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Despite the cold, damp and foggy weather which prevailed, a good-sized crowd of men and some women were on hand Dec. 21, 1947, to participate in the second turkey shoot sponsored by the Holyoke Gun Club since its reorganization last fall. The first shoot of the season was held Nov. 23, just prior to Thanksgiving. The shooting lasted throughout the day, with 151 squads of five men each trying their skill at shooting blue rock in order to win their Christmas turkey. During the day, the local club handed out 167 turkeys, 180 hams, four geese and two slabs of bacon. Noted among those present were men from Julesburg, Wray, Sterling, Haxtun, Venango, Nebraska, and Chappell, Nebraska. — Source: Phillips County Museum
Peekin' into the Past
Five Years Ago
Nov. 21, 2013
Did you know?
Many believe Black Friday was named for the day retail companies would become profitable for the year (retailers would record losses in red in and profits in black), but other accounts differ.<
Pictured clockwise from top left, Phillips County elected Thom Elliott, Terry Hofmeister, Dennis Jelden, Beth Zilla, Sharon Michael and Doug Kamery.
Democrats regain control in State of Colorado and U.S.
Democrats took back control in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Colorado Senate as a result of the Nov. 6 mid-term elections.
Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department presented preliminary sketches of the new fire station, prepared by Hielscher Drafting and Design, at Holyoke City Council’s Nov. 6 meeting.
Early sketches released for Denver Street fire station
Members of the public were given their first glimpse of Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department’s proposed Denver Street station at Holyoke City Council’s Nov. 6 meeting.