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[mare54]

I remember all of them. They forgot B&W TV with only 3 channels. I remember my phone number when it had letters - AL7-5561 then it went to 257-5561. Who listened to only AM radio? Definitely the good ol' days. 

[Neetgal2]

@millieshops 

interesting I'm trying to clean out my house and came upon rationing books from World War  II, that  I know I got when I cleaned out my parents house, that they got when they cleaned out a great aunt's house. Her name is on it.

I don't know what to do with this. I'm thinking of calling the Historical Society where she lived.  With the Internet now, kids are not interested in this stuff, cause they Google everything.

[Sunshine Kate]

15

[SandySparkles]

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@Neetgal2 wrote:

@millieshops 

interesting I'm trying to clean out my house and came upon rationing books from World War  II, that  I know I got when I cleaned out my parents house, that they got when they cleaned out a great aunt's house. Her name is on it.

I don't know what to do with this. I'm thinking of calling the Historical Society where she lived.  With the Internet now, kids are not interested in this stuff, cause they Google everything.

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@Neetgal2 How wonderful it is that you have those historical heirlooms! After reading your post, I Googled😁

and this is what I found:

• Preserve as Family History: Keep them safe in archival materials (acid-free paper, Ziploc bags) to pass down stories, or frame them with acid-free matting as a display.
• Donate to Institutions: Offer them to local libraries, historical societies (like the National WWII Museum or the National Archives), or museums where they can be preserved and studied.
• Sell as Collectibles: They have market value (around $5-$25) and can be sold through antique shops or online, with prices depending on condition and completeness.
• Learn About Their Use: Understand they controlled purchases of items like sugar, meat, coffee, and gas using specific stamps for set periods, often with red (meat/fat) and blue (processed foods) tokens for change. 

THANK you SO much for sharing!🥰 I would LOVE❤️ to have such treasured, historical pieces! 🥰 Good luck!!!✨

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[Cakers3]

Fun thread!🥰

I still use a paper wall calendar. Also use a planner.

I am not on Facebook etc.

I remember but never used Sun In or Aqua Net. I do remember Summer Blonde hair coloring.

I don't tape shows but I would say tape or record a show.😛

Funny I was thinking about the old TV Guides the other day.😯

I remember and used/heard all the rest too.

[SandySparkles]

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@Cakers3 wrote:
Fun thread!🥰

I still use a paper wall calendar. Also use a planner.

I am not on Facebook etc.

I remember but never used Sun In or Aqua Net. I do remember Summer Blonde hair coloring.

I don't tape shows but I would say tape or record a show.😛

Funny I was thinking about the old TV Guides the other day.😯

I remember and used/heard all the rest too.

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@Cakers3 Welcome!🥰 I am SO glad you are enjoying the thread!👍🏻 I thought it would be fun as we remember these things not thought of in years! It is ALWAYS nice to "see" you! THANK you SO much for sharing today!❤️

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[haddon9]

All of them!

[JeanLouiseFinch]

All of them except I don't know what MoviePhone is.  I use Fandango.  Same concept though. 

[Q-Checker]

All but #2. I am a proud low-tech old lady. I still do eight of them.

[OKPrincess]

16 for me

I didn't "tape" anything but recorded instead.