Published November 10. 2021 11:20AM
Do our older readers remember when they bought war bonds during World War II?
Both Mr. Oberly and this writer recall when we bought 10-cent bond stamps from our schoolteachers. You could also buy stamps at the post office or bank or have money deducted from your paycheck to buy a bond. This was voluntary; it was considered patriotic to buy bonds. Many Americans did it if they could afford to.
The stamp books were printed by our greeting card companies. Eighteen dollars and 75 cents was the cost. In 10 years, the value would be $25. I recall, in my youth, before each feature at the historic Roxy Theatre in Northampton, there was a bond message: Bonds will help win the war.
Mrs. Catherine Csencsitz, my good neighbor, whose mother was employed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, has kindly shared this savings book with our loyal readers. The year - 1943!
Do any of our readers have any war bonds?
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In two weeks: a $66 monthly mortgage payment.
These 10-cent bond stamps are from 1943.
Stamps were bought from schoolteachers, the post office and the bank. People also had money deducted from their paychecks.
The stamp books were printed by greeting card companies, with an $18.75 cost. Ten years later, the value was $25.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Background images had commentary about World War II.
