Miscellany, Nov. 18, 1940

License

In Greenville, S. C., a man applying for a marriage license was asked by Judge Guy A. Gullick: "What's the girl's name?" Said the applicant, scratching his head, "I just don't remember, judge."

Selective Service

In Orange, N. J., a twelve-year-old boy scanned a list of draft numbers in the city hall. "Looking for your dad's number, sonny?" beamed the mayor. "Naw!" said the small fry, "my teacher's. I sure hope he goes."

Pension

In Raleigh, N. C., a 72-year-oldster asked that his pension be stopped because he disliked being "a burden on the Government in these difficult times."

Name

In a Manhattan police court a man...

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