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Photograph caption dated January 14, 1950 reads, "'Peppy' is in for full hero's measure as neighbors credit him with causing rescue of his mistress, Mrs. Sue E. Maxon, 91, of 1903 N. Kenwood St., Burbank. After Mrs. Maxon had fallen in her home, dog's incessant barking summoned neighbor, Mrs. Effie Benton. Mrs. Maxon is at hospital with broken hip."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;13 x 11 cm. Photographic prints
Falls (Accidents) in old age--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Older people--Wounds and injuries--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Wounds and injuries--Treatment--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Accidents--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Rescues--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Dogs--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Pets--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Pet owners--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Dwellings--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Interiors--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs
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