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People of the 1930s K through P
Click here for the story of Lambdin Kay.

LAMBIN KAY

The first station manager of WSB Radio, Kay was a pioneer who experimented with gusto and enthusiasm, bringing many of radio's "firsts" anywhere.

Click here for THE STORY OF LAMBDIN KAY.

WILDA LINDSEY

Mrs. Wilda Lindsey worked in the business office of WSB Radio for 44 years!!  We include her in our listings because for over four decades everyone who worked at WSB Radio got their paycheck thanks to her tireless work.  
YEARS AT WSB: 1929 to 1973!!

O.B. KEELER

Sportswriter for the Atlanta Journal – he often broadcast sports commentaries on WSB Radio.  Known for his coverage of legendary golfer Bobby Jones.

EDNA LEE

Writer for the locally produced dramatic program Symphony of Life.

ROY McMILLAN

Roy joined WSB in 1927 as an announcer.  Roy was part of a tradition among early radio announcers to dress up for the invisible audience. Roy is quoted in the book WELCOME SOUTH BROTHER “Announcing was mostly a matter of identifying the station every half hour.  But, we put on coats and ties even for that.” 

 


 

JOHN M. OUTLER

In 1931 John joined the station as “commercial manager” and in later years went on to become General Manager of both WSB Radio and WSB-TV.  He retired in 1957. 

WALTER PASCHALL

One of the early news reporters for WSB Radio along with the legendary Douglas Edwards.  He was the nephew of the editor of the Atlanta Journal John Paschall.  (See John’s story in WSB People of the 1920’s)  Paschall later became news director for WSB Radio. 

 


The 1930s
  • People A to J
  • People K to P
  • People Q to Z
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