BEN-HUR and Amrah Cut-Outs

 August 29, 1943.  BEN-HUR: A Tale of the CHRIST was written by Lew Wallace and was published in 1880.  This illustrated version of the story ran in the comic section of many papers in 1943 and included cut-outs.   This cut-out is of course BEN-HUR.  Great book and it was turned into a very good movie starring Charlton Heston.

September 05, 1943.  AMRAH, the faithful nurse of BEN-HUR.

Swinging With BOOTS

July 28, 1940. Miss BOOTS is thrilled that it is Rodeo-Time in Houston.

July 11, 1943. Howdy and welcome to all the cowboys that have come to town for the Rodeo. My thanks to Edgar Martin.

Good Luck today, TEXANS!

October 03, 1943. Here is BOOTS' buddy, Mervie. I hope the TEXANS don't look like this after the game today. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

UNCLE MILT

December 26, 1943. Uncle Milt paper doll, another BOOTS' Cut-Out. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

Relaxing At Home With HORACE, 1943

Here is hunky HORACE, husband of BABE and friend of BOOTS, spending a relaxing Sunday morning around the house. October 17, 1943. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

Fun With Witches!

A truly wicked witch - Margaret Hamilton in THE WIZARD OF OZ. This is one of several images from a coloring contest that appeared in newspapers in August and September of 1939.

A witch paper doll by Nancy Lawler, age 13, a member of the Aunt Elsie Club. From October 26, 1958.

Help Rose pick a costume for Halloween. A paper doll by Ramona Robertson, age 13, an Aunt Elsie club member. From October 31, 1943.

THE WIZARD OF OZ coloring contest from May 07, 1992.

"Well, Halloween is near again and the Doll family is going to give a big party. Beth, as one of the newer members, is going to attend as a witch. She will certainly be a sweet-looking witch, won't she? I'll bet she'll have a hard time scaring anybody at the party." BETH, a paper doll by Laura Brock. From October 29, 1933.

A VICTORY GARDEN Success!

The Professor (Stephen Tutt) and Pug started a Victory garden in 1943. BOOTS lived with the Professor and his wife, Cora, before her marriage to Rodney Ruggles. From August 15, 1943. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

Pug Chasing "Nephew", 1943

Here is Miss Pug chasing the nephew of Horace. Okay, so I really like the Boots comic strip paper dolls. September 26, 1943. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

A Pretty BOOTS For You To Color, 1943

September 12, 1943. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.