Polio outbreak in Vergas 1924 delayed school opening; big donation to library in 1999

by Paul Gubrud
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Kix dancers from around the nation took to the field for the Tampa Florida bowl game, between Michigan and Alabama. Among those on the field were eight Pelican area Just for Kix dancers. Above, the pre-game show featured the dancers with a patriotic theme.
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𝖩𝗂𝗆𝗆𝗒 𝖢𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖾𝗋 ‘𝗅𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝖺𝗒 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗎𝗌’ 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱...
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