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-I ^ ■ ' ... - •• • ..One of the? nicest events that it has been my privilege to en-iy | Joy was a Barbecue Dinner given by our friend, Mrs. Ophelia Mayberry Hall, on June Nineteenth, formerly celebrated by our colored friends as Emanci-** I pation Day. Of course, they now I appropriately celebrate with tisthe of July. ^However,Ranted to t^member Day and this she did in a most gracious way.On her lawn she prepared tables for both her colored and 1-1 \vhite friends ; L. C. KeUy, tliatU I master artist at the barbecuepit^ prepaid his best beef barybeeue with ail the trimmings*a I Ophelia and her neighbors join-d ed in sending the most delicious U I cakes, pies and cobblers which were enjoyed by all.We deeply appreciate the fine friendship that has so long existed between our white and colored people throughout the years. We trust this friendship and neighborly relations will continue through the years. Some of the best and finest friends I have ever known were my colored neighbors. Thank you, Ophelia, for your wonderful contribution to our continued love and peace.BATES CROSS 109 Lutterloh, GatesvilleAllerlt;clcmebelt;sc!CO'isuslorTuCufOLWe
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Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum
Gatesville, Texas, US
Fri, Jun 28, 1968
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