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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 21, 1964 reads, "The Burbank Retarded Children's Center is undertaking its first fund-raising event to insure a successful 1964-65 school term. 'Bal Mistique' will be the theme of a benefit dinner-dance Saturday evening at the Five Horsemen Inn, Burbank. Mrs. Paul N. Heckler adjusts evening dress for Mrs. John Yates, event chairman, above photo. Other committee members are Mmes. Rex Andres, reservations; Norman Nicholson, decorations, and Donald Jonkey, door prizes. Music will be by George Poole and his orchestra. The center is a non-profit, charitable organization and provides classes five days a week. There are two full-paid teachers assisted by many volunteers."
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Burbank Retarded Children's Center Children with mental disabilities--Education--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Mentally ill children--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Fund raisers (Persons)--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Fund raising--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Committees--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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