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This story was submitted to the People’s War site by Bill Ross of the ‘Action Desk — Sheffield’ Team on behalf of Phyllis Lee, and has been added to the site with the her permission. Mrs. Lee author fully understands the site's terms and conditions.
This is an extract from a book written at school by Phyllis at the age of 14. The authenticity of the punctuation and grammar has been preserved as written in the book.
Bill Ross, ´óÏó´«Ã½ People’s War Story Editor.
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Part One: Clothes Rationing

The clothes rationing scheme was imposed upon us by the government for the good of the country. It may be a little tough for some people who are used to buying a lot of clothing, but we have to make allowances in war-time, and grin and bear all sacrifices. It really is a very good idea, and it goes a long way in helping us to win the war. The scheme functions as follows. On June the first we were informed we have twenty-six margarine coupons to last us till December of 1941. The reason for using margarine coupons is because they are spare, and they will save paper for new coupons. We have to tender a limited number of coupons for each rationed article of clothing we purchase. Children under four, seem very lucky for they don’t need any coupons at all. Milliners won’t have to be worried with coupons, for hats aren’t rationed. Coupons are not transferable, but you can use the coupons of any member of your family. Rationing helps the country in various way. It saved the unnecessary import of raw materials such as cotton, silk, leather, flax etc. It also helps us to sell our goods to other countries for money, with which we can’t do without. Many people will save more. It will release many workers for war work. So do not get discouraged because you can’t buy what you want so often, but call upon your fingers and let them help to freshen up your last year’s clothes, and make those do instead of new ones.

SUGGESTED BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF COUPONS FOR CHILD

Suggested Clothing...............................................................No. of Coupons
1 Jumper............................................................................................3
1 Overall............................................................................................4
1 Pair Pyjamas...................................................................................6
1 Petticoat..........................................................................................3
3 Pairs Ankle Socks..........................................................................3
1 Pair Shoes.......................................................................................3
1 Pair Slippers....................................................................................3
2 oz (ounce) Woolfer Gloves.............................................................1
TOTAL DEC. 1941............................................................................26
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Other parts to this presentation can be found at:
Part 2: A5957300

Part 3: A5957418

Part 4: A5957535

Part 5: A5957689

Part 6: A5957841

Part 7: A5957878

Part 8: A5957913

Part 9: A5965383

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