From “The Oak Ridge Journal” 75 years ago this week, excerpts for
February 12, 1944.
More excerpts can be read at my blog at ignoredheroes.com.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR TOWN MANAGER
On December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, there was an “airplane wedding” of Uncle Sam and Aunt Tenny See. The ceremony was by proxy, and without their knowledge, but it caused them to realize their importance to each other and to worry about their mutual problems of the present and the future. Uncle Sa was trying to recover from a bad case of Depression, and Aunt Tenny was concerned mainly with her own domain. Neither were properly preprared for the responsibilities thrust upon them.
On June 15, 1943, there was an addition to the family - and it was named Oak Ridge.
Like all newly born, Oak Ridge was slow to react. The surroundings were strange and unpromising, provisions had not been made for its growth. At first it slept and are - then it began to cry once in a while, and to fuss when things were not right. A smile appeared occasionally.
Gradually it grew and with growth came more problems - how to provide food - clothes - shelter - recreation - medical attention - transportation. All of them have not been solved completely, but we are happy to announce that on February 15th the child will be eight months old - not perfect yet, but doing nicely.
The parents are feeling better too.
P. E. O’Meara
Captain, Corps of Engineers,
Town Manager
AT THE CENTER THEATRE
Sunday, 13, 1944, February
“IT COMES UP LOVE”
Gloria Jean - Donald O’Connor
Mon-Tues. 14-15
The Shocking Truth
About the Japs:
“BEHIND THE RISING SUN”
News & Glen Gray Orchestra
Saturday, Feb. 19
“APACHE TRAIL”
James Craig
Plaus Chap. 3 “G-MEN VS. BLACK DRAGON”
Disney Cartoon, Comedy and News
THIS WEEK IN OAK RIDGE
MONDAY, Feb. 14th.
3 to % PM Valentine Tea, New Rec. Hall
5:00 PM Children’s Dance-Elmgrove Gym
6:00 PM Ladies Dance Class “ “
6:45 PM Basket Ball- High School Gym
7:15 PM Basket Ball- Robertsville Gym
FRIDAY, Feb. 18th.
8:00 PM Open House- New Rec. Hall
Sponsored by Little Theatre Group
LITTLE THEATRE NOTES
The Little Theatre of Oak Ridge looks forward to welcoming all interested in the activities of the group at the open house reception at the New Recreation Hall 8 P.M. Friday, 18 February. Refreshments music and varied tidbits of entertainment will be offered for enjoyment of all who find time to drop in. No charge will be made, just come and get acquainted with the Little Theatre, Mixed Chorus, Community Concert Band, Strings Orchestra, and all contributing groups…
VICTORY GARDENS
Now is the time to start planning your victory garden.
All residents having space adjacent to their to their homes, suitable for gardens, are urged to make use of it, if interested in gardening.
Where the area is large enough for plowing, this service will be availale to residents at their expense. Seeds and plants of varieties suitable to this section will be available for on the reservation, time and place to be announced later…
MEDICAL SUGGESTIONS
The following suggestions are offered by the Medical Staff:
Diabetics should war a dog tag or some means of identification stating their name, address and the fact that they are diabetic…
Patients who have a history of tuberculosis should be checked at regular intervals to be sure they are in good health…
Cold vaccines are of questionable value in preventing upper respiratory infections…many patients get just as good results from sugar pills…The same is true of the indiscriminate use of vitamin pills to prevent colds…
When possible, patients should be brought to the hospital rather than have the doctor come to the house…
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Twenty five members of the group were present Sunday evening at 103 E. Geneva Lane for the weekly meeting of the Catholic Youth Organization. The group completed plans for traveling to Gatlinburg two weeks hence…
TOWN MEETING
Principal order of business at the regular meeting of residents of Oak Ridge on Monday evening in the high school auditorium will be the election of members to the Town Council or the deciding on a manner of selection of representatives.
Other interesting features will be discussions on gardening and landscaping with Mr. Palton of the University of Tennessee and Mr. Vicars, County Agricultural Agents as guest speakers. There will also be a report by the Library Committee.