Name: On her 104 birthday, woman asks for 104 books for children
Uploaded: 12/13/2019 2:53:17 PM
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Description: For her 104th birthday, Betty Davis didn't want any gifts for herself. Instead, she asked for 104 books for an elementary school class.

On her 104 birthday, woman asks for 104 books for children

For her 104th birthday, Betty Davis didn't want any gifts for herself. Instead, she asked for 104 books for an elementary school class.

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