My Little Margie #50

Nov 1963 · Charlton · 0.12 USD

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Margie gets involved in a scheme where her friend Ella convinces her to lie about borrowing a doll, claiming they need it for a map to find a diamond hidden in an old house's kitchen. When Margie's father discovers the deception, he decides to take action by calling in an art professor—who happens to have an ape that can paint—to teach Margie a lesson about honesty. The issue also includes "Captain Corey's Curiosity Corner," an educational feature covering puppet play techniques and Japanese domestic architecture.

Contains 5 stories

Drive on MacDuff

5 pp · Humor

Margie Albright

Let It Lie

4 pp · Humor

Margie Albright

Margie Albright, inspired by her love of detective stories, tries to solve a mystery when a cleaning woman named Ella claims her employer’s diamond is missing and fears being blamed. Using Ella’s map, Margie sneaks into the Grottrocks’ house at night, only to get lost and accidentally caught, leading to a chaotic misunderstanding.

Ring-A-Ding Elmer

3 pp · Humor

Elmer, pressured by Sweet Jessica to become a fighter to earn money for their wedding, reluctantly agrees to train—though he’s more interested in shadow boxing than actual combat. As he faces off against child opponents in a series of bouts, Elmer’s lack of fighting spirit and unexpected misfortunes lead to increasingly absurd situations, all while Jessica remains convinced he’s a rising star.

Monkey Business

6 pp · Humor

Margie Albright

Margie brings home a chimpanzee named Oscar from her uncle’s crate, much to her father’s dismay. When Oscar begins painting masterpieces that rival famous artists, Margie’s art and music instructor is horrified—until he tries to rationalize the chimp’s talent as mere mimicry.

Symbol of Freedom

1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy