Issue: #31
Published: February 1955, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 36, Editing: Harold A. Moore; William J. Pape (president); James H. Darcey (treasurer)
Color: Color Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US Paper Stock: Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Notes: Trademark registered United States Patent Office, The Eastern Color Printing Company.
Moore credit from this issue's statement of ownership
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Come on, Buddy, Quit Being a Bag-of-Bones Weakling Like I Was |
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Jowett Institute of Physical Culture |
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Sports |
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George F. Howett (photo) Jim Norman (photo) |
Comic Story (6 pages) |
Wrong Kind of Girl |
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Model Karen loves illustrator Dan but he believes she’s just “the slick, glamourous type.” Fellow artist Bill thinks otherwise and paints her as a “small town girl.” This convinces Dan that he was wrong about her. Both Dan and Bill profess their love for Karen: she chooses Bill. |
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Romance |
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Bill Dan Karen |
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Tales from the Great Book #1 |
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Samson |
Public Service Announcement (1 page) |
The Best Automobile Sticker |
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Religious |
Comic Story (5 pages) |
My Man |
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After her father dies, ranch foreman Clay advises Sharon to turn the property into a dude ranch. The business is successful, helped by the presence of bandleader Jerry and his vocalist Lorene. Jerry romances Sharon, but she learns he is already married to Lorene and is just scheming to take control of the ranch. Sharon realizes Clay is the man she’s always loved, and he reciprocates her affection. |
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Romance |
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Clay Jerry Cannon Lorene Sharon |
Comic Story (1 page) |
The Student |
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Humor |
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Wanted |
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Comic Story (6 pages) |
Save My Love |
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Fisherman Leo and Enid were childhood sweethearts, and she finally accepts his marriage proposal. Diver Frank takes a job with his old Navy pal Leo’s outfit: he and Enid fall in love, but doesn’t want to hurt Leo. Leo finds out and is angry, but when Frank goes missing trying to rescue some other salvage divers, Leo saves him. Leo gives Enid and Frank his blessing. |
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Romance |
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Enid Frank Joe Leo |
Comic Story (5 pages) |
A Lady in Love |
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Arrogant foreign correspondent Betty hires Skid to fly her to the “Far East,” but their plane crashes on a Pacific island. Betty panics when she sees some “natives” and rushes into Skid’s arms. He says they’re friendly and will take them to civilization. Betty and Skid’s adventure has made them fall in love. |
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Romance |
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Betty Carter Skid |
Cartoon (1 page) |
Teen Agers |
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Humor |
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Charlie |
Statement Of Ownership (0 pages) |
Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, Etc. |
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Script: Harold A. Moore (editor) | Letters: typeset |
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Non-fiction |
Comic Story (2 pages) |
Judy Holliday |
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Who am I? |
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The story of how Judy Holliday became a star. |
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Non-fiction Biography |
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Judy Holliday |
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Look at the Prized Stamp I Found |
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Littleton Stamp Co. |
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Prizes Given |
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The Funman |
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Tell Me What You Want Money for... I'll Help You Get All You Need! |
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Stuart Greetings |
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B. J. Stuart (photo) |
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Harem Co. |
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