"In every Military conflict in our nation’s history, you will find stories of canine heroes. Dogs have played vital roles as mascots, guards, trackers and even mine detectors – saving thousands of human lives.
During the Vietnam War approximately 4000 U.S dogs served in the conflict – at the time the Military viewed Dogs of War as “equipment”. After the conflict the majority of the dogs were euthanized. It is only in recent years that suitable veteran war dogs are allowed to be adopted into loving homes once they are retired."
EATING FOR VICTORY: HEALTHY HOME FRONT COOKING ON WAR RATIONS (OFFICIAL WWII INFO REPRODUCTNS)
FROM MICHAEL O'MARA
Food rationing was introduced in England in January 1940 after supply ships were attacked by German U-boats. The first food items to be rationed were butter, sugar, bacon, and ham, though restrictions were also eventually placed on meat, fish, jam, biscuits, cheese, eggs, and milk. In response, the Ministry of Food produced a series of "Eating for Victory" pamphlets that advised the general public on how to cope with these shortages. Designed to lift spirits in a time of shortage, these jolly leaflets contained a variety of recipes and cooking advice ranging from how to make steamed and boiled puddings and hints on how to reconstitute dried eggs. For all the hardship that rationing brought, the food restrictions resulted in many people eating more healthily than ever before. A nostalgic look back at one of the most difficult and yet healthiest times in history, this quaint collection is also a relevant guide to good eating today.
By General Omar N. Bradley
Washington Cathedral
May 26, 1957
Once again we are gathered together to do honor to those who have made the supreme sacrifices in the service of their country. It is an unfortunate fact that to live by beliefs which bring freedom, justice and dignity to all, we must sometimes be prepared to defend those beliefs with our lives.
The title, of course, comes from the Boy Scout Law. When I turned 11, my dad volunteered to be a local scout leader. Our troop was a mix of my Sheridan Road friends and a bunch of tough and rowdy kids from St. John’s parochial school. Vic decided the youth were mainly in need of discipline. He recruited an ex-Marine sergeant who had been a drill instructor, and our main scouting activity was to practice marching in military formations in the St. John’s gym every week in preparation for the Memorial Day parade. The scouts were less committed than my dad, but we attended practice for eight months and ultimately were good marchers in the parade.READ ENTIRE POST HERE--->
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30 May 2011
Groveville Fire Co. ~ Our 1957 Ward LaFrance Comes Home
Groveville Memories tells us, "
Groveville Fire Company's 1957 Ward LaFrance came home to the Fire House, August, 2009. It is not the shining beauty of a truck that left, so many years ago but it will be. It may never fight another fire or save another life, but once again we can all be proud of the beauty of a classic.
The following is a little history of the 1957 WardLaFrance, the color Gray and the color Yellow, and how they came about."
