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Polly Pigtails #21
Polly Pigtails #21 (October 1947) This issue contains multiple stories and features. "The Witch and the Lost Broomstick" follows a girl named Carol who encounters a mysterious masked stranger in a laboratory who is determined to keep a copper teakettle, while a witch-masked figure watches from outside. A separate story depicts a girl named Gwen visiting her relatives during mining season, where she becomes frightened by blasting sounds from the mines and accidentally falls into water while trying to ride a pony, only to be rescued by her cousin. The issue also includes a "Smiles" poetry section by Barbara Yager about characters named Cindy and Ella attending a ball, and a "Club News" section featuring reports from Polly Pigtails Club chapters across the country, including activities in Northampton Massachusetts, Freehold New Jersey, Hartford Connecticut, and Hawaii. Additionally, the cover advertises Halloween party ideas for readers.