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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
10
The August 1944 ration bulletin announces new validity for red and blue stamps in War Ration Book IV, with indefinite validity for certain meats fats and canned foods. It notes sugar stamps, additional canning sugar procedures, required forms, and family-specific certifications. Tire inspections end except during replacement, fuel oil coupons extended, airplane stamps for shoes, and return of unused ration books for deceased or service members.
The War Price and Rationing Board announced that basic A gasoline ration renewals, which began August 15, will be conducted by mail only. The new book becomes valid September 22, with all renewals expected to be completed by then. Applications are available at service stations. mail the form with tire inspection record and old A book back to the War Price and Rationing Board at Oran or Sikeston.
The Office of Price Administration announced Sugar Stamp No 33 in War Ration Book Four will be good for five pounds of sugar beginning September 1 and valid indefinitely like stamps 30 31 and 32. Stamp No 40 will provide five pounds of canning sugar through February 28 1915.
A sergeant stationed at Scott Field uses USC NCCS club to record weekly messages for his blind 84-year-old mother in New York. The talking letters prove the only link between them and reveal how valuable this communication method has become.
A brief note from The Herald asserts readers can trust what they read, signaling confidence in reporting accuracy and editorial integrity across its stories and columns.
Relief for B card motorists may come only after the war, with officials signaling little to no gasoline rationing relief at war’s end. A CPA and OPA sources note possible stricter rationing on the West Coast for some commodities, including gasoline, as Pacific warfare intensifies. A plan would raise eligible B motorists to up to 825 miles monthly in certain zones, while C drivers face reductions. A cards stay unchanged.
District Director J W W Kuhlman of the Federal Housing Administration said only damage from fire flood tornado earthquake or similar catastrophe making a house unfit for occupancy qualifies for lumber preference ratings. Wear and tear deterioration is not emergencies. essential military demand and overall shortages require curtailment of unnecessary use.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Morehouse for Nora Ellen Smith who died Friday night at Sikeston General Hospital from a heart ailment and complications. Rev M A Massey officiated. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery with Albritton service. She was 33. Survived by husband Ira Smith a daughter Mrs Bert Schultz of Miami Fla an adopted son Ralph Eugene Smith in Africa two sisters Mrs Florence Hammack and Mrs Jemma Dillon of St Louis and a brother John Crain who died last May. The American Museum of Natural History lists the biggest bass caught as 22 pounds 1 ounce for the large mouth variety and 14 pounds for the small mouth.
St Louis Municipal Opera closes its 26th season with Rio Rita beginning August 21 and running through August 27. Rosemarie Brancate leads as Rita Ferguson with Edward Boecker as Captain James Stewart. comedy by Georgie Price and Happy Felton. Joseph Vitale and others in support. The production features Stuart and Lea dance duo and music by Tierney and McCarthy. The Sydney Sun notes 10,000 U.S. service men in Australia and 1,000 war brides with 200 babies leaving for the United States.
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