Town and Farm in Wartime
More than three fourths of the states have approved programs for medical and hospital maternity care for wives of men in the four lowest armed service pay grades. The plan covers care during pregnancy and birth, six weeks post partum, and care for the child through the first year. Forms are simple and available from the state health department if the wife’s doctor cannot supply copies.
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Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Armed Services
Gas rationing ends for Victory Gardens travel
OPA halted special gasoline for traveling to Victory gardens on July 12. Rations issued before that date remain usable if valid. Agriculture Department advised gardens planted after July 12 would be too late to justify extra tire and gasoline use for cultivation.
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Victory Gardens
OPA
Department of Agriculture
Co-Ops Gain Authority to Replenish Farmers Stocks
Cooperatives and other approved farm supply dealers may restock on farmers certificates at dollar for dollar value under a amendment to Priorities Regulation No 19. The change lets cooperatives that sell near cost to fully replace stock, whereas before only up to 75 percent of sales could be covered.
War Department bans sending overseas recordings
The War Department announced that recordings containing personal messages cannot be sent to soldiers stationed outside the continental United States. Messages may be sent within the continental United States with no objection.
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U.S
Continental
United States
Grower Berry Prices Set By WFA For 19435
WFA announces grower prices in cents per pound for seven berry types canned or frozen in 19435. Raspberries 15, black raspberries 13, gooseberries 12, and other berries 12 or 8 for gooseberries with ceiling prices for frozen strawberries based on stemmed 12 cents. For all other berries processors pay 3 cents more than the average price under 1942 OPA regulations. red sour pitted cherries capped at 84 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFA
OPA
Vacation Ration Travel Permitted For Northeastern Motorists
Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown announced that motorists in the gasoline restricted area may use their A ration starting July 15 for a single round trip to a summer home or other vacation location if no adequate alternative transport exists. Applicants must secure written authorization from their ration board detailing start point destination and trip dates. Authorization does not grant additional gas rations.
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Prentiss M. Brown
Jobs Filled in May by War Manpower Agency
The War Manpower Commission through the United States Employment Service filled 1 005 489 jobs in industry and agriculture in May, up 11.2 percent from April. Of these, 297 725 were in farm work or food processing, up 38.3 percent from April and 63.6 percent from May 1942. January through May placements totaled 739 044, up 128.4 percent from the same period in 1942.
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United States Emplooment Service of
The
War Manpower Commission
Hospital Diet Supplements Authorized by OPA Ration Boards
The OPA has authorized local rationing boards to issue supplementary allotments to hospital patients to meet dietary needs. This applies whether patients are on special diets or not, ensuring patient health is not compromised while conserving rationed goods.
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OPA
Mileage For Air Raid Wardens Air raid wardens not
A truncated clipping references mileage allowances for air raid wardens and notes a discussion or directive regarding compensation or travel costs. Details are incomplete, leaving the scope and authority unclear.
Ration book eligibility guidance for volunteers and workers
Officials explain that individuals eligible for C ration books may continue to receive B books under OPA rules. Volunteers aiding the war effort or public welfare who require extra mileage must have their applications certified by an authorized agency representative where the work is performed.
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OPA
Coal output lag hits 1943 shortfall in half year
Coal production for the first half of 1943 fell short of 1942 by an estimated 1,729,000 tons. Solid Fuel Administrator Harold J. Ickles warned that the nation will need about 25,000,000 more tons of coal this year than last to meet demand.
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Harold J. Ickles
Highway patrol cites 580 MO highway deaths and injuries
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 580 people aged fifteen to sixty four killed or injured on state highways this year. Officials stress this group’s importance to the war effort amid ongoing road dangers.
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Missouri
Capitol Column Revisits Session After Two-Week Break
The House returns from recess on June 28 aiming for adjournment around July 10. Key tasks include completing biennial appropriations and extending a two year two percent sales tax. A property tax bill funds university and public schools, while a soil conservation district bill passes Senate. Military voters gain broader absentee ballot rights, and Crain’s liquor by the drink proposal is defeated in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
House of Representatives
University of Missouri
Rolla School of Mines
University
School of Mines
Senate
Crain
St. Louis County
When things look black
A reflective note quotes the author of Home Sweet Home about hardships and resilience. It suggests enduring personal struggle with a steadfast mindset. No specific events or places are mentioned.
Quote about restraint and politics echoes across nations
A Browning man compares American Congressmen unfavorably to the Chinese who sit still without thinking. The note adds that Italy lacks singing now, suggesting people may save voices to join Mussolini's swan song chorus.
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Browning
Italy
Mussolini
Henry Stephenson Dies After Illness at Son’s Home
Henry Stephenson died at 6am Sunday at his son Lester’s home after an illness. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon.
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Henry Stephenson
Lester
Extension of the Authority to Make Land Bank Commissioner Loans
The article reports on the extension of authority granted to the Land Bank Commissioner to issue loans. It outlines the legal basis for the extension, expected funding impact, and the agencies involved. Officials stress the move will expand financing options for land development projects and stimulate local economic growth.
Roosevelt signs extension of land bank lending authority
The president signed a bill on June 26 1943 extending the lending authority of the Land Bank Commissioner to July 1 1945. The USDA urged Congress to broaden loans to support land bank activity and flood area reconstruction. Since 1933 Commissioner loans aided debt free ownership and debt reduction via payments. Local associations aided many borrowers, with flexible payments enabling full payoff or reserves amid high farm income.
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Land Bank
Roosevelt
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
Chillicothe, Linn-Sullivan
North Missouri National Farm Loan Association
Frank P. Miller
Chillicothe, Linn- Sullivan
North Missouri
Local Family News From Humphreys Area Church and Visitation
Visiting relatives from California and Kansas City fill homes around Humphreys. C. E. Maggart relations host families while Mr. Maggart remains ill. A Browning death prompts out of town notices. A church service and basket dinner draw locals and visitors, and Pfc Guy Ford's homecoming dinner honors California camp. Funeral services follow a hospital death in Kirksville.
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Virgil Grindstaff
Kansas City
Browning
Mink
Filmore
Methodist Church
Local Residents Share Weekend Visits Across Milan Area
Mrs J D Tunnell Pfe and Mrs Vincent Collins with Miss Rheta and Miss Deane Pittaway visited their sister and aunt Mrs O J Long and Mr Long north of Milan on Saturday. Vincent Collins and wife spent Sunday night and Monday with his brother Cleo Collins and wife and Mrs Glenn Collins and son Gary in Milan. Vincent Collins and Pfe Guy Ford plan to leave Wednesday for a camp in California.
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Mollie Ford
Tom Ford
Old Home Place
Pfc
Guy Ford
California
Dwane Ford
Geo. Ford
Geo. Carter
Melvin Stephenson
Harry McCoy
Fern Reeder
Floyd Daniels
Geo. Pittaway
Humphreys
J. D. Tunnell
Pfe
Vincent Collins
Rheta
Deane Pittaway
O. J. Long
Long
Milan
Cleo Collins
Glenn Collins
Gary
Collins
Warren Items Reflect Local Moves and Visits
Miss Marjorie Knifong returned to Kansas City after a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Orbra Knifong. In Trenton and Chillicothe Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wickham and Mrs. Neve Crowdis. Pvt. Billy Crowdis went to Salt Lake City last Friday. Helen Oliver of Kansas City visited his mother Mrs. W. H. Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Garrett, two daughters, and Joyce Crowdis of Keokuk, Iowa visited Neve Crowdis and Jimmy. J. T. Hoselton and Ray and Paul joined the 4-H Calf Club tour Sunday. General Purpose Club met with Mrs. R. A. Thurlo Thursday.
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Marjorie Knifong
Kansas City
Orbra Knifong
Lyle Wickham
Neve Crowdis
Trenton
Chillicothe
Billy Crowdis
Salt Lake City
Utah
Helen Oliver
W. H. Oliver
Mervin Garrett
Try This Suggester for Bakers Cuts Biscuits to Squares
A local subscriber advises housewives to cut baking powder biscuits into squares. The square shape saves time and prevents scraps, taking less space in the pan. A floured kitchen knife can substitute for a square cookie cutter.
Praise The Farmer In Hard Work Amid Strike Discourse
The piece honors farmers facing extended hours and ruined plowing by spring rains. It portrays crews working from dawn through night, even on Sundays, with all generations helping as weather disrupts plans. The farmer presses on to feed a nation and its allies despite wage uncertainty.
Farming Realities: Long Hours and Uncertain Profits
A farmer reflects on endless work despite uncertain profits. He notes crops grow regardless of his disposition, and highlights long hours, weather, prices, and risks as inherent to farming.
Warning on tire shortage and rationing by OPA official
Charles E. Phillips of the Automotive Supply Rationing Division warns the nation that Grade I tire allotments will be cut by at least 2,000,000 from June 10 to October 15. Tighter issuance rules and possible changes to B and C mileage rations follow as synthetic tire output falls to three-fifths of expectations. Drivers are urged to minimize use and avoid unnecessary travel.
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Charles E. Phillips
Office of Price Administration
Washington
OPA
4-H Achievement Day Plans Set For Linneus High School
Meadville merchants closed July 4 and helped farmers in the harvest. The 4-H Achievement Day committee led by Mrs. Francis Tillman and others met to finalize plans for August 5 at Linneus High School. Farmers plan threshing in the field and to replace bundle wagons with a buck rake, with one tractor and a helper feeding a separator, keeping two men busy.
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Meadville
Francis Tillman
Glenn Tomlin
Harold Brown
Myron Peacher
Linneus High School
Limestone boosts crop yields and supports county health contest
A county notice explains limestone benefits for soils and pastures, noting it raises yields and feeding value. Lime may be spread on pastures any time of year as lime haulers continue work.
Home Worker's Club Enrolls in First Aid Classes
Members west of Browning join First Aid and Home Nursing courses led by Mrs. Charles Johns.
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Home Worker's Club
Browning
Charles Johns
Soybean seeding rates and canning demo at Elm Grove
How to sow soybeans for hay with up to two bushels per acre in doubled or drilled rows and the benefit of seed inoculation. Mrs. Charles Stanley hosted a canning and freezer prep demonstration for the Home Demonstration Club in Elm Grove near Marceline last week.
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Charles Stanley
Elm Grove
Marceline
4H Clothing Project Led by Mrs Dowell
Mrs. Connie Dowell of Laclede leads nineteen girls in a 4H clothing project this year. They are progressing well and expect to complete all articles by Achievement Day on August 5.
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Connie Dowell
Laclede
Canning Time Table Hin County Exten Sends to 4 H Clubs
County Extension Office distributes a water bath and pressure canning timetable to 4 H clubs upon scorecard examination blanks request. Lion Office coordinates the mailing to extend guidance for fruits vegetables and meats preservation.
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Exten
Club Lion
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State Senate
House
Guy Maggart
Phillip
C. E. Maggart
Maggart
Ralph Alexander
Waco, Texas
W.A. Regers
John Shatto
Robert Stephenson
Kirksville
Warren
Ranaraorenes
Devoe Rec Ey
Devoe House
Devoe
Farmers Store
Dannen’s
Bale
Deneir
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