Review of the January/February 2003

Feature Articles

• "Twelfth - Night" by George W. Rohrer, CPC #1499 . . . interesting article describing some of the traditions and history behind the celebration of the Epiphany.

• "A Note from the Temporary Editor" ....a message to CPC members from Linda.

• "Christmas Stamp Stories" by Pastor Wilmer Bloy, CPC #1363 . . . the story behind the 1966 Canadian Christmas stamp showing Albrecht Durer's Praying Hands painting.

• "Bob's Column" by Robert A. Haslewood, CPC #860 . . . Bob answers questions from readers of the Yule Log about some Christmas items in their collections.

• "Christmas Checklist (1991-2002) ...by Patricia Prevey, CPC #971...Pat begins a checklist of Christmas stamps with their Scott # and a brief description. This issue lists from Aitutaki to Brazil.

• "At Christmas Time: the Neapolitan Crib in the Via San Gregorio Armeno" by Antonio De Angelis, CPC #1688 . . .origins of the crib and its development through the ages. Illustrated with several stamps and a machine cancellation.

• Obituary - Chuck Waterstradt, CPC #1593

• "Christmas Philatelic Club Auction #81" by Mary Turner, CPC #720 ... Auction Deadline March 31, 2003. A 130 lot auction which includes a variety of Christmas items: worldwide Christmas Stamps (including Imperfs), Christmas Spray Cancels; U.S. Christmas postmarked covers; Souvenir Sheets; Brazil Letter Cards; Chrome Postcards; Portugal Postal Cards; Telegrams from Portugal; US First Day Covers; Worldwide Covers. Many items are illustrated.

• "Plan on Exhibiting at the Minnesota Stamp Expo" ...the next CPC meeting will be held at the Minnesota Stamp Expo in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota. CPC members wishing to exhibit in the show are asked to contact June Berwald, 1821 Zanzibar Lane North, Plymouth MN 55447-2850 to receive a prospectus. Please indicate the number of frames you wish to reserve. June can also be contacted by email at Stampstack@aol.com

• Yule Log Index and Cross Reference...information how to obtain a copy of the Index from CPC President Ed Kalasa. The index is a listing of articles which have appeared in the Yule Log from 1969-1999. Index Ordering Information

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The Yule Log is edited by Jon Mills of Ottawa, Ontario. Christine Sanders of Englewood, Florida is the club's current president.

The invitation to membership in the Christmas Philatelic Club is open to any Christmas topical philatelist who is seriously interested in associating with those who collect likewise.

Current dues are $20 per year for persons living in North America. Other Countries: $30.00 (US funds). Send an international money order in US dollars.

Applications for membership are available from Secretary/Treasurer Jim Balog, PO Box 744, Geneva, Ohio 44042-0744 USA or complete this Application Form and send it to the secretary's address..

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