Miscellany, Sep. 2, 1946

Busily Engaged. In Houston, prospective Bridegroom Frank Trevino asked for a fourth marriage license, explained that his future mother-in-law had torn up the first, during a family row someone had torn up the second, his bride-to-be had torn up the third.

Postman Rings Twice. In Dallas, a skeptical newsman heard Postman L. F. Wilson complain that he had been bit by a duck, accompanied him to the house, was chased by the duck, saw Wilson nipped again.

At the Trough. In Washington, D.C., Author Jeff Baker finished a radio skit in which his main character was arrested for parking in front of...

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