August 1944 Air Scoop Magazine : Naval Air Material Center

1944-08 Air Scoop Magazine : Naval Air Material Center. Volume 1, No. 7. On The Cover: Kay McGinty: War Bond Girl

During drives to encourage purchase of war bonds, posters featuring female shipyard workers were widely distributed purchasers were allowed one vote for each bond bought. Votes were cast and the woman who got the most votes was named "War Bond Girl." The contest was won by Kay McGinty, Naval Base Philadelphia-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, League Island, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA -- See http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/pa3416.photos.359959p/ for more information.