Netherlands marks two centenaries with four new stamps
The Netherlands celebrates two double centenaries this year the 200th anniversary of its first postage stamp and the Netherlands Postal Service. Four new stamps will be issued in two color series. One four stamp series will be sold at all post offices and the Philatelic Service in The Hague from June 28 to July. U S collectors may mail 1 cent in American money for the stamps. The other four stamp series will be exclusive to ITEP.
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Netherlands
Netherlands Postal Service
Philatelic Service
Hague
U. S
ITEP
International Stamp Exhibition Centenary Postage Set
A stamp set for the Utrecht Netherlands International Exhibition centenary sale runs June 28 to July 6, with U S collectors allowed to order by June 28. The 11 cent set plus 26 cent admission totals 37 cents, featuring 2 cents telegraph poles, 6 cents radio masts, 16 cents 1852 letter carrier, and 20 cents modern postman. New Israel stamp honors the American Zionist House in Tel Aviv. Spain issues five King Ferdinand stamps for Isabella’s 500th birth anniversary. Portuguese Colonies unveil eight stamps for the 1st Medical Congress on Tropical Diseases in Lisbon, each depicting different colonies and medical progress.
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Utrecht
Netherlands
U. S
Philatelic Service
Lisbon
Cape Verde
St. Thomas
Prince Island
Portugeuse
Guinea
Angola
Timor
Wweigh
Stamps From Around the World Highlight Art and Travel
APOONG 0 DE HEDIONA TRA ing an infant, Macau the hospital at San Rafael Mozambique a modern hospital Portuguese India medical school at Goa. De STAMP NOTES Japan issues a 35 yen red orange stamp featuring a goldfish. Hungary to issue two stamps honoring Victor Hugo and Leonardo da Vinci. France issues a 12 franc stamp showing the Gate of France at Vaucouleur linked to Joan of Arc. Bolivia issues a trio of postal tax stamps with a post horn envelope telegraph wires and a radio tower to honor the nations communication system.
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Ing
Macau
San Rafael
Mozambique
Goa
Japan
Hungary
Victor Hugo
Leonardo da Vinci
France
Vaucouleur
Joan of Arc
Bolivia
Three Indicted by Grand Jury and Other Local Highlights
Three indictments were returned by the grand jury in superior court. Samuel Rubin, 46, of Peckham Ave., charged with driving to endanger. Robins allegedly struck Patrocinia E. Martins, 68, near Jesus Saviour Church on Broad Way March 17. Donald Hildreth, 21, of USS Vulcan, charged with leaving the scene of an April 21 Tiverton accident injuring Mrs. Rose Quinlan. Joseph Edward McGonigan, 51, of Jamestown, charged with breaking and entering at Coleman Tefft's East Ferry wharf on Jan. 20, $70 stolen. Criminal Appeals calendar set for next week. Also: Roy Delbert Thomas, 25, waived indictment, pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to commit rape. deferred sentence with warning. Libel suit against John Lyons and Samuel Smith moved on bills of particulars. Vieira alleges a misrepresentation about farm purchase following Jamestown ferry sale. Midshipman Douglas C. Binney, U.S.M., son of Col. Arthur F. Binney, won first prize at Annapolis small arms target practice during June Week.
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Thomas H. Robers
Superior Court
Samuel Rubin
Peckham Ave
Robins
Patrocina E. Martins
Connection St
Broadway
Jesus Saviour Church
Donald Hildreth
USS Vulcan
Roy Delbert Thomas
USS
Taborer
Noto
Prospect Hill Street
Roberts
Thomas
Grace Hewitt
Weekend Gardener: Weed Control and Planting Tips
E P Christophersky of Rhode Island outlines weed killer use and timing for Amnai and 2 4 D, stressing leaf presence, steady wind, and minimal grass damage. He urges spare sprayers, succession planting, summer squash and cucumber planning, pest notices, and timely harvesting to maintain garden productivity.
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E. P. Christophersky
Rhode Island
Jamestown Notables and Navy Construction Highlight Island Notes
Jamestown residents are listed with names and addresses amid social notes. An Exchange of Topics and Crafts Club executive meeting is set at the Recreation Center. In Washington, the House Armed Services Committee approved 50 naval construction projects totaling 306 million dollars for next year, including a battalion center at Davisville Rhode Island. A strange aside mentions strawberrries and field pests as time will tell.
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William R. Smyth
Friendship
Upper Green Lane
Ann Hertel
North Road
Grinnell Street
Nancy Caswell
Cynthis Grinnell
Shoreby Hill
Clarence Gomes
High Street
McCallen
Exchange of Topics and Crafts Club
Recreation Center
Pierre P. Lahens
Prudence Lane
University of Virginia
Mrs. Brady
Foley Cottage
Pensacola, Fla
Lt. Brady
Washington
House Armed Services Committee
United States
Naval Construction Battalion Center
Davisville
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Ferdinand
Apoong
Hediona
Bree
Manhattan Island
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BUICK
Anchorage
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R. E Denier
Believe Ave
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Connell Highway
Mike B
Newport
Ford
M. J. Bove
Bove’s Used Car Center
Canvel Highway
Hewitts
Poice
Fazzano
Joseph R. Libby
M. James Vieira
Jamestown
John J. Lyons
Samuel W. Smith, Jr
Vieiira
Lyons
Smith
East Greenwich
James F. Murphy
Providence
Vieira
Daniel J. Murray
Newporter
Douglas C. Binney
USM
Arthur F. Binney
USMC
Binney
Fran St
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Academy
Fir Street
Short
Left
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Hudson
Studebaker
Pontiac
Delx Club
Authorized & Dealer
Beacon St. Mor
Jack & Harry's
Paramount Theatre
Oak ST
Amoco Gas and Oils
Grinnell
Friendship Street
Desoto Custom
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Chrysler N. Yrkr
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Chrysler
Nunes Motor Co., Inc
Plymouth
West Broadway
Newpoort County
Rush Fay
Holmes Court
Riley McConnell
Camdr. McConnell
New London
Conn
Marston L. Keefer
Sunset Cottage
Walcott Avenue
Ernest R. Vieira
Earls Roberts
Machias
Maine
Margaret Zweir
Th Navil Hospital
Stephen Zweir
Narragansett Avenue
Zweir
Fred Simpson
Irvington N. J
Raymond Watch
Faerbver
Geoffrey Keyes
Murphy Bros
East Bowery St
Middleton Ave
Ter
Bove Chevrolet, Inc
Newport, R. L
Bove
Freebody St
Tel
Newport, R. I
Cardoza
Amoco Gas
Neds
Pymouth
Plymouth Doar
Otors, Inc
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Grueases
R. L
Desoto V
Desoto
New Plymouths
Malcolm S. Bump Desoto
Thames Street
Newport Motor Sales
Two Mile Corner
Botany
MONEL
AAA
AAA Auto Club
Spring Street
Packard
Crosley
Crosley Sta
A. J. Silvia
Mill Street Packard
Willye-Aratin Te
Geo. Gold
Euan
Spring and
Toure Street
Kenesth Hume
Kaiser
Mercury
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