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Watson Fish Fry draws 400, Raises funds to strengthen community tradition

By LINNA JONES,  DUMAS CLARION STAFF LINNA JONES,  DUMAS CLARION STAFF 
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The 65th Watson Fish Fry continues a tradition bring together a community and raising funds to help Watson community.

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