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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
8
In Columbus Georgia Bill Weaver runs Weaver's Worm Ranch a tiny business promoting vitamin enriched worms for fishing. He breeds a superior hybrid worm keeps a secret ration ships at one cent retail 50 cents wholesale and counts up to 10 000 worms daily while fearing ant bites that may sterilize worms.
In Copenhagen the National Scala restaurant ups its luncheon with an eat as much as you like menu. Diners sample herring then Danish delicacies like pork liver paste and mushrooms, sausages, veal cutlet or roast pork, beef, and cheese while an excellent band plays. The total cost is three Danish kroner about 43 cents.
The world's first atomic clock was demonstrated in Washington and reportedly loses or gains just over a second per year. Researchers say it nears the earth rotation standard and could reach a second in roughly 300 years with further work, promising vastly improved timekeeping.
Urbana Illinois University of Illinois researchers explain a process to control the strong odor of limburger cheese by selecting specific bacteria. Dr S L Tuckey outlines how whole milk is cultured to develop flavor while reducing smell.
Liberty Missouri. Duke a collie dog that received a $25000 legacy is dead at age 16. The dog had been the sole beneficiary of Martha M. Benson's will who left the estate to two Kansas City institutions after Duke's death. Duke lived with Edwin R. Streeter administrator at Smithville since Mrs. Benson's death.
The House approved 262 to 106 a repeal of 64 year old federal taxes on oleomargarine. The bill, agreed by a House Senate conference, moves to the Senate and then the President for signature.
Local notices advertise property for sale and moving or removal. Carl Holland lists a two story house for relocation or demolition while C J Meador seeks farm equipment and refrigeration sales or training. Other ads promote seed, a two row Oliver tractor, fresh flowers by The Flower Shop, and used appliances from Johnson Jewelry & Appliance. Leonard Hanna announces floral services through Carrie Hamilton. Cole's Hatchery offers chicks. Babcock Auto Store markets a 1950 Coolerator refrigerator.
Chicago expert Edward A. McFaul argues that occasional memory lapses and self talk are normal abnormalities. He notes mood swings are common and that both good and bad fears shape behavior, urging people to recognize shared humanity.
A teacher asks Johnny about animals at the zoo. He recalls signs saying To the Lions To the Bears and To the Elephants leading him to them, but many exit signs sent him outside the zoo.
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire will open to the public four days a week after April 1 at two shillings sixpence per person, with an extra sixpence to enter the 2 500 acre park. Guides will tour the state rooms and Churchill birthplace. The measure aims to fund maintenance amid heavy taxes.
The Sun announces Democratic primary candidates for County Commissioner Precinct 2 F W Wright and Edger Jackson seeking re election and for Whitewright Mayor R R Summers Findley Haile Claude Phillips with the city election dated April 4 1950 and July 22 1950 respectively.
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