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Waves of Hope: The Inspirational Story of Agnes Negra
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesAuthor Ronald Negra and Valerie, his wife, will discuss the creation of this book: the inspiring true story of his mother Agnes' dedication to our country during WWII. During World War II, using her shortwave radio from her home in Nutley, New Jersey, Agnes listened to Radio Berlin each night and notated the names of U.S. Prisoners of War as they were announced. Signed copies will be available after the program for purchase. Please register.
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WREP: When Radio Entertained People
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an evening "broadcast" of skits from the Golden Age of radio, performed live by WREP's veteran actors. Veteran actors from WREP will perform skits from radio’s “Golden Age” of the 1940s and 1950s. This “broadcast” will feature excerpts from Abbott & Costello as well as The War of the Worlds. Trivia: 6:30pm Showtime: 7:00pm This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.
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