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Calling All Girls #33
Calling All Girls #33 (October 1944) This issue of *Calling All Girls* is an anthology containing advice, comics, and practical tips for teenage girls. "Let's Talk Things Over," by Alice Barr Grayson, addresses reader questions about teenage social etiquette, including advice to Jean C. about developing a sense of humor and appropriateness, and to Betty Jane N. about making friends despite restrictive grandparents. The comic story "Star Without Spotlight" follows Peggy Alexander, a veteran USO entertainer, as she entertains troops overseas during World War II, including a harrowing scene where an air raid alarm interrupts a show. The issue also features "Tricks for Teens," offering practical fashion and beauty tips such as "The Shield Trick," promoting Kleinert's dress shields for maintaining appearance and freshness.