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A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-oh silver, the Lone Ranger. His faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past, from the thundering hoofbeats of a great horse, Silver, the Lo…

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Synopsis

In The Colonel's Daughter, we meet Betty Harris, the spirited daughter of Colonel Harris, who arrives in Frontier Town with her companion, Miss Stevens. Eager to surprise her father at Fort Davis, Betty seeks a guide to take them through the treacherous terrain. However, the local station agent, Judd Wright, and the experienced guide, Sam, warn her of the imminent danger posed by Blackhawk and his warriors, who are on the warpath. Despite their concerns, Betty's determination to reach her father leads her to dismiss their warnings, setting the stage for a perilous journey.

Host

H

Harry Golder

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

F

Frank Russell

J

Jim Fletcher

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

Nights on the air

This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Colonel's Daughter

  • May31948

    The Lone Ranger

    The Colonel's Daughter

    May 3 · Ep 2385

  • Jul21954

    The Lone Ranger

    The Colonel's Daughter

    Jul 2 · Ep 3350

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

TheLoneRanger48-05-032385TheColonelsDaughter.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2385

The Colonel's Daughter

Monday, May 3, 1948 · 29:45

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2385

The Colonel's Daughter

Monday, May 3, 1948 · 29:45

Summary

Colonel Harris' daughter, Betty, is determined to reach Fort Davis despite warnings of danger from the local guide. With the threat of Blackhawk and his warriors looming, her journey becomes a race against time and peril.

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  • 1948 — The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Shelley v. Kraemer that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to blacks and other minorities are legally unenforceable.

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