Ed K. Smith (Edgar K. Smith, Sr.)

1914-2001

• Singer, announcer, and production director for WHP radio in the 1930's
• Creator and host of WHP's "Junior Town" starting in 1938
• Produced "Pennsylvania on Parade" and USO shows for US Army from 1942 to 1945
• Founded WCMB with Edgar Shepard, Jr. in 1947
• President, director and member of numerous civic organizations

Christmas greetings from Governor Pinchot to Ed Smith - 1932  (Contributed by RJ Harris)

"Junior Town" 12-29-38 (WHP archives)

"Junior Town" recognizes Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney - 1939 (WHP archives)

"Junior Town" first anniversary on WHP - 9-15-39  (WHP archives)

"Junior Town" Rio Theater marquee - January 1941 (WHP archives)

"Junior Town" ads - date unknown (WHP archives)

Letter from General James Alfonte congratulating Ed Smith for success of "Pennsylvania on Parade" - 1944 (Contributed by RJ Harris)

Pennsylvania on Parade photo - date unknown (Contributed by RJ Harris)

Pennsylvania on Parade ad on WKBO - date unknown (Contributed by RJ Harris)

Bio article - 9-8-54

Obituary - Oct. 2001