Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5203.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.97]) by osgood.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id t9prmn.ofj.30ahi43 for ; Wed, 28 Feb 2001 07:28:06 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20010228122805.8124.qmail@web5203.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.200.42] by web5203.mail.yahoo.com; Wed, 28 Feb 2001 04:28:05 PST Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 04:28:05 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 268 To: mpcgram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ==================================================== MPC Gram ==================================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------------- Series 002-Number 268 Wednesday 28 February 2001 Historic Collection to be Displayed A complete multiple printing set of military payment certificates will be on display at MPC Fest! No single collector has yet assembled a full set of MPC from all of the printings, but several collectors are collaborating to make this historic presentation. The exhibit was coordinated by Harold Kroll who also is a leading collector of MPC by printing. Other participating collectors are Phil Goldstein, Larry Smulczenski, and Doug Bell. The collection will be on display on Friday evening in the Fest room. The individual notes may be available for examination later in the Fest, but the full collection will only be available on Friday evening. Highlights of the exhibition are the Series 481 $1 fourth printing. This is the discover piece for this rare issue and still the better of the two that are now reported in collections. The only known Series 472 50˘ second printing is being displayed publicly for the first time since its discovery in late 2000. This is clearly an historic event that in its self makes a trip to the Fest worthwhile. ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- The first notes are starting to arrive for the MPCFest auction! Of course that means more work here at headquarters, but it is great work! Remember, you can take part in the Fest by sending notes for auction. Send them to Fred Schwan, 132 E. Second St., Port Clinton, OH 43452. Hopefully, you will also be able to take part by bidding in the auction. Ah, I just thought of the best way for interactive participation. The auction will be announced on MPC chat live. You can bid via MPC chat! Wow, this will be really cool. =================================================== Mail Call --------------------------------------------------- Dear Editor, I just wanted to thank you and all those responsible for the MPCgram for helping those of us that are new to the scene and trying to get a foothold on our collections. As you may or may not have guessed by my email address, I am the gunsmith that Bill Yanchick mentioned in his letter to you in MPCgram 258. My ten-year-old son and I were drawn into this wonderful world of collecting by Arthur May of Oregon City, OR who has been collecting since he was a kid. Art was an Army brat and has told me that he remembers using MPC as a kid while his father was enlisted. He is now himself retired from the military and has not only a fine collection of MPC and related items, but a military patch collection that is quite extensive. Anyway, the reason for this letter besides bestowing my gratitude is to let recipients of the gram know that since I started collecting a short time ago, I already have a few doubles and so forth that I am selling on eBay and should any one take one of my auctions and mention that they are a gramster too, I will give them either a 10% discount on their winning bid or pay the insurance as a discount to our fellowship in the gram. I know that this isn't much, but I still have a wife and 3 kids to feed! Special thanks to Bill Yanchick for helping me get started on the gram and selling me my reference book, and David Seelye for his advice, and to Joe and Fred for their time and dedication to providing us with a reference that is not only educational but entertaining. James D. Richardson II, ebayseller name gunsmith@firstworld.net Dear Jim, Thank you for what seems to be a generous offer to me. I hope that lots of gramsters will take advantage of it. I would like to suggest an additional public service opportunity for you and other ebay sellers. Please include a notice in your auction that readers of your auction can receive a free gram subscription by simply writing to the gram. You can even say that it is free only by mentioning your name if you like. Just think of the possibilities, Bill Y recruited you. You recruit a few more gramsters and they recruit a few and then they.... Thanks for considering this idea. Editor Fred I have been meaning to ask you when you were going to schedule time on the firing range. Maybe we can all check out M-1s and pretend we can still see the 10-ring from the 300 yard line. Don't tell me there is not enough time. A good first sergeant can always schedule 36 hours in a 24 hour period. Warner Dear Warner, Wow, you guys are great! You think of all of these things for me. We will try for a night firing exercise early Sunday morning! Editor =================================================== Departments --------------------------------------------------- WWII numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar 2001 --------------------------------------------------- Not only does the scholarship fund have an official identity but also has a bank account! Any further donations should be paid to the order of "Military Numismatists Scholarship" and sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 THE UPDATED LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS 2/12/01. These folks have generously provided money or material to finance scholarships to the ANA WWII Numismatics seminar. Your contributions will help promote collecting WWII material and be greatly appreciated. Mr. Anonymous Donor Mike Cummings Sue and Keith Bauman Ed B. Doug Bell Tom Denly, Denly's R. A. Medina Harold MPCKid Kroll Leo "Paymaster" May Mrs. R.C. Matherne Bill McNease Marcus Turner Larry Ski Guido Fred PK6 Joel Shafer World Wide Ventures John & Nancy Wilson Neil Shafer W. E. Yanchick ----------------------------------------------------- MPC Fest II ----------------------------------------------------- MPC Fest is the annual feast of MPC. After some difficulties of coordination we have not changed the dates and tentatively scheduled 9-11 March 2001 for MPC Fest II. Confirmed participants in MPC Fest II Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Al Glaser, Phil Goldstein, Rod Hardy, Wesley Hardy, Gary Hicks, Harold Kroll, Jack Lippincott, Ian Marshall, Larry Smulczenski, Bill McNease, Leo May, Kevin Maloy, Marv Mericle, Bruce Potter, David Seelye, Nick Schrier, Fred Schwan, Dan Swartz, Warner Talso (and Jane), Marcus Turner, Tom Warburton, William E Yanchick, Dick Freyser (We are well past last year's participation level. We have doubled that level. Can we triple it, more? If you have made a reservation and your name does not appear above, please contact the gram immediately (MPCgram@yahoo.com). PayPal and PayDirect are available, the associated email address is fred@papermoneyworld.com. It works great. We love it. A copy of the schedule of events and other particulars is available from MPCGram@yahoo.com. Remarks: registration is $164, after March 1, $189). This includes two nights lodging (double occupancy, room assignments by first sergeant the only possible exception is married couples), Meals as indicated (Friday evening not included), equipment and amenities. The value of souvenirs and goodies distributed will likely exceed the cost of the entire Fest. Reservations accepted now at MPCGram@yahoo.com, deposits ($50 minimum) accepted at MPC Fest, 132 East Second Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. Confirmed reservations will be listed daily in the gram—make your reservations now! Additional information; the Holiday Inn Express is located at 50 NE Catawba Road, Port Clinton, Oh 43452, you may use one of the online map services to get exact driving directions. DO NOT make your own reservations or inquiries. The best airports in order of distance are Toledo (45 mins), Cleveland (90 mins), Detroit (100 mins). We will try to coordinate ground transportation, but there are no guarantees here. Questions: send your questions to MPCgram@yahoo.com. In most cases the questions will be answered in the letters section of the gram. After all, if you have the question, someone else probably does too. ==================================================== Post/Base Exchange (PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. FOR SALE Retail Merchants Bureau of Boise, Idaho "tokens," $5.00, limit ONE shipped postpaid. (please no checks on this item) WOW!! These are by the way, new, mint, as made, uncirculated or whatever you wish to call them. So in honor of Presidents Day, rush your payment to: Doric C&C POB 911 N Attleborough MA 02761-0911-11 USA Victory Peso - 2 Peso Replacement. Pick 95a in VF serial F00071929*. 100.00. Contact Tom at kochfam@gte.net MPC Series 641 50c CU $21, David Seelye, email for confirmation coinman@rochester.rr.com. US military chits: NCO & EM Open Mess/Cam Ranh Bay 96312 $10 booklet covers with one each 5, 10, 25 (canceled) chits, $35, email for confirmation iam@total.net WANTED Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. Dealers and collectors who have these items are then encouraged to list them for sale in the above section. This is a trial, if you like it, send your list. Wanted by a collector: a 481 $5.00 in Fine or better. =================================================== Staff: publisher and editor: Fred Schwan - fred@papermoneyworld.com; assistant editor - Phil Goldstein IWANTMYMPC@aol.com critic: Harold Kroll - MPCKid@papermoneyworld.com; index manager: Ed Beaman webmaster & technical advisor: Doug Bell - (Wiz): doug@papermoneyworld.com; The Boss: Judy Schwan ===== MPC Gram is published by BNR Press and papermoneyworld.com as a free service to the community of military money collectors. Your suggestions, criticisms, complaints, editorial contributions, letters, and even praise are very welcome. The entire contents including linked illustrations are copyright protected by the publishers. In the case of contributors, the copyright is protected on behalf of the creators. 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