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Calling All Girls #2

Dec 1941 · Parents' Magazine Press · 0.10 USD

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"Calling All Girls" #2 is an anthology magazine for young female readers featuring comics, stories, and instructional articles. The visible contents include "It's a Date!" by Eleanor Boykin, offering dating etiquette advice for girls; a "Toes!" instructional piece demonstrating basic ballroom dancing steps with illustrations; and "Cookie Capers" by Cecily Brownstone, a feature on creative cookie-making and decorating techniques. Additional content listed on the cover includes comic strips about America's First Lady, actress Jacqueline Cochran, and the "Yorktown Younger Set," plus articles on hobbies, fashion, and various lifestyle topics aimed at pre-teen and teenage girls.

Contains 4 stories

First Lady

10 pp · Non-Fiction, Biography

Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt recounts her journey from a shy, lonely childhood marked by loss and isolation to becoming a vital presence in public life. Through formative experiences at her uncle’s home, her marriage to Franklin Roosevelt, and her growing role in social and political circles, she gradually finds her voice and purpose. The story highlights her transformation into a dedicated public figure, shaped by personal challenges and the support of those around her.

Untitled Aviation story

7 pp · Aviation

Judy Wing

Flying Cinderella

10 pp · Non-Fiction, Aviation, Biography, War

Jacqueline Cochran

"Flying Cinderella" follows Jacqueline Cochran’s remarkable journey from a young woman working in a beauty parlor to becoming a pioneering aviator. Through determination and courage, she overcomes numerous challenges in air races and record-breaking flights, earning recognition as a trailblazing female pilot. The story culminates with her daring mission to fly a bomber to England in 1941, highlighting her vital role in aviation and national defense.

They Build a Clubhouse

5 pp · Teen

Marge Warren and Rob Nichols rally their friends to build a clubhouse using the lumber from Farmer Fulton’s old wagon shed, planning to dismantle it themselves and haul the boards back in Wally’s meat-grinder. When Nan and her crowd try to sabotage their plans by setting the lumber afloat, Marge is in danger—only to be rescued by Nan, who then offers to help rebuild the clubhouse.