Miscellany, Dec. 6, 1948

Precept & Example. In Galva, Ill., the Rev. Roger Wickstrand switched sermons at the last minute, admitted that he had lost the notes for the original one entitled: "Where art thou?"

Preselected. In Springfield, Mass., a woman complained that she could get nothing at all on her hearing aid but radio station WSFL next door.

Beginner. In The Bronx, Pickpocket Plunk Williams confessed to police that he was only an apprentice, that two experienced friends had tried to teach him but "I'm a poor pupil. I fumble every time."

Ready or not ... In Tallman, N.Y.,...

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