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Hospital Identification bracelet is fastened to 12-year-old Deborah Romney's wrist by Mrs
Hospital Identification bracelet is fastened to 12-year-old Deborah Romney's wrist by Mrs

Hospital Identification bracelet is fastened to 12-year-old Deborah Romney's wrist by Mrs

Date3/3/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hospital Identification bracelet is fastened to 12-year-old Deborah Romney's wrist by Mrs. Carol Groves as she enters Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children yesterday, watched by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Romney. Deborah, from Road Town, Tortola, in the Virgin Islands, will have to wear a body cast for six months, but is looking forward to operation that will straighten her spine. It was made possible by aid of two doctors and a service club.
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