Annual Turkey Bingo

Every Tuesday before Thanksgiving, which this year will be Nov. 22, the Legion sponsors Turkey Bingo at the New Germany City Hall. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. Prizes include a turkey, a goose, and sausage, along with cash prizes.

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Fri, November 18th, 2005

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  • In Paris, legislation prohibiting playing cards was passed in 1377, and in Italy, playing cards and dice were burned.