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Jun 06, 1954 - She's Only eleven But She Country Her Own Fare And Flies...

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Jun 06, 1954 - She's Only eleven But She Country Her Own Fare And Flies From Canada: An airliner brought 11-year-old Valerie Sampson from Toronto to London yesterday. But it was hr own determination, confidence, independence, and shrewd business sense which made the trip possible. Valerie went to Canada four years ago from her home in Bournemouth, with her mother, father, and young brother. Her fare was ~ 99, and she earned every penny of it herself, baby sitting, and working a newspaper round, plus enough pocket money for her three-month. Here was determination. She brought with her one small suitcase and an airline handbag carrying only two changes of clothes for her stay. Her father, head store-keeper for Toronto firm, will send a monthly allowance. Valerie will spend a month with her aunt and uncle in Surrey. The she will visit her grandparents in Bournemouth
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Jun 06, 1954 - She's Only eleven But She Country Her Own Fare And Flies From Canada: An airliner brought 11-year-old Valerie Sampson from Toronto to London yesterday. But it was hr own determination, confidence, independence, and shrewd business sense which made the trip possible. Valerie went to Canada four years ago from her home in Bournemouth, with her mother, father, and young brother. Her fare was ~ 99, and she earned every penny of it herself, baby sitting, and working a newspaper round, plus enough pocket money for her three-month. Here was determination. She brought with her one small suitcase and an airline handbag carrying only two changes of clothes for her stay. Her father, head store-keeper for Toronto firm, will send a monthly allowance. Valerie will spend a month with her aunt and uncle in Surrey. The she will visit her grandparents in Bournemouth. Photo Shows 11-year-old Valerie Sampson pictured on her arrival at London Airport yesterday

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