My Little Margie #17

Oct 1957 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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The issue contains multiple "My Little Margie" stories. In one story, Margie's father is kept awake by his neighbor Miss Nellie Kantzinger's loud singing, so he plans to speak to her about it, but Margie interferes and decides to invite Miss Kantzinger over and have her sing for them instead, which backfires when the neighbor performs loudly throughout the evening. In another story, Freddie and Margie go apple picking and engage in various comedic mishaps while filling baskets and making applesauce, with Freddie repeatedly getting knocked down by falling apples and ultimately covered in apple sauce. A third story involves Margie's blonde-haired friend trying to step outside but being confronted by a tall, short-tempered man who threatens to break down the door if he opens it, leading to a confrontation.

Contains 6 stories

Her Best Friends Wouldn't Tell Her

6 pp · Humor, Teen

When Margie catches a cold that numbs her sense of smell, she has no idea why everyone around her is suddenly acting strange and desperate to get her out of the room—until her sense of smell returns and she discovers the embarrassing truth her friends were too kind to tell her. This 1957 humor story by D'Agostino and Nicholas plays out the comedy of a young woman's mortifying realization, complete with the escalating reactions of her coworkers and her well-meaning father.

On Wings of Song

5 pp · Humor, Teen

MY LITTLE MARGIE Margie and her friend Freddie attempt a scheme to discourage Miss Kantzinger, a neighbor renting nearby for the summer, from her incessant singing that's keeping Margie's father awake—but their plan backfires spectacularly and lands them at police headquarters. With the problem finally solved (Miss Kantzinger decides to move), Margie's father discovers that silence suits him even less than the noise.

The Apple Blossom Queen

4 pp · Humor, Teen

Margie sets her sights on becoming Apple Blossom Queen in a charity apple-picking contest where votes go to those who harvest five bushels—so she rounds up every boy she can find to do the picking for her. As the competition heats up and the votes pile in, Margie discovers that scheming your way to a crown might not guarantee you'll actually enjoy wearing it.

The Letter of the Law

5 pp · Humor, Teen

When Freddie gets a ticket during Anti-Noise Week, he decides to become the town's most devoted law enforcer—reporting everyone from his own father to jaywalkers to anyone who bends the rules, no matter how minor. His crusade for perfect civic obedience quickly turns the whole neighborhood against him, as even well-meaning citizens find themselves on the wrong side of his tireless enforcement. By the time he's ready to report a suspicious fire hydrant, everyone's patience—including the police—has worn completely thin.

The Boisterous Bully

4 pp · Humor, Children

Capt. Kid is fed up with Bruiser's bullying and decides to finally confront him—but when the brash bully shows up at his door, their battle of wits and insults quickly turns physical. After a spirited exchange of boasts and put-downs, Capt. Kid discovers that actions speak louder than words.

Whatta Spectacle!

0.67 pp · Humor

Muscle Hedd stops by to show off his new glasses, and a simple question about their purpose leads to an unexpectedly hilarious punchline in this quick-witted humor bit. It's a perfect example of the kind of innocent misunderstanding that made *My Little Margie* such a fun read in 1957.