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Football Flashbacks Advertisement – 1960

by jjtreese, posted in Local Newspapers, Sports Advertisements
WNPV “Football Flashbacks” AD 1960

When WNPV signed on in 1960, it was only allowed to broadcast from sunrise to sunset. This rule was in place to protect the coverage areas of existing out of town radio stations in the 1440 range. Since WNPV had to sign off every evening at sunset they were unable to cover local high school football games live.

The “Football Flashbacks” program was created in order to provide some high school football coverage. On Saturday mornings at 9am, a panel, including Bob Fretz, Charlie Myers, Edgar Williams and Don Beideman would discuss the happenings on the grid iron the night before.

This early advertisement was printed in the North Penn Reporter in 1960.

WNPV On The Air Next Monday Ad – October 1960

by jjtreese, posted in Local Newspapers
“On The Air Next Monday” Ad – North Penn Reporter, October 1960

This full page ad was printed in the Lansdale reporter sometime during the week before WNPV went on the air full-time on October 17th, 1960.

WNPV Info-Radio Trip To Disney Contest Entry Form – Perkasie News-Herald – 1988

by jjtreese, posted in Contests & Promotions, Local Newspapers

In 1988, Hagery Tours of Franconia sponsored a contest where WNPV listeners could enter to win a trip to Disney World in Orlando. The contest was promoted on the AM Edition program where additional prizes could be won. This was the official entry form printed in the Perkasie News-Herald.

WNPV Info-Radio Trip To Disney Contest Entry Form – Perkasie News-Herald – 1988


WNPV’s 20th Anniversary Contest AD – Perkasie News-Herald – October 15th 1980

by jjtreese, posted in Contests & Promotions, Local Newspapers

To celebrate their 20th year of broadcasting in the North Penn Valley, WNPV held a contest with $3,300 in prizes (adjusted for inflation, this would be just over $11,000 in 2022 dollars).

Curious to know who won the top prizes? CLICK HERE to find out!

WNPV’s 20th Anniversary Contest AD – Perkasie News-Herald – October 15th 1980

The Tooth Fairy comes to WNPV – Perkasie News-Herald – April 10th, 1974

by jjtreese, posted in Local Newspapers

A new daily feature was about to launch on WNPV Radio. “The Tooth Fairy” was a short form comedy program produced by Dick Orkin who also produced the “Chickenman” series. The following advertisement published in the Perkasie News-Herald promotes the start date of April 15th, 1974.

The Tooth Fairy comes to WNPV – Perkasie News-Herald – April 10th, 1974