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We've been transatlantic pen pals for 70 years and are now more like sisters
Kathleen Bonthron and Shirley Hedtke were age 10 and 11 when their friendship began to blossom in letters sent between Scotland and the US.
Two women who became transatlantic pen pals when they were in the Brownies say they now feel "more like family", having written to each other regularly for 70 years.
Kathleen Bonthron (now Wilson) from Drumchapel in Glasgow was 10 when her group lead... [2921 chars]
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