THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 26, 2021 Page 13 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A note from Bob Katzen, Publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call Join me this Sunday night and every Sunday night between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for my talk show “The Bob Katzen Baby Boomer and Gen X Show.” Jump in my time capsule and come back to the simpler days of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. My guest on Sunday, February 28 on my WMEX 1510 AM Radio and online show will be Worcester-native Jay Gordon who hosts the popular nationally syndicated radio program “Elvis Only,” a show dedicated solely to the music and life of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Jay’s knowledge of and love for Elvis is unsurpassed. Jay was also one of the top DJs on the best oldies station in the nation back in the day— Boston’s Oldies 103. Be there or be square! BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 Maldonians named to Dean’s List at University of Maine O RONO, Maine – Malden residents Luiz Goncalves Da Silva, Cam Mulcahy and Chris Wu were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maine for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Office/Commercial Space for Lease 3 Large rooms, each with walk-in storage area. Ideal for Law Office or Aerobics Studio. Like new condition. Second floor elevator direct to unit. Seperate entrances - New Baths - Large Parking Area. On MBTA Bus Route #429. Located on Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza Rte. 1 South 425 Broadway Saugus Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 1. On Feb. 26, 1992, the nuclear reactor of the Yankee Atomic Electric Company in Rowe, Mass., shut down; what river was it on? 2. How many basketball teams does the NBA have? 3. On Feb. 27, 1936, what Russian physiologist died and inventor of the “conditioned reflex” died? 4. On Feb. 28, 1983, the final episode of “M*A*S*H” aired; what do those letters stand for? 5. Who was the first Black female in Congress? 6. On Feb. 29, 1692, Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba were arrested for witchcraft in what township? 7. What number does not have a corresponding Roman numeral? 8. On March 1, 1921, what famous illusionist/stunt performer patented a Diver’s Suit? 9. Then first known swimming goggles (used by pearl divers) were made from what animal product? 10. On March 2, 1926, Natacha Rambova patented a doll; she was previously the wife of what star in the film “The Sheik”? 11. What fruit has its seeds on the outside? 12. March 2 is annual Read Across America Day, in honor of the birthday of what children’s book author? 13. In what month does Massachusetts maple syrup production begin? 14. On March 3, 1923, what magazine was first published that was the first U.S. weekly news magazine? 15. What area has the world’s longest railroad line? 16. March 3 is World Wildlife Day, which was proclaimed by what organization? 17. How many zeros does a googol have? 18. On March 4, 1985, the Food and Drug Administration approved a blood test for what viral infection? 19. In an 1850 essay what Boston native who died in Concord wrote, “Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour”? 20. On March 5, 1946, in a speech in Missouri, what British statesman popularized the term “Iron Curtain”? ANSWERS 1. The Deerfield River 2. 30 3. Ivan Pavlov 4. Mobile Army Surgical Hospital 5. Shirley Chisholm (1968) 6. Salem (now Danvers) 7. Zero 8. Harry Houdini 9. Tortoise shells 10. Rudolph Valentino 11. Strawberry 12. Dr. Seuss 13. February 14. Time 15. Siberia 16. The United Nations General Assembly 17. 100 18. HIV 19. Ralph Waldo Emerson 20. Winston Churchill
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