Dewey Dow contributed
the following clip
from the
Meriden Record-Journal dated 1926.
"The
radio is growing in popularity in Meriden and
almost every day finds new devotees "listening in." Dealers report a
continually
increasing number of sales and while a few years ago only those
inclined to carry on
experiments were interested in wireless, the present-day instrument has
been adapted by
those who seek entertainment and enlightenment. Musical programs, both
vocal and
instrumental, as well as addresses on timely subjects and sermons, are
being received
daily and all the big sporting events are now broadcast. The radio fans
of Meriden have
not looked forward to any program with the universal interest being
taken in the
"Meriden Night" program to be broadcast from station WTIC of the
Travelers
insurance company of Hartford tonight. Groups will gather at the Legion
home, the Elks
Club, another in Grand Army hall, still another in the Meriden National
Bank and many
other places so high is the interest." |