Forty years ago today, Stubby published this column in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Maybe the copy editor was off that day? Nonetheless, a favorite for the family…

December 30, 1973. Click to zoom in.

Christmastime is a great reminder that family is what’s important in life. We’re feeling that more than ever with The Dad‘s passing this year.

So remember: Hug ’em all tight! And cheers to “booze and whoopee” for 2014!

~Melissa