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Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Penciller(s): Fred Kida

Inker(s): Fred Kida

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Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

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Pages: 1

Notes: Black and white photo insert of Rusty Draper.

Art credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version.

Rusty Draper Tells About...A Choice Of Love

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Carl Pfeufer

Inker(s): Carl Pfeufer

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Rusty Draper; Sally Bennett; Lon Dawson

Synopsis: Sally returns to her late uncle's ranch after 8 years in the city. Foreman Lon proposes marriage to her, but she says she won't move back to the ranch. Sally intends to sell the ranch and it'll be converted to a dude ranch. Lon demands his back wages before the sale. Sally enters a chuck wagon race to win the money; Lon loses because he saves Sally from crashing. Lon's pal Rusty explains what happened. Sally gives Lon the ranch and they will be married.

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Pages: 7

Notes: Sally's last name is spelled "Bennett" on page one and "Bennet" on page 2. Sally is described on page one as having red hair, but her hair is blonde throughout the story.

Rusty Draper (1923-2003) was a real-life country music singer in the USA.

Art credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version. Previous indexer had "Al Wenzel?"

I Was A Born Snob

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Al Wenzel

Inker(s): Al Wenzel

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Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Donna Radford; Frank Kovac; Mr. Radford; Mrs. Radford; Aunt Matilda; Mrs. Van Ghent; J.B. Smith

Synopsis: Donna and her family have a long tradition as one of the leading families in Seaview. They fear developer Frank is going to turn the town into a "common seaside resort." They pressure local businessmen into non-cooperation with Kovac, even though some townspeople think he would help revive the economy. Donna and Frank fall in love but still disagree and break up when he won't change his mind. Donna's opposition ruins Frank but she changes her mind and helps his plans. The town will be reborn and Donna will marry Frank.

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Pages: 7

Notes: Art credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version.

Same story premise as "I Was a Slave to Tradition" in Love Diary (Orbit-Wanted 1949 series) 17 (June 1951).

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Letters Page on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): A Letter from Agnes Holmes

First Line: Hi! The whole world's filled with music

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Pages: 2

The Right Man to Marry

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Ben Brown (signed)

Inker(s): Ben Brown (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Barbara "Barby" Slater; Rita Slater; Mrs. Slater; Dean Carrol; Frank; Luigi; Carl Dexter

Synopsis: Barby has been dominated by her mother and sister Rita all her life and is afraid to make decisions on her own. She dates co-worker Dean and hides this from her mother and Rita; when Rita sets her up on a date with Carl, Barby has to go. Her mother and sister try to pressure her into marrying the wealthy Carl instead of Dean. Barby breaks up with Dean but changes her mind and goes back to him.

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Pages: 7

The Love I lost

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Ray Osrin

Inker(s): ?

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Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Joan; Dr. Peter Harmon; Lorna Lewis; Ted; Eve; Dr. Samson; Sally

Synopsis: When Ted breaks up with her over Lorna, Joan impulsively goes down a ski slope and crashes, paralysing her legs. Ted apologises for his actions and faithfully accompanies her as she tries to recover, but Joan feels he just pities her. Joan is treated by doctor Peter who kisses her, but she is conflicted because of Ted. Recovering her ability to walk, Joan goes home. She discovers Ted and Lorna have been trying to help Joan recover so they can marry each other. Joan wishes them well and calls Peter with the good news that they can be together

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Pages: 7

Notes: Peter's last name is spelled "Hermon" on the splash panel but becomes "Harmon" on page 4 and thereafter.

Penciller credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version.