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Mrs.Beatrice White, who won a fly-swatting contest sponsored by The Star 56 years ago, shows 3-year-old Lee Moderate the can of insect killer she was (...)
Mrs.Beatrice White, who won a fly-swatting contest sponsored by The Star 56 years ago, shows 3-year-old Lee Moderate the can of insect killer she was (...)

Mrs.Beatrice White, who won a fly-swatting contest sponsored by The Star 56 years ago, shows 3-year-old Lee Moderate the can of insect killer she was (...)

Date10/8/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mrs.Beatrice White; who won a fly-swatting contest sponsored by The Star 56 years ago; shows 3-year-old Lee Moderate the can of insect killer she was presented with at Toronto Board of Health today. With her is niece; Mrs. Beatrice Paterson; whose father came in second in the context.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0119367F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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