UL holiday safety tips warn of December fire risk
UL urges careful use of decorative lighting and trees with UL listed cords and weatherproof outdoor gear. Check sockets and wires, avoid overloads, keep lights away from flammable material, use flame resistant artificial trees or fresh trees checked for freshness, and prepare an emergency plan with extinguisher and emergency numbers.
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Nebraska Junior Stock Growers to select queen
Alliance Nebraska stock growers announce a Miss Nebraska Stock Grower contest for 17 to 21 year old unmarried daughters of stock growers. Local area queens chosen first, then state pageant with a $400 travel stipend, $100 scholarship, and $200 clothing allowance. Applications available till January 1.
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Nebraska Junior Stock Growers
Nebraska
Ruth Marcy
Ti Springs
Marcy
Miss Nebraska
Nebraska Stock Grower Office
Alliance
FTC weighs cereal ads aimed at children
Kellogg executives defend cereal marketing to kids as the FTC debates restrictions. Costley says ads promise nutrition and taste, while officials note claims like sweeter taste and chocolate milk appeals drive purchases. FTC chairs meet industry leaders as cases seek benefit for child viewers.
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Michael J. Conlon Washington
UPI
Costley
Kellogg’s
FTC
Clanton
Chantry
Schulze
Tracy Weston
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Sidney bowler Joan Scheurman wins fifth prize in Grand Prix
Joan Scheurman of Sidney wins fifth prize of 25 dollars in the AMF Grand Prix of Bowling. Contest required picking the top three men and women finishers in the final eligibility standings before December 1 and estimating each bowler’s total points.
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Joan Scheurman
Sidney
VFW Auxiliary Plans Dinner and Christmas Events
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 610 held a December meeting at the Legion Club approving a family Christmas dinner for 6 30 p m on December 20 with brief business and entertainment. Attendees were asked to bring a meat dish a covered dish and table service. Mrs Mae Gorman led the 25 member gathering and announced the District II Christmas party at the Veterans Hospital in Cheyenne on December 3 at 1 30 p m. Mrs Mabel Wickiter reported on hospital and rest home entertainment while Mrs Mae Gipfert outlined school entrants for the Voice of Democracy contest with Sidney High School and St Patrick's High School sending competitors. After lunch Vetco was played with Mildred Brown winning the attendance prize.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Legion Club
Mae Gorman
Veterans Hospital
Cheyenne
Gorman
Mabel Wickiter
Rest Home Entertainment
Memorial Rest Home
Lodgepole Plaza
Mae Gipfert
Voice of Democracy Contest
Sidney High School
St. Patrick’s High School
Vetco
Marietta Walmsley
Dorothy Woolf
Zella Quinn
Doris Dickes
Vivian Miller
Jennifer Simmerman
Myrtle Simmerman
Patricia Whitmire
Mabel Wickster
Jessie Chapman
Clara Worster
Mildred Brown
Writing Workshop Schedules for Seniors in Panhandle Station
SCOTTSBLUFF The University of Nebraska Division of Continuing Studies with the Western Nebraska Area Agency on Aging sponsors an all day senior writing workshop on December 2 in Panhandle Station room 106 starting at 9 am. Gene Harding UNL journalism professor leads sessions. Registration is 2 dollars for individuals and 3 dollars for couples. Contact UNL Learning Center for details.
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Scottsbluff
University of Nebraska Division of Continuing Studies
Western Nebraska Area Agency On Aging
Panhandle Station
Gene Harding
UNL
University of Nebraska Learning Center
Kitchen care for game meat guides Nebraskans
Extension specialist Teresa Shaffer advises careful kitchen handling of wild game to avoid cross contamination and food poisoning. She notes game is tougher, leaner, and benefits from tenderizing methods and marinades while maintaining moisture during cooking.
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Teresa Shaffer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Shaffer
Club Roundup Breasts Feeding Topic At Le Leche Sidney Meetup
La Leche League of Sidney will meet at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p m at the home of Cyndy Scott Dee to discuss the advantages of breast feeding to mother and baby New officers for the Sidney Rebekah Lodge include Bessie Hammond Noble Grand Vera Klentz Vice Grand Myrtle Higgins secretary Lenora Simpson treasurer and Gladys Burr trustee The Juliets plan a Christmas Party December 15 at Eva Van Mark s home with a gift exchange The group recently held its family dinner at the Heritage Center.
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Sidney Rebekah Lodge
Bessie Hammond
Noble Grand
Vera Klentz
Eva van Mark
Heritage Center
Choose toys just for fun and imagination this season
Dr Ron Daly notes toys should be age appropriate and safe while inviting action and imagination. He favors simple well made items like busy box toys and household objects such as boxes spoons and pans to promote fantasy over heavy educational focus.
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Ron Daly
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Daly
Draft dodgers offer easy energy savings for doors
Extension home furnishings specialist Magdalene Pfister explains draft dodgers fill fabric tubes with sand to seal under doors. Simple to make at home in under an hour using denim or sturdy fabric, with step by step guidance on measuring, sewing, and filling for a snug fit.
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Magdalene Pfister
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Pfister
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