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Advertisements For Penobscot Savings Bank, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Advertisements for Penobscot Savings Bank on 74 Hammond Street in Bangor, Maine, recorded in December, 1955.

Interview With Carl J. Broggi, Department Of Development Of Industry And Commerce, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A very brief interview with Carl J. Broggi, then Head of the Department of Development of Industry and Commerce.

Maine Industry In A New England Survey, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A series of audio clips from a program on New England, where the commentator says they decided to go "back to Maine and listen finally to some sounds and voices that say more about New England and its people than any further recital of facts and figures." Included are comments of Lucia Cormier of Rumford, Robert N. Haskell, Maine Senate President, and James L. Reid of Hallowell. Aired August 16, 1955.

President Eisenhower’S Address At Skowhegan, Maine, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

An audio recording of the events of United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower's visit to Skowhegan, Maine in the summer of 1955. Includes the remarks of Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Governor Edmund Muskie, President Eisenhower, and several members of the community. Eisenhower emphasizes that to be able to protect the right of individuals and allow for society to prosper, it is important to maintain peace. Senator Smith refers to the President as "the greatest man of peace in the world."

W. W. Warlick, Superintendent, Talks About Maine Maritime Academy, Wlbz Radio

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Retired Rear Admiral W. W. Warlick, Superintendent of Maine Maritime Academy, indicates that Maine youth are returning to work at sea. Made for National Maritime Day, May, 1955.

Bangor High School Basketball Return From New England Tournament, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

WLBZ reporting from Union Station in Bangor as a crowd of 3,000 people welcome the Bangor High School Rams home after the New England Tournament at Boston Garden in 1955.

Lincoln Community Band Performs Salutations March, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The Lincoln Community Band gives an instrumental performance February 13, 1955. An announcer introduces the song as, "Salutations March by Seitz."

Lincoln Community Band Performs American Cadet March, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The Lincoln Community Band gives an instrumental performance February 13, 1955. An announcer introduces the song as, "American Cadet March by R. B. Hall."

Lincoln Community Band Performs Greeting To Bangor, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The Lincoln Community Band gives an instrumental performance February 13, 1955. An announcer introduces the song as, "Greeting to Bangor, a march by R. B. Hall."

Lincoln Community Band Performs Gloria, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The Lincoln Community Band gives an instrumental performance February 13, 1955. An announcer introduces the song as, "Gloria, by Losey."

Bangor Interracial Chorus Performs Early To Bed, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The station log for WLBZ Radio noted that this broadcast included this song along with two others, recorded January 23, 1955: Bangor Interracial Chorus, Wm. [William] Cupp, director; Harold Annis, accompanist.

Interview With Lew Colomy, President Of The Maine Fish And Game Association, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Lew Colomy explains the role of the Fish and Game Association, the classification system for Maine water quality in lakes and rivers, efforts to tackle pollution and the economic impact of the hunting and fishing industry in Maine.

This recording includes a segment of Governor Edmund Muskie outlining four recommendations to improve water quality.

Advertisement For Cutler's Women's Store In Old Town, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

An advertisement for Cutler's Women's Store in Old Town, Maine, promising the latest in spring fashions in 1955.

History Spot, Bangor During Prohibition, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A brief account of Bangor during Prohibition that seems to have been prepared as a part of a weekly series of shorts to air between programs in 1955. Although the recording promises a follow up to continue the story the following week, this seems to be the only segment available from this series.

Bangor Radio Value Days Window Shopping, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Irving Hunter makes his way around downtown Bangor, Maine, to describe items in store windows that will be on sale for Bangor Radio Value Days. He mentions several of the participating businesses and describes products at Freese's Department Store, Farrar Furniture Company, Standard Shoe Store, J.J. Newberry Store, Crown Jewelers, and the W.T. Grant store. Not dated; circa 1955.

Wlbz Economy Home Construction, Part 2, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Irving Hunter provides and update on the progress of construction at the WLBZ Economy Home on Pierce Road in Brewer, Maine. Not dated; circa 1955.

Wlbz Presents The Knickerbocker Four, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A recording of a studio performance of a barbershop quartet. No information on station log. Circa 1955.

Greetings From Bangor Wales To Bangor Maine, Bbc Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A program produced in cooperation with WLBZ to share greetings and information about daily live from Bangor, North Wales to the people of Bangor, Maine. Not dated. Circa 1955.

Interview With Rufus Googins, Proprietor Of The Jed Prouty Tavern In Bucksport, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Bill Mincher interviews Rufus Googins, at the time proprietor of the Jed Prouty Tavern in Bucksport, Maine. They discuss the aspects of the tavern that have hardly changed since the early 1800s, the historic role of the tavern keeper as interacting with the guests, the fact that Mr. Googins had decided to donate the property across the street to the city for a park, and that an article would also appear about Googins and other Bucksport "characters" in the upcoming January issue of DownEast Magazine. Recorded November 19, 1954.

History Of The Bangor House, Wlbz Radio

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Horace Chapman, Bangor House Proprietor, tells of some of the notable moments in the hotel's history, including visits of prohibitionist leader Carry Nation and U. S. Presidents Grant, McKinley, Teddy Roosevelt and Taft. Recorded in 1954.

Dedication Of The Bangor - Brewer Toll Bridge, Wlbz Radio

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Live broadcast of dedication ceremonies for the "new" bridge between Bangor and Brewer, Maine, on November 11, 1954. Speakers included Governor Burton M. Cross, Clarence S. Crosby, and several Bangor city officials.

Jim Adams Interviewed On How To Winterize A Car, Wlbz Radio

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Jim Adams, Bud Chamberlain, and Les McClain are interviewed by W. C. Mincher for tips on how to winterize a car in 1954.

Major Voyles At Dow Air Force Base Weather Station, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Major Voyles at the Dow Air Force Base Weather Station, explains workings of weather forecasting. Interviewed by W.C. Mincher in October, 1954.

Ten Minutes At Bangor Police Headquarters, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Bangor Police Chief John Toole and Dispatcher Dick Whittemore are interviewed by W.C. Mincher for a feature story, "Ten Minutes at Police Headquarters" in 1954. The Chief speaks on safety, the audience hears radio calls come in, and Whittemore explains his duties.

Edward M. Graham, Sr., On New Steam Turbine In Veazie, Wlbz Radio

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Edward M. Graham, Sr., discusses the new steam turbine dedicated at Bangor Hydro’s Graham Station in Veazie in 1954.

State Senator Allen Woodcock Interviewed About New Auditorium, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Allen Woodcock, Jr., State Senator, interviewed at scene of Bangor’s new auditorium as it is being built in 1954. Interviewed by W. C. Mincher.

Ted Williams Interview About 1954 World Series, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Ted Williams, interviewed by Eddie Owen, when Giants-Indians world series had resulted in two Giants wins.

Raymond Campbell For County Commissioner, Political Spot, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A paid political announcement, in the form of an interview with Raymond Campbell, highlighting his previous experience and how it would help in serving as Penobscot County Commissioner. Recorded June 17, 1954.

Maine Tv News And Guide, Cape Publishing Co.

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Volume 1, number 10 of Maine TV News and Guide for June 13-19, 1954.

Mothers' March On Polio Announcements, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Several announcements from organizers of the March of Dimes Mothers' March on Bangor's west side in the winter of 1954. Announcers explain the need to prevent polio, and identify themselves as Mrs. Irving Fadden, Mrs. John Townsend, Mrs. John F. O'Brien, Mrs. Robert G. Finn, Mrs. Gladys Gifford, Mrs. Aubrey Hill, Mrs. Morris Kelley and Mrs. Dwight Russell.