Miscellany, Oct. 27, 1947

The Strenuous Life. In Springfield, ΙΙΙ., Soda Jerk Herman Gronewald was rushed to the hospital after he wrenched his back whipping cream.

Critic. In Covington, Ky., sensitive Kenneth Ford took one outraged look at friend Helen Ring's New Look, knocked her flat.

Wheel In Bredasdorp, South Africa, Custodian F. Thorpe finally resigned after 30 years of conscientiously attending the clock on the local Dutch Reformed Church; the clock then let go and irresponsibly struck 103.

Wait Up. In Conway, Ark., Fire Chief K. W. Parker swallowed his pride, complained publicly that the citizens were always beating the firemen to the scene and blocking operations.

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