Radio and the church in the 1920s
The Federal Council of Churches weighs radio's spiritual value for shut ins and isolated farmers. Hungerford notes radio spreads Christ’s teachings and aids outreach, though some fear diminished church presence and personal guidance. Cadman’s Sunday talks illustrate radio’s impact. leaders warn against delaying church use, predicting radio will grow.
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Thomas Stevenson
Washington
Federal Council of Churches
Arthur E. Hungerford
Mr. Hungerford
8. Parkes Cadman
Bedford Branch
Young Men's Christian Association
Brooklyn
N. Y
Continentwide Proposals Flood WHAA Despite Marital Status
The University of Iowa station WHAA in Iowa City faces a flood of proposals from across the continent for broadcasting women entertainers. The challenge is intensified by the fact that each proposer is already married, limiting potential partnerships.
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WHAA
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Radio World’s Fair 1925 to occupy massive Armory venue
The Second Radio World’s Fair will run September 14 to 19 in New York City at the 258th Field Artillery Armory. Directors Kerr and Herrmann say the show will be at least a third larger than 1924, with 180000 square feet of floor space and 225 radio manufacturers from Europe, the Americas, and the Orient. Fourteen foreign countries will exhibit officially.
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New York City
James F. Kerr
A. J. Herrmann
258Th Field Artillery Armory
America
Madison Square Garden
69Th Regiment Armory
Europe
South America
Orient
Drop Plans 10 Radio Classics
New York readers learn that the plan to broadcast the world's best classical music has been abandoned. Adolph A. Berle, treasurer, cites insurmountable difficulties, including a monopoly by station WEAF and limited access for artists, despite strong donor interest and expected nationwide response.
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NEA Service
New York
Adolph A. Berle
Clarence H. Mackay
New York Philharmonic
Cincinnati
Philatelphia Symphony
Berle
WEAF
Soundhouse Provides Bearings for Ships at Sea
Ships at sea use a soundhouse on an island in the Firth of Forth to determine bearing with special receiving equipment instead of a lighthouse.
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Firth of Forth
Argentine Navy Prizes for Copying Code Messages
The Argentine navy offers prizes to operators who can copy code messages of thirty words at rates of 22 24 and 26 words per minute.
Canada Tops U.S. Radio Exports, Australia Follows
The Department of Commerce reports Canada bought the majority of radio exports from the United States in recent months with Australia in second place.
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Canada
United States
Department of Commerce
Australia
Right Way to Wind A Low-Loss Coil
Three steps guide winding a durable coil with a paper template, posts, and wire. Create a template the coil diameter, drill holes for 1 inch board, assemble with dowel posts, wind and pack the wire, then paint with collodion to set shape.
Record of Ralph Barnett handling 335 private messages
In December Ralph Barnett of St. Louis processed 335 private messages. The note records his work as part of a routine tally of communications activity.
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Nee
Ralph Barnett
St. Louis
WHAG Radio Creates Valentine Contest at Richmond Hill
WHAG radio in Richmond Hill New York launches a Saint Valentine contest offering prizes totaling 1200 dollars for the best Valentine verses. Entrants may include the name Grebe in their poems to compete for the awards.
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WHAG
Richmond Hill
N. Y
Grebe
Radio stations adjust wave lengths in Indianapolis listings
The Indianapolis Times outlines hour by hour radio program changes with updated wavelengths for all stations. The Times radio department aims to provide clear service for listeners by publishing the changes to date for accurate broadcast logging.
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Indianapolis Times
Times Radio Department
Indianapolis
Amateur Radio Relay League Announces Three Month Message Prize
A prize is offered for the amateur who handles the most messages over three months. The engraved placque reward is presented by one of the amateurs in the league.
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American Radio Relay League
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