Love Diary #44

(June 1954)

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Kelpidine Chewing Gum [Candy] / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Chew improved formula chewing gum! Reduce

Our Song of Love! (Table of Contents: 2)

comic story / 10 pages (report information)

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Genre

romance

Characters

Carol; Eric Petri; Johnny; Marty Breck; Al Bargo

Synopsis

Music teacher Eric directs a small town operetta production starring Carol. After the show, he urges Carol to attend the Jullette School of Music and Drama where he teaches. They eventually fall in love, but Carol wants to earn money as a singer so they can be married and Eric is opposed. She agrees to sing in Marty’s nightclub and breaks up with Eric as a result. Carol becomes Marty’s girl, but he's a crook and tells her to “be nice” to a visiting gangster. She’s nearly raped before Eric comes to her rescue. They get back together.

Indexer Notes

The "Jullette School of Music and Drama" is probably a reference to the Julliard School in New York City.

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Medical tablet discovery! Safe, new, easy way! Stops "bed wetting"

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More-Wate Tablets / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Gain more weight in 10 days or your money back!

What Every Girl Wants! (Table of Contents: 5)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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Mike Suchorsky (sourced) (see notes)

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Genre

romance

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Emily; Charlie; Grandma; Grandfather (flashback); James Nelson; Nancy

Synopsis

Emily is engaged to Charlie, but finds him boring and unromantic. She asks her grandmother for advice, and is told a story of how a wayward hat brought her and her future husband together. Emily borrows the hat and has a spontaneous romantic encounter with James. Charlie has to settle for Nancy, James’ cousin, because Emily and James are in love.

Indexer Notes

The artist credit was identified by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. The previous indexer thought it was Harry Anderson.

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Secrets from a Love Diary / text article / 1 page (report information)

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Prescription for Happiness / comic story / 3 pages (report information)

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By an exclusive arrangement with Ray Mann, famed love counsellor, Love Diary is able to bring you actual cases from his files!

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romance

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Ray Mann; Leila F.; Phil

Synopsis

Leila and Phil fall in love but at the end of the summer he has to return to college for a year. Leila wants to get married before he leaves, but Phil’s father urges them to wait. Leila becomes angry and they argue. She tells Ray Mann that she’s sure Phil will forget her if he goes away for a whole year, so she wants to marry Phil right now.

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Frankly Speaking / letters page / 1 page (report information)

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Rae Herman (credited as Ray Mann)

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romance

Indexer Notes

Letters from Marian S., Gloria P., Polly T., and Puzzled.

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Fat legs!

Crazy For His Kisses (Table of Contents: 10)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

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Bill Woolfolk (sourced)

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romance

Characters

Lucy Lorr; Dr. Martin Harris; Jane White; Mr. Lorr; Mrs. Lorr

Synopsis

Hospital patient Lucy falls in love with her doctor, Martin, and he feels the same way. However, he’s serious and she’s “the gay, fun loving type.” Hospital worker Jane suggests Lucy become more serious herself, so Lucy asks Martin if he’s thought about going into private practice to make more money. This turns Martin off and Lucy discovers Jane deliberately sabotaged their romance by giving her bad advice. Jane and Martin become engaged. When Lucy later bumps into Martin on an emergency call, he tells her that he dumped Jane and really loves her.

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Save! 5 dresses all for only $3

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Cincher waist bra

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Tummy-Trim / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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New styles demand smooth, flat tummy

Indexer Notes

Back cover.