Many League Plans Talked at Alliance Meeting
Area city officials met Wednesday night at the Alliance City Auditorium to review activities of the Nebraska League of Municipalities. AG Wurst of Lincoln described the long range program and services, including a biannual handbook, directory, monthly periodical, micro filming, and group insurance. The plan calls for a field representative to coordinate research and to build ties with Nebraska University and other schools. Mayor Kenneth D. Lee of Alliance presided. attendees included City Manager Ed Weis Chadron City Manager Tom Coffey and Mayor Kermit Moore of Sidney, among others.
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Hastings Depot May Become Huge Shelter
Hastings Naval Ammunition Depot is studied as a potential emergency shelter in a statewide survey by the U S Army Corps of Engineers. Col Donald Penterman notes it is only a study, but preliminary reports suggest capacity for 300000 to 500000 people with no alterations. The depot was declared surplus by the Defense Department three years ago and is being phased out over seven years.
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Santa visits spark crowds at city airport event
About 400 children and 200 parents crowded Municipal Airport on Saturday to meet Santa Claus, more than expected. The Sidney Civil Air Patrol, now running the event locally, dispensed extra candy as Santa arrived at 2:30 pm flown by Lloyd Carr and Lou Pangman. City officials welcomed Santa as CAP leaders oversaw arrangements and communications.
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Farm Home Damaged In Colorado Blaze
A mid morning fire damaged an upstairs bedroom and furnishings at the Colorado farm residence of Mrs Irene Breidenbach about four miles north of the Colo 113 and US 138 junction. Sterling Rural Fire Department units arrived as neighbors had the fire under control. fire was quickly extinguished with added water. Mrs Breidenbach, outside when the blaze started, said she noticed smoke and found the house filled with smoke on re entering.
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Irene Breidenbach
Colo 113
Peck Highway
Sterling Rural Fire Department
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Canada origins in Spanish explorers tale cited
Workmen thawing a pump summoned neighbors who joined the scene as a blaze raged. Firefighters reported telephone issues while trying to notify the rural department. An origin tale for Canada notes early Spanish explorers sought gold there and exclaimed Aqui Nada Here is nothing.
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Twisk Contest Prizes Announced for Fox Theatre Show
A midnight Twist Contest at the Fox Theatre on Saturday December 30 lists prizes including a six lesson certificate from DeVonne Studio of Dramatic Dance for the winner a four lesson certificate for each of the runners up and a 45 RPM Tavist record from Harmony Nook. Fox Theatre distracts with free tickets for winners and others may dance in the aisles as participants perform on stage per Fox Manager Glen Carroll.
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Auditions At Local Venues In December Schedule
Auditions set at Zike's Roller Rink on Monday December 18 from 7 to 8 30 pm and Tuesday December 19 from 7 to 8 30 pm Fox Theater hosts sessions on Tuesday December 21 from 4 to 6 pm and December 26 to 28 from 10 30 am to noon.
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Nebraska Potato Show revived in Scottsbluff
After a 12 year break the Nebraska Potato Show will resume at the Moose Lodge in Scottsbluff on January 25 1962. Extension potato specialist Lloyd Andersen of the Scotts Bluff Experiment Station says the event demonstrates Nebraska potato seed stocks and production quality as part of rebuilding the industry.
National speakers invited for event and potato class rules
National speakers are invited to participate in the event. Potato growers may enter tubers in any three of the nine classes Becherribtor is limited to one entry per class but may enter up to three classes Benedict Arnold formed the first American fleet in 1776 on Lake Champlain.
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