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The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27
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Mrs. Christina Hanson


Funeral services were held at
Pella Lutheran church at 200
Friday, Dec. 81, for Mrs. Lasina
Christina Hanson, "a, who died
at the Community Memorial Hos
pital Dec. II.
She was born at Vester Bond
eslav, Denmark, February %,
1872, a daughter of Christen and
Anna Sorensen. She grew up in
Denmark, and emigrated to the
U. S. in 1908, going first to AL
den, Mimi. She spent several
years in Sioux City, Iowa, then
came to Richland county in 1909
to file on a homestead in the
Bronson Community northwest Of
Sidney. She married Jens Peter
Hanson in 1912 at Sidney. They
farmed at Bronson until 1925
when they moved into town. She
has lived here since. Her husband
died during the thirties. She was
a member of Pella Lutheran
church.
Surviving are three brothers,
Carl Sorenson and Chris Soren-
son, both of Sidney, and Peter
Sorensen, Albert Lea, MINI.
Rev. P. c. Jensen, pastor of
Pella Lutheran, officiated at the
services, and the Cloyd-G order
Mortuary had charge of the ar
engagements.
AT the services, Mrs. Peter
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

been a spectacular year, but il
has been a notable one in terms
Of industrial and economic prog
ress. True, it was distributed by
election campaigns, but these are
over and we have returned to a
more normal life.
The year has been one of stead
lily accelerating progress, especial
ly in the realm of developing and
further utilizing natural resour-
ces.. Outstanding in this has been
the increased emphasis on the
Importance of Montana's forest
products. Until quite recently
most residents east of the CONT
metal divide had little apprecia-
ton of the great economic signifi-
canoe of Montana's forests. IN
the plains and open hill country
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

Steffen was the organIst for AL
vim Christensen who sang "Un-
der His Wings" and for Mrs.
Jacob Miller, who sang "Skulde
vi Vel ALE Modes.
Pallbearers, all nephews of Mrs.
Hansen, were Harry Dombrosky,
Waldemar Sorensen, Hans o.
Sorensen, Albert o. Sorensen,
Herman Sorensen and Henry c..
Sorensen. Interment was in the
Pella Lutheran Cemetery.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

Helena - Now that we turn
from the joyous distractions Of
Christmas to the hopeful antici-
pations of a new year, we are
inclined to think of what has
gone and what is to come. The
highlights of 1855 are clear, even
though all the meanings are less
apparent, but what 1857 may
bring is for 1857 to reveal day
by day.
AS the year draws to an end
the newspapers of Montana, as
those of the nation, will sum-
Marie the big events of the
year and cite them as indexes to
the twelve months Immediately
ahead. In Montana, 1856 has not
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

Ind. H. S. - p. Harris I78. Billie
Packard and Dot Kopp III, M. Bell
Ind. H. 3 D.. Taylor SOP. r. Lee
483. ". Gunderson 479.
Team H. S. - Lone Tree 773 and
TIA. Moosettes TIT.
Team H. 3 = Lone Tree 2211. Pepsi
Cola 2098. Valley Motor 2033.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27
WOMEN'S

Ind. H. S. R. Lee 1876. d. Paschke
1911. P. Kangas 1872.
Ind. H. 3 D. Paschke 5O4, R.
Lee 400. L. Conway 1859.
1874 and 776. Hardy's Dairy 739.
Team H. 3. Orpeum Theatre
2250. Hardy's Dairy 2O82. Stockman's
Bar 2O62.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

You may take the day off,
but you sure can't put it back.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

Most of us can suggest sacri-
fices it would be wise for others
to make. F~"-
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

Since Income Tax, some people
also file their way into prison.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

Presents, also, make the heart
grow fonder.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

HI Ind. 3 games j. Steinbeisser
SAT.
Hi team game Moose No. l
Hi Ind. Herb Thurman 2O3.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

2l8.
587.
HI team game Standard Oil 8O8.
Hi Ind. game Geo. Blubaugh I'll.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

Ind. H. S. - C. Olson 1877, M.
Sanderson 1876. r. Fink 181.
Ind. H. 3 - M. Sanderson 532. G..
O'son 513. r. Fink 498.
Team H. S. - Jambors 300. Turner's
ms. 1888. Jambor's 1877.
Team H. 3 Jambor's 2211. Tur-
ner's ms. 2194. WOTM 2O21.
MEMS
End of LIST half of bowling season.
Beginning of second half starts
January 4. 1857.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27
Bowling Scores

1850.
III IND. 8 games - Geo. Knaff 509.
III team game Shrine 923.
HI Ind. game Geo. Knaff 2o5
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27

X8I.
Hi Ind. 3 games - Art Arnold $50.
HI team game - Sidney Plb. 829.
HI Ind. game Art Arnold 233.
The Sidney herald., 1956-12-27
MEMS
: Dec. II:

Hi team game Reynolds $50.
Hi Ind. game - Frank Steinbeisser
235.
md HI Ind. game Carl Johnson
$50.
Correction on Nov. &c report -
Carl Johnson Hi Ind. score $50.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-03-01
RICHMOND HEIGHTS
HOME AND INCOME

3 FAMILY. all conveniences, fertile
acres, Perry Village. minute walk
TO schools, stores, transportation: full
price only $1,000; more land avail
able; for details call. MI. l-2O2O.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-03-01
r EALTo z S

u = - - u =
THE FAMILIAR
SOLD
PAGE
Sign hos appeared on hun
dreds of homes IN 1855
Listed below ore q few oi
them. Was YOUR home
mong them?
1918 N. Lockwood SOLD
1876 Nottingham Rd.-SOLD
1857 Woodrow Ave.-SOLD
453 Eost l49th St-SOLD
2030o Tracy Ave.-SOLD
ITO Eost 22oth St.-SOLD
20l5l PridoY-SOLD
27la6 Oriole Ave.-SOLD
2loSo Miller Ave.-SOLD
395 East 2l4th Si.-SOLD
2l62l Ivan Ave.-SOLD
l4llo Westropp Ave.-SOLD
1924 East ls5th-SOLD
1924 Villoview Rd.-SOLD
2025l Miller Ave.-SOLD
2S63l Richards Ave.-SOLD
l470 Cleuroire Rd.-SOLD
l6eoo Renwood Ave.-SOLD
$50 Eost 260th St.-SOLD
1850 Renwood-SOLD
277 Eost 209th St.-SOLD
800 Eost 257th St.-SOLD
885 Rudyord Rd.-SOLD
456 Eost 272nd St-SOLD
2o093 Beechview-SOLD
2l7ol Miller Ave.-SOLD
9lo Eost 2l2th St.-SOLD
7o95l PIidGY Ave.-SOLD
37l Lloyd Rd.-SOLD
1878 La Sdlle-SOLD
2l85l TrocY-SOLD
6sl Eost 24oth St.-SOLD
zS37l F1uingdon-SOLD
IFS Eost 2o9th St.-SOLD
ls840 Renwood-SOLD
2ll0l TrGcY-SOLD
2o3ol PndGY-SOLD
leaol MontereY-SOLD
2ol7l Tr1cy-SOLD
25l00 Richords-SOLD
25450 RichoIds-SOLD
1857 TYronne-SOLD
26l50 Briordole-SOLD
2525l RichGds-SOLD
2SI0l BIiordole-SOLD
25450 BriordGle-SOLD
1887 Willioms-SOLD
1850 MontereY-SOLD
1912 Mohicdn-SOLD
75520 Richords-SOLD
se5 Eust 239th St.-SOLD
1881 Crystol-SOLD
70330 MorIis-SOLD
1871 East 22lst St.-SOLD
lso09 Shownee-SOLD
1926 Croneing Rd.-SOLD
27l5o FGrrinqdon-SOLD
27o East 20ah St.-SOLD
2635l Shoreview-SOLD
24593 Chordon Rd.-SOLD
1871 Mohowk-SOLD
1900 Posnow-SOLD
1902 Nottingham Rd.-SOLD
l9l4o MontereY-SOLD
1900 South Lcke Shors-SOLD
1902 CostGlio-SOLD
ls40s St. Cluir-SOLD
1916 Bubbitt-SOLD
74o Eost 256th St.-SOLD
1870 Nicholos-SOLD
l3eo4 Othello-SOLD
z4e0l Zemm-SOLD
20940 GolleI-SOLD
2l40l Arbor-SOLD
7o23o Nicholos-SOLD
1880 TYronne-SOLD
l446 East le5th St.-SOLD
2o9o Eost 224th St.-SOLD
1870 Arbor-SOLD
s39 East 26oth St.-SOLD
z435l MGvec-SOLD
965 Eost 224th St.-SOLD
1901 Posnow-SOLD
2l30l Nicholds-SOLD
2l430 Morris SOLD
2247l Nicholos-SOLD
2oSoo Nicholos-SOLD
304 East l95th St.-SOLD
1870 Fuller-SOLD
s2s EGst 26oth St.-SOLD
2l4S0 Noummn-SOLD
1920 Ormiston-SOLD
1918 Gdy-SOLD
2440l Devoe-SOLD
2l57l Fuller-SOLD
$40 EGst 232nd St.-SOLD
2565o Drdkefield-SOLD
ls405 KewGnee-SOLD
7le Eost 222nd St.-SOLD
1910 East l59th St.-SOLD
1880 Bcll-SOLD
2l850 PIidGy-SOLD
l9050 P0snow-SOLD
1900 Renwood SOLD
100 EGst 2o3Td St.-SOLD
2O37I Nicholos-SOLD
259o7 Oriole-SOLD
2o75l GolleI-SOLD
1905 Kelso-SOLD
2l87l TrocY-SOLD
1920 Colbourne-SOLD
1850 CIoneine Rd.-SOLD
2924l Borjode-SOLD
so Eost 2o9th St.-SOLD
24IOl Glenbrook-SOLD
20l9l Loke Shore Blvd.-SOLD
2057l Miller-SOLD
2ll5l North Vine-SOLD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-19
ny BRUCE CATION
Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian

Stephen Decatur lived in the days Of the tough dog when
the officer expected to be good and stout
hearted fighter.
He was born in Snnepuxent Md on January 77o
the Navy mdhipman in 1893 and made lot Of naval his
tory He commanded the Enterprise against the Tpol corsas
in 1909 captured the British freate Macedonian 1872 had
surrender the Presim a British squadron in 1915, and
altogether courageous fighter the Navy ever had.
In those perado days naval officer pretty much his
own operating long way from home without detailed nstc
and with time ask for advice in crisis Like other
officers Decatur had nothing except the knowledge that
he must defend his count interest at all costs and at all times
and places Near the end Of his life Che died in 1900
banquet Decatur summed his simple creed Offering toast
he raised his glass and said
sour eountryl In her intsreourss with
foreign nations n.ay she always b In the
right; bs< country. right wronsr'
For generations this Of the most popular Of all Amr
slogans School children memord IT, adult Americans kept
handy good rule Of thumb for national crisis. Then,
sometime after the first World War the famous remark began
be criticized.
Patriotism. urged ought not to be unthnkng Suppose,
just country, happened to be wrong? Shouldn't the
citizen form his judgments? Wasn't Decatur being narrow,
old-fashoned, unintellectual?
he such questions seemed obvious back in the
caefee 1O when looked the good times would for
with effort sacrifice needed from Of Since then
have learned lot and the hard Among other things
that America which gives much may occasion ask
the ultimate of When it does everything depends
unesating response The nation has been built infinite
number Of Sacrifices and those sacrifices made by folk
who stopped bubble and ask rs this really worth III? They
just made. Period.
We have learned other words that patriotism Of
date. Like any other kind Of love- times
questions asked basis Decatur may have been simple sailor
but he expressed in his creed sturdy quality that lose
only at dire peril We could do than think about
and then
"u coyl In her with foreign nations may she
always be in the right: but country right wronsi"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-19

THE CERrBoARD: George Started 1t All!
Safety Belts Are Saving Lives
Family Bulletin Board
How's Your Sense OF Humor?
Quiz EN-
MOVIES: Slap-Happy
FICTION: Crisis On A Cliff
FASHION FIND: Queen In Calico
HOW AMERICA EATS: Apple Smorgasbord
PERsoNAIzED PATTERNS
LAST LAUGH: Fathers Piano Lesson
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Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
Several Killed In
DoIUnstute Auto
Motorcycle Crashes

Continued from first page)
Marvel of Dagsboro. Mrs. Florie
Banks, Mrs. Marie Johnson, Mrs
Nettie Kissinger and Mrs. Cora
Timmons, all of Ocean View, two
brothers, John. Of Dover. and VII
liam Littleton of Bethany Be&ch.
Funeral services were conducted
at p. m on Tuesday from the
Watson and Gray Funeral Chapel
in Millsboro, with the Rev. Will
liam Tucker, pastor of the Church
of Christ, Ocean View, officiating.
Burial was made in the Bethel
Cemetery at Ocean View.
McGinnis was pronounced dead
by a private physician at the scene
of the accident in Milton. He suf-
fered a fractured skull.
State police at Georgetown said
he had reached the intersection of
Routes 5 and SSA in Milton when
his motorcycle struck the curb
stone McGinnis was thrown clear
of the cycle and landed on his head
on the concrete highway.
Funeral services were held at
8 D. m. on Thursday in the Berry
Funeral Home in Milford, with the
Rev. Robert E. Green, pastor of
Avenue Methodist Church, offici-
ating.
McGinnis was the husband of
Mrs. Betty McGinnis of Milton. In
addition to his wife, he is survived
by two sons, Johnny and Perry; his
father, William Henry McGinnis,
Sr., of Milton; his mother, Elsie
H., of Millsboro, and his step mo-
ther, Mrs. Edith McGinnis of Mil
ton.
The following brothers and sis
ters also survive: Mrs. Gordie
Jones of Bishop, Nd, Mrs. Edward
Webb, Mrs. William Sherman, Mrs.
William Dickerson and Miss Alice
McGinnis of Milton; Master Ser
geant Frederick McGinnis of Fort
Jackson. S. c.; step sister. Rose
Viehman of Washington, ID. c., and
three step brothers, Paul and Hoi-
lis Viehman of Wilmington, and
Robert Viehman of Miami.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
Rollins EIectronic Co.
DeUeicpns Headlight
DINNER
(Conlirued from page onel

(Conlinued from page onel
He said that the standard foot
switch in cars will override the
electronic DINNER in either high
or low position
"The new DINNER will not 'flut-
ter a cars headlights under any
conditions, Mr. Rollins declared
He noted that the unit requires
only 16 milliamps for operation,
less of q drain on the electrical
system than is caused by the cleo
trio clock in most automobiles.
Coupling this with the fact that
the DINNER can be completely in
stalled with simple hand tools in
a matter of few minutes, makes
it both practical and economical
for all car owners" Mr.. Rollins
said.
Information regarding Dim-O-
Lite may be obtained from Rollins
Electronics Corp, III Schley ave-
nue., Lewes. Rollins Electronics
also is engaged in the production
of electronic tools and electronic
components for both domestic and
military use.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
Wool Pool May Be
Held 2 Days This Year

Continued from first page)
cient to warrant the extra expense
for which a nominal handling
charge will be made.
In the past two years, the asso-
citation has obtained the best price
for its wool offered in Delaware
because quantity has attracted buy
ers interested only in large
amounts of graded wool Asisocia-
ton membership has increased so
much that tb3 amount of wool
from members focks is approach
ing the maximum amount that
grader can handle in one day.
Reasonably accurate forecasting
of the amount of wool to be offer
ed for sale benefits both wool grow
ers and purchasers. The potential
from Delaware and nearby adjoin-
ing Maryland counties is not fully
known, because the advantage of
marketing through the Pool has
not been used by all Delaware sheep
owners or residents of nearby
Maryland.
Bids are asked on amounts that
include the previous years wool
collection and an estimated amount
based on known flock increases of
association members and what can
be anticipated from other sheep
owners.
Serious oyer-estimates are dis
appointing to exceptionally large
users of wool willing to pay high
er prices and can limit the number
of future bidders. under-esti-
mates that result in the successful
bidder having to take an excessive
amount of wool over what he can
use can cause hardship, as the
successful bidder is obligated to
take all the wool collected. Loss
of interest in either case affects
prices.
Participation will not be limited
to state sheep owners this year.
Instead, priority system will be
used, preference being given to
non-member owners in the order
in which their notification is re-
ceived by the secretary of the as
sociation, but will be limited by
the maximum amount of work that
can be handled.
Communication stating til e
number of sheep to be shorn
should be addressed to the Della
ware Sheep and Wool Association,
Post Office Box 166, Dover, or by
calling Mrs. Henry R. Goggin, Bed
ford 3741
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
Game Commission To
Hold Public Hearing
CONTINUED from first page)

Continued from first page)
tenance of an adequate supply
thereof or to limit the supply there
of when conditions warrant the
same.
'The Board shall give notice of
such proposed changes in two
newspapers of statewide circula-
ton and shall hold a public hear
ing on such proposed changes at
least so days prior to changing any
rule or regulation"
Since the public hearing is sched-
uled few days before the Atlantic
Waterfowl Council meeting in Bal
Iimore, May 2 and 8, it gives the
Delaware sportsmen an excellent
opportunity to voice his opinion
on next years ducking season. The
Atlantic Flyway Council is an in
terstate group which consults with
the Fish and Wildlife Service on
matters pertaining to waterfowl
seasons and bag limits for states
within the Atlantic F'lyway.
1t is expected that the group
Will ulScuSS upland game reSuld-
tions, the coming deer season and
fresh water fishing regulations.
Rodney M. Layton, President of
the Board of Game and Fish Com
missioners will preside.
Chief Warden Virgil Hearn urges
all dog owners to license their an
imals if they have not already done
so. The dog wardens are making
concentrated drives in all three
counties. To prevent confusion in
picking up dogs that may be some
ones pet, please conform to the
law: mo person shall permit any
dog to run at large at any time
without a license tag. No dog
shall be permitted to run at large
anywhere in this state between the
first day of March and the first day
of October, unless accompanied by
the owner or custodian and under
his immediate control"
More than 1000 seagoing ships
were sunk in World War II.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27

shaw Company in 1953-54 for the
City. Action on this request was
deferred until later date.
Permission was granted the State
Board of Health to conduct a VD
survey and study in Milford be-
tween now and June 30. This sur
vey is being made in cooperation
with the United States Public
Health Service Sound trucks will
be used to inform the residents of
this service. AS Delaware ranks
third among the states in total
syphilis reported on a per capita
basis, the State Board of Health
will make available free blood
tests, and free clinics will be a.
vailable to help stamp out this di-
sease.
The Council having a very light
agenda adjourned at 1858 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
City Council News

City Council with Vice Mayor
Percy r. Haugney adopted reso-
luton for the Civil Defense orga-
NATION of the City to become affili-
ated with the Kent County Civil
Defense organization under the
Directorship of Harry A. Helm.
Mr.. Norton Leverage, Comman-
der of the Milford Squadron of the
CAP requested the loan of old
park benches and abandoned play
ground equipment to be used at
the Squadron Headquarters. This
request was granted, because the
CAP Squadron is developing a
community playground and recre-
alton center at their flying field.
Mr.. Louis Coulter, representative
of the appraisal company, engaged
to make the assessment for the
Sussex County Levy Court asked
the Council for permission to copy
the City's assessment records.
were compiled by the j. M. C1emin-
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27

More than 1000 seagoing ships
were sunk in World War II.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
Old DoUer Days Will
Held May 5th-6th
CONTINUED from mage onel

Exhibits of early Americana also
will be of interest to Dover Days
visitors. Among the loan coIlec-
tion on view will be old jew
elry and watches. including a lock
ct presented by Martha Washing
ton to her friend, Elizabeth VOL
colt, which contains a lock OF
George Washington's hair, and a
poison ring marked Make Sure .
Other exhibits include Della
ware silver, dolls, fans and shawls,
figurines, flowers in antique con-
tainers, glass and china, guns, his
torical portraits and documents,
maps and charts, Kent County
deeds and wills, paper weights,
lustreware, marbles and occupa-
tional barber mugs.
Homes, gardens and public
buildings of historical interest will
be open from IL a. m. until 5 D. M
on May 5, and from l p. m. until
p. m. on May 6.
Growing of May Queen and
pageant will be held on the cam
pNo Va w ColOJ OuIiCA 0O1ASSC dt d
p. m, May 5.
Chairman of Old Dover Days is
Mrs. Oliver w. Farrow, a descen-
dant of Joshua Clayton, last pres
ident and first governor of Della
ware. Honorary Chairman is Mrs.
Henry Ridgely whose home on The
Green contains furnishings brought
to America in 1852.
Tickets purchased by Dover Day
visitors on Saturday also are good
On Sunday, so that visitors from
out of state may be able to stay
overnight to complete the full
tour.
Programs or other information
may be obtained by writing the
Friends of Old Dover, P. o. Box
A, Dover, Delaware, or the State
Development Department, Dover.
There are 445,G0O miles of natur-
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
vACUUMED FISH

ANTIOCH, Calf. Up A
giant vacuum cleaner is keeping
the fish, fishermen and the power
company happy along the San Joa-
quin River.
A pipeline sucks 400 million gall
Ions of water daily from the river
to cool the generators of the power
plant Along with the water come
a horde of unwanted fish eggs and
fish sucked in from striped bass
spawning bed. Biologists estimate
the total at 19 million a year.
The utility company isn't in the
fish business. So it built huge
concrete room with mechanical dip
nets, hydraulic fish lifts, travelling
screens, bladeless impeller fish
pumps, and a massive vacuum
cleaner to send the fish and eggs
shooting back into the river
through another pipeline.
The company says 80 per cent
survive the free ride.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
Chilli Dish

Canned chill con carne Is excel
lent heated and served over split
and toasted buns for g quick supper
or luncheon idea.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
Production

Defense production is increasing
slowly and civilian production is
held back by cautious consumer
spending.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27

There are about ~ million u. S.
people with some form of heart
disease.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27
Don't lust Sit

Don't Just SIT
Even II you are on the right
track. you win get run over If you
Just sit there.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-27

There are 445,G00 miles of natur-
al gas pipelines in the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-03
Continued From
Preceding Page

shoals. The giant Cape Hatteras
Light and the lightship anchored out
on the shoals and manned by the
Coast Guard stand constant vigil.
From HatteraS Island, you reach
Ocracoke by either ferry or plane.
There, Just few miles from the civil
ization of roads, telephones and shops,
lies windy strip with only sandy
trail for a road. Even the Coast
Guard Station that once guarded the
shifting inlet between Hatteras and
Ocracoke is no more. It was washed
away during the 1855 hurricanes, and
now sits forlornly in shallow water,
prey to both wind and wave. The
Coast Guard does maintain telephone
communications to the tip of the
isle, however.
Wild Banker ponies and wild cattle
roam the prairie-like land on the
sound side of the island. Several
times yearly. pony pennings are held
by the Banker folk, who domesticate
the animals. The island boasts the
only Mounted Boy Scout Troop in the
United States. To qualify, the young
sters catch, rope. tie and break their
own wild ponies, which they then ride
bareback.
You will see porpoises playing just
a few feet of shore Some make the
mistake of coming in too close. and
these are grounded" and soon die.
Huge Canadian geese swarm in the
air, alarmed by the approach of an
infreQuent ieep. Many are tied for
ever to the island, too old or too weak
to fly back when the flock goes north.
The town of Ocracoke numbers a
few more than 900 persons-many
descendants Of shipwreck victims.