News: Clark County (Farm Progress stamps 1983)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Bjornstad

----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (19 July 1983)

OWEN -- It May sound absurd but stamp collectors from around the world know about the 1983 Farm Progress Days which began today.

It's not that the show itself has a great international appeal, but rather a special feature of the show that's sparked their attention.

That feature is a special Postal cancellation mark that will be used on mail deposited at the postal substation at the FPD site.

Approximately 100 people from around the country and world have sent postcards and letters with stamps to Owen Postmaster Dorothy Bjornstad. She'll cancel the stamps and mail them back.

In addition to the special mark, the postal substation will be selling stamps saluting volunteerism. Bjornstad said she thought the stamp was especially appropriate because the role volunteers have played in getting ready for FPD.

The special cancellation mark and substation had to be approved by the post Office's central region office in Chicago. FPD visitors will be able to Take advantage of all normal postal services at the substation except getting mail orders.

 

 


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