The Missing Person
Suspense · May 12, 1952 · 29 min · 3,966 words
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Auto-light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Mr. McDonald's carry in a story based on fact. Tonight's presentation of... Sal's Spence. Tonight, with names and places changed, Auto-light presents the true story of a man who, to all intents and purposes, disappeared from the face of the earth.
The dramatization is called... The Missing Person, our star Mr. McDonald's Carry. Hey Harlow, what's that little book for? I have, that's my mileage record. And it's proved to me that it's mighty important to always make sure my spark plugs are functioning properly.
Well, what do you mean Harlow? Well, spark plugs are the heart of a car's ignition system. They've got to be right. So I see my auto light spark plug dealer every few months. He compares my spark plugs with the exclusive auto light plug check indicator.
And if he finds my spark plugs are worn out, he puts in world famous ignition engineered Auto light spark plug for smoother performance, quick starts and gas saving. You believe in top performance, eh, hon?
I sure do happen. I know it pays. So, friends, take a tip from me and have your spark plugs checked this week. See your neighborhood auto light spark plug dealer. And if replacements are needed, have him install standard or resistor type auto light spark plugs.
The spark plugs that are world famous for quality and performance. And remember, from Bumper to Taillight, you're always right with Autolight. And now with the missing person, and the performance of Mr. McDonald's carry. Autolight hopes once again to keep you in South Spence.
At approximately 7.30 pm, the Thursday night of March 10th, 1948, Joseph Ebner, at the time 38 years of age, said goodbye to his wife Martha, and left his home at 1210 East Bethany Road in Burbank, California. He drove a light gray sedan, license plates 702 R3 228 over Kewinga Pass to downtown Los Angeles. His destination is the Civic Auditorium. Joseph
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