Sad Plight of the Garoo The White Crane Near Extinction
Washington reports the garoo or whooping crane faces extinction as only 32 individuals remain at Aransas amid historical conflicts with humans. Smithsonian curator Dr. Herbert Friedmann notes a last exhibit placeholder after taxidermy, recounting Howard the garoo’s death from gunshot and food poisoning at the Texas Gulf refuge.
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Washington
Herbert Friendmann
The
Smithsonian Institution
Friedmann
Howard
Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge
Texas Gold Coast
Aransas
Christmas Activities and Socials In Stephens City
Mrs Glen Combs hosted the Sunday School class of the Lutheran Church with a Christmas party planned for December 17 at the Parish House. The WSCS of the Methodist Church hosted a play with guest soloist Mrs Gladys Haines and officers recognized. Open House at the parsonage will showcase storm windows and improvements. Families and members attended concerts and social events through the weekend.
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Stephens City
Glen Combs
The
Lutheran Church
Louise Ridgeway
Robert Shifflett
Nelson Nichols
Joe Clevenger
Dan Brumback
Ada Trussell
Carolyn Seal
Marthena Clevenger
Ran Yeakle
Eugene Barley
Joe Malony
Penns Park
WSCS
Methodist Church
Ray Hicks
Douglas Haines
Julian Carbaugh
Eleanor Franklin
Gladys Haines
Winchester
York
Eldrdge Lemly
Julian Gregory
Paul Carbaugh
Shirley Seal
Washington
Oscar Levant
Constitution Hall
Mary Ann Monk
Martinsburg
Lloyd Burner
Ann Orndorff
Nora Tobin
Haller Beaver
Athey Sargent
Robert Strosnider
Olie Orndorff
Ladies Aid Society of the
H. P Lovett
Fred Ridings
Booger
Boozer
Robert Snifflett
Verne Hopewell
Cole
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Garoo
Mrs
Evert
Cammer Tire CO
Seiberling
Metal Airport
Auto Carrier
Decker Trailer
Snoopy Sniffer
the Friendly Dog
METAL
Barrow
TOY & Novelty Store
N. Loudoun ST
Hill's
Seibert
Ohilé
Blondie
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