Monday, Sep. 23, 1946
Editorial Policy. In McCall, Idaho, Editor M. O. Brown increased his paper's page size, told readers why: he was getting too many complaints that the "paper was too small to wrap a bottle of whiskey in."
Place Card. In Jackson, Miss., a theatergoer momentarily dropped out of a ticket line, wisely chalked a mark on a fellow standee's back to keep his place.
Bully. In Bury, England, a tradition-minded bull crashed into a teashop, scattered terrified patrons, broke all the china.
Love on the Dole. In Chicago, Richard Cromwell, told to pay his wife $20 a week alimony, claimed it was not enough, heard his wife protest it was too much. The judge's decision: "You two are still in love."
Treasure Trove. Near Atlanta, Charles H. Farmer spotted something shiny on a creek bottom, dove in, came up with 1) a rhinestone pin, 2) a gold locket, 3) a string of pearls, 4) a gold watch chain, 5) crystal beads, 6) a Zipper shaving kit.
Train of Events. In Indianapolis, Charles Pierce, out riding with a friend, was hit by a train, dragged 100 feet, was hit by a second train, escaped with minor cuts and bruises.
Overwhelmed. In Council Bluffs, Iowa, a grade teacher spotted twins in her class who dressed alike, looked alike, knew she was headed for trouble when she learned their names: Oliver Oscar Over and Oscar Oliver Over.
Initial Mistake. In St. Louis, Peter Boulicault bought shirts at an Army surplus store, promptly put one on, got arrested, found he was wearing a big PW on his back.
Death Takes a Holiday. In Alton, Ill. (pop-33,000), citizens pulled themselves together, had nary a death while the Evening Telegraph's obituary writer took a week's vacation.
Late Entry. In Ridgecrest, Calif., Arthur Wilson, 47, had his teeth out, fumed when three successive sets of store teeth failed to fit, found he was" cutting a new set of his own.
Jinxed. In Los Angeles, William Moneymaker went to court, got his name changed to William M. Houston. His reason: Moneymaker was no moniker for his profession--horse racing.
Seasoned Tactics. In Detroit, Ruth Flanagan charged her landlady with felonious assault, claimed that she had burst into the bathroom, sprayed her with red pepper, chased her into the street buff-bare.
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