Diary Loves #7

(September 1950)

3-Way Pique Convertible (Table of Contents: 1) (Expand) /

Wilco Fashions / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

I Took the Wrong Road (Table of Contents: 2)

comic story / 9 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Harry Anderson

Inks

Bill Ward

Colors

?

Letters

?

Genre

crime; romance

Characters

Peg Drury; Dick Young; Mrs. Drury; Aggie; Mr. Carlson; Biff Wyatt (villain); Charlie (villain); Lefty Gorman (villain); Sam Matson (villain)

Synopsis

Peggy grew up in poverty and now works in a laundry. She starts dating gangster Biff Wyatt. Biff uses her as bait in a robbery attempt during which the victim is wounded. Peg calls for medical assistance and the police while Biff and his gang flee. Her actions earn her a light jail sentence and the affections of Dick, the doctor who responded to her call.

Reprints

• in Love Confessions (Quality Comics, 1949 series) #18 (March 1952) [title changed for reprint]
• in Love Illustrated (Young's Merchandising Company, 1951 series) #5

Indexer Notes

Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. (March 2011).

Desert Madness (Table of Contents: 3)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

?

Inks

?

Colors

?

Letters

?

Genre

romance

Characters

Abbie Evans; Bart Spencer [also as Bartley Spencer III]; Gramps [Old Cactus Bill]; Sgt. Boyle; Dr. Steers; Bart Spencer II

Synopsis

Abbie and her grandfather run an isolated desert gas station. Hiker Bart arrives and stays to help out. He and Abbie fall in love. The police arrive, in search of an escape convict, but Bart has fled. Tracked down in the desert, Bart admits he’s a fugitive—but from his rich father, not the police. He was being forced into a career and marriage he didn’t want. Bart’s father agrees to let Bart live his own life, which includes marrying Abbie.

Look Smart! Be Comfortable! (Table of Contents: 4) (Expand) /

Ronnie Sales, Inc. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

I Hunted for Love (Table of Contents: 5)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

?

Inks

?

Colors

?

Letters

?

Genre

jungle; romance

Characters

Diana; Harvey Wilson; Frank Luckey

Synopsis

Diana and Harvey visit the jungle to make a film about hunter Frank Luckey. Diana falls in love with Frank, but he proves to be a coward when Diana is menaced by a wounded tiger. Harvey steps in to save Diana and earn her love.

Reprints

• in Love Illustrated (Young's Merchandising Company, 1951 series) #5

Indexer Notes

"Frank Luckey" is probably a reference to real-life big-game hunter and celebrity Frank Buck.

Sylvia's (Table of Contents: 6) (Expand) /

Sylvia's / advertisement / 2 pages (report information)

Alibi of Anguish (Table of Contents: 7)

comic story / 9 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Alice Kirkpatrick

Inks

Bill Ward

Colors

?

Letters

?

Genre

crime; romance

Characters

Kathleen Harris; Nils Anderson; Bix Barton; Harold Harris; Mrs. Harris; Joey Ganti (villain); Jim Johnson (villain)

Synopsis

Although engaged to lawyer Nils, Kathleen finds herself attracted to mechanic Bix Barton. She sneaks out on a date with Bix, who is later accused of murder. She can provide an alibi but it will reveal that she was unfaithful to Nils, who is also the prosecuting attorney. Bix is acquitted and thanks Kathleen, but they realise they don’t love each other. Kathleen is reunited with Nils.

Reprints

• in Sweethearts Library (Magazine Management, 1957 ? series) #42 ([1958 ?])

Indexer Notes

Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. (March 2011).

Reduce Pounds and Inches (Table of Contents: 8) (Expand) /

Vala Sales, Inc. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

It's Been Nice Knowing You (Table of Contents: 9)

text story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

?

Letters

typeset

Genre

romance

Characters

Peggy; Jimmy

Quality Romance Patterns (Table of Contents: 10) (Expand) /

Quality Romance Pattern Service / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Selfish (Table of Contents: 11)

comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

John Forte

Inks

Bill Ward

Colors

?

Letters

?

Genre

romance

Characters

Yvonne Taylor; Dr. Bill Clark; Polly Adams; Roy Phillips; Nurse Williams

Synopsis

Secretary Yvonne falls in love with surgeon Bill Clark. Since Bill is busy one night, she agrees to date interne Roy, and decides to juggle romances with both. She eventually discovers Roy is not as mature and responsible as Bill, but Bill has become disillusioned with her. He goes to Guatemala to work. A contrite Yvonne follows him and they reconcile.

Reprints

• in Love Illustrated (Young's Merchandising Company, 1951 series) #9 ([1954] ?)

Indexer Notes

Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. (March 2011).

Make Professional Corsages of Your Own Flowers (Table of Contents: 12) (Expand) /

Duro Specialty Co. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

You're the Square Dance Darlin' in "Sashay" (Table of Contents: 13) (Expand) /

Wilco Fashions / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Small Bust Women (Table of Contents: 14) (Expand) /

Up-and-Out Bra / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Ro-Bert Fashions Smash Values (Table of Contents: 15) (Expand) /

Ro-Bert Fashions / advertisement / 1 page (report information)