1953 class ring on its way to getting returned!!

[oddcoins]

1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Last week I found a 1953 class ring (10k ~ ladies ring) -- I was just about to give up on the idea of returning it to it's owner -- the school's insignia/shield/crest is missing on from the ring -- the ring's manufacturer (Herff Jones) was no help because their records don't go back to 1953. So, I did some knocking on doors in the neighborhood where the ring was found ~ I got to talking to an old lady that's lived in her house since 1955. I showed her where I found the ring ~ she said she knows the family that lived in the house that was close to where the ring was found and she's still in contact with them. So she gave me their phone number ~ I immediately called the lady and she knows who's ring it is!! It's her sister's ring!! She graduated from University High School in 1953 and her initials are S J M, the same as what's engraved in the band!!!

The sister is "sun birding" in Arizona right now ~ she's coming back to Oregon in April, so hopefully I'll get to meet her soon after her return to Oregon and give her her ring back!

 

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[Stormtrooper154]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Great Detective work! Sometimes you just have to knock and talk to get the leads you are looking for!

 

[Moonshadow]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Wow OC!! That is awesome! Can you just see the look on the 72 yr. old woman's face when she sees here ring again?! Can't wait to hear the ending to this story!

HH,
Moon

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Great work oddcoins! Stormtrooper is right - knocking on doors can also yield treasure, it's great that you made the effort.

 

[oddcoins]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

One more thing! The old lady that gave me the tip on who to talk to about the ring gave me permission to hunt the grounds around her house! The house was built in 1915 ~ She's lived in the house since 1955!

 

[aa battery]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Like to see her face

 

[Stormtrooper154]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

I think the return of this ring would make a great human interest story on your local news channel. I know I would drive the 100 miles to come witness the return!

 

[oddcoins]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Hi Stormtrooper!

That is a good idea! I'll let you know!

If you make it down this way I'll take you detecting in our favorite spots ~ these places we go just keep producing the treasures!

 

[Ridley]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

I love it!

Please keep us posted on this unfolding saga. Great job, oddcoins!




Ridley

 

[The Beep Goes On]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Good work oddcoins...I think it's great that you took the initiative, succeeded, and even got a new place to hunt!

HH!
TBGO

 

[Shortstack]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Hello, oddcoins.
What you are doing is absolutely great. The best definition of good character is, " Doing what's right when nobody is watching." Your good character has already returned to you by the invitation to hunt that lady's yard. You may not find a thing, but you already have a priceless "treasure". You are an honest person.

Exanimo,
Shortstack

 

[Stormtrooper154]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Hi Stormtrooper!

That is a good idea! I'll let you know!

If you make it down this way I'll take you detecting in our favorite spots ~ these places we go just keep producing the treasures!

Just keep me posted on it....I will come down

 

[Natman]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

The best definition of good character is, " Doing what's right when nobody is watching." Your good character has already returned to you by the invitation to hunt that lady's yard. You may not find a thing, but you already have a priceless "treasure". You are an honest person.

I couldn't have said it better.

It's refreshing to know there are still people in the world who aren't greedy and care enough about other people to do what you've done..congratulations for being honest and caring enough to look for the owner.

Nat

 

[9volt]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Hello, oddcoins.
What you are doing is absolutely great. The best definition of good character is, " Doing what's right when nobody is watching." Your good character has already returned to you by the invitation to hunt that lady's yard. You may not find a thing, but you already have a priceless "treasure". You are an honest person.

Exanimo,
Shortstack






there is no way to improve on that...wtg man

 

[wolfmanjoe3]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Great job. You are a credit to this profession/hobby/sport/... Publicity would be good not only as a human interest story, but also to help the image of TH'ers everywhere.

Well done.

Joe

 

[RONC(OR)]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Neil
Outstanding! you truly went the extra mile not only was it a treasure to find the real treasure is giving it back when you see the look on her face congrats let me know when you can get out to hunt HH RonC

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

A great find with a happy ending. Can you just imagine someone returning a lost item to you after that many years? Very cool. Looking forward to hearing more.
By the way, has anyone found my old 72 Chevelle SS out there?
-MM-

 

[packerbacker]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Bravo!!!!!!!!

 

[Nana40]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

OH Wow! How exciting! You did good! Don't forget to get a picture when you give it back...

Congratulations! Nana

 

[DiggerBug]

Re: 1953 class ring on it's way to getting returned!!

Great story OddCoins! Aren't you glad you went that extra step to locate the owner? Bravo! Let us know how she lost the ring. The lady who hooked you up deserves a plate of homemade cookies too.