[LadyX]

During WWII, Gail, I actually purchased on Fridays war stamps for ten cents to place in my war bond book.
Most children then did so to support the effort!
The value, when filled, grew to $25 - a fortune in those days..:)))

[WVNan]

I filled many a book of war stamps. I don't know what ever became of them. Probably cashed them in for college money.

[Humidston]

(What is this? -- The geriatric thread??? LOL!)

Hey, I remember war stamps too! Every week my brother and I greedily collected/earned every penny we could in order to buy our stamps on Friday.

He (bro) also collected foil and rolled it into a large ball - to be turned in for the war effort.

And that heavenly victory garden in our back yard!! Nothing better than a fresh-pulled carrot, complete with dirt, for the best eating.

[GailA]

I'll say it was..I read about the victory gardens, the rationing, etc. But can't imagine the scope of what you had to go through.