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<DIV>I don't remember any such story but you could write to Gerry Frank, Salem,
Oregon. IF anyone would know, he would. He is the son of the Frank
of Meier and Frank and Meier was his uncle. Gerry Frank played a very big
role in the store after he graduated from high school. In fact, he opened
and ran the Salem Meier and Frank.</DIV>
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