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August 17, 2012

Little Axe to host homecoming

NORMAN — The 44th annual Little Axe Town Homecoming reunion will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Absentee Shawnee Resource Center, 1970 156th Ave. NE.

Individuals who have lived or who are currently living in or around the Little Axe area are invited to attend. Participants also are asked to bring pictures and stories to share.

For more information, call secretary Barbara Little Axe at 329-3295.

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