When I found the War Ration Book No. 3 that was issued to me when I lived in Fairfield, Connecticut I couldn't help but want to scan it and put it on our alumni web site. Whew!! We were too young to remember what our families were going through with restrictions on so many items that we take for granted today. Unfortunately I don't remember if my parents ever told me any stories about what it was like trying to hold down a job, run a household and raise a family during that time.

I do remember that I was told that my parents had to borrow gas rations from friends to drive to upstate New York. I was born in Cortland, NY (upstate New York) and brought home to Fairfield, Connecticut, from there. That was quite a trip - particularly during the war.

Well, it must have worked out ok but I couldn't help but take a real interest in this ration book. I wonder how many folks can remember going through those days, eh?