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Going Places With Jean Murray, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A recording of a program geared toward women in the area of Bangor, Maine, known as Going Places hosted by Jean Murray and sponsored by the W. T. Grant department store. Murray explains that this edition was pre-recorded so that she would be able to take advantage of the long holiday weekend for the 4th of July in 1950. Murray mentions many special holiday events listeners could consider attending and traditions and history associated with the Independence Day holiday.

Console And Keyboard Melodies Featuring Norm Lambert, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A musical performance featuring Norman Lambert playing popular tunes on the organ and piano, sponsored by Maine Central. This program, recorded to air in July, 1950, featured the songs Dark Eyes, Do You Ever Think of Me?, Donkey Serenade, For Me and My Gal, I'll Get By, and How Come You Do Me Like You Do?

Hillman's Musical Milkmen Accompanied By Norm Lambert, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A musical program featuring the vocal harmony of Gene Hammons and Hugh Davis, accompanied by Norm Lambert on the organ. Sponsored by Hillman's Dairy and recorded to air in June, 1950.

Webber Oil Company's Redgate Ocean Terminal Opening, Part 2, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Part two of Irving Hunter's broadcast of the 1949 opening of Webber Oil Company's Redgate Ocean Terminal in Bucksport, Maine.

Webber Oil Company's Redgate Ocean Terminal Opening, Part 1, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Part one of Irving Hunter's broadcasting of the 1949 opening of Webber Oil Company's Redgate Ocean Terminal in Bucksport, Maine.

Docking The Esso Bridgeport, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Irv Hunter of WLBZ Radio in Bangor, Maine, describes the docking of the tanker Esso Bridgeport, as assisted by the tug boat Walter Ross in 1949. The tanker was arriving at Webber Oil Company's new tank facility in Bucksport, Maine.

Docking The Esso Bridgeport At The Webber Oil Company's Ocean Terminal At Bucksport, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Irv Hunter, serving as the ESSO Reporter, describes the 1949 docking of the tanker ESSO Bridgeport, assisted by the tug Walter Ross, at the Webber Oil Company's ocean terminal in Bucksport, Maine. Hunter checks in with captains Harold Spurling and Merle Abbot.

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 Broiler Day, Part 2, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Commentators Jack Atwood and Jake Brofee continue coverage of the second annual Maine Broiler Day festival in Belfast City Park in 1949. The organizer of coronation ceremonies, Laurel Clements, gives a few, brief remarks, and then Maine Governor Frederick G. Payne announces the winner of the Maine Poultry Queen contest, Betty Perry of Lincolnville Beach. Atwood and Brofee continue to discuss the methods for preparing a large barbecue to feed 4,000 attendees.

Maine Broiler Day, Part 1, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A live broadcast of activities associated with the second annual Maine Broiler Day held at the Belfast City Park in 1949. The festival, featuring a chicken barbecue that served 4,000 people, was planned as a celebration of the Maine poultry industry and research being conducted at Highmoor Farm. The broadcast included remarks of several individuals associated with Maine agriculture, including Jake Brofee, A. K. Gardiner, Dr. Howard C. Pierce, Waldo Chick, Jim Coleman, and Frank Reed.

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. …

Console And Keyboard Melodies Broadcast From The Bangor Sportsmen's Show, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Irving Hunter announces as Norm Lambert takes requests for songs to play on their show Console and Keyboard Melodies in a special, live broadcast from the Bangor Sportsmen's Show at the Bangor Auditorium March 18, 1949. Hunter speaks briefly with several show attendees and organizers, including Carl Lowe of the Thomas Rod Company, Maine Fisheries Warden Lester Stubbs, Mrs. George Wilson of Newport, Chief Crazy Bull, and Show Manager Howard Bond.

The original WLBZ station log indicated that this was the first use of the station's "new" roving microphone at the Bangor Auditorium.

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.

Christmas Story, A University Of Maine Radio Guild Program, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Part of the "University Town" series, a performance of a script written by Mrs. Arthur Stevens, who also read the part of the mother. A family is trimming the Christmas tree and singing carols while also coping with the anniversary of the death of a family member.

Station notes mention that the announcer (Mr. University) was played by George Gonyar, Paul Payson played the character Paul and the organ, Priscilla Goggin played the sister, and Wendell Hodgkins played Bobby. Dated December 17, 1948.

The Nature Of America By Dr. Milton M. Mcgorrill, Orono Church Of Universal Fellowship, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A brief sermon / talk on the Nature of America by Dr. Milton M. McGorrill of Orono, Maine, and the Church of Universal Fellowship. Recorded November 19, 1948.

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.

Theodore N. Vail Memorial Award Given For Bravery In Bar Harbor Fire Of 1947, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

The Theodore N. Vail Award is given to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for their bravery during the Bar Harbor Fire of October 1947. Recorded in 1948.

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.

Budweiser Horses Visit Bangor, Part 1, 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. The exact date of the broadcast was not noted. Circa 1948.

Forest Commissioner Rendall Calls For Volunteers For Bar Harbor Fire Patrol, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Maine State Forest Commissioner Raymond E. Rendall explains that fire-fighters are exhausted and there is a need for volunteers to assist with patrol of the area of the Bar Harbor fire of 1947. He provides a list of clothing to gather and explains how to report for volunteer duty.

Coverage Of Bar Harbor Fire Of 1947, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

WLBZ announcers John Wellington and Ellis O'Brien interview several individuals involved in disaster recovery efforts toward the end of the Bar Harbor fire of 1947. Wellington interviews Mr. Zwickert, Deputy Manager of the North Atlantic Area for the Red Cross. O'Brien interviews Deputy Fire Chief Asa Wasgatt, New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Manager John Conte, Bar Harbor resident Maurice Gilley, and chairman of the Bar Harbor Board of Selectmen Seth E. Libby.

Interviews At Jackson Laboratory Following Bar Harbor Fire, Wlbz Radio

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WLBZ reporter Irving Hunter interviews several research assistants, including Richard Desjardins, John Lardman, Bill Stone, and Tote Parsons, about items lost and what was saved at Jackson Memorial Laboratory during the Bar Harbor fire in 1947. Hunter also speaks with Dr. Jason Scott of the Division of Behavior Studies at Hamilton Station, a branch laboratory of Jackson Lab.

Coverage Of Maine Forest Fires, October, 1947, Wcsh Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

W. W. Chaplin on NBC's News of the World with several reports of the 1947 Maine Forest Fires. His final report describes the situation in Bar Harbor, shared from Ellsworth over the facilities of WLBZ.

Console And Keyboard Melodies Featuring Norm Lambert, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A musical performance featuring Norman Lambert playing popular tunes on the organ and piano, sponsored by Maine Central, "the complete transportation system serving all of Maine by train and by highway bus." This recording featured the songs I Never Knew by Ted Fio Rito, Paradise in Waltz Time, That Little Dream Got Nowhere by Jimmy Van Heusen, and Paper Doll. Recorded to be broadcast in July, 1947.

Console And Keyboard Melodies Featuring Norm Lambert, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A musical performance featuring Norman Lambert playing popular tunes on the organ and piano, sponsored by Maine Central, "the complete transportation system serving all of Maine by train and by highway bus." This recording featured the songs Linda, The Mexican Hat Dance, My Pretty Girl and Linger Awhile. Recorded to be broadcast in July, 1947.

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.

Mass Launch Of Eight Ships From Maine, Coverage From Todd-Bath Shipbuilding Corporation, South Portland, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Coverage from the Todd-Bath Shipyard in South Portland, Maine, of eight ships being launched as a part of the U.S. war effort. Includes three speeches delivered by Maine Governor Sumner Sewall, Senator Harry S. Truman, and Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land, Chairman of the Maritime Commission. Recorded August 16, 1942.