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removed Chata's Place. In Del Rio, Sada lived with one of her sons. On July 7, 1960, she was invited to a ceremony at Big Bend
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111:-powered refrigerator." Visitors to the area could lodge at Chata's Place. She also prepared food for travelers. Sada was considered an excellent shot, and had protected her livestock from
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