Monday, March 31, 2008

NORSELAND PICTORIAL POSTMARK

PICTORIAL POSTMARK
The Postal Service™ offers pictorial postmarks to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. To celebrate Norseland’s Sesquicentennial, a pictorial postmark dated June 21, 2008 will be offered.

People attending the event on June 21 may obtain the postmark at the temporary post office ™ station, which will be set up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center (Anthony’s Feed Service) in Norseland. Stamped commemorative post cards will be sold for $1 or you may bring your own envelope(s) or postcard(s) to receive the pictorial postmark. All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class Mailâ postage. The pictorial postmark will also be available in the park during the evening. On Sunday, June 22, the postmark will be available in the narthex of Scandian Grove Lutheran Church.

The postmark, with the date of June 21, 2008, will also be available by mail order request. Customers should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others, insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes (to keep them flat) and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope. All requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days (which is July 21,2008) following the requested pictorial postmark date. Mail to: PICTORIAL POSTMARKS
SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION
317 MAIN ST.
COURTLAND, MN. 56021-9998

Customers may also request stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for postmark, as long as they supply a self-addressed, stamped, larger envelope with adequate postage. After applying for the pictorial postmark, the Postal Service returns the items under addressed protective cover. Marci Norell, Courtland, Minnesota Postmaster will be processing the requests. For more information call 507-359-2541. end

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