Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
we'll prove to be your safest nest

we'll prove to be your safest nest
egg.
Look back over the history of the
first World War. When currencies
were inflated to astronomical highs,
when stocks and bonds, annuities
and even cash became worthless in
some countries, when real estate was
liability rather than an asset, the
fortunate owner of stamp collec-
ton could sell it in any market he
chose and get paid for it in sound
uninfiated currency.
Hind sight, they say, is ofttimes
better than foresight. But here we
have history repeating in almost
identical fashion. Check over the
lessons of the past"
The 45th annual convention of the
Society of Philatelic Americans, held
in Baltimore August "a to rs, inclu-
sive, brought together approximately
200 members from different parts Of
the country. Stephen G. Rich of
Verona, N. j., was elected secretary,
DR.. F. M. Coppock, jr., Cincinnati,
and DR.. John D. Graham, Devils
Lake, N Oak, members of the
Board of Directors. J. Edward Vim
ing of st. Louis, vice president, pre-
sided at all regular sessions and
William NJ Stuart, stamp editor of
the Washington Post, was toast
master at the banquet. Among resi-
dents of the Nations Capital at
tending were: Col. Charles S. Ham
ilton. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry F. Dunk
horst, Mr.. and Mrs. Daichiro Uyeno,
Mrs. Madeline C. Nickles, Alden H.
Whitney, DR.. Albert c. Schwarting,
DR.. M. G. Skinner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick r. Rice, Harry A. Fox,
Charles A. Kenny, o. F. Beeder, F.
J. Raymond, NJ K. Macknet. Maui
rice S. Petty, Roylston Lyon, Ar
nand Greed, Charles Kohen and
Harry B. Mason.
Next years convention will be held
in Cleveland.
Philatelic Agency sales for the six
months ending June 30 amounted
to 1892, 016.48.
Siam has surcharged three cur
rent stamps with an inscription
commemorating the 18th ami
versary of the Red Cross Society.
Hungary, Italy, Spain and Vatican
City are reported to have joined
Germany in refusing to sign the
revised convention of the World
Postal Union recently adopted at
Buenos Aires.
Deli Norona, postal historian,
Moundsville. w. Va, already has be-
gun to collect covers of the second
World War. He is an acknowledged
authority on those of the conflict
of 1914-1918.
The London Times in 1910 pub
lished an advertisement lin which
young lady. (who) desired to cover
the walls of her dressing room with
cancelled stamps, invited the assist
ance of strangers in her project"
According to Foreign Communica-
ton News for June 8, the sale of
1888 Christmas stamps of the Union
of South Africa brought profits in
amount of 14.188 pounds. The money
is to be devoted to the care of chill
dren suffering with tuberculosis.
The Midwest Philatelic Society Is
sponsoring a movement for a M
cent religious stamp for use on
Christmas cards.
The Union Of South Africa has
issued three commemorative for
the 25Oth anniversary of the land
ing of the Hugenot settlers in 1888
i Designs are described as: Up plus
Up. brown and green, Huguenot
Museum; Up plus lip, green and
carmine, symbolic sun over sea; 112r
plus lap, purple and green, farm
scene.
The Research Foundation Of Ar
mour Institute of Technology, Chi
cago, has announced that the Snow
Cruiser which is to accompany the
Byrd Antartic Expedition to the
South Pole will carry mail.
Arrangements have been made fol-
the installation of post Office equip
ment in the encouragement" de-
signed by DR.. Thomas C. Poulter
Covers are to be printed with an
attractive cachet, stamped and
mailed at the southernmost ex-
tremity of the earth or as near
thereto as may be feasible. Third
Assistant Postmaster General RAM
sey S. Black has granted permission
for the covers to be transmitted
through the mails when the expedi-
ton returns to the United States
The Fidelity Stamp Co. of Wash
ington will act as agent for the
institute.
Built by the Pullman plant, the
Snow Cruiser is SIS feet long and
runs on rubber tired wheels with
15-foot centers. It is intended to
navigate" the Antarctic over a land
area of 5000 square miles. -Four
scientists will be on board. The in
terror of the ponderous machine
will provide accommodations for
scientific work, living quarters, fuel
and food storage, etc. Two giant
Diesel engines hooked to an cleo
trio motor In each of the -four
wheels furnish power
Harold Vagtborg, director Of the
foundation, has explained that the
Snow Cruiser will cruise easily o.