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Remembering WWII…and Jeanette MacDonald

Grew up during World War II

“I also grew up during the World War II years and can remember that families were issued food stamp rationing books allotted by the government to make food purchases. War stamps and war bonds were sold by the government at post offices and banks to help the war effort. Blackout drills were held throughout the war years. War bond rallies to help raise money were successful in helping to win the war. At these rallies, some movie stars would appear and I was fortunate to see Marlene Dietrich and Jeanette MacDonald, two well- known actresses at that time.”

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Today in J/N History

1934 Jeanette sings on the Atwater Kent radio show. (Interesting that a decade or so later, she and Nelson would serve as judges for the Atwater Kent singing competitions.)

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