Bristol Christmas Boxes for Service Members Reach Men Across Fronts
Readers from Bristol sent many Christmas packages to service members in 1944. Letters praise timely arrivals, recall hometown memories, and express gratitude from Marines, sailors, cadets, and WAVES stationed in Quantico, Tucson, Newport, and beyond, thanking Bristol for thoughtfulness and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
the Phoenix
Albert Arruda
APO
San Francisco
Calif
New Rationing Plan Details Stamp and Token Use
The article explains wartime rationing changes with green blue stamps in Book Four from February 1 to March 20 and the use of red stamps and blue tokens for purchases. It outlines paying with stamps and tokens, receiving change, and combining stamps and tokens for future buys.
How to Shop With Ration Tokens
Beginning February 27 1944 ration bookholders adopt a simplified plan for War Ration Book Four Red and blue stamps and tokens share the same point values Red stamps and red tokens buy meats fats and oils Blue stamps and blue tokens buy canned fruits vegetables and processed foods All stamps are worth 10 points and tokens 1 point Five blue stamps equal 50 points become valid February 27 Three red stamps equal 30 points become valid February 27 with three more every two weeks Tokens good indefinitely Tokens used for change and may be saved instead of hoarded Book lasts about 23 times longer saving money paper and hours
Government urges dealers to collect used kitchen fats
The January OPA chart urges all women to turn in leftover fats for salvage and tells dealers to ask for them. The message promises one ration point per half pound and Two cents per half pound, with pickup by regular collectors or Railway Express Agency if needed.
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OPA
America
Railway Express Agency
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