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JUNIOR NEWS
Dear Juniors:
Because the date of our National show and competition has been moved from
September to August, my usual list of suggestions and warnings had to be moved from
the August issue to this May issue in order to give you more time to collect and mount
your buttons.
As I write, I realize that some competitive classes are quite hard, and some rather
easy to assemble. Perhaps some of you will enter for the first time. Don't be afraid to
ask questions of any more advanced collector, or write me for suggestions.
Good luck to all of you, and I hope to see you in Dallas.
Sincerely,
Edith Fairman
Notice that each class of competition has a number in parenthesis at the beginning
of the description. Be sure to use this number on your entry slip.
(95) Division II, Section I and 20, Medium, U.S. and foreign uniform buttons. It is
not often that Juniors can compete in Division II with other Junior members. This is
the year to get out your uniform buttons and give them a polish.
Note that the size is "Medium," which is the most usual size for uniform buttons.
Since the classes are I and 20, all classes of buttons listed under that number should be
used. Be sure to look on the blue page where Division II is listed in the February
Bulletin. Try for an assortment of both U.S. and Foreign buttons. Beware of those
with cone backs; horn and plastic buttons are not as widely used as those of metal.
(96) Division II, Section l, Class 13, Medium, Land transportation. This class
includes all sorts ofland transportation: railroad, street cars and interurbans, busses,
and taxi cabs.
(97) Division III, Section 7A, Class 140L, 30 any size. Your favorite buttons,
assorted materials. Limited to Juniors 8 to l2 years old. While you may want to try a
mounting like this for your own satisfaction, note that there is an age restriction for
competition.
(98) Division IV, Section 6, Class 25.25 any size, studs assorted. Studs can be of
many materials, metal and hand painted china being the most prevalent. The hard
thing about this class is the mounting. To make the necessary hole, make a cross
shaped cut with a sharp pointed knife, and punch the stud through. Be certain ofyour
placement, as it is very hard to remove and replace a stud. Make a temporary
mounting before you start the final one.
(99) Division IX, Section 3, Class 44, 20 any size, blue glass. Here you have a wide
choice of size and color, transparent and opaque. There are realistics as well as the
usual shapes. Because it is in Division IX, all blue buttons, regardless of age, are
applicable.
(100) Division IX, Section 4, Class 80,25 any size, Black glass, assorted. Label.
This competitive class will need some study, and will demand some extra work,
because each button must be labelled as to the sub class from 80 to 109. See page C-3 in
the glossary. Some examples may be hard to find.
(l0l)Division IX, Section 15, Class 270, small, Miscellaneous Pictorial. Label
wit h class number. Since Class 270 includes the following classes to class 299, you have
a wide choice of subjects. Be sure to measure and to label the class. See Glossary page
C-7. Try to represent as many classes as possible.
(102) Division lX, Section 17, Class 328, l0 any size, Hearts. Since this class is
under the section for patterns, non-pictorial designs, the only restriction here is that
the design is that of a heart. It need not be realistic, though these are not ruled out. Try
lirr an assortment of materials-you will have a hard time in choosing the best ten
buttons!