The Taft Tribune (Taft, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 4, 1955 Page: 5 of 10
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,m«i Krikpatrlrk md
jjary Non returned i<.*t
i a thicc »«*« viuit
Tar<>n)'i, Mr. and Mis
ms. In Anriory Mia*
•h.irJ rcmnined for a
ills grandparents. Mr.
Tltirariay, Aug. 4, 1*5% Tali, Tt*—TW»S TArr T«i*DM£
Ipiv more day* before i otuni'rn.
home.
Mr. and Mn. R F Haiti* of
VVoat Lake. La., u visiting
Mr. Cringe French and other rela-
tives.
News From
Portland
Fhon« SMI
Mrs. A. L Eeifhte
Why Ford
has m ore
newfriends
than all other
ear makers
combined
PARTY GIVEN FOR
CYNTHIA ANN FRENCH
PORTLAND
Ford’t 284,173 soleu u«ln
Ifi the pant y«itr wei greater than the
gain of all other care combiner'
A birthday par-
ty war given Sunday In the home
of Mrs. Mary Crawford htnering
Cynthia Ann French on her eighth
birthday.
The birthday cake was white
with pink. The words “Happy
Birthday" in pink icing and eight
candles decorated Ihe cake.
Games were played and prizes
were given. Favors were toy cars
and balloons. Hostsses were Mis.
J. F. Coppedge Mrs. Frank Craw-
ford, Mrs. French and Mis. Mary
Crawford.
Cake and ice cream
ed to twelve guests.
>---»y PRICE D &N1XH——*
V. $. &*u*t*r
Cr.ngn'.xvi has adjourn*! aad the*
will In* our last column rartfl w
meet again in January S (v«
been a pleasure to report to y<*x
and other render* of sevend 5k»>
dred Texas weekly newspspaf*
during tin* session juat ciooed, s
See VIEWPOINT P»gs S
even a quick once over look tell* you s big
reason why the overwhelming swing is to Ford—
future-fashioned styling!
And in Ford's lfl beauties lor '5S-Thunderbird look
says “tomorrow'' more eloquently than words can. Hers
i* styLng that diaws envy from the owners of the cost-
liest cars-ityling tliat will stay in style. Inside, Ford
has treated new Luxury Lounge interiors. New colors,
new fabric designs-pure enchantment!
With Ford’s exhilarating Trigger-Torque “GO,” V-8
or Six, you’re bound to feel tne difference Trigger-
Torque makes. You trust it in passing. You love its
breezy, in.tant response or, hills. Even in traffic driving
it fun!
You'll find other worth-more advances . . - such
as Ford’s smoother Angle-Poised Ride, its rugged five-
cross-member K-bar frame, its five optional power
assists that make driving a dream.
And don’t forget resale value. In recent years Ford
bar consistently returned more of its original cost at
resale than any other car in its field. Come in and
Test Drive a *55 Ford. You'll want to drive it home!
was serv
Portland Locals
Mrs. J. F. Coppedge visited tar
mother, Mrs. Mary Crawford 7ta»-
day. Stir; and her husband vfeltjd
his brother in Hochhein Sunday.
M:. and Mrs. W B. We«*w
their senders were praying for
him. They name from jveople ill
al! walks of life- from the Presi-
dent of the United States and
from a !2-year-old boy in Fast
Texas from farmers and house-
wives and working men ami busi-
ness executives and members of
Sunday School classes.
"Nothing eke has helped Lyn-
don so much as the knowledge
that so many people are pulling
for him," Mrs. Johnson declared.
Senator and Mrs. Johnson hope
to return to their ranch in Gilles
pie County September 1, where
the Senator will rest and relax
between now and the opening of
the next session of Congress in
January.
Doyles Have A
New Granddaughter _ „ __
j avij . cl*#} mn>. /•>.. c. Om&Vt, vi l*
PORTLAND Dr. and Mrs. };anj Argyll and George Donne!'
John C Doyle received word of! >h* Y^'ing Adult Assc.it
a new gi anddaughtei who was bly at Mt. Wesley July 29 through
liom to Mr. ami Mrs. Hoerauf ,he 31.
ol Cbrvailis, Oregon. Die baby. Mr. J. A. Winn and grandacs,
weighing six pounds nine ounces. Rawly, of Mathis visited Mr, sad
has been named Cynthia Anne. Mrs. A. I,. Reichle Friday.
Mrs. Doyle left by plane Tues- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crusou »«d
day for Oregon where she will children moved from Corpus Cbsifr-
visit her son-in-law, daughter and y week.
new granddaughter. m>* Carolyn Clark »eHrr«d
home after spending the week. wSh
Daughter Born !o ^r*? Hunt of Aransas Pws
S. W. Johnsons.; Thursday night with her jntdtar,,
PORTLAND - a-i . ami Mrs. g^sts in 'due har.ee 0!
Sid Rankin received word of * Mp_ ^ Mr#. j. C. Meyers wtt*
new granddaughter born to rapt. ^ Mr. aild Mr*. O. *?.
and Mrs. S. W. Johnwm of O. a yvcjy 0j Lampasas and bar bra--
iioma. Capt. Johnion is being sent ^ 8iftterin.tow.i m,
to Korea for a year ancI then on ^ uwly, of Fort «R«v
to Japan for some Urnt. M a c jjjjj McOiin returned. Wof-
he is away Mrs. ohnson is mov- ^ f!0m Brwvafteld after h*.
ing to Portland to hve. She will ^ hw sifiter Mrs, Kyle o»*
arrive next week and will occupy ul. Mr», McChte
the Wade True rent house. The ^ W(th {|er tA.0 weekx „lld fctt
Johnsons has two other children ^ impwvmf!.
Ann and Jackie Shulte liave re-
M Y F To Do turned to their home in Rotestew*
ftjj i-lJ- c„#„rdav after visiting their grmibwMm,
Oda Jobs sararaaj- Annaiiell Shulls, wer the
PORTLAND — Members of the week-emi.
M. Y. F. of the First Methodist Mrs. Anne Spark* &.*»
Church will be available to do Johnnie )>. have rrtunaed ham
odd vohs Saturday. Anyone need- after visiting In O)sengo.
da, of Chaimette, La., aie vbitting
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Due leal. Their
becawve &
in a Siv.h:*'
hospital.
Mr. and. Mrs. I- L. Md&Wfil
have returned from a six incxtht
stay in Izvuisiana where he W1
employed.
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Welty
daughters. Frances and Mary, irft
daughter, Barlva.ra,
while here ami is
JR. HAWKINS HAS
BIRTHDAY PARTY
PORTLAND — Junior Hawkins
was honored with a birthday pat-
ty Friday in the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Haw-
kins, on his eleventh birthday
Games were played and rake and
ice cream was served to Dave
Ktllog Frances and Mary Welty
James Dugat, Annette Smith,Claud
Blackwell, Jr . Debra Gillis, Mar-
lene Laird. Charlene Ray, Joe!
You can pay more but you can’t buy better than
FORD
Students Visit U.C.C.
In Corpus Recently
PORTLAND The Junior and
Intermediate G A's took gifts for
a special class room to ITT
in Corpus Christi last Friday. Dr.
Bowden head of the educational
department, took them to different
rooms and gave them permission
to swim in the pools while there.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
Smothers. Mrs. Peinori and Mrs.
Davenport.
Youth Attend M. i. F.
Meet In Robstown
PORTLAND — Dianne Smyth,
Jeanita Gabriel, Patsy Anderson
and Archie Brewer attended the
M. Y. F. sub-district meeting
Monday night in Robstown on the
picnic grounds. Each carried a
picnic lunch.
Jimmy Riddles was the speak-
er and after the business meet-
ing they had the installation of
the officers. The Portland group
was accompanied by their spon-
sor, Mrs. Gabriel.
FORD the new BEST SELLER...
sc- is more because It'* worth more!
r n.Ajr.
YOU GF.T THE BEST DEAL AT YOUR AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER’S-
TAFT MOTOR COMPANY
Taft, ’Texas
YOUR FRIENDLY FORD DEALER
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Bargariski
went to Padre Island Sunday on
a picnic. They were accompanied
by Lt. Col. and Mrs. Harbor Mc-
Grady and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Maurice Schmidt
_______ Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin Schmidt and Mrs A. B
Barganski.
City
OrdlitMainc© 1
PORTLAND An onUaapne* g
providing for the licemiog tf dagt
in the City of Portland ha* V*s»
passed and became effectiw «*i
August 1. jd&ffl
The ordinance retiuires tu*t
dogs, four months old or o*de*,
must be properly u.nnwpbwA
aga'nst rabies by an _ aectedEM v|
veterir-arlan and be licensed
the Citfi/ of Portland.
The cost of a license if preetw*^
ed before September 1, 1® w®, .5a
tie U00 for each male or WKf
ed do*? and J-LOJ for ends kr m
male. On September 1 *wl tdltar^
the fee will be doulvVe
Owtvsra of a. <iog alwK he M|jgg
fined .as anyone aBow-lug dog
remain oo the premise* ifinr ft'JW
space of five days or longer.
ALTERATIONS * M0DEINSZAT10N
NEED MORE
SPACE?
ADD A ROOM
OR WING
PORTLAND — Mr. and
Phil Fay and bon, Michael Owaw. yg
left Sunday for Utehr hams &tEjQ
Ptrt-AttJrince, Haiti, after WwlB
era] days visit with ids
Mrs. Ed Fay. arid other
They went by car ftwa fe««
Miami, Fla., ®svd. toxa
will go on to Haiti by glane.
We will mid a porch, wm® or mom
fo your home to give yms thot loon
wolfed ood needed ©Mtro spcice.
O^r costs ore moderate. Cali ns
for all remodeling or repairs!
Fay'* work wiU keep diex« H
for about eighteea more sSH
before they can i>»
state* to live1.
City Water fMainp*
Skws lewl 'iwmesm
PORTLAND — The enter $
sore ta 2 1-2 Lpocs greaater tha^
ti» past. C*»vd* to 5ea*t»
Una and waahtat a mm
c« or tm«r igshifcSw srift
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ys rti&tt at *»'
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Your Budget
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Guthrie, Keith. The Taft Tribune (Taft, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 4, 1955, newspaper, August 4, 1955; Taft, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth711932/m1/5/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Taft Public Library.