More vintage toy memorabilia from our Christmas Exhibit:
1940 Merita Bread End Label from the Alex Woodruff collection.
1 of 16, labels issued for the Lone Ranger Safety Club. Labels featured scenes from the Lone Ranger series including Tonto, Silver, Scout and others.
Paper Litho, Size: 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″
(Currently listed at $49, online, by Trading Card Database!)
Lone Ranger Safety Club Members were issued a certificate, a Lone Ranger mask and a silver bullet pencil sharpener.
The certificate said:
It is the duty of every Lone Ranger Safety Club member to memorize and observe these rules at all times.
My Solemn Pledge to The Lone Ranger.
- I promise not to cross any street except at regular crossings and to first look both ways.
- I promise not to play in the streets.
- I promise to always tell the truth.
- I promise not to cross any street against red signal lights.
- I promise to be kind to birds and animals.
- I promise not to hitch hike or ask strangers for rides.
- I promise to keep myself neat and clean.
- I promise not to ride on running boards or fenders of cars.
- I promise to promote safety at all times and encourage others to join this safety movement.
