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Postmistress of Van Nuys

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October 29, 1960 reads, “Bluebird Christine Hughes, 8, 15736 Magnolia Ave., Encino, of Hesby school, receives the first block of Camp Fire Girls stamps from Mrs. Kay Bogendorfer, postmistress of Van Nuys Post Office. Sharing the ‘big moment’ is Leana Holman, 12, 10436 Densmore Ave., Granada Hills, Camp Fire Girl from Vintage school. Special limited issue of stamps commemorating Golden Jubilee celebration of Camp Fire Girls go on sale Wednesday in Valley post offices, and nationally, to mark opening of organization’s golden year and national convention in New

Among the charming relics of the past is a look to what people cared about 62 years ago.

In 1960, the United States Postal Service issued a limited edition of stamps to commemorate the Golden Jubilee (50 years) of the Camp Fire Girls.

Readers of the Valley Times would see the postmistress (yes, that is what she was called) Mrs. Kay Bogendorfer selling stamps to two young Camp Fire girls, Christine Hughes, 8 and Leana Holman, 12.

The girls’ home addresses are listed in the photograph.

The listing of facts, the honorary titles, the respect for young women, the admiration for the post office, all of it was taken for granted.