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Genres: romantic

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Pages: 1

I Lied To My Heart

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Writer(s): Dorothy Woolfolk

Penciller(s): Mort Leav (signed)

Inker(s): Staff (signed)

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Mona Martin; Jerry Gibson; Edna; Miss Douglas; Louise Hammel; Helen Forest; Mr. Martin; Mrs. Martin; Professor Hammond; Ramon Laverne; Frances; Hal Wallace

Synopsis: Mona refuses to accept losing in any endeavour; turned down by singing teacher Hammond because she doesn’t have operatic potential, she hires phony Ramon as her voice coach instead. Mona meets jazz musician Jerry and they fall in love, even though she thinks “jazz isn’t real music.” Mona breaks up with Jerry when he says her voice isn’t good enough for opera, but a disastrous recital convinces her of the truth. Mona goes to work as a waitress and confesses her failure to her parents. Jerry is waiting for her and they reconcile.

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Pages: 11

Notes: Mona refers to Jerry as a "cornet player" but he is shown playing a trombone.
Writing credit per Martin O'Hearn at http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2015/01/dorothy-woolfolks-early-entries-in-love.html

Miss "X" the Girl Without a Past

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Penciller(s): Arthur Peddy

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Genres: romantic

Feature(s): Victoria Paige-Jim Stanton

Character(s): Vicky Paige; Dr. Jim Stanton; Diana Daniels (Lois Cunningham); Sally; Rocky Doran; Dr. Harris; Miss Edson; Mike Peters; Stephen Harvey; Mrs. Harvey; Mr. Harvey

Synopsis: Nightclub singer Lois is struck by a truck and taken to the hospital where nurse Vicky and her boyfriend Dr. Jim work. The young woman has amnesia. A private detective identifies her as Diana, who was engaged to wealthy Stephen but vanished after his mother made him “test” Diana’s intentions. She contracted amnesia and began a singing career. Stephen’s appearance at the hospital restores Diana’s memory.

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Pages: 10

Notes: Fourth in the series of Victoria Paige-Jim Stanton stories, complete with repeating supporting characters Sally (switchboard operator), Rocky (ambulance driver), and Miss Edson (head nurse).
The "Movie Crazy" story in this issue is a spin-off of this series, focusing on Sally and Rocky.

Be Honest--Are You a Moral Marauder?

Text Article on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Rae Hermann [as Ray Mann]

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Genres: romantic

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Letters Page on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Rae Hrmann (as Ray Mann)

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Feature(s): Frankly Speaking

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Penciller(s): Herb Siegal

Inker(s): Burt Frohman

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Genres: romantic

Feature(s): Prescription for Happiness

Character(s): Ray Mann; Louise Bender; Jack Connors; Mr. Bender; Mrs. Bender

First Line: I am Ray Mann, Love Diary's human relations counselor!

Synopsis: Stenographer Louise dates fellow employee Jack, but when he brings her home one evening, her father is extremely rude to the young man. Louise’s overprotective parents don’t want her to date “loafers.” Louise comes to “Love Diary’s Human Relations Counselor” Ray Mann for help. Ray asks readers to send in their advice.

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Pages: 2.67

Notes: "Ray Mann" was the "Love Diary" advice columnist in previous issues but this is the first story in which he appears as narrator and a character. A cash prize was offered to the reader who sent in the best letter in response to this story.

Movie Crazy

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Dorothy Woolfolk

Penciller(s): Ed Robbins

Inker(s): Ed Robbins

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Genres: romantic

Feature(s): Sally Weeks

Character(s): Sally Weeks; Rocky Riordan; John J. Sterling II; Paul Cranston

Synopsis: Hospital telephone operator Sally dates ambulance driver Rocky, but she wants someone more “couth,” like the handsome leading men in movies. She goes to the swanky Hartsville Country Club for her vacation. She falls for Paul, who strongly resembles film star Ray Clelland. However, she discovers Paul is just an auto mechanic and he is disillusioned that she’s just a switchboard operator. Sally decides Rocky is at least sincere, if not high-class.

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Pages: 6

Notes: This story features two supporting characters from the Victoria Paige-Jim Stanton series. Ambulance driver Rocky's last name is given here as "Riordan," whereas in this issue's story “Miss “X”: The Girl Without a Past!” he is called Rocky "Doran."
Writing credit per Martin O'Hearn at http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2015/01/dorothy-woolfolks-early-entries-in-love.html

I Hated Men

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Penciller(s): Mort Lawrence (signed)

Inker(s): Mort Lawrence (signed)

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Ann Joyce; Mrs. Marie Joyce; Mr. Tom Joyce; Edith; Jim Turner; Paul Rudyard

Synopsis: Ann grows up in poverty, after her father abandons her and her mother. Ann works her way up to a high position in the advertising business. A confirmed “man hater,” Ann schemes to steal an account from Jim by flirting with businessman Paul. Ann’s father reappears, having remade his life, and is reunited with Ann’s mother. Ann realizes she really loves Paul and confesses her double-dealing to him. He forgives her and they will be married.

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Pages: 10