Good News Kings Daughters Fund Nears $1000 Mark
The Kings Daughters Fund reports receipts rising toward the $1,000 goal for Christmas charity work. By Monday noon total donations reached 949 with further gifts listed, including contributions from individuals and groups such as Arc Society Safeway Stores Knights of Columbus and Union Pacific Old Timers Club. Names of donors and the continuing appeal for family referrals are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters
Walter Davis
Arc Society
Safeway Stores
O. J. Weymouth
Kokjer Motor Co
Guy V. Doran
Knights of Columbus
Fred Kreisz
F. L. B. Goodwin
B. W. Schulte
Alfred Jorgenson
G. C. Lopez
Lowell Davis
Chris Bitner
Guy Shaw
William Raddatsz
C. W. Smith
Union Pacific Old Timers Club
Vfew Post 610
Changes to Guard Draft Rules 1951
President approved revised selective service regulations changing national guard status. New registrants under 21 years may enlist in Class 1-D and stay in the guard indefinitely. Veterans or over age 41 in 4-A or V-A may enlist with no induction. Guardsmen must drill, remain in the guard, and meet age limits to stay in 1-D. Existing 1-A entries before mid 1951 possible deferments or exams. Induction postponement applies if unit alerted for federal service.
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National Guard
State Adjutant General’s Office
Selective Service
Selective Service Local Board
Nebraska Tractor Lab Ends 1951 Season With 471st Test
The University of Nebraska testing lab concluded its 1951 season by evaluating its 471st tractor. Fifteen tractors were tested this year, including 11 diesels, with diesel efficiency favored by heavy usage. A Massey-Harris gasoline tractor set a fuel economy record of .495 lb per belt horsepower hour, surpassing the prior .496. Two engines from England were also tested for impartial American reporting. Most test reports are now available through county extension agents.
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University of Nebraska Tractor Testing Laboratory
L. F. Larsen
Larsen
Massey-Harris
England
University Lab
America
End of Pleats and Darts Finishing Thread Method
Instruction notes that threads in pleats darts and tucks are best secured by threading into a needle and back along the stitch line for about half an inch. This method ensures a neat finish and durable seam ends in sewing practice.
IDEAL system urged for business and farming use
A forester in Pierre South Dakota received a Red Cross Certificate of Merit for applying first aid to a head wound after an accident, saving his own life. The ad promotes IDEAL as the practical, simple, inexpensive plan for businessmen and farmers available at The Telegraph.
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Pierre
S.D
Red Cross
Portrait gift certificates offered by Thompsons Photo Service
Official forms to meet government requirements accompany OPS BASE DATE PRICING CHARTS. The message promotes portrait gift certificates as ideal Christmas gifts and invites inquiries at Thompsons Photo Service, phone 5611.
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Thompsons
Tape Removes Rug Lint and Angora Fuzz Quickly
Quick method to remove lint and Angora fuzz uses transparent cellophane tape. Press the sticky edge onto the litter, then wrap strips around the hand with the sticky side out for easy pickup.
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Kings Daughters Fund
Uni
DR. L. A. Bersee
Optometrist
930 - To - 10Th Ave
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff - Sidney - Alliance
Montgomery Ward
Sidney Clothing CO
J. M. McDonald CO
Princess Shoppe
Kinsey's Home & Auto Supply
Firestone
Greenlees
Lockwood Jewelers
Smart Nash Rambler
Rambler “Country Club
Nash
Teltis
Sidney Sewing Service
Jackson
Telegraph
Popular Nash Statesman
Herman Nash Motors
Illinois
Sidney, Nebraska
Bun
Nash Motors
Nash-Kelyinator Corp
Detroit
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