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The Stamps contained in this Book are valid only after the lawful holder of this Book has signed the certificate below, and are void if detached contrary to the Regulations. (A father, mother, or guardian may sign the name of a person under 18.) In case of questions, difficulties or complains, consult your local Ration Board.
Certificat of Book Holder
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I have obsered all the conditions and regulations governing the issuance of this War Ration Book; that the "Description of Book Holder" contained herein is correct; that an application for issuance of this book has been duly made by me or on my behald; and that the statements contain in said application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
[Signature of Anselm Frankel Jr.]
[Book Holder's Own Name]
(Signature of, or on behalf of, Book Holder)
Any person signing on behalf of Book Holder must sign his or her own name below and indicate relationship to Book Holder.........
(Father, Mother, or Guardian)
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1942 16--26651-1
OPA Form No. R-302
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
War Ration Book One
WARNING
1 Punishments ranging as high as Ten Year's Imprisonment of $10,000 Fine, or Both, may be imposed under United States Statues for violations thereof arising out of infractions of Rationing Orders and Regulations.
2 This book must not be transferred, It must be held and used only by or on behalf of the person to whom it has been issued, and anyone presenting it thereby represents to the Office of Price Administration, an agency of the United States Government, that it is being so held and so used. For any misues of this book it may be taken from the holder by the Office of Price Administration.
3 In the event either of the departure from the United States of the person to whom this book is issued, or his or her death, the book must be surrendered in accordance with the Regulations.
4 Any person finding a lost book must deliver it promptly to the nearest Ration Board.
OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINSITRATION
No. 318008 -300
The Stamps contained in this Book are valid only after the lawful holder of this Book has signed the certificate below, and are void if detached contrary to the Regulations. (A father, mother, or guardian may sign the name of a person under 18.) In case of questions, difficulties or complains, consult your local Ration Board.
Certificat of Book Holder
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I have obsered all the conditions and regulations governing the issuance of this War Ration Book; that the "Description of Book Holder" contained herein is correct; that an application for issuance of this book has been duly made by me or on my behald; and that the statements contain in said application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
[Signature of Anselm Frankel Jr.]
[Book Holder's Own Name]
(Signature of, or on behalf of, Book Holder)
Any person signing on behalf of Book Holder must sign his or her own name below and indicate relationship to Book Holder.........
(Father, Mother, or Guardian)
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1942 16--26651-1
OPA Form No. R-302
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Certificate of Registrar
This is to Certify that pursuant to the Rationing Orders and Regulations administed by the OFFICE OF PRICE ADMINISTRATION, an agency of the United States Government,
(Name, Address, and Description of peson to whom the book is issued:)
Frankel (Last name)
Anselm Jr. (First Name)
(Middle name) [Blank]
(Street No. or P.O. Box No.) [Blank]
(Street or R.F.D.) South Shelburne Rd.
(City or Town) Greenfield
(County) Franklin
(State) Mass
5 ft. 10 in. (Height)
180 lbs. (Weight)
Brown (Color of eyes)
Brown (Color of hair)
35 yrs. (Age)
Sex { Male/Demale [Male is checked]
has been issued the attached War Ration Stamps this 4th day of May, 1942, upon the basis of an application signed by himself, herself, or on his or her behald by his or her husband, wife, father, mother, exception. (Check one).
Gretchen C. Dunce (Signature)
Local Bond No. 141 County Franklin State Mass.
Stamps must not be detached except in the presence of the retailer, his employee, or person authorized by him to make delive4ry.
WAR RATION STAMP 22
WAR RATION STAMP 20
WAR RATION STAMP 21
WAR RATION STAMP 19
Chicago Manual of Style
United States Government Printing Office: 1942. United States of America War Ration Book One May 4, 1942. 1942-05-04. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/297483>, accessed 25 December 2024.
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United States Government Printing Office: 1942. United States of America War Ration Book One May 4, 1942. 1942-05-04. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/297483>
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(State Archives of Florida/United States Government Printing Office: 1942)