Friday, January 22, 2010

49 years ago: Science friction - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama

49 years ago: Science friction - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama: "FOLEY, Ala. — There they were — four local students pictured with their science fair projects — above the fold and dead center on the front page of The Onlooker’s Feb. 16, 1961, issue.

Mary N. Walker’s project was “Plant Cells Under the Microscope.” Priscilla Thomas’ project was “Production of Artificial Calculus.” Joe Greulich hoped to win with “Characteristics of Vacuum Tubes,” while Arthur Hart had high hopes for “Galvanic Skin Resistance.”"