First Transatlantic Radio Message 50 Years Ago This Month
Guglielmo Marconi heard Morse S from Signal Hill St John s Newfoundland via Poldhu Cornwall 1901 Dec 12 landmark event after September gale delayed start. Fleming designed transmitter. no remains of the station. granite memorial marks the site. Twelfth Night Baddeley Cake tradition continues at Drury Lane London.
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Guglielmo Marconi
Signal Hill
St John's
Nild
Atlantic
Poldhu
Cornwall
John Ambrose Fleming
Baddeley
Drury Lane Theatre
London
Christmas Ornaments Breakage and Puppy Disappearance
A family Christmas tale centers on Mandy and Gerald yearning to touch bright ornaments while a fox terrier puppy arrives, sparking joy and chaos. A jealous dad lashes out, the tree is knocked, and later the missing puppy surfaces near a pine branch adorned with ornaments near the tree, as the household faces upheaval on Christmas Eve.
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Mandy
Santa
Gerald
Gerry
John Martin
Mommy
Daddy
Epy
John
Mother's
Martha
Mardy
Khe
Neighbors Bring Joy As Cub Scouts Build Christmas Cheer
After a financial strain from medical bills, Bill Robinson learns neighbors and Cub Scouts rally around his family. The Johnsons gift a tree and host the children while the scouts present handmade toys, dollhouse, bed, kitchen cupboard, doll buggy, sled, garage, and blocks, turning a lean season into a hopeful Christmas.
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Bill Robinson
Margaret
Bill
Judy Johnson
Margie
Mrs. Johnson
Robinsons
Fellows
Serpentine Race Set for Christmas Day Swim Meet
Morning event in Hyde Park will host the 18th Serpentine swimming race by the local club. The annual race tradition continues with participants expected on Christmas morning at the Serpentine in London.
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Hydenual
Christmas Park
London
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