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Photograph caption dated December 23, 1958 reads "Robert Ciari, winner of the Skil-Word $1,000 prize is having a very Merry Christmas, thank you! He submitted the correct answer to Puzzle No. 119. Above, left to right: H. Ted Aust, Valley Times circulation manager presents $1,000 check to R. A. Ciari. On extreme right, Mrs. R. A. Ciari, with their four boys: rear row, Mark, 7, and Mike, 8; front row, Bobby, 4 and Randy, 2."
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