Excerpts from the Oak Ridge Journal, 75 years ago this week
February 5, 1944
A MESSAGE FROM OUR TOWN MANAGER
Things are NOT different “back home”………………………………
It has been reported by travelers recently returned from “back home” that problems, formerly believed to exist only in Oak Ridge, are present in other places.
For instance….taxi drivers, cashiers, clerks, waitresses, and others serving the public are not always courteous, thoughtful or interested - presentation of a $20.00 bill in payment of taxi fare is regarded as an act of only the most audacious - hotels, even the better ones, are not always able to provide maid service every day -no butter is served at luncheon in hotels or restaurants - two meatless days are observed, laundries give five to seven day service - barbers are in a hurry - shows are crowded - soap is hard to procure - beer is scarce - dancers are noisy and ill mannered - money is cheap - many people think of the war only when it affects their personal comfort - people burn soft coal, and it smokes - hospitals require information from incoming patients, causing delay in treatment - food and service is not always excellent in public eating places - people are tired, worried and irritable.
In a most expensive hotel, with a reputation for quality and service, it was found that turkey hash with waffles could not be served for the reason that the waffle iron was out of order. Hash, yes-but no waffles. It may be some comfort to know that we are not alone in our struggles with conditions of the times - conditions which are likely to continue until we have defeated those responsible for them. One way in which we all may contribute to that defeat is the Fourth War Loan Drive.
P.E. O’Meara
Captain, Corps of Engineers,
Town Manager.
AT THE CENTER THEATRE
Saturday, February 5:
“HARRIGAN’S KID”
Reedick - Craven
Also “Miss Cotten”, in Person
Monday-Tuesday, February 7-8:
“SAHARA”……………………..
Humphrey Bogart
Thursday-Friday, February 10-11:
“PHANTOM OF THE OPERA”
Eddy-Foster-Rains
PERFORMANCES
Week days: Matinees 11;45 am to 2:00 pm
Evenings continuous from 5:15 P. M.
Saturday: Continuous from 11:45
Sunday: Continuous from 2:45 P. M.
PHOTOGRAPHER AVAILABLE
It has been approved by the District Public Relations Officer that a representative in Oak Ridge may photograph and submit articles of sccial and religious interest to the Knoxville newspapers.
In most cases names of Oak Ridge residents, along with photographs may be published providing it has the clearance of the District Public Relations Officer…
D. A. R. MEMBERS
D.A.R. Members interested in forming an Oak Ridge Chapter are requested to communicate with 122 Georgia Ave. or Ext. 906-W.
ATTENTION GIRL SCOUTS
All Girl Souts and leaders interested in any phase of organizing a troop on the area, please write or call Miss E. Novy, W-F, Rm. 139, Tel. No. 1044W.
HOUSE WANTED
In support of the Fourth Bond Drive, I hereby offer a $25.00 War Bond as reward to anyone giving me information which leads to my renting a suitable furnished house or apartment (within any reasonable distance from Oak Ridge) for my wife, two months old son, and myself. Bernard M. Blum, 1st. Lt., Medical Corps…
CUB DEN MOTHERS AND DADS
There will be a meeting of the Den Mothers and Den Dads of the Cedar Hill, Elm Grove and Pine Valley Cub Dens at the High School in Room 115, 7:30 P.M., Monday 7 Feb.
FOUND:
(May be claimed at Townsite Police Department.)
2 Black Billfolds
Residence pass No. 3980
Ration Book No. 1 Name: Fanny Broad