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Cooking Graded Beef Is Losing Ground ASSOCIATION OF BROWNSVILLE EDUCATORS have scheduled their annual Christmas Scholarship Ball for Friday, December 12th at the Civic Center. Shown above clockwise are Mrs. Griselda Rodriguez, of Annie S. Putegnat school; Vic Avila, principal, Palm Grove; Mrs. Dora Zavalita, and Ms.

Rebecca Jimenez, both teachers at Canales Elementary School. Avila is president of the Association and the others are members of the decorating committee which is being chared by Ms. Irma Becerril, Prevent Holiday Tragedies Copley Newsservice Don't let the tiieer and joy of Christmas turn to tragedy. That's the warning firemen everywhere are giving Americans as the Yule season approaches. What they mean is this: don't let your Christmas tree turn into a firebrand that could set the house ablaze.

Each year fire fighters issue this warning, yet they report that every Christmas brings an increase in the number of fires caused by Yule trees and other flammable decorations. Fire safety experts say metal trees are the most desirable, since they're noncombustible. And of course they are economical. Yet even these trees have their drawbacks. There is a potential danger of electric shock if strings of lights are used on metallic trees, firemen warn.

For example, if sharp metal edges or tips come in contact with broken bulbs or terminal openings of lamp holders, the Christmas tree suddenly can become electrically charged and dangerous. Ideally, firemen say, metallic trees should be illuminated by remotely located spotlights. But of course this can be expensive. So the next best thing is to be overcareful about how you decorate the metallic tree. Fire safety officials also advise tree buyers to require evidence that plastic or metallic trees are made of materials that burn slowly or not at all.

Don't buy a larger tree than you need, they caution, for a Christmas tree essentially is fuel and excessive fuel anywhere is dangerous. Be on the lookout for trees processed with a flame-re- tardanl chemical, firemen suggest. They're far less hazardous, even when they begin to wilt and dry. Fire fighters in most communities have a checklist of dos and don'ts for selecting Christmas trees and ornaments. Here are some of them: CARPET CITY 544 E.

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Use Our loy-A-Way Plon. THE BROWNSVILLE HEHALD--Wednesday, December 10, 1975-PACE IB Serve Wine To Your Guess During Holidays By JEANNE LESEM UiHed Press IMcrnaUotud Ungraded beef Is replacing the mo'-e expensive USDA graded type throughout the country. Spokeswomen for meat packers say many retailers have begun using short fed, grain fed or baby beef, either house brand or ungraded, instead of the fatter, heavier and more expensive federally graded variety. It is not entirely a mater of highprices. Diet conscious shoppers looking for leaner meats are partly responsible, says Martha Johnston, director of consumer affairs for a Chicago meat packer.

Ninety per cent of the stores in the south that had hardly anything except USDA choice beef a hear ago have nongrad- ed beef now, Miss Johnston said at the annual American Meat Institute conference for magazine editors in New York City. Except in upper middle income neighborhoods in Ihe U.S., little difference exists in meat prices between supermarkets and independent meat dealers, she added. Most changes in meat shopping and eating habits have occurred in middle income households, whose members are buying less, cutting down serving sizes and buying cheaper cuts. But one group of Americans is not trading down. They are persons whose income has kept pace with rising prices or whose grown children have left home, releasing additional income for the parents' use.

"Where food stamps are widely used, you can spot users by the types of meat they "Step By Step" To Be Shown In Me Allen The film "Step by Step" will be shown during a public meeting sponsored by the Baha'i Community of McAllen. It will be held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 13 at the Downtowner Motor Inn in McAllen. The public is invited to attend. The film in both English and Spanish, depicts the growth of the a a i Faith among Indians, blacks and Latins in i a a a a a a a Place the tree as far from a heat source as you can. And don't put it near a stairway or exit door, where a draft could feed any blaze.

Impose a "no smoking" rule around the tree, and let your family and friends know about it if you don't want to post a sign. Figure out how you would douse a fire ahead of time, so that if one should start you'll be able to act quickly. Don't use old-fashioned candles like grandma did on or near the tree. Tell the kiddies not to operate their electric trains, motors or other toys using electrical current under the tree. An electrical spark can touch off a fire.

Check Christmas lights for frayed wiring, loose connections and broken or damaged sockets. Any of these could trigger a blaze if they aren't repaired or discarded. Use a 15-arnpere circuit for current to operate Christmas displays. That will minimize the danger of fire from electricity. These and other rules are valuable, firemen say, but they add that plain common sense is perhaps the best safety insurance of all, at Christmas time and the rest of the year as well.

Tunics worn as short coais or blouses are an important fashion note this fall, says Albert Capraro for Jerry Guttenberg Ltd. Focusing on a number of a a i i backgrounds, the film records their wives on such widely varied topics as prophecy, the unily of mankind, world peace, i a i i i i and a Divine civilization. The Baha'i discuss clearly, simply, and directly how the Faith of Baha'u'llah is unifying all mankind, step by step, through the infusion of Divine Love. said Miss Johnston. "They are buying more meat, better cuts, more expensive anrf convenient (cuts)." Miss Johnston said changes occur rapidly, almost from week to week.

Reporting on widely scattered cities, she said consumer awareness was particularly strong in the Washington, D.C., area, where about 58 per cent of food store items now carry the Universal Product Code. Eventually, the code is expected to replace standard price stamps on individual items. In Oklahoma City, about 95 per cent of the beef is USDA choice, and whole hams are widely available, despite high pork prices. But in Des Moines, even shank and butt portions of hams are smaller because slices to sell separately are being cut from the center. Miss Johnston.

said Denver markets are handling a lot of family-size cuts in an attempt to reduce costs to consumers. One southern suburb of Chicago has introduced both large institutional sizes and small packages for senior i i and other small households. More meat is expected to be available next year, but we won't see any increase in pork until the last half of 1976, AMI spokesmen said. Gospel Singers Scheduled Templo Emmanuel Assembly of God will present The Latinos Singers of Balwin a a i i a Friday, December I2th beginning at 7:30 p.m. according to Rev.

J.A. Trevino. Ttie Lationos are gospel singers and Hie public is invited to attend. The Church is located al814EastTaylorSt. How to Spot a Married Man By Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I am a divorcee of almost two years.

I'm constantly meeting guys who swear they're not married, but later I find out that they are and they usually have children. What is it with these dingalings, anyway? Don't they know they just might hurt innocent gals who might fall in love with them because they think they're available? I want nothing to do with a married man. I wish these creeps would stay home with their wives and leave us single women alone! I just got a phone call from some guy's wife who threatened me if 1 didn't leave her husband alone. Abby, so help me, I didn't know the man was married. How about a few suggestions on how to spot these creeps? HAD IT DEAR HAD IT: A married man will not give you bis home telephone number and address.

He will be very short of friends to whom he can introduce you-- and will almost always have no relatives for you to meet. He'll be unavailable for weekends and holidays, and when he's with you, he II look at hia watch 11 lot. If a mnn tells you he's "going through a divorce," tell him you'll see him when his divorce is final. (Maybe!) DEAR ABBY: What is a healthy, 34-year-old married man supposed to do when he has become physically handicapped but his sexual feelings continue to function the same as before? Because of my physical limitations, I am partially paralyzed. I am unable to walk or use my legs, but my sexual desires are in no way impaired.

I don't know anyone else I can ask, so please don't throw this letter into the wastebasket. You may prinfit if you think it will help others in my plight, but please don't use my name. HANDICAPPED IN FLORIDA DEAR HANDICAPPED: Your local Easter Seal Society (listed In your telephone book under Florida Society for Crippled Children and Adults) can provide you with Information and instruction. Those In other states should contact their state societies. Also, most universities have Human Sexuality programs that offer instruction for people with your problem.

DEAR ABBY: Years ago I read somewhere that it was perfectly proper for a man to wear his officer's uniform instead of a tuxodo to all occasions where formal attire is required. My husband was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force (World War II) and ever since, he's been wearing his uniform to formal affairs. He has put on quite a lot of weight and has already had the trousers let out as much aa possible, but I'm afraid the next time he wears them, something will give. We arc invited to a family wedding soon, and my husband has mentioned "getting the old uniform out" again, and that's my problem. I don't want to hurt his feelings, but World War II was a long time ago, and I think it's time he put that uniform in mothballs and rented a tux, So how do I tell him? HIS WIFE DEAR WIFE: In English, dear.

And with a smile. For Abby's booklet, "How to Have a Lovely Wedding," send SI to Abigail Van Buren, 132 Lasky Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212. Please enclose a long, self-addressed, stamped 1 envelope. Millions of people around the world drink wine as casually as they drink coffee, yet many label wine drinking as a complicated ceremony, requiring specialized knowledge and elaborate equipment.

Since the only equipment needed is a corkscrew and a glass, serving wine this holiday season can be as easy as writing a Christmas card. Certain foods complement certain wines, but don't allow rigid rules to interfere with persona) preferences when choosing a wine. For that Christmas turkey or pheasant, -champagne, dry sauteme, rhine, white or red burgundy are several good choices. If seafood highlights the menu, choose chablis, dry sauteme, rhine or white burgundy. A burgundy or rose are two good choices to serve for that New Year's Eve cold cut buffet.

For any type of dessert, a sweet sauterne or champagne is a pleasant way to end a holiday meal. If you like one certain wine more than others, drink it with any food. Champagne, for example, is good before, during or after any meal. Once the wine has been selected, preparing the wine for serving is the next step. White, pink of sparkling wines should be refrigerated one and a half hours.

Red wines should be served at "cellar" temperature, or about 60 degrees. Wine too cold or tooo warm results in a tasteless drink. Opening the bottle of wine is probably the most difficult wine step to master. Since wine equipment is minimal, it pays to get a good corkscrew that will last for years. The screw, or the bore, should be at least two inches long and in the form of a true coil, not just a wiggled line.

Because good wines are long-lived, they are bottled with thick, long corks which require a good corkscrew when it's finally time to open the bottle. When the corkscrew is inserted into the center of the cork pull the cork out gently. If the cork breaks, reinsert the corkscrew at an angle to get a grip on the remaining piece. If the cork crumbles, just strain the wine into another container using a tea strainer or a cheesecloth, The last step is the easiest to master--enjoying. Although most people enjoy the taste of wine, 65 per cent of wine enjoyment is through the nose, which can registerupto 150dif- ferent wine odors.

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