Another '46-er here. We had a "junk" drawer. It contained a hammer, screwdriver, nails, screws, etc that Mom "liberated" from Dad's tool box (and he was NOT allowed to reclaim them). She also tossed lost objects into the drawer. I have never had that kind of stuff in my kitchen, but I have a couple of drawers that collect misc. items (I refuse to call it junk :) ).