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The The USO in WWII: Balancing morale and morals Dancing with strangers was against the rules for "good girls" in the 1940's. In its effort to support the troops with weekend dances, the USO walked a fine line. Good Girls, Good Food, Good Fun: The Story of USO Hostesses during World War II, by Meghan Winchell by Jerry Johnston Lincoln, NE, 5/23/09 Flags wave over Nebraska cemeteries this Memorial Day weekend. It's a time of solemn remembrance – mixed with outdoor fun. Jerry Johnston has this story – about a group that mixed military R & R and morality – the USO.