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Charles Apgar was born in Gladstone, New Jersey and was an American business executive and amateur radio operator. He is known for making early recordings of radio transmissions during World War I. The recordings he made of a German owned telegraph station operating in the United States were used to expose an espionage ring and provided evidence of sent messages. The government seized control of the facility and closed it down. Apgar’s efforts received extensive coverage in newspapers and technical science magazines at the time. His contributions were highly praised by government investigators. Charles married Helen May Clarke and they had three children: Charles Emory Apgar, Jr., who died at a young age; Lawrence C. Apgar, who become a professor of music; and Dr. Virginia Apgar, who was a pioneer in obstetrics and neonatology. Dr. Apgar is also buried at Fairview Cemetery.