Homans, Homan's or Homans'
Posted By: Sherry on 2007-08-12
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Subject: Homans, Homan's or Homans'
I'm getting way too confused on this as I find all three when I look them up. I have a transcription work book that says "Homans." Can someone please post which is correct or the most correct?
Thank you so very much!
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