Record Crop of Victory Gardeners Keeping Seed and Plant Men Busy
The war era effort to save and grow food drives a surge in Victory Gardens across New York and other states. Volunteers field inquiries by phone and mail as shortages and rationing push more households to plant and preserve. State reports show about 1,000,000 gardens in New York this year, with an 80 percent rise in commercial vegetable production and large increases in suburban plots.
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Victory
New York
New
Tng Sada
Leeds
York, Xe
Rockies
Victory Gardens
New York State
Women urged to political activity in Westchester
The 23rd annual convention of the Westchester League of Women Voters at the White Plains YMCA urged civic engagement and price control measures. Leaders elected for the coming year include William J. Kelley as president and several vice presidents and district leaders. A 100 percent Active Voter Campaign was announced to encourage registration, education, and partisan involvement among women voters.
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Weatchester League of Women Voters
YMCA
White Blaine
Anid Mies
Rath .Ives
New York State League of Women Voters
Washington
Ayret
Admsai
OPA
William J. Kelley
Searsdale
Arthur Meyer
Floyd H. Crews
Oureh
Stes
E. Kenneth Clark
Pleasantville
Jes
Morrie Krantz
Searsdale Trenaurer
Fairfax Wall
New Rochelle
John P Goldsmith
Larchmont
Arthur Tsset
Dedley. Wilson
Pelham Way
Tucumbents
Se Oxier
Women Voters
Theodore Benn
Bronxville
Westchester
Party Activites
Benn
Tleague
Central Registration Board
White
Harold D. Mack
Hawthor
Westtheater County Republicas Com
Mack Asker
Arin
Cael &, Whitney
Pikins
Democratic
Holy Name Society Meeting Highlights
The Holy Name Society held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening June 2 at Holy Name Hall. Thirty members were present. The group decided not to hold any events and thanked the men for their interest.
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Holy Name
Holy Name Hal
War Bonds and Home Front Volunteers Highlighted
Reading from wartime notes, the article praises war bonds purchases and the role of patriotic volunteers. It mentions the Coast Guard and militia workers, emphasizing community support and moral resolve with a tone of collective effort.
Next monthly meeting reports new member present
A brief note records the next monthly meeting on day 1 at 13:00. One new member was present during the gathering. The text also mentions Victory and a notice concerning workers, along with a lead about a false door and a federal or local matter.
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Road to freedom calls for War Bonds investment
A wartime appeal urges readers to fund the war effort through War Bonds with a favorable return. It contrasts suffering from European and Asian aggressors with the duty to invest, noting many can already participate via Payroll Savings. The message emphasizes raising commitment beyond the payroll plan to secure a peaceful postwar world.
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Jekyard
Maiily
Forties
Sassaw Couns
Cere Wil
County Voters League
Tagliamonte Barber Shop
Nick Tagliamonte
Main St
Irvington, N
Holy Name News
Wadrupt
Tepelini
Salonika
Athens
Nanking
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