Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #5 [231]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Father Isaac Jogues," a 1957 issue of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact, young Chuck steps in to lead the Radio Club, where clever Teddy faces a tough choice: pursue his passion for amateur radio despite his father’s wish that he focus on sports. Written by Max Pine and illustrated by Frank Borth, the story blends youthful curiosity with quiet determination, grounded in real-world challenges. The cover by Lloyd Ostendorf captures the era’s earnest spirit.
A young man named John B. Kelly, a gifted oarsman from a working-class background, faces a moment of quiet defiance when he’s barred from competing at the prestigious Henley Regatta—not for lack of skill, but because he’s a common laborer. His determination to prove that talent and heart matter more than status sets the stage for a story of grit and grace, long before his daughter Grace Kelly would become a Hollywood legend.
Chuck White steps in to lead the Radio Club, where Teddy Jannis—brilliant and passionate about ham radio—faces a tough choice: follow his father’s wish to focus on sports or pursue his dream of taking the FCC novice exam. With Mike Kelly and Bob Jannis cheering him on, and Sally Jannis watching closely, the club becomes a place where curiosity and determination clash with expectations.
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