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January 9, 2013

Benefit planned for victims of house fire

From Staff Reports Corsicana Daily Sun

Corsicana — A benefit dinner and collection effort is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Retreat City Hall for a family who lost all their belongings in a fire.

The benefit is for Danielle Pipho and family. They are in need of clothing, furnishings, and anything else of a household nature to help get them back on their feet.

A Mexican dinner will be served at the fire station, with adult prices at $5 each; children agest 6 and up, a donation; children under 5 eat free. There will also be desserts available for donations.

Clothing needs for the children are:

Boy: Size 10 bottoms and shirts

Girl: Size 10 bottoms and shirts

Little Girl: Size 5/6 bottoms and shirts

Infant Girl: Size 12 months.

Adults:

Womens: Size 12 bottoms, large shirts

Mens: 32x32 bottoms, large shirts

Coats/Jackets are needed as well.

Donations may be brought to the Retreat City Hall at the dinner on Saturday.

— From Staff Reports

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