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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
8
A wartime hospital piece recounts soldiers in a government ward, sharing morale, humor, and resilience. Veterans speak of faith, broken bodies, and the daily need for news, letters, and gifts as they endure injuries from battles abroad.
Fay McDougal of Fairmont West Virginia, a farmer with a son in Italy serving in the war, rejects further bond requests noting he has bought substantial bonds and averages $50 monthly this year. The Fifth War Loan Drive ends July 8.
The Office of Price Administration announces new ceiling prices for used passenger cars and required transfer certificates for all completed sales. Prices vary by three geographic zones. After July 10 sellers and buyers must jointly file a transfer certificate showing the maximum price.
The purchaser completes a certificate and files it with the local War Price and Rationing Board, detailing price and other sale particulars.
The Federal Housing Administration says owners or tenants can borrow up to 2500 dollars with no down payment and three years to repay to insulate repair heating systems and install storm windows. Obtain best prices then have a dealer or contractor direct you to an FHA title loan provider.
The roundup notes retail tire price ceilings at 52.85 for 9 24 10 ply rear tires 35 for 7 50 10 8 ply front and 9.55 for 4 00 12 4 ply front. July car stock equals three days supply with 7 000 allocated for July rationing. T gas coupons may be exchanged for third quarter T coupons. Two tone shoes with non leather soles may be made from Sept 1. Farm radio battery production hampered by labor shortages. expected improvement by fall. DEF Transportation to handle trucking rationing. linen toweling and sheeting tighter. dry cleaners need wire hangers. Soybeans mature in 119 115 days. July 4 sowings good for prezin but not seed. 4-H camp day corrected to July 18. chinchbugs controlled by a barrier.
The note mentions buyers may now purchase new milk cans for handling milk and milk products without purchase certificates. Government reserves of canned fish from the 1944 pack have been increased due to heightened war requirements. Before DDT, the new insecticide may be recommended for general use for agricultural purposes but many tests must be completed on its effects. Despite shoe rationing, Americans bought an average of 3.2 pairs annually, more than any other country, per the Department of Commerce.
Ralph Rogers and Merle Costigan advise on home mold prevention for bread storage including cooling dry placement washing weekly with hot soapsuds rinsing with boiling water and thorough sun drying. Ensure ventilation with openings at ends. Also notes hybrids of 8 100 days maturity as satisfactory corn varieties for early July sowing in North Central Missouri.
Mysterious warm weather dampness in cellars is usually condensation from humid air. Proper remedy is increased ventilation to prevent moisture settling. air out on cool nights or when outdoor air is cooler than the cellar air.
A historical note describes two barriers to crop damage. A dust barrier is made by dragging a log back and forth at intervals. A second barrier involves a creo sote to form a hinchbag barrier with county agent guidance.
A Fairview Extension Club member cleaned sewing machines at Mrs Russell Zagrodsky's home and outlined plans for a slip pattern making session. The report notes that delayed first clover crop reduces expected seed from the second cutting.
The Newton school hosted the Friendship Extension Club where three pressure cooker gauges were tested. A scrap leather usage demonstration and a slip pattern making lesson were presented, including creating a pattern for Mrs Hayes.
The AAA program offers 40 cents per rod for ditch excavation for tile drainage and 10 cents per pound for sodium chlorate used to kill bindweed. An effective application rate is three to four pounds per square rod.
New subscribers listed in the Browning Leader-Record Honor Roll include H. A. Watson Thelma Woodside Elmer Penhale Lafe Peavler Mrs Leo Peavler Mrs John Tucker Arthur Jacobs Pfc Harry F. McMickle Mrs Sam Gooch Herbert Bevier Allen Watson Mervyn Garrett Thelma Maggart Mrs A L Maggart Maggie E Milburn Pvt Luther Baker Mrs Luther Baker Loy Thomas Kelly Jr Mrs Loy Kelly Floyd Kelly Miss Vivia Almond Pvt Mary J Knifong Cpl and Mrs Eugene Knifong and L H
A long list of names follows Borron by Mrs Borron and Mrs Lula Duarte and renewals including Albert Maggart Joe Nevins Mrs W H Oliver Alean Woodworth Clarence Jacobs J A Buswell Sgt Howard Carter Mrs KE R Carter and many more named individuals and organizations such as Missouri State Highway Department and Mrs Ruth Taylor with others in the roster.
The article calls on housewives to carry their own shopping bags made from household cast off materials. It praises wicker carriers and market baskets, promotes unwrapped packaging, and links bag use to patriotism and wartime cooperation. It reiterates conserving tin cans fats rubber and complying with price ceilings and food stamps.
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