PITTSBURGH — Officials from the Western PA District of the U.S. Postal Service will join Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce President David Martin and Saint Vincent College Director of Public Relations Don Orlando in a special unveiling of the recently released Soda Fountain Favorites Forever Stamps at the Latrobe Post Office. The delicious stamps feature the cold, sweet treats beloved by people of all ages to include the banana split which Latrobe, PA made famous.
The First-Class Mail Forever booklet of 20 stamps features five different illustrations: a double-scoop ice cream cone, an egg cream, a banana split, a root beer float and a hot fudge sundae. The words “Soda Fountain Favorites” appear across the top of the booklet cover. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamps, with illustrations by Nancy Stahl.
The special unveiling of the Soda Fountain Favorites stamps will take place on Thursday, July 21, at 11 a.m. out front of the Latrobe Post Office.
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Who: |
Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce President David Martin; Saint Vincent College Director of Public Relations Don Orlando; Post Office Operations Manager Curtis Williams; and Latrobe Postmaster Mark Dawson. |
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What: |
Special unveiling of the Soda Fountain Favorites Forever Stamps to highlight Latrobe, PA’s favorite desert. |
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When: |
Thursday, July 21, 2016 |
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Where: |
Latrobe Post Office (outside front of building) |
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