1935 Press Photo Thad Ator Felix Garcia Arrested Send A Dime Chain Letter Scam

Felix Garcia (left), a drug clerk, and Thad Ator, bookkeeper, are shown in federal court in San Antonio, Texas, the first to be arrested in the government's drive on the "Send a Dime" chain letter writers. It is alleged that several hundred letters bearing the same names were sent by them, and they face trial on mail fraud charges.

Photo is dated 1935.

Photo measures 9 x 6.5 inches.