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(MUSEUM mis, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7) physiologists and the biochem- mists do not fully understand the reasons why these minor elements are so essential. Some situations can be discussed with confidence, but other situations remain very mysterious. Of course, it is the inysteries that constitute the most fascinating aspects of the subject." Dr. Blair was trained in chem istry, primarily organic chemistry, at the University of Kansas and at Stanford University, But during thirty years in the Research Divi sion of the American Can Con^jany, where he was primarily concerned with quality factors, (color and flavor) of canned and frozen foods, he was never asked whether he felt qualified to attack a particular problem suddenly confronted by some section of the industry. He was merely told, "Go (down, up, over) there and solve that problem, preferably yesterday." In some instances the basic parameters were biological in nature. A couple of such adventures will be described. Though Dr. Blair is officially retired, he is now a guest of the Chemistry Department of Stetson University as a Visiting Research Associate, CAR TOUR On July 23 (Wednesday) Jimmy Bishop will conduct a Nature Show-Me Tour by car through a section of Blue Valley. l^lEr, Bishop, a graduate of Mississippi State University, is a Re source Forester with the U, S. Forest Service. He will stop at certain points along the route to identify BLUERIDGE PHflRmflCY MA IN STm HIGHLANDS ...the ...the heiifire gunfire gambler preacher SEAN MARTIH ROBERT MireHOM HAL WAUiS PRODUCTION MTHEMNE B HENRY HATHAWAY MAM:UERITEROBEiUS-;;^ -^S« ASim m GALAX THEATRE THUR^FRI JULY l7**lS SUGGESTED FOR ^ENERAL AUDIENCES SHOWS AT 7:30 d 9:30 FEATURE APPROX9 7:50 d 9:50 ADMISSION 500 d $1^25 announces the franchise of RUSSELL STOVER CANDY and MAX FACTOR COSMETICS VISIT US FOR THE Red Carpet Treatment flowers and trees and to answer any questionsi The tour will last from 9sOO-12sOO a.m.I all those interested should meet at the Miseiuti at BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR On Thursday, July 2ii, from 11s00 until about 12 noon Dr. Ralph Sargent, Professor at Haverford College, will conduct a tour through the Botanical Garden of the Highlands Biological Station. The garden is located direct ly behind the Miseum of Natural History. It has more than two hundred native plants which are labeled with their common and scientific names. Dr. Sargent, a long-time summer resident of Highlands, has made an ex tensive study of the mountain flora. The tour will not involve extensive hiking and will be adult-oriented. Both visitors and residents of the Highlands area are welcome free of charge. , THE GAUX NEl^JS JULY 17, 1969 PAGE 19
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