Reply #44: interesting take [View All]

[riverdale]

I am not doubting what you are saying. It's just a little piece of history I hadn't thought much about. I know they saved scrap metal, even bacon fat. String, no idea. DO you know where I can find a list of items people were supposed to donate during WWII? I don't know exactly what to google for that. I did find some intersting articles looking for it though.

" Port Richmond, Philadelphia neighborhood movie theaters helped the war cause by providing free admission to those who donated scrap metal to the war effort during WWII. Patrons had to donate a specified amount of scrap which was weighed and piled in front of the Clearfield Theater to gain free admittance to specified monthly shows. "