Malapropism (Socks CCLXXXVII)

Phil started laughing again, "I was hoping that I could get you to listen to me, and forget your next announcement."
"It hasn't worked yet, what makes you think it would work this time?"
"Can't blame a guy for trying."
"You're going to have to talk about something more interesting than amputation moderation." Margreth realized that she had made a mistake. Even though she didn't know the correct term, she began to laugh.
Now Phil was laughing so hard that he couldn't hang on to the signal, and the broadcast started breaking up. Katherina walked over, and turned Phil's dial.

AM Radio (Socks CCLXXXVI)

Phil went on to explain that many signals were out there, but people chose what one they wanted him to relay. Phil told Margreth about the numbers on the dial, and frequencies, and wave length.
While Phil talked about amplitude modulation, Margreth, in turns, either daydreamed, or listened to the broadcast of the celebration going on in Times Square. She didn't understand, it was too technical for her. Phil was so engrossed in the subject, he didn't notice that the clock was watching the people that were listening to Phil's broadcast.
Suddenly, "Excuse me, Phil. Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo."

Interruption (Socks CCLXXXV)

"I don't know, I never thought about it."
"Well, this information has to come from somewhere."
"I know that my tail has to be plugged into the wall."
"What for? Wait, excuse me for a second. Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo. Thanks for waiting. Ok, go on."
Phil was laughing, he was always amused by the semi-hourly interruptions. Mainly because it seemed to catch Margreth by surprise.
"I need electricity to grab the signal."
Margreth wanted to know more.
Phil didn't know where the signal originated, unless the person talking said something like, "Live from New York," or "Live from London."

Celebration (Socks CCLXXXIV)

Elsebeth listened as Phil told of people celebrating. A man would talk to different people, some men, some women, some would cheer, some would cry. All were happy that peace had arrived.
Katherina burst in the door, the two women hugged and cried and laughed and danced.
When Wilhiem came home he had a huge smile, "I guess Donald will be home soon. I should have enough business for the both of us. If that's what he wants to do."
"He will Papa, he said so in his last letter."
The report continued, Margreth wondered how Phil knew these things.

VJ Day (Socks CCLXXXIII)

Phil's reports of death continued from the Pacific, and the days turned hot.
Katherina opened a letter one day, and after reading it, set it on the table next to Phil. Margreth and Phil read the letter together, but some of the words were cut out.
One day Wilhiem sat near the radio, very quietly listening to the reports of destruction. He didn't seem to completely understand what had happened. A few days later, more reports of destruction.
About a week later, Phil gave reports from a place called Times Square. This caught the clocks attention. Time was her subject.

VE Day (Socks CCLXXXII)

After the weather turned warm, Phil reported that peace had returned to Europe. Katherina started crying at the report. She danced around the living room, hugging her parents. The family began speculating on Donald's return, and talked of little else for the next few days.
Beyond the joy of having "our boys" come home each person would be glad to be able to get certain items. Wilhiem wanted gas and tires, Elsebeth couldn't wait for flour and sugar. Katherina needed nylons. When she finally got a pair she said, "Moma, I'll not wear these until my Donald takes me dancing."

Reverie (Socks CCLXXXI)

When Margreth told a story her mind was transported to the scene of the tale, and she became oblivious of her surroundings. Many times, like this one, after coming out of a daydream, Margreth was quiet and introspective.
The room remained uncomfortably silent.
If Phil didn't do something she would be sad all day.
Phil wanted to know where das klavier was now.
The clock didn't know.
Phil steered the conversation toward big band music. Margreth knew he wanted to take her mind off the original Margreth, and was grateful.
Philco knew how to bring her out of her funk.