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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1953
Page
3
A fragmented ad listing multiple food brands and items appears, referencing Sunday and Saturday specials. Brands include Quick, Sta Flo, Birds Eye, Fordhook, Donald Duck, and Strambirries with items like black eyed peas and lima beans, plus canned goods.
The article notes a ten week program for colored adults with lessons in cookery principles, meat and poultry, cake making, grooming and home care. It mentions instructors and a schedule beginning January 13 with sessions each afternoon across the Smoky Mountains and Virginian locations.
Penny hosted a lengthy gathering with many relatives and friends visiting from Meridian and surrounding areas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. Schmidt of Cleburne, Mr. and Mrs. Beans, the Veteto family, Mrs. Augusta Kruse, and Reverend and Mrs. Rue Ge. Children enjoyed moarbles jacks and bobble gum as party favors.
Obituary notes William Downey of Downey Texas died aged 92. He married Mary Can in 1904 and celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1980. Survived by his wife seven children six grandchildren great grandchildren and many relatives. Pallbearers named. Also mention of Carroll Wayne Downey birthday party and local induction news.
Fairview obituaries noted the passing of nicent Fairview on Joly 12. The Coyote H. D. Club donated funds to CROP. home improvement topics and kitchen space ideas were shared in a column. A Texas fair exhibit featured the Cavite Chu display and a bingo fundraiser supported by church members.
A cryptic OCR reading mentions June 35 and a college setting with districts and referees. It notes participants, a reception or meeting, and a focus on a state referee syllabus with a challenge to members and dealers.
A brief notice invites young ladies to attend at Clifton, inviting participation or attendance at a local event or venue. The fragment implies a social invitation with a hotel or club reference.
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