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Memorial Program For United States Congressman Frank Fellows, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Bill Mincher narrates a program following the sudden passing of United States Representative Frank Fellows of Bangor, Maine. The program includes recorded comments of Robert Hale, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Governor Frederick G. Payne and excerpts of speeched by Frank Fellows. Aired at 7 p.m., August 27, 1951.

Jean Murray's Memo Sponsored By The W. T. Grant Store, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Jean Murray offers information about her background and plans for a daily radio program in 1949 on topics of interest in the world of women. The opening section is nearly identical to a previous recording, as Murray tells about herself and her interest in what's happening at local women's clubs. From there, this edition, sponsored by the W. T. Grant department store at the corner of Hammond and Central streets in Bangor, discusses the store's sweater and fur coat sections and the fall fashion line of international designer Madame Schiaparelli.

Jean Murray's Memo (Pilot Program?), Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Jean Murray introduces herself and plans for a new daily radio program in 1949 to cover subjects of interest in the world of women. Murray explains her background and interest in the projects of local women's clubs. The program continues with suggestions for a week's worth of menu ideas and sewing tips for giving dresses a new look to fit the current season's styles.

Maine Sports With John Mckernan For March 29, 1949, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

This 1949 edition of Maine Sports with John McKernan, Sr., discusses the upcoming opening of the fishing season, the tradition of sharing the first salmon caught at the Bangor Salmon Pool with the president of the United States, and the dwindling salmon population. McKernan next covers the sport of boxing, particularly an upcoming bout organized by the Bangor Boxing Club between Hermie Freeman (known as the Eagle Lake Assassin) and Tommy "Red" Wells of Manchester, New Hampshire. Finally, the program provides coverage of awarding the Bill Stern Athlete of the Year Award to Raymond A. Cox of Bangor High School. …

Esso Reporter's 10th Anniversary On Wlbz, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Irv Hunter emceeing a review of ten years of the ESSO Reporter program on WLBZ Radio. Anthony Morin, Jr., of Bangor, a 10-year-old-boy (helped by his brother, Robert) reviews major events of the past ten years. WLBZ is congratulated by several ESSO officials on bringing up-to-the-minute news to the listening audience several times each day. Speakers include Verne Carrier, June Richdale, R. M. Gray, and A. E. Webber and Edward E. Guernsey. Recorded in 1949.

Bangor Male Chorus Performance, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A musical performance by the Bangor Male Chorus, October 12, 1948, sponsored by the Eastern Trust and Banking Company. John Wellington is noted as having been the announcer; William Cupp, director; Harold Annis, accompanist. The group sings There's Music in the Air, Vienna Dreams, Sourwood Mountain, and Lost Chord.

Budweiser Horses Visit Bangor, Part 2, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

WLBZ's Irving Hunter interviews several people associated with a visit of the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales to Bangor, Maine and rides along as the horses make their way around town. Irving explains to the general public how the radio station is able to capture the live broadcast using roving microphones and antennas. The exact date of the broadcast was not noted. Circa 1948.

Memorial Day Dedication Of The Bangor Book Of Honor, Part 1, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The first portion of a live broadcast narrated by Irving Hunter of the ceremony held at Bangor Auditorium May 30, 1947 to present the Book of Honor, a volume compiled as a memorial to the 110 men from Bangor who died during World War II. Includes the remarks of City Manager Horace Etsey, Vice Admiral Carleton F. Bryant, Dr. Henry C. Knowlton, and the beginning of the remarks by Senator Owen Brewster.

Memorial Day Dedication Of The Bangor Book Of Honor, Part 2, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The second portion of a live broadcast narrated by Irving Hunter of the ceremony held at Bangor Auditorium May 30, 1947 to present the Book of Honor, a volume compiled as a memorial to the 110 men from Bangor who died during World War II. Includes the remainder of remarks by Senator Owen Brewster and continues with Rabbi Moses Zuckor, Governor Horace Hildreth, Reverend Louis M. Brehaut, librarian L. Felix Ranlett, and Frederick M. Meek.

This is the portion of the audio that includes the reading of the names in the Book of Honor, beginning at 24:39.

Blue Ribbon Minstrels Anniversary Broadcast, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The first anniversary broadcast, recorded in 1945, of a locally produced program known as the Blue Ribbon Minstrels. Everett Colman, interlocutor; Irv Hunter, announcer; Nissen Blue Ribbon Bread, sponsor. Also featuring the following cast: Don Holmes, Mr. Bones; [Leman?] Betts, Rufus the Clown; Norm Lambert, band leader; Bobby Jones, drums; Sam Viner, banjo; Stan Ivers, trumpet; Lanky Lancaster, sax; Dick Snare, trombone; Morris Shafmaster, Snowball; Gene Lewis, Sambo; Charlie Lancaster, Appleton B. Jones; Felix and Philip Veilleaux, Biloxi Brothers; Bob Beverly, Montague J. Bowerbank; Louis Pearson, Shuffling Joe Brown, Senior; John McLeod, Waldo W. Whuffletree.

Station Log, January 19-February 4, 1932, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Log sheets and operating logs for WLBZ Radio in Bangor, Maine, for the dates of January 29 to February 4, 1932. Log sheets include notes on programs that aired. The operating log includes the time the carrier goes on, the time program begins, the time program ends, and the time the carrier wave goes off. Columns provided places to note the time, plate number, plate voltage, plate current, antenna current, frequency check, temperature, and interruptions during the broadcast day.

Station Log, March 5-11, 1931, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The operating log for WLBZ Radio in Bangor, Maine, for the dates of March 5 to 11, 1931. The log notes the time the carrier goes on, the time program begins, the time program ends, and the time the carrier wave goes off. Columns provide places to note the time, plate voltage, plate current, antenna current, frequency check, temperature, and interruptions during the broadcast day.