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August P. Locati at the grand opening. |
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The grand opening party included dancing in addition to food and drink. |
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In July 1948, the plastering company team bought four Frazer cars. |
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Gus Locati greets Don Haynes who stopped in on May 13 1949 while on his national road trip stunt. |
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Crowd surrounds Don Haynes car ignoring his "Attendant Car" nearby - another Kaiser. |