Inventory of Home Furnishings Shapes Wartime Gratitude
New York essay notes Americans inventory their household items during the war economy. Edgar Gueet recalls how the War Production Board pushed manufacture of many goods, prompting a reassessment of prized appliances and a renewed appreciation for durable items like toasters, can openers, and scales. The piece laments consumer culture and urges gratitude for everyday tools that kept homes functional.
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New York
Edgar Gueet
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Foy
Lake Avenue Club Meetings and Society Notes
The Jolly Married Couples Club invites members to a May meeting at Mr and Mrs Lyman Guisinger’s home with a chicken supper at 8 30 pm. Lake Avenue PTA holds its May gathering at 6 20 pm at Lake Avenue school followed by a 6 30 pm tureen supper and officers installation. The N N club hosted an all day meeting at Mrs Rita Starkey’s home with a May birthday honored guest and prizes, next meeting May 19 at Nene Lawrence’s with a picnic lunch. Brief items note local visits and community chatter with occasional personals and notices.
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Lake Avenue
Jolly Married Couples Club
Lyman Guisinger
Lake Avenue Parents Teacher Association
N.N. Club
Rita Starkey
Nogma Huene
Dearice Gill
Bonnie McGucken
Barbara Rekntylo
Anne Keller
Hilds Binder
Cora Weithel
Nene Lawrenee
Cora Iche
Beatrice Gilt
Mene Lawrence
Nene Lawrence
Former Ki County Sheriff Bequeaths Eight Acres to Sparta Workers
M iar Smith former sheriff of Ki county has turned over eight acres of his Lenz Lake land to Sparta workers for use as dens.
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Get Garten
Sparta
Iar Smith
Ki County
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Curley’s
Kahn & Anderson
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