1969 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 4:43 PM

Found by Chuck Rhoads, Tom Coil, and "RV" Bill Gralish at the site of construction on Interstate 35E and Victoria Street under Linwood Park on Thursday evening after 9 clues.

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Saturday, February 1, 1969

Find Date

Thursday, February 6, 1969

Finders

Name

Chuck Rhoads

Name

Tom Coil

Name

William Gralish

Prize

Maximum Prize

$2,000

Awarded Prize

$2,000

Location

General Location

Interstate 35E at Victoria Street

Pinpointed Location

On the bridge of the then-future highway intersection

Concealer

Frozen rocks

44.9315, -93.1361

Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Saturday, February 1, 1969, 6:00 PM

Come celebrate a tradition gay and bright,
With Carnival pleasures day and night.
The theme "Arctic Antics" is frigid and funny.
But search in our city means laughter and money.

The official meaning of the clue.

We told you the medallion was somewhere within the city limits.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Sunday, February 2, 1969, 6:00 PM

When considering clues from every angle,
The mind seems a confused tangle.
One key is safety in this scramble,
With risk or danger never gamble.

The official meaning of the clue.

We referred to the angle formed by the streets around the treasure site plus the fact that the location was a safe one with no risk or danger.

Our Thoughts

Not being familiar with the construction scene of the day, we tend to think that the site of an under-construction freeway and bridge isn't exactly a "safe one with no risk or danger".

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Clue 3

Published Date

Sunday, February 2, 1969, 6:00 PM

The medallion hides in a public place.
Respect for all property rules in this case.
We offer no rocket flight to the moon.
But to bridge the generation gap may be yours soon.

The official meaning of the clue.

We told you that the site was public property, that you should respect all surrounding property, and that the medallion was on a bridge.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Monday, February 3, 1969, 6:00 PM

Far off in the distance with powers prophetic,
See 3M and First National stand high and authentic.
Brothers under the skin with same values at stake.
For a clue that is closer make a clean break.

The official meaning of the clue.

We talked about the First National Bank and the 3M signs being faintly visible. The words "brothers" and "clean" referred to the Gross Brothers Kronick Building nearby.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Monday, February 3, 1969, 6:00 PM

Today science in the lab reveals achievement quite stupendous.
An enzyme "made" by man to high school students seems tremendous.
Feats here and in space give a scholar great existence.
If against escape and drugs he develops more resistance.

The official meaning of the clue.

We indicated that a high school (Monroe) and students were in the vicinity.

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Clue 6

Published Date

Tuesday, February 4, 1969, 6:00 PM

What is more pleasant on a balmy spring day,
Than driving by apple orchards down Hastings way?
With winter winds blowing I invite you to be,
Guests in my clues closet for a detection spree.

The official meaning of the clue.

We gave you two important clues; Pleasant Avenue runs alongside the site and the large Applebaum store is very close.

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Clue 7

Published Date

Tuesday, February 4, 1969, 6:00 PM

Tracks consisting of steel and ties.
With poles for power and signals rise.
Start with zero, through four numeral count.
By adding this clue discovery hopes mount.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue talked about the Milwaukee Railroad tracks nearby with signal and power poles along the tracks, with numbers 4132, 4131, and 4130 on them.

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Clue 8

Published Date

Wednesday, February 5, 1969, 6:00 PM

Southeast of the site are stacks, smoke and vapors.
In subzero cold performing eerie capers.
Vulcan's men stir up a good brew,
From a place of refreshment they discover a clue.

The official meaning of the clue.

Here we referred to the smoke stacks of the Northern States Power Co. High Bridge plant visible from the site, plus the reference to the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Co., which are all southeast of the treasure site.

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Clue 9

Published Date

Wednesday, February 5, 1969, 6:00 PM

Grab your skates and look for a rink
Finding two is a possible link.
One high above and one below,
The area between work easy and slow.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue noted the two skating rinks above and below the treasure location. Linwood Rink is above and Monroe Rink below.

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Clue 10

The way is free after thirty-five
With birthdays forgotten be glad you're alive.
Face the hazy future with completed plans.
Treasure in the pocket and rejuvenated glands.

The official meaning of the clue.

This put you on the future location of a segment of I-35E as the plans are complete but the road is not.

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Clue 11

Waves of dissent are in the news each day.
Harmony and peace seem lost along the way.
With green of summer gone, the landscape is white.
Depend on many arrows for direction that is right.

The official meaning of the clue.

We told you that the "Green Wave" a large sign about Monroe High School is near, and that there are many traffic directional signs for the roads adjacent, and that the location is covered with snow.

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Clue 12

East of the treasure a product is stored.
Small and grainy its substance when moved is poured.
To use is essential when weather is bad,
Helps prevent temper tantrums both angry and mad.

The official meaning of the clue.

We told you of the salt storage bins of the city for use on streets. They are just east of the site.

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Clue 13

Climb a small steep hill where light snow slides.
In a crevice between rocks and treasure coin hides.
Victoria, Pleasant and Jefferson mark the site.
62 feet Southeast from a bridge sign is right.

The official meaning of the clue.

We placed it in your lap with a verbal map.

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