NBC Transmitter (Jan-Dec 1939)

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NOVEMBER, 1939 9 NBC SAN by Dick Hello and Goodbye Really big news of the month was the announcement that Lloyd Yoder, after 10 years of faithful service in the NBC-San Francisco fold, was assigned new worlds to conquer. Lloyd, who started with NBC as an announcer and traveled on up through the publicity department into the KPO-KGO manager’s chair, lakes hold of things at KOA, Denver, while A. E. Nelson, formerly in charge of Blue Network Sales, steps into the KPO-KGO front office. The gang found it tough to say so long to Lloyd, and to prove it they presented him with a swell set of golf clubs encased in a leather bag ... a real smooth job. The department heads teamed up and gave Lloyd a new-fangled, shiny pipe and stand to keep him in cool smokes. There were rounds of dinners and farewell sessions for the out-going boss, and the welcomes for the incoming chief have only begun. Also on the “Hello" list is one Floyd Farr, latest addition to the announcing staff, who comes to San Francisco from KDYL in Salt Lake. Welcome, Floyd, and have fun. Yes, a new name tops the column from the Golden Gate city, and we say goodbye, temporarily we hope, to Louise Landis, who has carried on for lo, these many years. She has taken a three months leave of absence to be with her husband, whose business demanded that he take up residence in FRANCISCO Bertrandias the Salinas valley. Well, Carmel is only a quick trip by horse and buggy, so things could be worse. Story of the Month It was told by Wanda Woodward, who returned from vacation with a romantic tale of near drowning and subsequent rescue. It all happened on the Russian River . . . a maiden in distress ... a knight in shining armor, only in this case it was a bathing suit. Wanda was experiencing her initial canoe ride, but no one had told her they were subject to capsizing. Result: Wanda and canoe in reverse positions. Things were at their worst when a welcome masculine voice floated across the water from a nearby pier. “Say,” the voice asked, “can you swim?” “No,” Wanda gurgled, “Can you . . . I hope?” He could, Wanda was saved, and her hero turned out to be a handsome officer in Uncle Sam’s Navy. Nice story — what? Speaking of Vacations . . . Late vacationers included Beth Gardner of Music Rights, visiting old haunts in Denver . . . Doreen Witt, also of Music Rights, off to Carmel . . . Arnold Marquis, Production, whereabouts unknown . . . Guy Cassidy, spending lime at home becoming better acquainted with offspring ... Ed Parkhurst, chez lui . . . Frank Barron, busy changing residence . . . and that, with a few exceptions, just about closes the “Absent With Blessing Department” for this year. Romance Department The fact that it isn't spring doesn t seem to have much influence among radio folk . . . Dave McNutt, Press, leveals that he and a certain Miss Janet Gullmann have announced their engagement, the result of a University of EXCHANGE CORNER RECORD PLAYER, attachable to any radio, together with three symphonies — all brand new — to exchange for photography etpiipment. Call J. W. C., Ext. 878. NBC GIRLS — Single or double rooms available in penthouse apartment with surrounding terrace overlooking Central Park. Five minutes from NBC. $8-$10. Call PL 3-2450, Apart. 116. California campus romance . . . Marion Hansen MacQuarrie, back at her desk after trip south, says she doesn't remember whether she saw anything enroute or not, she was on a honeymoon . . . By the way, how does the writer of column announce own marriage in same? Anyway, the lucky fellow and Miss Evelyn Lopez of San Jose are supposed to say “yes” on October 22, and by the time the Transmitter comes out will have done so. Yes indeed. Activities San Francisco’s NBC Athletic Association strengthened its position with another social success . . . this time a swim party, followed by a buffet dinner, dance, and general fun at the Association’s clubhouse. Highlight of the evening was a thr il ler-di 1 ler drama. Title of same was One Thousand Legs Under the Sea. Bill Holmes was in charge of aquatics, while Budd Heyde held forth as head host during the eat, drink, and caper portion. Four of the “One Thousand Legs Under the Sea." Owners are Bill Holmes and Riola Jamison.