Unessential Diners Strain Wartime Eatery Trade
Prolonged shortages and war-time demands push restaurants to curb casual dining. Proprietors report rising breakfast crowds and crowded queues while rationed foods and labor shortages limit supply. Even staple soups sell out, and some establishments close Sundays and holidays.
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Magne
Gestarateurs
Armed Services
Teeir
Baltimore
Washington
America
Restaurateurs
Fredericksonians
Aoeddelila Fitil
Naval trainee Watkins stationed at Jacksonville base
The report notes William F Watkins, son of Mr Watkins, is now stationed at the U S Naval Air Technical Training Center in Jacksonville Florida. It cites business owners reacting to labor and supply issues with a majority adopting a take what we have and sell it or get out attitude.
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Pfe Fogle
Wasa Ct Fogie
Thurmont
England
William F Watkins
U. S Naval Air Technical Training Center
Jacksonville
Fla
Full Moonless February through History
The note recalls Februarys in 1866 1915 and 1934 that had no full moon and suggests another such February may not occur again until 1963. It presents a historical curiosity about lunar phases in winter months.
Rubber talk outlines wartime civilian supply strain
AL Troutman of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Co told Frederick Rotary Club that civilian rubber stock will be tight by late 1943 while synthetic rubber development accelerates. He noted American science is matching German output, with tires wearing out within five years as new rubber sources are built in the Americas. A Naval school honor was announced for Lieut Comdr John R Fitzpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trug
AL Troutman
Kelly-Springfeld Tire Company
Troutman
Rotary Club
Francis Scott Keys
John R. Fitzpatrick
Naval School
Frederick
American Science
Germany
Flash Ramsburg
Charles Vic Mathias
Walter McDaniel
Niagara Fails
Y Henry Stahr, Jr
Joseph Styche
Royal Alice
Unionville
Unionville Hall
Spanish Fiesta and Holiday Duets in Local Recital
Louise Martin performs solo pieces including Spanish Fiesta and Spring Song while Anna Phyl lig Ecker and Olivia Helwig join in duets such as Dance of the Toys and Little Ferry Polka. Betty Zimmerman and Mrs Rice present solos like Soldiers All and Salute to the Colors with other duets and group items.
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Louise Martin
Anna Phyllig Ecker
Olivia Helwig
Betty Zimmerman
Mrs Rice
Anna Phyllis Ecker
Little Ferry
Mrs. Rice
Attack of the Uhlans
Nannette
Priscilla von Filfsolos
Brans Lunacy
Billiard Ball Industry Links to Elephant Tusks Trade
A London firm historically bought about ten thousand elephant tusks each year for billiard ball production. The reference notes a connection between ivory supply and the English billiard ball industry, mentioning "The Presidio" as an army base.
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London
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Pte
Leonard
Fogle
Inion
Fon
William F. Watkins
Dart
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Frederick, Maryland
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Doll Jewelry Store
South Market St
Frederick, Md
Penney
Gilmer Castle
Ali
Ruby Grossnickle
Bemberg
SBP
Ted
Steehon Williamson
Renall
Ree
Bernice Pettingall
Belva Green
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