War era measures update and rationing notes
Details on the Emergency Maternity and Infant Care program serving nearly 200 000 during pregnancy childbirth and the infant year. Gasoline coupon serial numbers to curb black market activity and new ration rules effective April 1. Women farm workers programs and CPA actions affecting jars prices and lard allocations. Aircraft production highs and travel restrictions for Kentucky Derby attendees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
O.K
United States
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Employment Service
CPA
WPB
Churchill Downs
Louisville
ODT
Aircraft Production Board
Our Boys Honor Roll of Local Armed Forces
York township edition asks readers to submit corrections additions and rank advancements for a growing Our Boys list of all men and women serving in the United States armed forces. The Review invites updates to the current Roll of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
York Township
Roster of U S Armed Forces and a German Dispatch Rider Tale
A long list of personnel with ranks and services across the U S Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard and WAVES appears in this feature memorializing service members. A German dispatch rider reports a British soldier searched him while a clever reply reveals a hidden revolver in his hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Dwight
U. S. Army
Harold
U. S. Navy
Chas. H. Bull
Donald Bull
U.S. Navy
Eugene Bull
Bob Bogd
Coast Guard
Beck
Earl
Cate
Hubert A
U. S. Army Air
M. W
Ile
Merle
Cooper
Ruth
Army Nurse Corps
Kenneth
Daniels
Paul
U. S. Marines
Robert Demaree
Gerald Diephuis
Dimmick
Pfe
John F
Drake
Wayne
Eslinger
Calvin
U. SS. Navy
Harvey Falls
Everald G. Foltz
French
Norman, Jr
Faulkner
D. M. Gleason
Fay Groharing
Groharing
Fred
Dorothy Gaar
WAAC
Delbert Gaar
U. S.S. Army
Gaar
U. S. Army Air Corps
John
Hartman
Virgil Hartman
Arnold Hartman
Henry Hartman, Jr
U.S. Army
Raymon W. Hartman
Louvell
Norman
Willard
Willis R. Holmquest
Bob Hebeler
Eter Hicks
Hans
Elmer
U. S. Air Corps
Garland Harris
Holland
Robert
Raymond Hook
Hook
Albert, Jr
Bernie
U. S
George Hook
Isenhart
Joe
Jensen
Eddie
Johnson
Eugene E
Virtus B
C. O
Family ventures unravel in a row of tales
Johnny, Tommy, and Billy recount failed family businesses mining, a doughnut bakery, and a dynamite plant, each ending in ruin or disaster, illustrating how inherited enterprises can collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Tommy
Billy
Pop
Town of York Budget Hearing Notice
Notice announces a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for York Town Carroll County Illinois for the fiscal year 1944 1945. It states availability for public inspection at the town office and Village Hall starting March 28 1944 and a public hearing on March 28 1944 at 2 00 p m at the Village Hall. The final act on the ordinance will take place at the Annual Town Meeting on April 4 1944 at 2 00 p m. Signed by Supervisor Jush W Carroll and Town Clerk Clarence Bolhous on March 16 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Carroll
Ilinois
The
Thominhia
Annual Town Meeting Notice for York Illinois 1944
Annual meeting of York town in Carroll County Illinois set for April 4 1944 at 2 00 PM in Thomson Village Hall. Voters will hear reports elect cemetery trustees fill vacancies and approve expenditures as required by law. Moderator elected will oversee proceedings and decisions on town business and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Carroll
Ofllinois
Thomson
Ihoa
Illinois
Cemetery Board of Trustees
Thomson, Ilino
Clarence Bolhous
York Township Auditors Meeting Notice
The semi annual meeting of the Board of York Township will be held at 1 p m on Tuesday March 28 1944 at the Village Hall Thomson Illinois Town Clerk Clarence Selhous announces the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Town
York Township
Thomson
Illinois
Clarence Selhous
Bald Grandfather Sparks Quiet Family Bond
Johnny recalls his grandfather who avoided haircuts for twenty years. Jimmy jokes about his appearance. Johnny explains he was simply bald. Harry asks about the next table’s meal, and Jerry guesses soup due to spray from a serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Jimmy
Harry
Jerry
Sermon Theme in Christian Science Churches March 19
The Lesson-Sermon across Christ Church denominations centers on matter as illusion. Key Bible passages urge holy conduct while Peter warns of a coming day of judgment. The Christian Science text argues matter is mortal and temporary, with true reality in Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matter
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Diner and Waiter Resolve Pancake Timing Conundrum
A diner asks when pancakes will arrive and the waiter answers vaguely that they'll be around. The exchange captures a light moment over hotel breakfast service.
Navy Recruiter to Meet Area Residents Weekly
A U S Navy Recruiting Substation recruiter will be at the Sterl ng Illinois post office every Thursday at 9 30 a m and at the Savanna Illinois post office every Friday at 9 30 a m to interview men for the Navy or Naval Reserve and women for the Navy Women’s Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
U.S. Navy
Rock Island
Sterlng
Ill
Savanna
U. S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Women’s Reserve of
Hair Tonic Makes Comb Turn into Brush
In a light quip, Harry asks about a hair tonic and Jerry jokes that a spill on a comb last week has transformed it into a brush, playing on grooming mishaps with a punchy line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Jerry
Knee ages and aches spark joke in doctor patient chat
A patient notes right knee pain while claiming age affects the left knee equally. The doctor responds that aging affects everyone and bodies change with time. The exchange highlights humorous frustration with aging and joint issues.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Town & Farm
Wearimea
Pacific Coast
Thomson 184
Thomson, Illinois
Greison Agency, Inc
Savanna, Illinois
Allis-Chalimers
Farm Commando
Pauw
Graebling
Milledgeville
America
ASL Heroes
Margaret Maloney
Rochester
N. Y
WAC
Algiers
U.S. Treasury di
Donald Ashpole Epa Hook
Adams
Arlyne
Ensign
Andring
Seabees
Ashby
U. S&. Army
Henry L. Ashpole
Harold Ashpole
Ashpole
Atherton
Dwight L
Bonjour
Glenn
Joe J. Jurgens
Kauffman
Kenyon
Kraft
Albert
John Kreuders
Robert Kreuder
Kness
U. 8S
Kness, LaVere
Richard S. McWorthy
McGinty
Vernon
Olsen
Marion
Harry Orrt
George Russell Penman
Potter
Elmer Pease
Stacey Potter
Gene Potter
Robinson
Richard
Robert Rentschler
Elwin Rice
Roland Rice
U._ S.S. Army
John Rice
Paul Rice
Rice
Lawrence
Roy
Root
Bearl
Joe Root
Rawlins
Herbert L
USNR
Reader
Sack
Dan
Schroth
Roland
Stickell
Wilbur
Stagg
Gilpin
Harry Stoner
U. S. Naval Reserves
Earl Shelly
Shelly
Lyle
Smith
Robert M
Army
Simpson
Burton
Siperly
Walter
Donald
Gordon
St. Ores
Leslie
Vernon Schreiner
Philip Switzer
Switer
David
Switzer
Stephen
Turney
Gale
Gale, Sebees
Walters
Edna Waves
Weatherwax
Wagner
William
S Lie
Walter White
Williams
Alfred
James Wiebenga
Henry Young, Jr
Young, Charles
Doctor
Doc
Stranger
Jush W. Carroll
William & Mary
Christian Science Churches
G. A. Brumer, JR. Jeweler
Clinton, Iowa
Les Lathrop
Lewis Motor Company
Thomson, Ill
Sinclair Gas & Oil
Tan
DON MatThew
Morrison, Illinois
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