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    "ocrText": "Natalie Henkes\n407 North Fifth - Henrgetta, Oklahoma\nFebruary 11, 1945\nDear Aunt Bess and Margaret,\nI dan It know which are of\nficture ? so I'm yes it writer\nyou re to thank for the lovely\nyou both in a combinution\nnote. The picture came\nduring mother is P.E.O. lunchean\nso we yes opened it and\npassed you around, margaret.\nThanks just lots; I like the picture\nso much and I think it is\nawfully good.\nyesterday we wert shopping\nin akmulgee . g got a gargeaus\nat least sIthinksa, three piece\nspring suit The suit is with\na white strip and the is\nsolid gray and has a black velact\nCollar Right now I'm very\npleased with them ,I hope I Continue\nto be.\nbut\nteam to me Alester. The had are\nFriday I went with the debate\ngrand time eating vast quantition\nof food 1 at school expenses but the\nactual debates were rather frightening.\nIt was fiest my third attempt so\nI guess it asn It too bad at\nleast, the coach was pleased. Our\nConference Speech\nis February 23, another day of\nagony. Daddy is supposed to take\na bunch of us and he is terribly\nfored but maybe not\nafraid he is going to be dreadfleeen"
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