Ruby, Reading your note to Emma regarding the Ration Book for Lula Pauline brought back memories of my childhood when so many things were rationed. Was it for shoes by any chance? Is this Lula Pauline the daughter of Jacob W. Ivester, first cousin of William Batten's? Edna RMEASL@aol.com wrote:Emma Going through the papers from Mom found a note from her stating W. B. and Myra also had a baby that died. She really didn't know anything else about it. But you remember he and Ora (my GM) had two sons that died when just babies. Also found something I found interesting War Ration Book No., 3 made out to Lula Pauline Ivester age 14, white, 110 pounds, 5 ft 2 lived in Dexter, Mo. there are still some stamps left. Looked for a date on it but couldn't find one. Ruby --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now