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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1958

Page

9

Cleveland Robbery Gang Slugged Grocer. Cigar Sale Noted

Four assailants slugged and robbed drug store operator Edward Chakoff, 36, of $500 in Cleveland. While the heist occurred, a fourth gang member sold a cigar to an unexpected customer, drawing little attention to the crime.

Cleveland Edward Chakoff Purity Drugstore

Snow Blocks Doors as Couple Weds at Bowie Church

In Bowie Maryland a young couple, Joan Patten 20 and William A Fletcher 22 of Covington, Md, wed at Ascension Catholic Church. Snow drifts five feet high trapped doors during the ceremony and reception attended by 20 relatives and friends. A bulldozer rescued the couple Sunday after the event.

Bowie Ascension Catholic Church Joan Patten William A. Fletcher Covington

Unclear Clues Point to Puzzle Style Word List

A list of cryptic style clues includes hints like a picture performer, old age, river in Germany, New Guinea port, and Indonesian of Mindanao with several numbered positions and brief prompts. The fragment resembles crossword or cryptic clue practice notes with partial answers.

Mathews Germany New Guinea

Weather forecaster cancels engagement in York Maine

The editor Robb Sagendorph of the Old Farmers Almanac was to speak Sunday night in York Maine but the event was canceled. Sponsors had arranged the date expecting favorable weather.

York Maine Old Farmers Almanac Robb Sagendorph

45 Ton Tank Clears Snow for Laboring Woman

In Washington New Jersey during a blizzard state police used a 45 ton tank to plow a blocked road to Montana Mountain home of Mrs. Oscar Dancy. She was rushed to a hospital after the National Guard intervened with the heavy equipment.

Washington, N. J Oscar Dancy Montana Mountain Natioal Guard Dancy

Pet goldfish change through selective breeding in open pools

Goldfish kept with abundant food and space, such as outdoor pools, tend to grow and then lose their distinctive color and shape, resembling wild fish due to reduced selective breeding.

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