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Show fmtttta A WEEK OF THE WAR jar An Independent Newspaper Devoted ToThrAnterests Ot The People Of Rich Countv and Lower Bear River Valley The program for utilizing college Volume 15 Number 48 and university facilities to specialized training to young in the armed services was announc-- 1 ed jointly by Secretaries Stimson and Knox. Mr. Stimson said the program would go far toward temporarily destroying liberal education in America so far as the d men of college age are concerned, but would not have a bad effect. Mr. Knox in thought it an attempt to preserve liberal education during the war, Demands on the American farmas preference would be given to er in 1943 in food production lines, colsmaller endowed are greater, according to Mr. Schlap whose existence leges might be threatened by the war. Meanwhile, pi, County RR Supervisor, FSA, a new bulletin has been sent to lo- than have ever been called for in cal Selective Service Boards grant- history. The farmer will have to ing temporary deferment for col- do this job with less mechanized lege and university students and equipment, too, and he will not instructors in certain medical, en- have the production even in 1942 gineering and other technical fields, and farm labor will be a greater all university men have been advis- problem in 1943. The farmer has ed to remain in school until called always done his job well and a for military service, and the 18 good job it is, but wha of 1943? and have been told not In this regard Secetary of Agriculto hesitate to enroll to begin their ture Claud R. Wickard says this: There is no question that those college training. can produce more will produce who The rules and regulations under more. There is a serious question, which schools will be selected for whether a great part of however, the program will be prescribed by our a third or more of farmers, WMC Chairman McNutt, after concan their labor into them, bring sultation with Secretaries Stimson use full and land into full their and Knox, the actual selection to be their own unproduction through made by a joint commitee consistefforts. aided Their wasted labor, of representatives of the armed ing wasted wasted time and producA WMC. services and the questionmust Mr. be tion eliminated. alon naire staffs and facilities has states to that Schlappi according to sent all the higher ready been educ'atonal institutions in the coun- the Department of Agriculture es5 million man hours of try, and the schools chosen will, timates labor are being lost on the under contract with the Army and potential small farm every day, Navy, furnish instruction in pre- nations results in the equivalent loss which scribed courses and also furnish the of 250,000,000 approximately necessary housing and messing facilities. Qualifed young men de- pounds of pork, 33,000,000 gallons tailed to these institutions will be of milk, or 2,500,000 dozen of eggs year or on active duty, in uniform, with every day not every blessed but every day. It regular service pay and subject to month, is no wonder Secretary Wickard general military discipline. says this loss must be eliminated. Manpower According to Mr. Schlappi . the . By the .end of 1943 nr early in FSA has been charged with the 1944, according to WMC estimates, of eliminating this responsibility there will be 9,700,000 Americans waste these farmers inby brnging in the armed forces, 20,000,000 in to war full This means production. war industry, 19,600,000 in civilian land labor reand all utilizing d industy, and 7,900,000 in to sources the maximum in tLa proIn addition, farm work. duction of crops, livestock, and millions will be needed seasonally in the various agricultural areas. livestock products. The FSA is in In November 52,800,000 people a position to help bring about this by making capital were employed and 1,700,000 un- production available for the purchasing of liveBureau Census the but employed, seed, feeds, stock, machinery, said there were 5,000,000 people most of them housewives who farm building and repair materials and also assist the farmers in e could take employment but had not done so. The Depart- improving their skills in farm and ment of Agriculture said that 7,272,-00- 0 home management. Mr. Schlappi stated that the family workers and 2,279,000 farmers in Rich county met the hired hands were working on 1942 goals in a fine production farms on December 1, and the Demanner feels confident he and partment of Labor reported that demands whatever are made that employment on new construction 1943 of food in in the line producprojects in 1943 would drop to an met. 1943 can and be The will tion average of little more than 1,000,-00- 0 food Rich for goals production workers, making an equal number available for other war county will be released within a short time. employment. War The Front Elmer Davis, Director of the ARE YOU TOO BUSY TO READ THIS? Continued on Last Page.) aA Demand on Farmers ly Greatest History Another Scrap Pile Helping War Effort Point Rationing to Be instituted Point rationing will be instituted not-so-rich- ly 10-1- - year-roun- full-tim- WOODRUFF NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Dave Jones of Randolph were town visitors Thursday. Who should be a town visitor Thursday but Thomas LeRoy Dean, who was home on a 36 hour leave. He is stationed at Las Vagas. He is in the gunners division of the air corps. He looked very fine, best of health and we were all glad to shake his hand and welcome him home. We are very proud of him and all our boys in the service. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rees have moved over to the Ray Rees ranch in the home where Ollie and Jesse lived. Ollie is now in the armed forces. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Tingey have moved to the home where T. J. Tingey lived. Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Eastman, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Cornia drove up to the show Thursday night. They were very courteous and filled their cars to capacity with high school boys and girls, who would enjoy the show also. Miss Lyla Huffaker, Wyola Fad-di- s were Evanston visitors on Last Page.) Thurs-(Contiime- d So, youre busy? Dont doubt it a bit. You live on a farm. Your hired man quits. You cant hire labor in competition with war Youre way behind on plants. work Theres a lot of junk scattered around the farm some down in the swale hole and some in the farm yard, and theres an old harrow in the fence row on the south 40. in Rich county and throughout America by the use of War Ration Book 2 shortly after the first of the year, Lynn Cox, chairman of the Rich county War Price and Rationing Board, said today Once considered a scrap dump, this slag dump is now yielding valuable zinc. The metal mining Industry of Utah is leaving no stone unturned In an effort t.o meet the increased war demands placed upon it by our armed forces. Heretofore worthless dumps are being . turned into the vital sinues of war by, the Ingenius effort of mining companies operating in Utah. At Tooele, Utah, an old slag dump is being retreated for the small amount of zinc which was left in the slag by early day smelting methods. . And as a result of large scale operations which have been applied to this development, a sizeable amount of zinc is being added to the war effort. Sensing the oncoming shortage of zinc, officials of the International Smelting A Refining company began he erection of its slag zinc plant early in 1941. The plant was com now Ladies Literary The Ladies Literary Club met at the home of Rachel Wilson Wednesday night ijn a Christmas social. The decorations took on the form The tree looked of Christmas. gorgeous with a gift for all among Games were in its branches. charge of Vera Peart and Ottalee Corless. A debate was given. Resolve there (aint) no Santa Claus. Affirmative Mrs. McKinnon and Mrs. Smith, negative Mrs. Peart and Mrs. Johnson. You all know which side won. The lunch was in charge of Abbie Telford, Mary Rex and Rachel Wilson. Red and green color scheme was carried out. A small A decandle lighted each tray. lightful time was had by the 24 members present. s at Tooele pleted in September of that year and is now adding 1,500,000 pounds of the metal monthly to the war effort. This metal is in addition to that regularly produced at the Tooele plant and is a welcome addition to the war effort. The four smelters operating in this territory, the American Smelting & Refining company, the United States Smelting, Refining and Mining Company, the Combined Metal Reduction company and the International, maintain research staffs that are continually working on problems to help the producer of metals. Small producers are afforded an unfailing market for their product, and often advances are made to small operators in order that they may meet their payrolls and get the metal out of the ground. Christmas Party Our Night Out Club entertained their husbands at a Christmas party December 19th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Schlappi, with the following couples present: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Manwaring, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jessop, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jackman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Telford, Mr. and Mrs. William Groll, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Muir, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Christiansen, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rex, Mrs. Phebe Purser, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Jones. The room was beautifully decorated for Christmas and every one seemed to have the Christmas spirit. After drawing for partners, every one made their partner a paper hat to wear. One high was with high prizes going to Former Randolph Man played Carol Schlappi and William Groll Letter Home and second high prizes to Afton Rex and Dan Jackman. Lila TelWinnipeg ford won a prize for making the December 15, 1942 last clean sweep. Rich County News A very delicious lunch was serUtah Randolph, ved and all reported it the outDear Editor: standing party of the season. In the columns of your paper possibly you can find room for this SANTA HAS GONE TO WAR letter. In this way I can submit the news so one of your esteemed For My Grandchildren citizens, Mrs. Mable McKinnon Neal, and her children, which no Oh my goodness, did you ever hear doubt will please her many friends Such a dreadful calamity Has happened, oh my dear and relatives. Its now twenty-tw- o from Never such trouble at our door, years since they departed their loved ones and journeyed Never such a thing before north to this land of riches and Woe and grief, black as tar Our dear, kin, good Santa Claus opportunity. have Has been sent to the war. Christmases Twenty-twcome and gone. This Xmas only a few days distant seems to be the And probably out there he will die most important one of all, due to My, my I just have to cry. Whatever will the kids do? Continued on Last Page Yes, Mama and Daddy too. What good will Christmas be for death, if he comes back, is going to With Santa Claus in the war? know and if he doesnt come back, youre going to know that maybe So ring the bell from every steeple just one more heavy tank or just Wake up and show the people. one more Howitzer or one more maGather all the kids together chine gun might have won the batFrom everywhere, never mind the tle and let him come through safe weather. and sound. show those Germans and Japs You dont want him to discover Well a trick that scrap iron if he comes back, do Well draft all kids mighty quick you? and you dont want to see it And show old Santa what good yourself, if he doesnt come back, friends are do you? him right back from that And Lets collect it today and get it war. bring ready for the pickup trucks, which By Zettie May Kearl will send it on the way to reinLaketown, Utah. force that kid whos going to need all of the reinforcements he can But your just too busy to pick it Youd like to help. Sorry. Or maybe you live in the city. Youre working six days a week perhaps seven. You dont have a minute to yourself. No chance to hunt through the garage and the basement and the attic and the back yard to see what you can pick up in the way of scrap metal. OK, if thats the way you want it, Mr. Farmer and Mr. City Man. But wait a minute! Remember that kid Who went away awhile back and is now wearing a war uniform, and his mail dress is Army Postoffice, in care of the Postmaster, New York City? Sure, you remember that kid. Well, some of these days hell be coming back. That boy who is now facing get! up. In Advance ear To All cHappy cNew able-bodie- $1.50 Per Year Randolph. Utah. Friday Dec. 25, 1942 -- . Writes o -- Subscribe for THE REAPER. Point rationing will not take the place of the present straight coupon rationing system for articles like sugar or coffee. It will be used rather to ration groups of related commodities such as the various types of cereal which can be substituted for each other in actual use. The stamps in War Ration Book will be assigned 1, 2, 5, or 8 points each. Each individual then will be given, let us say, 48 points to purchase cereals for a month. Each separate cereal such as oatmeal, cornmeal, branflakes, cornflakes, etc. will be assigned a certain point value depending on its relative scarcity or abundance. If oatmeal is very plentiful, for example, it will be given say a ration value of 1 point per pound. On the other hand, if cornmeal is very scarce, it might be given a point value of 8 points per pound. Thus, the consumer can go to the store and purchase oatmeal, cornmeal, or some other cereal, but if he wishes to purchase a pound of corn-mewith its point value, he will have to surrender eight times as many of his monthly allotment of 48 points as if he buys n a pound rf oatmeal with its soon He value. may point run out of ration points and will be unable to buy any more cereal for that ration period. It was stated that the point value on the commodities can be changed ;:rom time to time by the government depending on the supply situation. It can thereby discourage the purchasing of scarce commodities by increasing the point value or encourage the purchasing of commodities with a large supply of lowering the point value. With the instituting of point rationing the housewife will have to learn to use a new kind of currency, ration points. Thus she will have to budget both her money and her ration points to be sure her family is given a balanced diet of the point rationed commodities. War Ration Book No. 2 will have stamps of two colors, red and blue. Each color will be used for a different group of commodities. In addition to having the numbers 1, 2, Continued on Last Page 2 , al low-ratio- ROUND VALLEY NEWS Mr and Mrs. Glen Price celebrated their wedding anniversary with a pleasant evening and delicious lunch. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Satterthwaite, Mr. and Mrs. Alison Kearl, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Alton Earley. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kearl spent a few days in Salt Lake with their daughters, Miss Wilma Kearl and Mrs. James Van Vleet and family, and other friends. Mrs. Barbara Earley has returned home from Logan to spend the holidays with her family here. Miss Ida Pugmire of St. Charles spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister Mrs. Mona Kearl. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Earley made a business trip to Randolph Saturday. SOUTH RICH HIGH SCHOOL PLAY The South Rich High School presented the play, Little Miss Fortune, to a large crowd. The play was well cast and each player play... ed their part well. |