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Madison Lutheran School Spelling Champion
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Barbara North of 1003 Jenifer Street, the spelling champion of the Madison Lutheran School, sits at a desk while reading a newspaper. A dictionary lies open beside her.
April 12, 1950
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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