Birds That Have Vanished From Nature's Choir
Biologist notes several extinct species including the dodo of Mauritius last seen 1681 and the great auk in 1844. The Labrador duck not recorded since 1875 and the passenger pigeon vanished from wild in 1908 with a final individual dying in 1914. Heath hen of the heath prairie chicken is extinct with last sighting 1932 on Martha's Vineyard. Attwater's prairie chicken now survives in five Texas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauritius
North Atlantic
Michigan
Tennessee
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Attwater
Texas
Martha’s Vineyard
Massachusetts
Paper Chromatography Detects Metals in Food and Drugs
A simple method called paper chromatography promises easy detection of heavy metal impurities in food and pharmaceutical products. The technique requires only a strip of paper and a water-saturated solvent, enabling separation and identification of compounds in complex mixtures and the detection of very tiny quantities. Originating ideas date back ninety years, but its potential expanded after 1944 when English researchers separated amino acids in wool, and since then the method has spread to many compound classes accelerating scientific work.
Dangerous Pennies and Home Electrical Safety
A warning against using pennies to replace blown fuses. Replacing a fuse with a coin can overheat wiring and start fires. Keep correct fuses near the service box and fix underlying wiring or appliance issues before replacing fuses. Do not use pennies for fuses.
Flight of Lucky Lady II completes world circumnavigation
On March 2 1949 the B-50 Lucky Lady II finished the first nonstop circumnavigation of the globe. Refueled in flight by B-29 tankers over the Azores Saudi Arabia the Philippines and Hawaii the bomber departed Carswell AFB Fort Worth Texas at 1121 pm February 26 1949. After 94 hours 1 minute the mission returned to base covering 23452 miles at an average 249 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Azores
Saudi Arabia
Phillippines
Hawaii
Carswell Air Force Base
Fort Worth
Tex
Care for Washing Machines in Cold Weather
Washing machines kept outside or in cold areas should be moved to a warm room hours before use to prevent stiff oil or grease that can cause a heavy starting load and fuse blow. Porcelain enamel tubs must be warmed too to avoid enamel cracking when hot water is added to a very cold tub.
Marydel Death and Local News Roundup
Obituary notes Captain Wilson H. Nutt of Marydel dies at home after illness. services held at Rawlings Parlors and burial at Mount Olive near Sandtown. Inductions and birthdays include Marydel area residents and servicemen. Easter visitations and campus trips noted. local efforts planned to raise Red Cross funds through a newspaper and rag collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gresley
Norman Gresley
Marydel
U. S. Army
Camp Stewart
Georgia
Mickey Heath
Janet Heather
Heather Covell
Fairfax Hall
Virginia
Rachel Hickman
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Margaret E. Brandt Nutt
Brooklyn
N. Y
Harold E
Raymond E
Ralph C
Howard W
Wilson H. Jr
Philadelphia
Alice Hitchner
Salem
N. J
C. H. Atkins
Rawlings
Greensboro
Mount Olive Cemetery
Sandtown
Delaware
Pete Houston
Springfield College
Springfield
Mass
Guy Steeves
Red Cross
Marydel Civics Club St Patrick Meeting and Upcoming Events
Marydel notes a St Patrick gathering hosted by Mrs L H Collison with 20 members and 4 visitors. speakers Mr Norman Gresley from Ireland spoke on customs and folklore while Mrs R Paxton urged Red Cross volunteering and home nursing training. Planned Easter dinner March 29 and Pollyanna party April 19 with preparations evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Ruth Skeck
Montrose School
Essex Falls
N. J
L. H. Collison
Civics Club of
St. Patrick's
Robert Miller
Norman Gresley
Ireland
R. Paxton
Goldsboro
Red Cross
Isaac Thomas
Amos Wyatt
H. B. Logan
Farmyard yard lights best on windmill tower say Maryland expert
University of Maryland Agricultural Engineer A V Krewatch advises locating yard lights on windmill towers or barn gables rather than transformer poles. He notes this improves lighting efficiency and reduces hazards on Maryland farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
A. V. Krewatch
Agr
University of Maryland
Adams Cross Roads Sunday Guests and Visits
Sunday supply guests included Mr Thompson and Virginia Lee Robinson at the Johnsons. Mrs Edna Adams visiting ill sister Mrs J M Adams. Rev Louis Dennis to be at Bloomery next Sunday. Mrs Debbie Fountain Marion Robinson and Virginia Lee visited Mrs J M Adams. Grace Tiersey visited Bear Delaware family. J Fred Seeley Earl Robinson spent weekend in Williamsport Pa. Marion Robinson splits three days weekly with her mother. Johnson sisters hosted Sunday afternoon. Blanche Stetley and Sadie Devore shopped in Wilmington Thursday. Sunday School at 10 A M next Sunday at Bloomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thompson
Virginia Lee Robinson
Charles Johnson
Ferine
Edna Adams
J. M. Adams
Louis Dennis
Bloomery
Debbie Fountain
Marion Robinson
Virginia Lee
Grace Tiersey
Bear, del
J. Fred Seeley
Earl Robinson
Williamsport
Johnson Sisters
Blanche Stetley
Sadie Devore
Wilmington
Postal Officials Warn of Blackmail Outbreak
Post office officials caution the public about a new wave of blackmail crimes described as an outbreak. The article explains how blackmailers operate and urges immediate steps to take if targeted. Included is a note to read the March 25 issue of The American Weekly, a popular Baltimore Sunday American magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
American Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erin
Mary del
Cen AR
Iw, Wey
Wb Yienechiage
Qeneh
Alf Zrain
Irwin Feed Company
Denton
Beacon Service
Dairy and Poultry
Kwiimn Keed Coz Denton
Hay Amy
Gunbrarrassine Po
Playtex
U.S
Denton, Maryland
Newspaper
Nherive
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