USO Extends Service Through 1947 Demobilization Plans
USO will continue through 1947 with demobilization and reconversion services ending December 31 1947. A fall fund drive was announced to cover minimum service needs through 1947 led by President Lindsley F Kimball at USO New York headquarters. The plan includes about 330 to 400 clubs in the continental United States and overseas posts in Alaska Canal Zone Hawaii and the Philippines to serve hospitalized convalescent veterans troops in transit and families of service personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WNU
USO
Lindsley F. Kimball
New York
Ike
Kimball
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Fleet
Chester W Nitmitz
Naval Operations
National War Fund
USC
Continental
United States
Alaska
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Philippines
Peale
Uclines
Europe
Japan
Setpork
Ximball
Hope of Tomorrow Future Homemakers of America Grows
The Future Homemakers of America announces membership exceeding 200000 across 45 states Hawaii Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Delegates in Chicago in summer 1945 drafted creed constitution and policies while choosing red and white colors a red rose and an octagonal emblem. Leadership spans national regional state and local chapters with officers named from Tennessee Louisiana Florida Massachusetts West Virginia Connecticut Utah Oregon and more. The movement emphasizes home economics education with advisers from U S Office of Education American Homemakers Association and NEA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlomes
America
Future Homemakers
American Home Economics Association
Home Economics Service
U.S Office of Education
State Departments of Education and Vocational Education
Home Economics Associations
Puerto Rico
Hawa
District of Columbia
Howard New Horizons
Chicago
New Horizons
Myrtle Eilion
Tiptonville
Tenn
Anita Lehman
Eston Rouge
Emma Jo Lewis
de Land
Fla
Joan du Plessis
Swampscott
Mass
Barbara Ann Boggs
Sutton
W. Va
Marie Bresnan
East Haven
Conn
Irene Trout
Milwaukie
Ore
Barbara Parker
Carson City
Nev
Margaret Worlton
Ichi
Utah
Phyllis Marshall
Vermont
Deanna Burnworth
Independence
Kans
Lois K. Mueller
Seymour
Wis
Future Mamemakers
Edna Amidon
U. S. Office of Education
Dora S. Lewis
Amercan Homemakers Association
Emily Haydeck
National Education Association
Hazel Frost
Oklahoma
Frost
The
USO Five Year Record Highlights Global Service
Summary of USO’s first five years from 1941 to 1945 detailing peak daily service to one million military personnel, 1.1 billion total served, 30 035 operations, peak monthly expenditures 5.8 million, 78 overseas units, 104 819 151 club attendances, 50 million mobile services, 131 Travelers Aid units, 700 overseas and US shows daily by 4 900 entertainers, 729 000 volunteers in June, 165 million hours worked, and 200 million dollars raised for 14 million men and women in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Moile
United States
Department of Commerce
America
Europe
Asia
Mail influence on congress and price control debate
Washington observers note two paradoxes in 1941 policy discussions. Congress has trimmed OPA powers while public letters swell in support, and President and Congress push labor and industry bills amid rail threat. NORC polls and lobby activity shape lawmakers, with mail and visits cited as top influences on votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WN Service
Eye Street
N.W
Washington
D. C
Congress
Office of Price Administration
NORC
National Opinion Research Center of Denver University
House
OPA
Paul Porter
Bowles
National Manufacturers’ Association
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Congressional
The
Barbs and Banter on Butter Prices and Parachute Speed
A humorous piece comments on butter pricing by suggesting higher costs might boost production. It notes a man free falls at 118 mph, then descends by parachute at 14 mph, and quips about rug trips and strict speed limits. The author jests about a bird mother waiting for crusts and potential diet shifts.
Spool Shelves for Interesting Trinkets
Graceful corner shelves measure 10 inches by 7 inches at base. Ideal for small keepsakes like a match holder and doll head. Pattern No 255 from Mrs Ruth Wyeth Spears includes cutting and joining directions and a larger set pattern. Enclose 15 cents to order from Bedford Hills, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spears
Ruth Wyeth
Bedford Hills
Kellogg's All-Bran Promotes Daily Reg ularity
An ad touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative food to relieve constipation. It claims daily servings plus water can end the need for laxatives, citing whole wheat bran’s iron calcium phosphorus vitamins and protein benefits. Made by Kellogg's of Battle Creek and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Omaha
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Franklin P. Adams
John Kieran
Clifton Fadiman
G.I
Future Homemakers of America
Homemakers of America
Westess
Lucille Massa
Battle Creek, Mich
Percy Jones Army General Hospital
Baukhage
Fortune Magazie
You
Bankhag
Mr. Gromykov
A&d
Scott's
Kellogg's
Lex
Cal Mekesson & Robbins
Reidearwget
Calox Cowore
Vant
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