Polly Pigtails #13

This February 1947 issue features a story about Betty and her friend Marie, who plan to surprise Betty's mother with a telegram announcing her father's arrival home on the four o'clock train. When Miss Ritter, their teacher, assigns a pop English test before Betty can leave class to meet the train, Betty becomes distressed about potentially missing the deadline. The issue also includes a "Kitchen" section with Valentine's Day cookie recipes and instructions for making cooky patterns, as well as a "Designing Fun with Fashion" contest inviting readers to submit original clothing designs by February 15th for prizes including a $5 certificate and an artist's drawing.