Miscellany, May 21, 1945

Hold the Wire. In Indianapolis, V. E. Day got good & tired of answering his telephone.

Count Me In. In Memphis, Robert E.

Hurst solicited funds for the "Widow of the Unknown Soldier," soon collected (and returned) $11.

In Akronism. In Akron, a thoughtful bus driver drew up at a grocery, an nounced, "They've got cigarets today," waited while all 16 passengers made their purchases.

Cash & Carry. In Des Moines, a war bride, fresh from New Zealand, labored under a pocketbook heavy with coins, and the notion that she had to change a bill every time she bought something.

Sliver My Timbers. In Garden City,...

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