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Harry Spencer of Petrie Way, Clarkson, and Read Myer, pastor of the Lakeview Alliance Tabernacle, baptize 12-year-old Rosalea Wiscombe yesterday in Sp(...)
Harry Spencer of Petrie Way, Clarkson, and Read Myer, pastor of the Lakeview Alliance Tabernacle, baptize 12-year-old Rosalea Wiscombe yesterday in Sp(...)

Harry Spencer of Petrie Way, Clarkson, and Read Myer, pastor of the Lakeview Alliance Tabernacle, baptize 12-year-old Rosalea Wiscombe yesterday in Sp(...)

Date6/17/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Harry Spencer of Petrie Way; Clarkson; and Read Myer; pastor of the Lakeview Alliance Tabernacle; baptize 12-year-old Rosalea Wiscombe yesterday in Spencer's backyard swimming pool. Those baptized wore long black gowns.
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