Last night, I was reading a Colorado Transcript from September 24, 1942–right in the heart of World War II. The lead article was about a fund-raiser being held at the Labor Temple (now the Buffalo Rose events center). “See U.S. Navy Pacific Battle With the Japs” promised a show including pictures of the battle, some speakers, and entertainment by the School of Mines and Golden High School bands. Admission was $1, for which attendees received four 25-cent Defense Stamps. Those stamps offered citizens a way to support the war effort with a very small investment. The stamps would be saved in a book and a completed stamp book could be turned in for a war bond.
I’ve always read that the whole country united behind the war effort, and the other articles in that issue certainly support that idea:
– Lt. D. Durham Is Killed in Plane Crash
– Golden Dad Follows Son and Joins Navy
– Persons Physically Handicapped Can go to Work on War Jobs
– Many Gifts Taken to Lowry Field Monday
– Second Front Scrap Campaign Opens In Colorado Sept. 28
– Service for Victory League is Organized in Jefferson County
– Conserve Your Tires Advises War Board – Get Off Those Precious Tires and Walk
– Drive for Lamps to Be Made by Legion Auxiliary in Golden
– Service for Victory League is Organized in Jefferson County
– The editor’s column encouraged people to be trained in first aid because 4 of the 12 county doctors had been drafted.
– A filler ad said “Not everybody with a dollar to spare can shoot a gun straight–but everybody can shoot straight to the bank and buy War Bonds. Buy your 10% every pay day.”
Most of the other articles reported on where Golden’s young men were stationed. Our citizens had strong personal reasons to be wholly focused on the War.
Today’s Events:
9:15AM Baby Time at the Library
10AM-5PM Foothills Art Center – Holiday Art Market
10AM Open Studio at Foothills Art Center
10AM Free Legal Advice – Elder Law & Probate at the Courthouse
10:15AM Toddler Time at the Library
1PM Friday Tour at the Railroad Museum – Highlights
4PM Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic at Foothills Animal Shelter
Tonight’s Music:
6PM Nomad Neighbors at Barrels and Bottles
7PM Motley Crue, Guns & Roses, Def Leppard, and Poison – A Hard Rock DJ Tribute at the Buffalo Rose events center
7-10PM Gregg Green in the Buffalo Rose restaurant
8PM Karaoke at Smiley’s
9PM Karaoke at Ace Hi Tavern
9PM Brian Hornbuckle Band at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
AFTER CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
Avenue Gifts: 50% off Christmas merchandise
Golden City Brewery: $1 off a pint of beer when you when you wear GCB-branded clothing to the brewery
Holiday Art Market at Foothills Art Center: 20% off everything
Meyer Hardware: 50% off all trees, trim, decorations, and lights
The Red Wagon: 30% off holiday merchandise
Saturday Preview:
10AM-5PM Foothills Art Center – Holiday Art Market
9AM-2PM Brunch at the Rose – Menu | Reservations
10:15AM Family Time at the Golden Library
3:30PM Holidaily 2.0 Tour
Live Music
6:30PM Hazel Miller’s Pre-NYE Bash at Buffalo Rose
7-10 Jenny Shawhan at the Buffalo Rose
9PM Karaoke at Ace Hi- Tavern
9PM Maynard Mills Blues at Dirty Dog Roadhouse
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