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AN AWARD – WINNING MAGAZINE FOR KIDS

Jack and Jill is a bimonthly magazine for children 7 to 12 years old that takes
its title from the nursery rhyme of the same name. It features stories and
educational activities, games and more.

Having been continuously produced for nearly 75 years, it is one of the oldest
American magazines for kids.

The publication was launched by Curtis Publishing Company in 1938 and was
the first addition to the Curtis line of magazines.

September/October 2015
September/October 2015 issue.

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REVIVAL IN PORTLAND, OREGON ~ 1950


Billy Graham in Portland (1950) - Back

 
Billy Graham Preaching full stadium


William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. will be 97 November 7.

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TIME FOR SOME COMMERCIAL BREAKS

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NEW CAMERA MAKES BIGGER PICTURES!

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Saturday Evening Post, July 28, 1968.

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ROCK GROUPS FRONTMAN DIES AT 81

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David Somerville, also called “Diamond” Dave Somerville

(October 2, 1933 – July 14, 2015)



Dave Somerville, founder and lead singer of the popular 1950s rock-n-
roll band The Diamonds, died of cancer last week in Santa Barbara,
California
. 

The Diamonds have been honored and inducted into The Vocal Group
Hall of Fame, The Doo Wop Hall of Fame, The Rockabilly Hall of Fame
and are recipients of Canada’s prestigious Juno Award.

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From Left: Tedd Kowalski, Dave Somerville, Bill Reed, and Phil Lefitt.

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