Nationwide point rationing begins with cautious acceptance
The Associated Press reports American housewives tested the new point ration system for groceries with stores reporting smooth initial results. Shoppers bought light amounts with some splurges on beans, while merchants added point values on cans and offered ration aides. Regulators and lawmakers debated fairness and potential hoarding penalties amid uneven shortages in places like New York and Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Miami
Fla
Stanakerners
Rochester
Providence
B. 1
Baltimore
New York
Springer
R.ind
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Los Angeles
Writing Chaplain Gosnell Builds Bonds Across Ranks
First Lieutenant Carlos A. Gosnell of Braddock Heights serves as Army Air Base chaplain at Blythe California. He personally writes to soldiers families, introduces himself, and fosters friendships. He also maintains contact with 38 former parishioners from Hereford Methodist Church Boston now in the armed forces.
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Carlos A. Gosnell
Braddock Heights
Army Air Base
Blythe
Calif
Boston
Desert Base
Lieut
Gosnell
United States
Hereford Methodist Church
Mass
Tr. Gosnell
Anna M. Gosnell
Maxine D. Gosnell
Boston University School of Theology
Gowen Field
Boise
Idaho
Geiger Field
Wash
Calf
Hood College Faculty Member Announces Daughter’s Marriage
Frederick Konienverger announces the marriage of his daughter Margaret Lillian to George M. Hardy. The ceremony took place in Baltimore on Saturday. Margaret Lillian Wardy is a Hood College physical education instructor and NYU graduate, while George M. Hardy is an NYU alumnus currently stationed at Bainbridge.
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Frederick Konienverger
Grand Concourse
New York City
Margaret Lillian
George M. Hardy
Morgantown
W.a
Baltimore
Wardy
New York University
Phi Omega Fi
Hood College
Hardy
Bainridge
How Service Flags Should Be Displayed
Rules from Maj. Gen J A Ulio govern service flag display. Home flags show a blue star per in service family member with a smaller gold star for a death. business flags may use individual stars or a large star with Arabic numerals. Do not use flags for advertising or as drapery or covers or touch the ground or merchandise.
Service flag display rules in illustrated norms
The text outlines display etiquette for service flags showing that stars point upward and the US flag remains on top when flown together. It states the service flag must not be larger than the national flag, be carried horizontally, or be placed to the right of the Stars and Stripes, and emphasizes proper positioning on the same staff.
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United States
Reducing Fuel Use in Home Cooking Tips from Extension Specialist
Esther L Knowles of the University of Maryland extension urges households to conserve fuel by keeping chimneys and fuel pipes clean and adjusting gas or kerosene burners. Plan menus to maximize oven use, cook simmered foods in the oven, and follow manufacturer directions for best efficiency.
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Esther L. Knowles
University of Maryland Extension Service
Forest fires threaten war effort in Western Maryland
State Forester Joseph F. Kaylor warns spring forest fires endanger the war effort through timber loss and enemy aid. Most fires are manmade, from careless smoking and brush burning. arson also cited. District offices seek volunteers 16 to 70 for the Forest Fire Fighters Service to prevent and fight fires and earn a certificate and insignia.
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Maryland
Joseph F. Kaylor
Mr. Kaylor
Office of Civilian Defense
Department of State Forests and Parks
Forest Fire Fighters Service
Kaylor
Cumberland
Urner F. Wigfield
Herman D. Toms
Gambrill State Park
Route 5
Cecil Ramsey
Oakland
Changes in Farm Picture Mark 1942 Agriculture Policy
In 1942 the AAA shifted from crop restriction to crop expansion as war needs grow. Government aims to raise production of vegetables and fruits with approved fertilizer analyses for essential crops. Rules assign Group A and B crops with specific nitrogen limits and allowable fertilizer blends for war efforts.
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AAA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Victory Garden
Zwingli Leaders Meet in February Sunday School
The Zwingli Leaders class of the Grade Evangelical and Reformed Sunday School Walkersville held its February meeting at Mrs. Arthur Brown's home with fifteen members present. Mrs. E roy Grimes presided. They planned monthly Red Cross room help on the second Friday nights and held a social hour with prizes won by Mrs. Harry J. Smith and Miss Julia Ramsburg.
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Evangelical and Reformed Sunday School
Walkersville
Arthur Brown
Eroy Grimes
Brown
Red Cross
Harry J. Smith
Julia Ramsburg
Cassell Hentz
George C. Stauffer
Carl Stauffer
Gilmer Burrier
Mildred Burrier
Thomas Cramer
Raymond Hummer, Jr
William Powell
Mary Ramsburg
Harold Stull
Edgar Zimimerman
Whale Wheat Described as Wholesome Family Food
Mina Mar reret McPheeters of the extension service promotes whale wheat as affordable and nutritious. A bushel yields about 00 servings at under one third of a cent per serving, with rich carbohydrates minerals and fiber. It can be prepared by soaking and slow cooking or in a pressure cooker, and used in cereals breads soups and many dishes.
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Cultece Park
Mina Marreret McPheeters
Speigh
Mary
Miss McPheelers
Miss McPhemtyrs
Misa McPheeters
Calls For Better Selection Of Shoes
College Park on March 1 urges careful shoe selection under the University of Maryland extension service. The advisory stresses proper toe space, heel grip, arch support, and material quality to ensure comfort and long wear.
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College Park
University of Maryland Extension Service
Evangelistic Services at Church of the Brethren Begin
Special evangelistic meetings start Wednesday at 1 30 pm with Rev Ralph E Shober hosting Rev George W Wright of Windber Pa as evangelist The Divine Magnes is the subject The church choir quartet of ladies provides music Wright brings fifteen years of Western Pennsylvania pastoral leadership and enthusiasm.
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Church of the Brethren
Ralph E. Shober
George W. Wright
Rummel Couren of the Brethren
Windber
Mr. Wright
Shoe care advice from Miss Shelby aims to extend wear
The article advises drying and oil absorption at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours, polishing later, and protecting shoes with overshoes. It stresses washing geishoes to remove mud, using proper shoe trees, and repairing heels and soles before wear undermines construction.
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Mins Shelby
Miss Shelby
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