Saturday, February 24, 2007

Photos and More Photos



There are other photos of the Soperton railroad depot before it was renovated into a city hall in 1973. (The open house was September that year.) The unique thing about this snapshot is that it also captures a moment in local history, February 10, 1973, when everybody woke to see the biggest snow ever seen previously or since in the area.

Believe it or not, the photo was made from a black and white negative. Imagine that!

FEBRUARY 1977 FOURTH WEEK






The Elementary School Football League held a banquet at the community house. The top photo shows the 8,9,and 10 year olds coached by Wayne Sumner, Wade Clark, Gerald Smith, and Gene Bowers.

The bottom photo shows the 11 and 12 year olds team coached by S. D. Hanson and Tommy Cullens.

Check snopes.com before using

I don't have time to research all the uses of WD-40, but snopes is always helpful and very quick. Check it out below:


http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp

USES FOR WD-40

There's a lot of useless stuff on the internet, but somebody sent me something useful. Try them at your own risk, as I haven't had enough time to try them all:

WD-40
Everybody needs to know this.
I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up,and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do - probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40
Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 wascreated in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle!
1.. Then try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
2.. Here are some of the uses:
3.. Protects silver from tarnishing.
4.. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
5.. Cleans and lubricates gui tar strings.
6.. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
7.. Keeps flies off cows.
8.. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
9.. Removes lipstick stains.
10.. Loosens stubborn zippers.
11.. Untangles jewelry chains.
12.. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
13.. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
14.. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
15.. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
16.. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
17.. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
18.. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
19.. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
20.. Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21.. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22.. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23.. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24.. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25.. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26.. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27.. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28.. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29.. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30.. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31.. Re moves splattered grease on stove.
32.. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33.. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34.. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35.. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36.. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37.. Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers."
38.. The favorite use in the state of New York --WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39.. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40.. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41.. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42.. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43.. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
44.. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
45.. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL

More Signs from the Signman

This week's signs:

JOHN BREWTON WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 19 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY.

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY AMY POWELL. FROM MAMMA, DADDY, AND MATTHEW.

LORDY LORDY. KEITH EDGE IS FORTY.

HONORING ROSA PARKS AND MARION ANDERSON.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SIGNMAN (Snuck this one past him!)

HONORING BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND FREDERICK DOUGLAS.

MEET OUR CONGRESSMAN JOHN BARROW AT PIGLET, SATURDAY 1 TO 2:30.

HONORING MR. T. C. LITTLE FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE FOR SO MANY.

YOU'RE OVER THE SPEED LIMIT NOW KATHY H. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

MORE FEBRUARY PHOTOS




FEBRUARY 1977 SECOND WEEK
The Soperton Jaycees provided the winning team at the Donkey Basketball game, if there is such a thing as a winner in Donkey Ball. The organization has come and gone several times over the years in Soperton. There are strict high standards for attendance, membership, and other requirements, but they make quite a difference in the communities that can sustain them.

FEBRUARY 1977 THIRD WEEK
The Viking boys advanced to the play-offs, coming out second in the sub-region with a loss to Wheeler County. Both teams went to the region tournament, but the Vikings lost to Bryan County. The team was highly competive, but the region was among the best in the state.

This Week's Signs

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MARY AND DOVER CARTER. FEB 12.

MISTY. WILL YOU BE OUR VALENTINE. WE LOVE YOU. FRANK AND TYSON.

HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY ASHLEY HARDY FROM NANNY AND PA.

HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDAY JOHNNY LYLES. LOVE. YOUR FAMILY.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN. BORN FEBRUARY 12, 1809. SPIRIT LIVES.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. GLORIA HOLT.

FISH-O-RAMA. COMING TO CROW-MART. BASS PRO BUDDY BYRD WILL BE TEACHING FISHING 101.