Free Dishes!

May 10, 1944, Menasha Record

As America was in the throes of World War II, entertainment continued to be geared to patriotic and inspirational movies as evidenced here as well as pure escapism.  Hollywood was happy to provide a shot in the arm to motivate Americans at home to continue their victory gardens and scrap drives, knowing that victory was to be theirs one day soon.  Bargain prices and gift premiums like the aforementioned "free dishes" were certain to keep the movie houses full and satisfy the patrons' desire for value for their buck.