Case of unknown identity

A man without clothes and of unknown identity was found in a helpless condition at the Bus Stop Park yesterday.

The vicar, who could see the poor man from his office, ran over to the park and gave the confused man a towel to cover his noble parts, and then left him in the care of Dr. Haydock. The man is, according to the doctor, about 40 years old, and not able to remember who he is or how he ended up in St. Mary Mead in such an unfortunate condition.

Dr. Haydock has alarmed the police and consulted Miss Marple in order to figure out what has happened.

If you have any knowledge of this man, please call the St. Mary Mead Police, or, if you prefer, contact us here at the Anno Chronicle, and we will hand over the information to the police anonymously.

Aiming for victory

The winner of the St. Mary Mead Spelling Bee, young David Clement (10), is studying very hard to prepare for the competition next month in Market Basing. “I think I can win” he says, “but there are some very good candidates from Much Benham” We cross our fingers for our own David!

Polio vaccination program

All citizens of St. Mary Mead are called to join the polio vaccination program introduced by the Public Health Department and Dr. Haydock. There have been some resent cases of Poliomyelitis fever in Danemouth, and no matter if you are rich or poor, everybody should take the vaccine Dr. Haydock says, for the common good. The program has started, and you can get your polio vaccine at the Church of St.Mary Mead every morning from 07:00 – 10:00 this week.

Brazen thieves steal old map

Wednesday night brazen thieves broke in to the Clement’s residence, while the unknowingly family was fast asleep.

Mrs Clement called the police as soon as she realized that they’ve had unwelcome visitors, but the strange thing is that nothing has been stolen, except from a pre-war map of St. Mary Mead.

“I have no idea what anyone would want with this map”, a startled Mrs Clement says, “They could have just asked for it, if they wanted it”.

Happy to be alive

The unfortunate Kizzie Buckland, who was hit by a meteor last month, was discharged from the hospital last night, to her husband’s great delight.

Mrs Buckland is by far finished with her treatment, and will be supervised at home by Special Nurse Ingrid Hawes, until she is ready for her next skin transplantation. Topical antibacterial therapy and change of bandages every three hours are still necessary, and even when performed by professionals like Mrs Hawes, it is very painful for the patient.

The Buckland family is very happy that they can spend the waiting time together, and are very grateful for the help and assistance from the hospital, friends and neighbours.

Even though her wounds are very obvious, and her beautiful long hair is now replaced by a wig, Kizzie is hopeful that she one day will regain her looks. “But if not”, she says, “I’m still very happy to be alive.”

The characters and buildings from this story are from the AnnoSims Group project St. Mary Mead, loosly based on the novels of Agatha Christie. (Anno Sims is now closed, but you can find my own creations for the project here at KSW.)

Tragic accident at the Tinker Camp

For the first time in history (as far as we know) a meteor struck St. Mary Mead. Just as Harman Buckland was getting the horses ready for the night, a huge stone struck just next to his wife Kizzie, who was painting in the garden.

Their little unharmed daughter was temporarily taken care of by the Police, but the unlucky couple was brought to the hospital with severe burns.

The following days the whole village helped out clearing the area for meteor stones and burned objects, and as soon as the couple has recovered they can return to their home. A cousin of Kizzie Buckland has now taken care of little Mirela, and the parents are very happy that their daughter is unharmed and in good hands.

Fire at the Baker’s

As Mr. Baker was trying to prepare pancakes for the Sunday breakfast, a fire broke out in their kitchen.

The fire services arrived within minutes, but there were substantial damage to the kitchen.

Mrs. Baker says that she doesn’t blame her husband, but will make the pancakes herself from now on.

Should men interfere with housework?

The above mentioned fire, has led to a heated debate amongst the housewives in St. Mary Mead, on whether men should be allowed in the kitchen at all. Mrs. Clement was met with resistance when she claimed that men perfectly well could do the same as women. “It is well known that I don’t cook”, she said, “and Leonard has better skills than I have in that domain. And he is surprisingly patient with the children.”

“After all, we are in the 1950’s and I can’t see any reason why men shouldn’t be able to do what is traditionally considered women’s duties. If the vicar can do it, anybody can.” 

The youngest addition to the Clement family has no saying in the matter, we just wanted to print her picture because she is cute.

Pranks

Miss Keene, a resident at the Mulled Wine Inn, confronted Mr. Baker the other day, after she caught his son Frank doing pranks in front of the Inn. 

Mr. Baker became very offended, and refused to believe that his son could do something like that.

Miss Keene, who thought she had raised the matter in a very polite way, was put off by the whole thing, and says that next time she will go directly to the Police.

The characters and buildings from this story are from the AnnoSims Group project St. Mary Mead, loosly based on the novels of Agatha Christie. (Anno Sims is now closed, but you can find my own creations for the project here at KSW.)