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Somers Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Circus Stamp

SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers Historical Society will present a 50th anniversary reunion and plaque dedication of Somers Circus Stamp Day at Somers Library on April 2.

An elephant float from the 1964 World's Fair will go to the Somers Library.

An elephant float from the 1964 World's Fair will go to the Somers Library.

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The unveiling of a commemorative U.S. Postal Service circus stamp and the design of a special cancellation was celebrated with a Circus Stamp Day parade back on April 1, 1966. 

The 50th anniversary event will begin with a plaque dedication ceremony at Somers Post Office at noon.

An elephant float from the 1964 World's Fair will then go to the Somers Library, where a reception and presentation will take place from 1 to 3 p.m.

Correction: An earlier version of this article omitted that the celebration was organized by Somers Historical Society.

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