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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. “I’m not accusing anybody. I just said a piggy bank isn’t safe around here without a burglar alarm on it!” I —i — ' - ■■■ ■ ■ ■■■ ■■■ —- “But, Mom, how can I share my room with cousin Ruth during her visit—you KNOW how untidy she is!” NANCY By Ernie Bushmiller REG’LAR FELLERS By Gene Byrne* / look what HAPPENED WHEN PINHEAD SAVE VITAMIN PILLS JX' TH SOLE FlSH^ VIRGIL By Len Kleis SILENT SAM By Jeff Hayes One Last Meanness Old Angus MacNab had been a hard, cruel man, and among his rel atives the news of his suicide had been received with more rejoicing than sorrow. But his son, Sandy, in whose home the old man had met his quietus, persisted in moping over the affair. “Sandy," admonished a brutally frank acquaintance, "why do you carry on so? The old man was a regular torment to everybody, and you know, down deep in your heart, you’re glad he’s gone.” “That I am,” admitted Sandy. “It’s cruel to admit it, but it's true.” "You’re not thinking he suffered, when he took off, are you? He Just turned on the gas and went to sleep. So what’s eating on you?” "Mon, oh, mon,” groaned Sandy, “just look at this terrible gas bill the old coot left me!” HORSE PLAY m Critic—The picture of the horse is good, but where is the wagon? Artist — Oh, the horse will draw that Befuddled A college professor, well known for his 'absent-mindedness, was gaz ing reflectively at the passing land scape when the train conductor stopped for his ticket. The professor searched himself frantically, but to no avail. “That’s all right, professor," the conductor said. “I know you, and I’m sure you have your ticket. When you find it, just mail it to the company.” “It isn’t that,” the professor said earnestly. “What I want to know is, where in the world am J going?" Evidence A man, evidently drunk, sagged down in the seat in the lobby beside a clergyman. "Fine (hie) day,” he began. “Yes, it is,” from the clergyman. "Thish’s fine hotel.” "Yes, I find it very comfortaMe." “Wontcha have a drink?" the man asked, encouraged by the courteous replies of bis chance ac quaintance. The pastor’s face set severely. "No thank you,” he said, "I never indulge.” “Shay, whatcha giving me? You gotcha collar on backwards now." Nothing to Lose One night recently the quiet air of the Birmingham Police Depart ment whs disturbed by the voice of a darky calling over the telephone: “Help! Police! I’se been robbed!" “You’ve been robbed?” confinrted the voice of the call officer. "We-ell—half-robbed,” cried the darky. "Half-robbed?” demanded the po lice. “What do you mean—half- robbed?” “I didn’t have no money,” the darky replied. THAT EXPLAINS IT Diner — Waitress, the service is teri'fble. You gave that man at the next table a steak twice as large as mine. Where’s the manager? Waitress—That man is the man ager. High Finance After vainly trying to collect $40 due him from one of his customers, the colored man consulted his law yer. "What reason," his lawyer asked, “does he give for not paying this money?” "Boss,” said the colored gentle man anxiously, "he’s gimme a mighty good reason, sah.” “Well, what is it?" "He done say. Boss, dat he’s been owin’ me dat money so long dat de interest has et it all up.” Passing the Back The young lady eyed her escort with extreme disapproval "That’s the fourth time you’ve gore back for more ice cream and cake, Al bert,” she said acidly. "Doesn’t it embarrass you at all?” “Why should it?” the hungry fel low shrugged. "I keep telling them I’m getting it for you.” An Also Ran The dear old lady, wandering about hazily at the wedding recep tion, came upon a young man in fautless dress. "Oh,” she chirped, “dear me, you’re the bridegroom of course?” “No," he answered sweetly, “1 was eliminated in the quarter finals.” Sewing circle paherns yjeat 5L-f-^iecer 'Uerdatife %iJetl--5/ttinShirtwaist S^roeJt 8204 34-48 Tailored Two-Piecer A SOFTLY tailored two piece dress with the feminine, well- groomed air woqjen admire. The figure-praising jacket is finished with narrow ruffling and a neat belt, has short or three-quarter sleeves. The gored skirt is smooth and easily made. Wear it every where with pride. * • • Pattern No. 8204 comes in sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42. 44, 46 and 48. Size 36, short sleeves, 4 , / 4 yards of 39-inch. Send today for your copy of the Fall and Winter FASHION. It’s a complete and dependable guide in planning a smart, wearable winter wardrobe. 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