Miscellany, Oct. 28, 1957

Out Dated. In Montgomery, Ala., the Rotary Club withheld the one-year perfect-attendance award from Dr. Gordon King when he failed to show up at the award meeting.

French Dressing. In London, an "Honest French Diplomat" advertising to rent his apartment in the Sunday Times, specified that "being a Socialist he refuses to profit on the housing shortage."

Name's Sake. In Detroit, after Frances Miles pleaded to have her first name changed "because folks think Frances means a man," and a probate judge inquired, "What name would you like to be called. Frances?", she replied: "Jackie."

Reciprocal Trade. In Port Moresby, New Guinea, the...

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