This Day in History: 1945-03-22
The Ramsey Journal featured a recipe for what the paper described as a “Big, delicious 8-Serving meatloaf” which could be made for “only five points”. (Meat was strictly rationed during World War II and every piece had to be paid for in ration “points”, which in the case of meat were red. Coupons were issued for each family members specifying a particular number of points per month. Change was given in little fiber red discs.
(Bristow)