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Pictorial Features
Petty Girl
Lady makes a wartime sacrifice
August
1
1941
GEORGE PETTY
Petty Girl
George Petty
August
1
1941
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Pictorial Features
Petty Girl
Lady makes a wartime sacrifice
August
1
1941
GEORGE PETTY
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