294. Dolph Williams, part 2

294. Part 2 of our interview with Dolph Williams, founder of the Frosty Factory in Ruston, LA. founder of the Frosty Factory in Ruston, LA. After his mother invented the frozen daiquiri, Dolph used his engineering skills to build the machines to make them. When Dolph Williams asked his suppliers to develop larger-capacity machines, manufacturers scoffed and suggested that they saw no need. Necessity reawakened Williams’ Louisiana Tech engineering education in construction technology. His earlier lessons in calculating and designing bridges proved useful as he created his own version of a frozen daiquiri machine. Beginning with sketches on the back of a brown paper grocery bag, Williams soon had crafted a machine that could produce 12 gallons of alcohol slush per hour. These Ruston experiments contributed crucial innovations to the realm of frozen alcoholic beverages. Now the frozen daiquiri is a staple of Louisiana culture, and has spread far beyond the state.

1. This week in Louisiana history. January 5, 1987. Pistol Pete Maravich inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Laten John Adams (January 5, 1932 – September 14, 1998), known as Johnny Adams, was an American blues, jazz and gospel singer, known as "The Tan Canary" for the multi-octave range of his singing voice, his swooping vocal mannerisms and falsetto. His biggest hits were his versions of "Release Me" and "Reconsider Me" in the late 1960s.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   January 11th, 2019
   Downtown Cameron
   512 Marshall Street,
   Cameron, LA 70631
   337-540-9449
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   "ONE OF THE OLDEST AND COLDEST FESTIVALS IN LOUISIANA" What sportsman could resist a weekend of competition - Cameron style? Trap shooting, retriever dog trials, duck and goose calling, nutria and muskrat skinning, and oyster shucking contests, crowning of the new Fur & Wildlife Festival King & Queen(who receives a gorgeous fur coat as part of her prize package). Fun, Food, and most importantly....FUR!!!!
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to the New Birth Brass Band in Jackson Square, New Orleans.

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