, O, P, H A, G.

[Clifton M. Utley]

U, S. That's right. And now we'll let you go on with the other words as long as you want, until and unless you make a mistake.

[Cynthia Klein]

Hypothesis H Y, P o T H e S I N. Correct.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Here's a hard one. A foreign word. Hors d'oeuvre.

[Cynthia Klein]

H O r S D O E.

[Clifton M. Utley]

U V R E N. That is simply swell. Van And Allegheny.

[Cynthia Klein]

A L, L e G H e n Y.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Yes, I'm going to count that. Completely correct. Van. Some schools would require you to say capital A, but probably your school doesn't and will accept that. And now the final one. Let's get 100%. Although you've already won the complete question by getting four out of five.

[Cynthia Klein]

Psychology, P S Y C H O L o g y.

[Clifton M. Utley]

100% correct for Van. You had to get only four out of five, and you got five out of five. Swell work, Van. I hope you can keep it up. And now, while you're still in the mood for spelling, I'll dispel five words and let you pronounce them for me. Four out of five. Once again, number one. D, R, O U, G, H, T. Okay, Joan.

[Cynthia Klein]

Drought.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Drought is entirely correct. Is there any other pronunciation for that, Joan?

[Cynthia Klein]

Draft, I think, or.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Yes, I have heard that sometime, and I think the pronunciation drought is also allowed. But drought, you're right, is the correct pronunciation. All right. Do you want to go right on?

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, if I can.

[Clifton M. Utley]

All right. Q U, A, Y. It's rather a stomper, isn't it?

[Cynthia Klein]

I think it's Kwai.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Not quite. Charlie, do you have your hand up or don't you? I can't quite. You think you have it up?

[Cynthia Klein]

I think it's quay. Would it be quay?

[Clifton M. Utley]

Quay would be quay. All right. But it wouldn't be this word. Quay. Charlie. Well, Van, I was trying not to come back to you because you just did so well on the other one. All right, Van.

[Cynthia Klein]

Key.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Key is 100% correct just as though it were a key in your pocket. Well, we have to admit that we missed that one because there were two misses before it Was got. Nice work, Van. But we still have three others we can get and get the question right. Esoteric. Hmm. That's a stumper. Any hands on that? Esoteric. Hello. Go on. Here's another word. I, M E V I T a B, L, E. Van, do I have to keep on calling on you? Keep your hand up. Good heavens, my boy, that. That is simply swell. But I want to call on some others. All right, Cynthia.

[Cynthia Klein]

Would you spell it again?

[Clifton M. Utley]

Yes, surely. I, M E V I, T A B L E. Cynthia.

[Cynthia Klein]

Invedible.

[Clifton M. Utley]

No, not quite, Joan.

[Cynthia Klein]

Inevitable.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Inevitable is right. And now a final one. A C, C E, S, S O R I E, S. Yes, Van.

[Cynthia Klein]

Accessories.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Accessories is right. Of course. Cynthia, we can't hold missing that word too much against you because you're at work on that poem on the World's Fair in New York, which the other children haven't got. Haven't got to do. We recognize that. Now, here is a question from Mrs. John Lawson, who apparently keeps a garden out in inglewood, California. And Mrs. John Lawson wants to see what kind of gardeners all of you children are for this question. Incidentally, she gets a nice RCA radio for her family. The question is this. If you had some, you know, children, I don't know how much she's trying to put you on the spot or how much she's trying to put me on the spot by these words, but she says if you had some Vallisneria, some Ludwigia and some Sagittaria plants, where would you plant them? A whole cage, Gerard, seven and a half years old, of schools of second grade. Let's have it.

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, you would plant them in your home fishbowl.

[Clifton M. Utley]

100% right, Gerard. And I want to applaud for that. And I know it's against the rules to applaud in front of a microphone and make trouble for the engineer, that's simply swell. The answer is you'd plant them in a fishbowl, as you say, because they are all aquatic plants. A swell job. All right, now we go into the field of poetry for our next question. And this one comes, incidentally, this one comes from a girl poet, 15 years old, Ms. Dorothy Johnson from Sewickley, Pennsylvania. And Dorothy Johnson will also get an RCA radio for this. These are some jingles, Cynthia, but they have a purpose. The following jingles, so says Miss Dorothy, refer to characters in fairly recent books, and you children are asked to tell who the characters are. First one goes, A captain of a famous ship inclined to shout and leer, would many times a day command, Mr. Christian. Come here. Now, who would that be? Oh, almost all hands are up. Charlie Schwartz.

[Cynthia Klein]

Well be the. I think the Captain of the Bounty.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Yes, and what was his name, Charlie? I can't remember his name, Cynthia.

[Cynthia Klein]

Captain Bligh.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Captain Bligh is right. Congratulations, Cynthia. And here's the second one. There was a young lady from Georgia, A lovely girl was she, who, when things failed to please her, exclaimed, fiddle de dee, Fiddle de dee. Charlie, I'll give you a chance that.

[Cynthia Klein]

Scarlett O'Hara.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Scarlett O'Hara is dead right on left. Garment of the wind is right, too. Now here's one a little bit harder. At last, everyone drove away and left him quite alone in the lonely, dusty land with only memories for his home. Now, that one is hard because the character referred to is not a major character in the book. But I think Joan knows it.

[Cynthia Klein]

One of the Joad family left in Oklahoma.

[Clifton M. Utley]

It is a character in the Grapes of Wrath. You're right. Now, can you name the character? And disappears fairly in the early part of the book? You're right.

[Cynthia Klein]

Tom Joad.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Charlie would be Grandpa. Can anybody else give me the name? You're all on the right track. I don't see any reason why you should be able to call the name. It's an obscure character. The character is Muley, as a matter of fact. And disappears very early in the book. I think that you did better than nine out of ten grownups would have done on any such question. All right, here's a special question on printing. Who are the printing experts around the table here today? With what trade or trades would you identify the following?

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[Clifton M. Utley]

An M or a stick van.

[Cynthia Klein]

I think an M is a measure of print, yes.

[Clifton M. Utley]

And can you identify it a little more than that, though?

[Cynthia Klein]

No. And that's a clear math.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Mm. Can you identify what an M is?

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, I was going to say that an N is half an M. It's the same.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Yeah, you've got that right, Joan. An M. A column or A that isn't quite right.

[Cynthia Klein]

An M. I'VE seen it in crosswords so often.

[Clifton M. Utley]

An N is half an M. All right. Yeah. Those two letter words go big in crosswords, don't they, John? Yes, Van?

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, doesn't it refer to the width of the letter?

[Clifton M. Utley]

Yes. Now you're getting very hot on it, Charlie. You have a puzzled look on your face as though there's just something sprouting there. Can you get it up?

[Cynthia Klein]

Doesn't it refer to the woods? The letter.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Yes. Now you're getting very hot on it, Charlie. You have a puzzled look on your face as though there's just something sprouting there. Can you get it up? Come. If you're in U High, you must work on the U High weekly.

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, I was thinking there might be a measure of type.

[Clifton M. Utley]

It is. It is that. Very. Well, an M, as a matter of fact, is a square. An M is a measure of type. And it is the letter M which is an actual square in any piece of type. An N is half that. And a stick is a mechanical instrument used for setting type. And that is all for the present. Now, you can all rest for just a moment while Fort Pearson gives us the score up to date. And then I'll be back with more questions. So now it's recess time.

[Fort Pearson]

You're listening to the Quiz Kids, presented by the makers of Alka Seltzer. Well, so far our five youngsters have missed no questions. They've answered all of them. The individual score so far is Joan Bishop, 40, Cynthia Klein, 20. Van Dyke, Tears, 45, Gerard Darrow, 20, Charles Schwartz, 10. Now, before our recess ends, I'd like to say a few words to the mothers. Say, mothers, have the girls and boys in your home started their summer vacation from school yet? If they haven't, they soon will. And you know what that means. More commotion around the house. More work, more worry and more headaches. Now, we can't tell you how to avoid these headaches, but we do know what you should do for them. Take Alka Seltzer. Don't wait until your head begins to really throb. At the first sign of the headache, be sure to dissolve an Alka Seltzer tablet or two in a glass of water. Then drink the refreshing solution it makes you'll feel better in a hurry. Because the analgesic which Alka Seltzer contains contains offers mighty quick relief from the pain of that aching head. And because an upset stomach usually tags along with a sick headache, you'll be glad to know that the alkalizer in Alka Seltzer helps To neutralize the excess stomach acid, usually the immediate cause of your distress. So be wise. Whenever a busy day leaves you feeling upset and suffering with a painful headache, drink a glass of refreshing Alka Seltzer. It's surprising how much better you'll feel real fast. Now back to Clifton M. Utley and the Quiz Kids.

[Clifton M. Utley]

All right, children, class is in session once again. And here is one from Donald Ramsey in Brooklyn, New York. And Mr. Ramsey is another fortunate recipient of the RCA radio for his question, and curiously enough, for a man, he asked a question about clothing. And he says, if you were wearing a yellow jacket, Dutchman's britches and white socks, you would have an attractive sounding costume. But why would you be uncomfortable? How about that? And we'll give you a chance on that. Gerard Darrow. Every hand in the place is up. Yes, Gerard?

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, if you had on a yellow jacket, you would be stung by a bee.

[Clifton M. Utley]

And how would you, Gerard?

[Cynthia Klein]

And if you had on white socks, you'd have a baseball team on your feet.

[Clifton M. Utley]

And with 21 players on the team, that'd be about 4,000 pounds.

[Cynthia Klein]

Dutchman's breeches. You'd be hanging from a tall stalk. Because Dutchman's breeches are a flower.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Dutchman breeches are a flower. That's 100% and go to the head of the class. Jarrod, I think we've got to count. You are 100% naturalist in this class, even at the age of only seven and one half. Now, here we get really musical and musical in a rather specialized and interesting way. This question comes from Dorothy Walton from Boston, Massachusetts. And she asked if you can set these words to music. There are three lines, and let me say that they have no particular reference to each other, except that they're all listed here together. I'll read them all to you, and then you can set any one of them to music that you can. First line is, let mortal tongues awake. The second one is, where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes. And the third, with the glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me. Now, any bidders on any of those? Yes, Cynthia. Which one do you want to choose?

[Cynthia Klein]

The last glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Perfect. The first time. And I think that's probably the hardest one of the bunch. And where does that come from, Cynthia?

[Cynthia Klein]

The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

[Clifton M. Utley]

The Battle Hymn of the Republic. It's from the third stanza of that. Can you give the rest of that verse?

[Cynthia Klein]

Mine eyes have Seen the glory of the coming of the Lord he hath trampled out the vindage where the grapes of rather star.

[Clifton M. Utley]

As a matter of fact, you've got another verse. That particular verse begins in the beauty of the lilies. Christ was born across the sea with the glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me. As he died to make men holy, Let us die to make men free While God is marching on. But you did a perfectly grand job on that, Cynthia. And my congratulations to you shows a fine sense of pitch, too. Now, who will bid on either let mortal tongues awake or where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes. Come, children, your faces have all been so pleased and your smile so great. And that feeling of brightness. None of this feeling of puzzlement. Van, why, Van, your hands went up every time this evening.

[Cynthia Klein]

Mortal tongues awake. Oh, I know.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Yes, Charlie.

[Cynthia Klein]

Well, I can't say I can put it to music, but I know Mortal Tongues Awake is from the second verse of America.

[Clifton M. Utley]

It isn't from the second verse, Charlie, but at least that's a closer that's getting nearer than anybody else has gotten. Anybody else want to try it? Now, look, children, I hope you'll get this in a hurry. Because if you don't, I'll have to tell you. And if I have a cold at the present time, and if I have to tell you, 92 stations with the Red Network or the National Broadcasting Company are going to hear something. It sounds like a frog croaking. And think what that would be. Anybody else get that? Well, let me give you a few lines around it. It goes, Let mortal tongues awake. Let all that breathe partake. Let rocks their silence break the sound prolong. All right, Charlie, give it.

[Cynthia Klein]

Now, let mortal tongues awake.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Now, that's the first of it, Charlie. Now, I'll give you. Let mortal tongues awake. Let all that breathe partake. Let rocks their silence Break the sound prolong. Now, we've got one more. That was from the third stanza of America. Now the third one. Where the foe's haughty host in dead silence reposes. Come on, girls. What's that from anybody? That A real stumper, children, at a real stumper. Where the foe's haughty host in dead silence reposes the Star Spangled Banner. The second verse, the one that is hardly ever sung of our own national anthem. Thank you very much, children. I'm afraid that will have to end our examination questions for the present. And now, Fort Pearson, if you'll take over for a moment. I'll check the final score.

[Fort Pearson]

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[Clifton M. Utley]

All right, Fort. But before we give you the scores, I would like to introduce again Dr. Harl Miller, President of Middle West University, who has been our guest tonight. He interviewed our children and has been with them here in the studio ever since. Do you have any comment to make, Dr. Miller?

[Fort Pearson]

I'd like to say, Mr. Attlee, I know for a certainty these children had no advanced knowledge of the questions. Their performance has been amazing and is truly a splendid tribute to our American educational system. Mothers, fathers and teachers of these modern young Americans throughout the land can be proud of children like these and of the democracy which makes educational opportunities available to them all. Thank you, Dr. Miller. Ladies and gentlemen, if you would like to have your own child attempt to qualify for an appearance on this program, or if you know of some boy or girl who you think could qualify, write us, giving the name and address of the boy or girl and their age. Selections will be made on the basis of school records and their ability to pass preliminary Quiz Kids examinations. Only letters from the Chicago area will be considered at this time, but your questions can be mailed from anywhere. Mail either your questions or the names of some star boy or girl you know living in the Chicago area. To Quiz Kids, Box 1100, Chicago, Illinois. Two new pupils are used each week.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Now the scores are ready, but before I give them to you, we must hear Cynthia's poem which she has been composing during the examination. All right, Cynthia, time for your poetry.

[Cynthia Klein]

I've never been to Grand New York, so I Haven't seen the fair. But if I was going away, I'm sure that I would travel there nearly every day. I hear of the trial and then the perispiere. And soon I hope to go and see this fair that's built so beautifully.

[Clifton M. Utley]

That is simply swell, Cynthia. And our congratulations to you. And remember, everyone, that Cynthia was doing this during the last 23 minutes. When she was answering questions with the other children at the same time. Now, ladies and gentlemen, here are the following grades. Charles Schwartz, 20. Cynthia Klein, 35. You both did very well, but Joan got 40 points. Van, 45, and Gerard, 40. And they were just a little ahead of you. To help you start a fund for your future education. Charles and Cynthia. To each of you I present a $50 denomination United States Savings Bond. I hope you can be back with us on another occasion sometime soon. But now, Gerard, Van and Joan, you are Alka Seltzer's star pupils of the week. Here's a $100 denomination United States Savings Bond for each of you to help begin to fund for your future education. And we will see all three of you next Friday. I wish you luck in defending your titles. But I warn you, you're going to have some real competition. Our new students next week will be Bobby Smith, 14, of Gary, Indiana. And Mary Hollander, 8, of Madison, Wisconsin. Star pupils of their communities. Now fort ladies and gentlemen, we want.

[Fort Pearson]

You to send in questions to the Quiz Kids. For every question used on this program, the sender will receive a new portable RCA radio. A high fidelity set you can enjoy anywhere. Just address your questions to the quiz kids. Box 1100, Chicago, Illinois. We reserve the right to revise the wording of questions. And if like questions are submitted, the first received will be used. All questions become the property of Quiz Kids.

[Clifton M. Utley]

Now, ladies and gentlemen, we want you to be with us next Friday at this same time. This is Clifton M. Utley, the chief quizzer, saying good night and dismissing our Quiz Kids class until next Friday. Classes dismissed. Good night, children.

[Fort Pearson]

Listen next Friday night to the Quiz Kids. Presented by the makers of Alka Seltzer. Fort Pearson speaking. This is the National Broadcasting Company.