Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #8 [254]
"Music of the People" is a heartfelt 1958 tale from Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #8, written by Max Pine and illustrated by Frank Borth, whose expressive artwork brings warmth to a quiet moment of community and redemption. When Fr. Carroll asks Maria to play The Virgin Mary in the Christmas Pageant, old tensions surface with Chuck, whose past actions have left a mark—yet his unexpected generosity after the performance reveals a deeper, unspoken care. The cover, a collaborative effort by Lloyd Ostendorf and Wilbur G. Adam, captures the seasonal spirit with a tender, nostalgic touch.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Last minute preparations are being made for the public Christmas Pageant. Fr.Carroll wants Maria to play the part of The Virgin Mary and goes to her home to ask her. Maria sees Chuck, but wants nothing to do with him and calls him a hateful man. After the pageant, Chuck meets with Fr.Carroll and Sr. Theresa at the Donly's house and presents them with a check for $1000 and a new Christmas tree to plant. Maria finds out that the state was going to build a highway where their old tree stood and it would have come down anyway. Chuck arranged for them to get the money from the sale of the tree.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).