Rod and Gun Digest Looking Back at 20 Years of History
A nostalgic Rod and Gun Digest retrospective surveys past Christmas editions describing the Neepawa Game and Fish Association’s early Junior Rifle Club, notable local figures, and wildlife efforts. It notes landmark events, trophy programs, and winter angling reports, ending with season’s greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Charles Dickens
Game and Fish
Neepawa Game and Wish Association
Game and Fish Association
Neepawa Game and Fish
Doug Campbell
Mines and Resources
Charlie Greenlay
Boone and Crockett
National Rifle Association
Rhode ‘Island Ave. N. W
Washington, D.C
Christmas Tree Care Tips From Elizabeths Kitchen
Seasonal guidance on selecting a fresh Christmas tree, testing freshness by needle resilience and base bounce, storing outdoors before setup, trimming the sap end, using warm water, daily watering, and keeping heat and flames away from the tree. Emphasizes safe lighting and wiring practices to prevent fires.
Birth of Daughter to Larry and Avaline Lord
Larry and Avaline Lord announce the birth of their daughter at Roblin Hospital on Tuesday November 20 1973 at 3 00 am. The baby weighs 6 pounds % ounces. Grandparents listed are Mr and Mrs George Kostick of Roblin Manitoba and Mr and Mrs R Lord of Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Avaline Lord
Theresa Caroline Mamie
Roblin Hospital
George Kostick
Roblin
R. Lord
Winnipeg
Obituary Annie Melnyk dies after long illness at 85
Annie Melnyk died December 7 1973 at Holy Family Nursing Home Winnipeg after a long illness. Funeral held December 15 1973 at St Joseph’s Russell with Rev C Soeterback officiating. Interment in Russell Memorial Gardens. Survived by three sons eight daughters twenty four grandchildren thirty two great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
St. Joseph’s
Annnie Melnyk
Holy Family Nursing Home
Winnipeg
Man
C. Soeterback
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Russell Memorial Gardens
Jack Skeates
Lorne Melnyk
Eddie Melnyk
Lawrence Melnyk
Wayne Melnyk
Steve Melnyk
Annie Melnyk
Ukraine
Canada
Silver Creek
John
Sandy Lake
Holy Family
Steve
Brantford
Ont
Louis
Lawrence
1972 Souvenir Card from Canada Post
Ottawa reports the 1972 Souvenir Card featuring all commemorative stamps for the year. The issue is an eight page booklet bound in red and gold with a cello-pack containing stamps valued at $1.63. The booklet sells for $2 and comes in an embossed red gold envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada Post
Market Quotations From Roblin Auction Mart Sale
On December 13 a total of 201 head of livestock passed through the Weiller and Williams Auction Mart in Roblin. The tally includes 171 cattle 17 sows 2 boars 30 weanling pigs 70 feeder pigs and 1 horse with prices listed for stock cattle feeder stock and pigs and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiller and Williams Auction Mart
Roblin
BOOTS
Busch Family Plans Move to Toronto After Holidays
Edmonton resident Mrs. Ken Busch and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stinson spent four days in early December with relatives. After the holidays the Busch family will move to Toronto Ontario to establish a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Busch
Edmonton
Clarence Stinson
Busch
Toronto
Ontario
Also Mentioned on This Page
ROD and Gun Digest
Bill Robinson
Manitoba
Neepawa Sportsmen
Conservation Des Whellams
Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations
Gil’ Tidsbury
Manitoba Federation
Portage la Prairie
Frank Wiard
Frank
Ducks Unlimited
Riding Mountain National Park
Mantaguo Lake
Inter-Lake
Skinnens
Lockport
Selkirk Enterprise
Skinners
Lake
Duck Mountains
Ken
Stewart
Elizabeth's
Gulf Service Centre
Gulf Gas
Gulf
Esmode Bull
Oakland
Roblin Review
Libby
Tomat
Betty Crocker
Canada Utility
B.C. Anjou
2Nd Avenue N.W
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