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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1928

Page

18

Radio broadcast to present sixth bridge game

The sixth bridge game of a twenty game series will be broadcast from WOAL on Tuesday December 18 at 3 30 PM Central Standard Time. Milton C Wark and Wilbur C Whitehend of New York will join players from across America with listeners urged to gather four players and follow the bidding and play on air. Contestants include Eugene R Buss and J McDinermid of Cincinnati along with Mr Work and Mr Whitford. The advance hands are listed and the announcer will provide the resume after the game aired the following night.

Woal Luesilay Milton C. Wark Wilbur C. Whitehend New York America Plas Eugene R. Buss Cincinnati Ohio J. McDinemid Cincinnati National League Baseball Club Ani Air Whitvlewt New Eugene i West Hearsa Mikeson Cis Cinctonati Diamonds

Radio Station KTSA Owner Donates School Broadcast Hour

William Barrett, owner of KTSA radio, donates an hour per week to San Antonio high schools Main Avenue Meh pehiool and Henekenridge high school to allow students to express themselves. School officials accept the offer and plans are underway to arrange programs with each school providing facilities and talks by principals and instructors for parents.

Ofter Sa Antonio High School Phreate Inienan Barrett Ktsa ‘Hog Main Avenue Meh Pehiool Henekenridge High School

Federated Radio Meet to Be Held in Buffalo

The Federated Radio Trade Association plans its annual convention in Buffalo, New York, February 18 19 20. The meeting aims to unify radio advertising standards, outline restaurant terms, and launch a nationwide campaign to curb fraudulent ads while promoting public trust and industry progress.

Federated Radio Wrade‘association United States Canada Dw Radio

Kelster K-20 radio set proves fire test endurance

In a vivid test story the Kelster K-20 six tube radio endured a Fox company fire, moving from Alamo Pinta to Commerce Street and finally Main Avenue quarters. The Straus Bodenheimer firm notes replacements and new program sources, praising Kelster quality and planning in-store demos for interested buyers. An Atwater Kent radio hour features Hulda Lachanski Techa Seidel and Wilbur Frans in a national program.

Fox Company R. F. Davis Straus Bodenheimer Davin Alamo Pinta Commerce Street Main Avenue Houston Straus-Botenheimer Company Kelster F. Davis Straus Bodenheimer Co Charles Walker Fox

Radio Programs List From 1950 Station Schedules

A fragmentary 1950 radio timetable shows multiple stations and programs across Denver Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Chicago and Atlanta. Entries include Studio Program Concert Orchestra The Magazine Hour and various church services and talks reflecting a broad day’s programming across networks WIR lines and local stations.

Kim Los Angeles Hoprana Dos Angeles Orchestra Waap New York Pamilys WIZ Pancy Ain Diane Collier Hanry Tange Titlsburgh Ingers Byle Tanya Romantic WGY Schenectads Fanily D. Dasweenee Flood Madin Dielson WSB Atlanta D. Tawrence A. K Onartett Hadig Dietivu Baptist Tabernarle Fort Worth Wear Cleveland Enpor Minneapolis Paul Tawitn KYW Chicago Diez Collier Hour Peenin Crehesten Father Auventurer Mockery Ek Tuvlman Borin Hanes Misia Aiemgo Jets Little Grown Church WMAQ Casenan

Radio Hook Up Sets Nation Wide Sonora Broadcast

D L Deutsch, president of Sonora Phonograph Company of New York, announced the largest radio hook up yet for a commercial program. The REW contract with Columbia will use forty three stations coast to coast bringing Sonora weekly programming to radio listeners nationwide.

Sonora Columbia D. L. Deutsch Gee!dent Sonora Phonograph Company of New York Mr. Deutsch Calaumbla United Independent Broadcasters Jenat Middle West REW Wax Radio Retelrer Columbia People

Farm and Weather Bulletins Across Stations

A fragmented radio schedule lists KTAP KTSA KGCI HGRC WAP and WOAT programs through morning to afternoon. It mentions farm bulletins policy weather and markets with sporadic sports and entertainment segments and closing market news.

Mz M KGCI Munir WAT KTSA Peateshear KITSA Palles Burtettoo Musky HGRC Vatlee Balletias Imarkets Tem Tant Muslc Arent Oer Machéta Praic 3Rm KAP Minte KTAP Ar M Hgcl Stualc WRAT M. Gilbert Verner Bes Sports Vesper Hjeclai Entertainment

Boston radio pickup causes stir over loud speaker prank

In Boston a loud speaker broadcast from KTSA linked Miss Vida Franklin of 24 Woodward Ave to a San Antonio program heard over long distance telephone. The call, reported Sunday at 2715 x om, involved Young of Neston and resident Miss Franklin who confirmed the exchange as officials verified the long distance connection. Both parties expressed amusement at the loud and clear transmission.

Yangsten Anda Young Neston Mase Lato Vida Franklin KTSA Plaza San Antonio Bostom Miss Franklin Woodward Avenue Pront Broadcasting Toston

Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra Plans On Air Adaptation

Director Rolfe outlines a plan to translate Lucky Strike Orchestra performances for radio. He believes 30 million listeners coast to coast would dance weekly, requiring microphone friendly arrangements and precise choreography to capture tempo and personality for broadcast. The studio version emphasizes visualizing the audience and tailoring each dance type for radio timing.

Rolfe Lucky Strike Dance ‘Orchestra Dloor Mr. Rolfe Canal

Chain Plans Carol Voices Broadcast Across Nation

The Mélinnvatiote choir from St. Padhe Anoitle Church in New York City plans a nationwide broadcast on Christmas Eve between eight and twelve o'clock. The program features new phonetic music and a choral lineup, offering millions access to a serene holiday serenade.

Finn Church of Padhe Anoitle New York City Chiria Tonx Crcl Christius Eva Heuiret

Eveready Hour to Include Sketches by Miss Skinner

Miss Corelia Gus Skinner, daughter of Otin Skinner, to perform her original character sketches on the Eveready Hour, Tuesday evening December 18, in a Lull Venue program. The show, written and acted by Skinner, will be carried by 20 NBC stations nationwide, with Pacific coast listeners first to hear her on this program. Skinner has attracted strong critical and popular praise for two years.

Cornelian Olle Sklomer Eveready Hoge Exthusiantte Pacific Coast Otin Skinner Wilish Corelia Gus Skinn

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