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Issue: Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #74
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Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
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Pages: 196
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UPC/EAN: 07189646953074
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Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 67 (53 stories, 1 cover)
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Color: color
Dimensions: digest size
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
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Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Chuck Clayton; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
Veronica, your home is like an oasis!
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Show Time!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Nancy Woods
Betty, Veronica and Nancy dress up and attend a showing of the Rocky Horrible Picture Show.
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Rocky Horrible Picture Show is a parody of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Boss Toss

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teen
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
humorous
Miss Beazly
Why, it’s Miss Beazly!
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Hide Your Hide

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Archie Andrews; Moose Mason; Reggie Mantle
To prevent punishment from Moose, Reggie unwisely gets Archie to hide him.
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No credits are given for story.

Credits from the reprint in Archie's Funhouse Double Digest (Archie, 2014 series) #19.
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Hit Bit

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humorous
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Horn Scorn

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Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews
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Sight Plight

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humorous, teen
Moose Mason; Geraldine Grundy
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Hip Trip

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty Cooper; Polly Cooper; Alice Cooper; Archie Andrews
Betty visits her sister in San Francisco and while there gets an education in modern feminism.
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Investments!

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Find a Word puzzle.
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Door Flaw

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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childrens, humorous
Hi, daddy! Here's your newspaper!
Hap shows Jinx how to deliver a paper.
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Out Standing

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle
I'll escort you to the debutantes society ball, Ron, that's my kind of event!
Reggie tries to sabotage Archie's date with Veronica by giving him a cologne which becomes foul-smelling a few minutes after being applied.
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Salem
Hey! Check out these cat words!
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Brain Strain

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Moose Mason; Midge Klump
Moose is finally above average.
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Knuckle Chuckle

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teen
Archie Andrews; Moose Mason
Archie learns about Moose's "rule maker".
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Repeat Performance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
teen
Reggie Mantle; Hiram Lodge
Reggie comes over to gloat over Archie's previous rude dismissal at the hands of Mr. Lodge.
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Sound Hound

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Li'l Jinx; Charley Hawse
Li'l Jinx tries to eat candy without Charley finding out.
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A Matter of Principal

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Archie Andrews; Waldo Weatherbee; Geraldine Grundy
Archie points out some problems with the school to Mr. Weatherbee.
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The Big Apple

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
fantasy, teen
Sabrina; Cousin Ambrose; Harvey
Harvey is watching highbrow culture for all the wrong reasons.
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Costume Clash

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Mr. Benson
The Archies try to re-make their image but the club owner doesn't like their new costumes.
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When reprinted in World of Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2010 series) #38, writing is credited to George Gladir.

When reprinted in Betty and Veronica Double Digest Magazine (Archie, 1987 series) #233 writing is credited to Frank Doyle.
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Wig Gig

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Subject Matter
teen
Archie Andrews; Dilton Doiley
Archie wears a wig so Dilton can practice talking to girls.
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[untitled]

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Color in all the letters containing a dot to find the names of three witches in my family!!!
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Boxed In

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Daddy! What kind of puzzle is this with the black and white boxes?
Hap shows Jinx how to solve a crossword puzzle.
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The Chess Master

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Hiram Lodge; Hubert Smithers; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Bishop; Archie Andrews
Isn't tonight your weekly chess game with Mr. Bishop?
Archie can't stay quiet while Mr. Lodge plays his weekly chess game against Mr. Bishop.
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Out of Sight

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Sabrina; Aunt Hilda; Aunt Zelda; Cousin Ambrose
Hilda can't get anyone to notice her.
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Volunteer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous, teen
Reggie Mantle; Miss Grundy; Veronica Lodge
Reggie volunteers to be the M.C. at an upcoming assembly.
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A Nose for News

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Singh Songh; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones
Archie is trying to establish himself on the school newspaper, but editor-in-chief Reggie only gives him menial tasks. When Reggie finds out there's a philosopher in town who hates reporters, he realizes he has another assignment for Archie. But it turns out Archie's red hair is considered lucky by Singh Songh, the philosopher. Archie ends up getting a story that makes him the toast of the news world.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Dilton Doiley
Remember, kids -- know your elements!
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Word find puzzle.
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Get the Point

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Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Waldo Weatherbee
You can see all sorts of things in cloud formations!
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Comet Commotion

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fantasy, humorous
Sabrina Spellman; Hilda Spellman
There goes Halley's Comet! Millions of telescopes must be aimed in this direction!
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Set Fret

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teen
Reggie Mantle
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May I Cut In?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Weatherbee; Nancy Woods; Chuck Clayton; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Midge Klump; Dilton Doiley
Archie is tired with how often other guys asks to dance with Veronica, so he goes to dance with another girl.
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Burger Code!

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Pop Tate
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Unscramble the code to discover Pop Tate's burger menu.
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Sale Tale

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Subject Matter
humorous
Sabrina Spellman; Hilda Spellman
We're in the market for a new house!
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Three Fates

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Archie Andrews
While hang gliding, Archie is blown off course through the city and his appearance changes the lives of three spectators.
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Little Lost Drummer Boy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
The Archies [Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper]
Wow! Ronnie's going wild on her new synthesizer!
When Veronica's synthesizer replaces Jughead on drums, Jughead tries out new instruments for the band.
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Peeves Me?!

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Unscramble the letters puzzle.
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Ethel's Guide to Babysitting

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Ethel Muggs; Betty Cooper
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Tricks of the Trade

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Sabrina Spellman; Harvey Kinkle; Marvo The Mystic
An amateur magician insults Harvey, so Sabrina begins sabotaging his act.
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[untitled]

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Mr. Vedderbee, vot about my raise I ask for?
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Wacky Match-Up

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Subject Matter
Coach Kleats
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Unscramble the mystery phrase.
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Flood Tide

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Miss Beazly; Waldo Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle
A flood alert has been issued!
Miss Beazly cooks food for the National Guardsmen, who are sandbagging the Velvet River during a storm.
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You Never Know

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Dilton Doiley; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Pop Tate
Dilton has a crush on Veronica but his attempt to convince her that they should be together has a significant flaw.
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In the original printing of this story, Script is credited to Jim Ruth and Inks to Chic Stone.
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Who’s Absent Puzzle!?

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Reggie's Fashion Flair

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
informational
Reggie Mantle
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Poor Fish

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Subject Matter
humorous
Li'l Jinx wants pet fish.
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Cartune

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Betty Cooper
Word find puzzle with an automotive theme.
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Big Moose Pin Up

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humorous, teen
Miss Grundy asks Big Moose about the outcome from the Battle of Tippe Canoe.
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Sky Birds

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Lt. Eric "Ace" Gilbertson [Archie Andrews]; Betty Skoop [Betty Cooper]; Major Grumple [Waldo Weatherbee]; Cpl. Mac Kanik [Jughead Jones]; the Baroness [Veronica Lodge]; Heinrich von Nasty [Reggie Mantle]
During World War I, air ace Gilbertson defeats German saboteurs with the help of girl reporter Betty Skoop.
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New Brew

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humorous, teen
Sabrina; Aunt Hilda
Sabrina and Aunt Hilda are annoyed at witches being thought of as primitive.
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Not-So-Gory Story

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humorous
Sabrina; Aunt Hilda
Sabrina reads a book that's supposed to be scary, but it can't match her normal home life.
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[untitled]

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humorous, teen
Miss Beazly; Miss Grundy
Did you get your new bulletin board put up yet?
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Partners in Peril

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous, teen
Archie & Mr. Weatherbee
Archie Andrews; Waldo Weatherbee; Moose Mason; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Chuck Clayton
Archie is accidentally handcuffed to Mr. Weatherbee during Archie's magic act.
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Credits from the reprint in World of Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2010 series) #67, no credits listed in this digest.
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What’s a Palindrome?

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Dilton Doiley
Answer the questions with words that are palindromes.
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The Gremlins Are Coming

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Betty Cooper; Ethel Muggs; Professor Flutesnoot; Archie Andrews; Pop Tate
What did you think of the gremlin movie, Betty?
After unintentionally insulting a gremlin, Betty's life becomes one mishap after another.
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Practice Makes Perfect

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Archie Andrews; Moose Mason; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle
Moose tries to become more popular by telling jokes.
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originally an Archie story.
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Pix Nix

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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childrens, humorous
Li'l Jinx; Charley Hawse
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Bowl Brummel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
teen
Chuck Clayton; Nancy Woods; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Nancy thinks Chuck looks like a slob when he shows up for their date.
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Kiss-Proof

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humorous, teen
Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews
Betty buys lipstick advertised as "irresistible," but Archie finds it easy to resist.
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No words, aside from advertising sign.
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Fab Finish

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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fantasy, teen
Sabrina Spellman; Hilda Spellman; Zelda Spellman
Sabrina narrates a broom race featuring Hilda.
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Getting Pretty Hairy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous, teen
Professor Flutesnoot; Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Phlips; Svenson; Miss Beazly
Mr. Weatherbee is eager to get his hands on Professor Flutesnoot's new hair-growth chemical, despite the fact that a few kinks still need to be worked out.
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A Vote For Samm poster is visible on page one.
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Vacation Consternation

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humorous, teen
Geraldine Grundy; Waldo Weatherbee; Miss Haggly; Professor Flutesnoot; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doiley; Moose Mason
When Professor Flutesnoot recommends that the teachers go visit wildlife to relax, Miss Grundy states that she sees wildlife every day.
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Team Practice!

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Coach Clayton
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Unscramble the words puzzle.
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The Long and Short of It!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Do you know what the longest word is?
Jinx asks Hap what the longest word is.
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Copy Caper

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous, teen
Ethel Muggs; Helen; Arthur
Ethel takes Helen's new boyfriend to the copy center.
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Flop Flap

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teen
Aunt Zelda; Sabrina Spellman; Aunt Hilda
Aunt Hilda likes video taping people's mishaps.
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The Real Moose

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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? [as Kennedy]
Subject Matter
teen
Moose Mason; Midge Klump; Dilton Doiley; Chuck Clayton; Nancy Woods; Professor Flutesnoot; Geraldine Grundy
Moose tells the reader about himself and his friends.
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