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Sara Rehm was a soloist on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. Caption with photograph reads: "Back in Wheeling after less than two days as Cinderella, Sara was greeted by the same home-town band, same cheering citizenry, and at the office, same desk!"

1. Sara Rehm Working at Desk in Wheeling Steel Co. Office, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
049009
Title:
Sara Rehm Working at Desk in Wheeling Steel Co. Office, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Sara Rehm was a soloist on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. Caption with photograph reads: "Back in Wheeling after less than two days as Cinderella, Sara was greeted by the same home-town band, same cheering citizenry, and at the office, same desk!"
Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Rough and ready war workers on week days, polished network musicians on Sundays are these "Musical Steelmakers", pictured here during an informal rehearsal. They are Russ Anderson at the bass, Tony Biacco with the accordion, Verdi Howells the goggled sax man, Jimmy Snodgrass on the drums, and Dayton Powell at the piano."

2. Musical Steelmakers Informal Rehearsal, Part of Band for 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast

IDNO:
048795
Title:
Musical Steelmakers Informal Rehearsal, Part of Band for 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Rough and ready war workers on week days, polished network musicians on Sundays are these "Musical Steelmakers", pictured here during an informal rehearsal. They are Russ Anderson at the bass, Tony Biacco with the accordion, Verdi Howells the goggled sax man, Jimmy Snodgrass on the drums, and Dayton Powell at the piano."
From left to right: Lois Mae Nolte (seated), B.J. Evans, M.J. Evans, Harriet Drake, John "Old Timer" Wincholl, Regina Colbert, and Taylor (standing).

3. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Performers and Personalities

IDNO:
048794
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Performers and Personalities
Date:
Undated
Description:
From left to right: Lois Mae Nolte (seated), B.J. Evans, M.J. Evans, Harriet Drake, John "Old Timer" Wincholl, Regina Colbert, and Taylor (standing).

4. Two of the Evans Sisters, Singers on 'It's Wheeling Steel'

IDNO:
048793
Title:
Two of the Evans Sisters, Singers on 'It's Wheeling Steel'
Date:
ca. 1939
The Evans Sisters were three sisters who sang on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. The three sisters are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June.

5. Evans Sisters and Others Enjoying the Outdoors, Ohio River in Background

IDNO:
048792
Title:
Evans Sisters and Others Enjoying the Outdoors, Ohio River in Background
Date:
Undated
Description:
The Evans Sisters were three sisters who sang on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. The three sisters are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June.
The Evans Sisters were three sisters who sang on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. The three sisters are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June.

6. Evans Sisters and Other Girls Posing for Photograph

IDNO:
048791
Title:
Evans Sisters and Other Girls Posing for Photograph
Date:
Undated
Description:
The Evans Sisters were three sisters who sang on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast. The three sisters are: Janet Jean, Betty Jane, and Margaret June.
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."

7. 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."
The Steel Sisters were a singing quartet that were famous on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

8. 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: "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.

9. 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.
John L. Grimes was the creator of "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast in 1936. He wanted a means to advertise both the company products and it's talented employees. Therefore it was a requirement to be an employee or immediate family member of the company in order to perform on or work the broadcast. Note the "Buy War Bonds" banner hanging on wall. This photo was likely taken during their "Buy a Bomber" series which began in 1943. The broadcast took to the road throughout various cities in West Virginia to encourage communities to purchase war bonds in order to buy bombers. Cities who raised enough money would get their name on the side of the bomber it bought.

10. Wheeling Steel Corporation Advertising Executive John L. Grimes at Microphone

IDNO:
048784
Title:
Wheeling Steel Corporation Advertising Executive John L. Grimes at Microphone
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
John L. Grimes was the creator of "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast in 1936. He wanted a means to advertise both the company products and it's talented employees. Therefore it was a requirement to be an employee or immediate family member of the company in order to perform on or work the broadcast. Note the "Buy War Bonds" banner hanging on wall. This photo was likely taken during their "Buy a Bomber" series which began in 1943. The broadcast took to the road throughout various cities in West Virginia to encourage communities to purchase war bonds in order to buy bombers. Cities who raised enough money would get their name on the side of the bomber it bought.
The Steel Sisters were popular performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

11. Steel Sisters Walk Down Aisle at Great Lakes Naval Station, Chicago, IL

IDNO:
048779
Title:
Steel Sisters Walk Down Aisle at Great Lakes Naval Station, Chicago, IL
Date:
ca. 1943
Description:
The Steel Sisters were popular performers on the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

12. 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
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."

13. 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."
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Here are the Evans Sisters at the microphone, harmonizing a number for listeners to the "Musical Steelmakers". Betty Jane, left, is a receptionist for the company. Margaret June was recently crowned "Miss Steelmaker 1944". Janet Jean, right, age 15, is the youngest member of the trio."

14. Evans Sisters at Microphone, Harmonizing a Number for Listeners to Musical Steelmakers

IDNO:
048773
Title:
Evans Sisters at Microphone, Harmonizing a Number for Listeners to Musical Steelmakers
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Here are the Evans Sisters at the microphone, harmonizing a number for listeners to the "Musical Steelmakers". Betty Jane, left, is a receptionist for the company. Margaret June was recently crowned "Miss Steelmaker 1944". Janet Jean, right, age 15, is the youngest member of the trio."
From left to right: Margaret June, Betty Jane, and Janet Jean.

15. 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 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."

16. '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."

17. 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
Performance was part of a "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast.

18. 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.

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

IDNO:
048762
Title:
Audience for Radio Program 'It's Wheeling Steel'
Date:
Undated

20. Steel Sisters Perform on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast on NBC's Blue Network

IDNO:
048761
Title:
Steel Sisters Perform on 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Broadcast on NBC's Blue Network
Date:
Undated
The Musical Steelmakers were the orchestra that performed on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast on NBC's Blue Network. Note the flag behind the performers on stage. The blue stars represented people who were serving in the war, and a gold star represented those who died in service.

21. Performers Dressed as Candy Stripers Preparing to Perform With the Musical Steelmakers Orchestra

IDNO:
048760
Title:
Performers Dressed as Candy Stripers Preparing to Perform With the Musical Steelmakers Orchestra
Date:
Undated
Description:
The Musical Steelmakers were the orchestra that performed on "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast on NBC's Blue Network. Note the flag behind the performers on stage. The blue stars represented people who were serving in the war, and a gold star represented those who died in service.
"It's Wheeling Steel" was a radio broadcast used to advertise Wheeling Steel Corporation products and their talented employees. The entire operation was ran by employees or immediate family members of the company, the first all employee broadcast.

22. 'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Show Producer Maury Longfellow

IDNO:
048759
Title:
'It's Wheeling Steel' Radio Show Producer Maury Longfellow
Date:
Undated
Description:
"It's Wheeling Steel" was a radio broadcast used to advertise Wheeling Steel Corporation products and their talented employees. The entire operation was ran by employees or immediate family members of the company, the first all employee broadcast.

23. Steel Sisters and Other 'It's Wheeling Steel' Performers on Stage

IDNO:
048758
Title:
Steel Sisters and Other 'It's Wheeling Steel' Performers on Stage
Date:
Undated

24. Crowd Watching 'It's Wheeling Steel' Performance

IDNO:
048757
Title:
Crowd Watching 'It's Wheeling Steel' Performance
Date:
Undated