THE MAYCOMB MESSENGER

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Across
  1. 1. The perfect spot for rocking chairs and neighborhood talk
  2. 2. The sound of insects filling the air on warm nights
  3. 4. A Southern breakfast essential, often served with gravy
  4. 6. A mode of transportation that clatters down Maycomb’s streets
  5. 8. The sound of the courthouse clock striking noon
  6. 9. The town gathering place for news and gossip
  7. 11. The season when the air becomes thicker and slower
  8. 12. What folks use to keep cool in the summer heat
Down
  1. 1. A proper lady’s shield against the Alabama sun
  2. 3. The day everyone dresses their best for church
  3. 5. A sweet treat for children on warm Alabama days
  4. 7. A refreshing drink served on porches during summer evenings
  5. 10. Maycomb Messenger The small-town paper folks read every morning
  6. 11. When the whole town gathers on porches to watch the lightning