Thanksgiving in France from Gail McCollum Letter
Gail B. McCollum writes from a General Hospital in France recalling Thanksgiving Day amid mud, rain, and cold. He and brother Woodrow, both Kirksville area natives, reflect on war’s toll, union strikes at home, and the hope of returning to the United States after aiding Allied advance toward the Rhine.
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Kirksville
Daily Express
France
Gail McCollum
Ed Swain, Jr
Gail
Woodrow
Albert Me- Collum
Winigan
Gail Me
Collums
E. Harrison
Eddie
London
Cherbourg
Luxembourg
Normandy
Omaha
Berlin
176Th General Hospital
Rhine
Germany
Woodie
Rationing Up To Date For Various Food and Goods
The notice lists current ration stamps for meats cheese butter and fats A8 to Z and A5 valid indefinitely. Blue stamps A8 to Z8 A5 to Z5 A2 and B2 cover canned and processed foods indefinitely. Sugar stamps 31 32 33 34 in Book Four allow 5 pounds with special handling for late December. Shoes stamps Nos 1 2 and 36 in Book Three allow one pair indefinitely. Coupon No 13 in A sheets valid for 4 gallons through December 21 1944.
November Weather Summary Highlights Severe Rain and Late Cold
The November 1944 weather featured record heavy rainfall with 24 inches in eight hours on the night of the 2nd and a total 4.93 inches for the month, much above normal. Temperatures stayed mild until the final days, with freezing temps not appearing until the 22nd and then plummeting to 11 degrees by month end. snowfall reached 1.4 inches, and cloudiness dominated 72 percent of the days.
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Mucen
Unusual Thunderstorms Mark Early Month
Thunderstorms occurred on the 1st 2nd 3rd 6th and 13th marking a period with unusually frequent storms for the time of year. No other notable miscellaneous phenomena were reported.
Consumer Notes Show 1944 First Quarter clothing spend
The WPB Office of Civilian Requirements reports civilian employment in early 1944 drove $281.1 million by women on street dresses and $167.8 million by men on suits, plus $108.5 million on shirts. Women bought 23.5 million house dresses at about $10.03 each. men purchased 4.5 million suits, 24.5 million business shirts, 20.5 million work shirts, and 4 million flannel shirts. Average dress price was $10.03. suits averaged $37.58. Self rationing of fly screens urged. razor blade production deemed adequate per Safety Razor and Razor Blade Industry.
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WPB
Office of
Homes For Dogs Of War Deserve Safe New Homes
War dogs demobilized from the Army Navy and Coast Guard face sale as government surplus property. Of 125000 trained for patrols, 20000 served this year. many cited for bravery and some kept by soldiers or the government. The article urges securing loving homes for these Faithful animals.
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Army
Navy
Coast Guard
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U.S. A
Oror
Gail B. McCollum
Herman F. Kille
Santa Claus
Gooch’s Store
Cee
Browning Lumber
DR. Vinton Jones
Dustry Advisory Committee
Yan
Hark
Angel Voices
H. L. Schrock
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