America went fully into World War II in 1942-1943 and Golden Age of Radio brings back the broadcasts of those historic days on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m. in the Town of Fountain Hills Activity Center at the Fountain Hills Community Center.

The first war to be covered by the immediacy of radio, the years of 1942-1943 of World War II saw the U.S. mobilize virtually every part of its economy in support of the war effort while citizens coped with the hardships of rationing, more rationing and even more rationing.

Hear the dramatic live newscasts that brought the war directly into U.S. homes through the voices of such legendary on-air reporters as Edward R. Murrow and Robert Trout.

Listen as well to the music, sports, entertainment and the comparatively mundane events of the day that radios broadcasted to help everyone cope with the stress of war.

Allan Goldberg, utilizing material from his personal Golden Age of Radio collection, will present all the major events of this historical period as they were originally broadcast. An avid fan of the Golden Age of Radio and co-leader of the group, Goldberg’s interest in this medium goes back to his childhood and the fond memories he had of listening to the popular shows of the day with his family.

Membership in the Activity Center is required to attend meetings of the Golden Age of Radio. For more information, contact Bill Whittaker at 480-837-7961 or the Activity Center at 480-816-5226.

From the twilight of the Jazz Age to the dawn of the Space Age, The Golden Age of Radio celebrates the reign of our first electronic medium, the then-modern miracle that brought news, entertainment and information into our homes throughout a significant period of our history.