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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1930

Page

6

Abduction of Bookmaker Unsolved in Tulsa Estate Mystery

George H Harford, 53, a wealthy Tulsa bookmaker and known gambler, was found safe after 33 hours blindfolded at a country estate. He said abductors seized him by two men, claimed they had the wrong man, and released him without ransom or demands. He offered little light for authorities to identify the kidnapers.

Tulga Oma George H- Harford Tulsa Axid Hirs Horford

How to Stop Skin Itching In 2 Minutes

An old advertisement for Tetterine ointment from Shuptrine Co. touts quick relief from skin eruptions, itching, and irritations. It claims the product kills parasites that cause itching and offers mail order delivery with a money back guarantee.

Shuptrine Co Satannzh

Night of Radio Programs From Kilocycles Station

Radio schedule fragment lists concerts and talks with Cecil and Sally, Jean Goldkette's orchestra, Mobiloil NBC health talk, Amos and Andy, and multiple dance programs. Includes Kilocycles, Ganter orchestra, and Texas hour entries with times around 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday listings incomplete.

Oltidel HTSA Cecil and Sally Touie Hungey Five Ensacing Ame Jean Goldkette Orch Woar Eie Kilorgales Menger Gonter Orchestra HMAC Nuei ATAP Tworld Bockman Darsby Sandlis Texas Hour KOND Texas Theater RISA Bob Skiles Haywire the Collegians

Radio Station Schedule Highlights and Programs List

A fragmented schedule lists WH IT and other stations with times for popular selections, weather, breakfast briefs, and various programs. Includes names like Syncopatin Sam, Don Albert, George and Jennie, and notes several NBC and NBC Special broadcasts along with hour blocks and musical features.

Don Albert m—Chreerio N. B.C Our Daily NBC George Jennie Bounbok Institute N. O Humford Progres N. Ber KMAC Ifusion Nood Majestic Margaret Kilorgetoe

Advance seen in television advances and ad supported system

J Cummings manager of WOAT told the Scientific Society television will evolve from its labors to a near perfect stage like radio today. He noted US broadcasts rely on advertising to fund stations, unlike Europe where the government taxes radio nets. He said US model yields varied programs and no cost to set owners while European tax funded system limits entertainment.

J. Cummings WOAT Cummings United States

Two Hunters Face Charges of Game Law Violations

Tee Herat county buntera will face trial Friday afternoon for alleged violations of the adate game laws in John Onion’s justice court. Arnold K. Shelwn of 112 Fat Magolla avenue and H. Davis of 210 Clifford court allegedly had a wilt female deer in their possession Sunday. The other charge claims Naelsen refused to stop for game wardens inspecting his car. Hurtelder notes the state game department lends large signs to officers for use during hunts to prevent motorists from thinking they are being detained.

Tee Herat Buntera Justice Court John Onion Tee Decker Sud AE Hitafelder Arnold K. Shelwn Fat Magolla Aveour H. Davis Clifford Court Naelsen Higheay Hurtelder pAme Furnianes Lerge Eigna

Radios to Be Made by 8. A. Company

San Antonio will host a new radio manufacturing plant run by Wel linger Mahoney and Rhodes at 716 West Carasacrey place. The Aristocrac model will be produced, described as a widget radio finished in wood and with mantel styling.

San Antonio Wellinger, Mahoney and Rhodes Company Carasacrey Place Aristocrac Mantel

City News Dr. B. X Wits to be in city for two weeks

Fragmented notice lists events including a prize card and a bone party by the German Young committee on November 20. Mentions Mann Son's ball, Tickels, Ze, Lunes, five hundred, high fire aid bridge, and a Hollywood dames gathering at 425 E Josephine.

Boney Wermian Kon'y Wead Committee Pat Hermann Son Sami Dd

Former Wife Held in Gun Slaying of Oil Worker

Avia Henderson, widow two weeks, held without bail in Fort Stockton on murder charges for the shooting of Claude Jame Henderson at Iraan in the Yateg oil field. The victim, a Phillips Petroleum pumper, was struck twice in the chest and once in the chin. His bride alleged attempted protection. Mrs Fenderom was later arrested near the scene by Justice of the Peace D. H. S Mitchell.

San Angelo Teras Mra Avia Henderson Fort Stockton Claude Jame Henderson Iraan Yateg Pecos County Henderson Phillips Petroleum Company Mrrs Fenderom D. H. S Mitchell Henderton

Marquis of Winchester Faces £2 Million Debts in Bankruptcy

London reports the bankrupt Marquis of Winchester, a leading peer, is financially ruined with liabilities near $2,000,000 and negotiable assets under $1,500. The bankruptcy stems from the collapse of the Tatly companies, listing a wine cellar, fine wines, valuable cigars, an automobile, and $500 in stock certificates among assets.

London Marquis of Winchester Tie Creditory Atoix

Threat note targets deputy in self defense case

A note signed SC MO ML warned a special deputy constable Joe Herobar, under indictment for alleged abuse of his father Thomas Donovan. District Attorney Walter Tynan will review the note as Escobar, formerly a deputy, says Donovan threatened him with a kung and a teal bo in self defense on June 20. The matter will be sent to federal authorities after concern over the indictment and bond status of suspects.

Joe Herobar Thomas Donovan Ditrict Walter Tynan Escobar Donovan Bit Kecubae Sufi Esrohar

Plane Search: Party Sees Camp Fire West of Frasier

A foot search group that spent the night in the Tehachapi mountains reported a camp fire about four miles west of Frasier Mountain, signaling a possible safe landing of the missing PAT air mail plane. Twenty planes and ground parties were dispatched to the area to verify the sighting and assist the three aboard, Miss Jean Sarkow, A Donaldson, and George Rogers, who were walking toward the highway after building the fire.

Lebec Calif Tehachopl Mountains Frasier Mountain Frazier Mountain Jean D. Sarkow Tos Angeles A. Donaldson George Rogers

Vacuum Cleaners Stolen From Airway Appliance Office

The Airway Appliance company offices at 824 After billing were robbed of eight vacuum cleaners and $50 in cash. Police reported the break in. The W. C. Burns Drug Store at 1024 Broadway was entered and eight cigarettes stolen. An empty cash register was removed from an alley.

Airway Appliance Company Pelice ‘Weslierday W. C. Burns Drue Broadway

Authentic local color drives radio sketch appeal

The piece discusses how authentic local color became a key draw in radio drama citing Amos in Andy and The Mide of the Goldberg as examples. It notes producers’ shift away from haphazard realism toward believable scenes, driven by sponsors and big business, while audiences nationwide relate to well drawn characters.

Amos Andy the Goldberg Hank Shannons Seth Tarker

Hoovers Speech and Bank Holiday Radio Highlights

President Herbert Hoover will address the White House conference on child health and protection over WOAI and NBC at 5:00 p.m. On NBC and WOAI, Knute Tackoe of Notre Dame will be interviewed by Grantland Rice. A concert program features Leon ard Joy and orchestra, Yowlache as guest artist, and soprano Olive Palmer with Nocti di Primavera.

Herbert Hoover WOAI National Broadcasting Tomrry White House Knute Tackoe Notre Dame Wai Grantlind “Rice National Broadcasting Chain WOA! Aot Leonard Joy Bla Yowlache Yakima Washington Mobiloil Nathaniel Shilkret NHC Strauss Walts Olive Palmer NTO Palmolive Paul Oliver

Bodies of 2 Boys Found Near Track

Fort Worth Texan reports two veutilated boys found by an International Great Northern section crew along a railroad track, three miles east of Everman, Wednesday morning. Their heads were crushed, faces unrecognizable, and no identifying marks found. Estimated ages about 18, rough dress.

Fort Worth

Memphis Exchange Fights Farm Board Fight Grows

The Memphis cotton exchange votes to boost membership to back the American Cotton Shippers' Association in its confrontation with the federal farm board and the federal Agricultural Marketing Act.

Memphis Exchange Parm Board Memphis, Tenn Memphis Commercial Appeal Memphis Cotton Exchange American Cotton Shippers’ Association Federal Farm Board

Texas to plan FAI exhibits at Chicago World Fair

Dallas reports preparations for displaying Trans Resources at the Chicago World Fair will be discussed at a meeting of the state's World Fair committee in Dallas on Monday. The note mentions plans and dates for exhibiting at the 1933 event.

Texas Dallas Chicago Datla Afonday

El Paso Man Slain by Bandits Bullets

El Paso, Teras, Nov. 10. The bullet riddled body near here today was identified as Gilberta Baray Juarez police said they had been informed Baray was killed by hold up men.

EL Paso Teras Here Gilberta Baray Juarez Baray Wea

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