Hoatzin Birds Climb And Swim Better Than Fly
Smithsonian expert explains hoatzin behavior in National Geographic noting the bird dives to water, climbs better than it flies, and has unique anatomy. The account describes nesting, odor, clawed wings, and curious human observations from British Guiana amid field studies and a coconut plantation incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Trimmer
Smithsonian Institution
National Zoological Park
Hoatzin
National Geographic
Grimmer
Anna
Battenberg
Turkey
Grirmer
Margaret
Maurice Barlow
Mr. Barlow
Mr. Grimmer
Hannah
Anny
St Johns Sisters Host Yale Party
The Sisters of St John’s Hospital hosted a Christmas buffet for more than 500 employees in the hospital cafeteria. A medley of Christmas music accompanied the festive meal as eight recently retired staff members received special invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters
St. John's Hospital
Florence Sims
Billie Markham
Ethel
Saunders
Elizabeth Thomas
Grimmer
Mary Ellen Ehrhart
Mildred Lewis
Helen Priest
John Alexander
St. John’s
Probais
Taipei
Formosa
Farmase
Hospital Dismissals List From St John’s and Community
Dismissals include Mrs Katherine Lehnert 525 East Street William Allen Asher 1724 Jackson Street and many others from St John’s and Community Hospital. Names span Middletown Chester Alexandria and Elwood with addresses 5th Street Central Ave Irving Way and 2nd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Katherine Lehnert
W.E Ast
William Allen Asher
Jackson St
Eva Daniels
Middletown
Chester Shinkle
5Th
Lillian Stanley
Clark St
Thomas Greenlee
Central
Chris Murdock
Edwin Brewer
Charles Arminton, Jr
Robert Adams
Alexandria
Billy Harless
Arrow Ave
Marian Raver and Son
Elmer Raymore
Homer Franklin
E. 40Th S
Chrystal Gammon
Nichol Ave
Joan Hubbard
Louis St
Maxine McIntyre
Community Hopital
Marjorie L. Osborne
Irving Way
William J. Raymer
Ravin Ave
Charles L. Ruble
Elwood
Jerry Fishe
Markleville
Louis Schmitt and Son
2Nd St
Glisson Family Wins First in Shirley Lighting Contest
The Shirley Civic Improvement Association awarded first place in the Shirley lighting contest to the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Glisson and Emily, south of Shirley. A tie for second went to Mr and Mrs Ralph Wisehart and Mr and Mrs Gerald Strader. Honorable mentions included several other local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Charles Glisson
Emily
Shirley Civic Improvement Association
Ralph Wisehart
Shirley-Wilkinson Road
Gerald Strader
Lee Goudy
Ilinois Street
L. A. Massey
Main Street
Harold Reeves
White Street
Carl Wilson
Wilson
Jon
Town Hall
Busing Ness
Shirley Masonic Lodge
Vey Ta
Linen Shower and Wedding Bring Local Family News
A bridal shower for Rhonda McGuire Williams and a wedding at Yorktown Methodist Church are described with ceremony details and gifts. Separately, Muncie police delivered a baby boy on the way to Ball Memorial Hospital, with his twin brother born en route and both mother and sons reported well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Garfield ‘Grove
Ence Landis
Harlan Jones
Robert Alsteop
Carol Jean
Tonia
Sue Ellen Alstrop
Charles Ross
Frank Harlaugh
Raymond Newberry
Howard Jones
Carolyn
Margaret Jones
Selma
Miss McGuire
Morris Falls
Mr. Williams
Charles T. Williams
Yorktown
STORK
Muncie
Dnd
Ball Memorial’ Hospital
Abs
Alma Walker
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. John’s Sisters
Jennie Barr
Madison Ave
Beulah West
Meridia St
Norma Mercer
David Warnock, Jr
Shay Tee
Nelson Lee
Daleville
Robert D. Potter
W. St. St
Charles Robinette
Johnson Ave
Josephine Steimer
Meridian St. Alis
Joe Brockman
Alexandria Pike
Albert G. Skinner
Larry L
Joanne Stohler
Merid
Janice K. Graves
Seth St
Gene R. Little
Broadway St
Chester A. Powell
Glen’dale
William H. Kurtz
Chipawa
George Ford
Th St
Basil Lurber
Court Keesling
Ith St
Robert Stalnaker
Edward G. Ward
Alice M. Colsten
Crystal St
Max Green
N. Shor
Glisson Family
Elbert Carlton
Wayne Keerns
Glen Jordan
James Cook Sr
Ivan Kauffman
Roy Clevenger
Jerry Johns
Jay Carlton
Tyler
Manila
The
Philippines
Fredie Tedder
Jean B. Gerard
Court
Bobbie L. Eden
Orestes
Floyd Myers
Orville T. Smith
Judith K. Morgan
Kalpa
Hubert Cox
Mary D. Buchanan
Norman Swindell
Highland Ave
Robert Boys
Shawnee Dr
Bobby Rigney
W. 21St
Charles W. Owens
Ohio Ave
Crosby Square
A Mahony
Ant
Howard Webb
Morris’ Falls
Charles R. Williams
Chester A. Walker
Vera Walk
Edgar Shellabarger
Julia
Karen
Nancy
Vy Price
Decker
Meridian
Ceiectto
Nana
Alexander Smith
Axminster
Mae Ah
Aldown
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