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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1927
Page
5
Local society notes report a High School parent teacher auction, community arrivals, and numerous visits. Family milestones include a birth of a son Knoll Meadla, Thanksgiving departures, and relatives from Michigan, Columbus, and Athens attending events at the church social rooms and nearby schools.
The article describes a word game variant called letter golf where players alter one word at a time to reach a target score and par. It mentions a rule set about changing one word per move and keeping certain word counts, with a sample solution printed on the last page.
An ad describes a 1966 dress pattern in six sizes with bust measurements 28 to 44 inches. It specifies fabric requirements for each size and lists materials for collar revers vestee cuff and belt. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.
A fragmentary notice references a disappearance and a related claim or action. The readable text hints at a person named Lowe and an ongoing search or inquiry, with no clear location or date provided. Further context from the source is needed to clarify parties and outcome.
A brief notice reports Fran Ngu found after a death incident. Authorities did not release full details but said they are investigating the circumstances. The location and timing remain unclear as officials request privacy.
An advertising block promotes Jad Sutting lithia-water tonic claimed to cleanse sluggish kidneys, relieve backache and headaches, and improve urinary flow. It touts grape and lemon extracts with lithia, recommends four ounces in water before breakfast, and promises quick relief with daily use.
A fragment notes concerns about fatigue and weakness among officials after a six day European Union mission. Individual names and precise dates are unreadable in the text.
Odd sight reports three apple trees growing in the steeple of the HY Bull church. Locals speculate grafting and poor maintenance as the cause, while a caretaker named Hird may have misplaced fruit bearing plants.
Offshore accident off France claims the life of Vandrine aboard a yacht. French coastguard and local authorities investigate conditions and cause of death.
Marie Lettitter, a young woman from Paris, drowned her baby in a pool before surrendering to authorities. Police are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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