09 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1966
Page
1
A Friday program lists men’s events including leg throwing and trap setting, and a 20 mile snowshoe marathon sponsored by Steel Gas. Junior boys compete in a series of races and feats such as three legged, wheelbarrow, north pole climbing, wood sawing, toboggan, tea boiling, and soap box derby sponsored by Godin’s bakery.
At 73:40 PM and 9:40 PM the program included trophy presentations for multiple events. Names such as Emile St Godar and Mr Jack Berg are listed with various trophies including the Memorial Trophy and King Trapper Trophy. The scene mentions brands and sponsors like Texaco and Keystone Fisheries.
Important notice to contestants states preliminaries for the first five contests will be held. Participants must appear at Elk's Hall on Thursday February 10 at 7 00 PM or at The Pas Reserve for a dance on Thursday February 10 at 11 00 PM. Two finalists will be chosen at each location to compete at the Festival Highlights Show.
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