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Drinks were on the house in Fauquier last night when three barmaids invited their friends in to celebrate their $1 million win in the Olympic Lottery.(...)
Drinks were on the house in Fauquier last night when three barmaids invited their friends in to celebrate their $1 million win in the Olympic Lottery.(...)

Drinks were on the house in Fauquier last night when three barmaids invited their friends in to celebrate their $1 million win in the Olympic Lottery.(...)

Date2/18/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Drinks were on the house in Fauquier last night when three barmaids invited their friends in to celebrate their $1 million win in the Olympic Lottery. Winners are Mrs. Blanche Marcoux; 62; seated second from left; who owns the tavern with her daughter and co-winner; Mrs.. Raymonde Morin; at centre; and Annette Gagnon; who helps out; at right. Behind Mrs. Morim are husband Jean and daughter Suzanne; 15. Village of Fauquier is 20 miles south of Kapuskasing.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025054F
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