Byng FHA Members Attend Oklahoma City Rally
Byng Future Homemakers of America members attended the 1968 FHA state rally in Oklahoma City under the theme Homemaking A Lifetime of Adventure. The event featured speakers on personal development family roles and society, with Byng girls performing a skit and numerous Byng students and mothers participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng Future Homemakers of America
Oklahoma City
Jane Jayroe
Ben T. Williams
the Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Charlyce King
Philcp Ford Foundation
Faye Scarbrough
Mary Jo Whitwell
Adelyn Clemmons
Bettie Underwood
Doris Putman
Kathryn Lawrence
Jessie Canada
Rozelle Dew
Wanda Shores
Marie Allen
Norma Jean Stokes
Thelma Dellinger
Byng
Bob Allen
Homer Extension Home Makers Host Guest Day Luncheon
The Homer Extension Home Makers Group held Guest Day at Mrs. Agnes West home with Colbert Group members invited. A noon luncheon featured baked ham and permanent flower table décor while business was led by Mrs. West. Mrs. Urban Dew spoke on boys and men's clothing and new permanent press fabrics, noting soil release as a home saver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Extension Homemakers
Agnes West
Colbert
West
Earl A
Urban Dew
W. O. Wall
W. M. Bethune
Oren Phillips
Earl Weaver
Newcomers Club Plans Early Spring Party
The Ada Newcomers Club held its monthly coffee at 1917 Collins Blvd hosted by Mrs. Howard Thomason. New members welcomed included Jerri Hart Nella Shalk Jolloway Lucille Roberts La Nelda Carson Linda Spencer and Kay Wall. A Couple's Party is planned for April 24 at Oak Hills Golf and Country Club at 7 p.m. Reservations: 332-2679. Daisy Weightman of Maurice's House of Color demonstrated transferring pictures onto canvas and boards. All newcomers are invited to the luncheon on April 18 at 12 30 p.m. in the Holiday House with reservations via 332-2679.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Newcomers Club
Howard Thomason
Collins Blvd
Jerri Hart
Nella Shalk
Jolloway
Lucille Roberts
la Nelda Carson
Linda Spencer
Kay Wall
Oak Hills Golf and Country Club
Daisy Weightman
Maurice
House of Color
Holiday House
Classified Acts Trade Ad Card Wants Listings
Classified acts line offering sell trade or rent options with contact number 332-4433 for further details.
Old Time Apple Butter and Apple Slices Preserved
Nostalgic kitchen notes share an oven apple butter method with cider flavor, plus a jelly and citrus slice dessert using apples, pineapple, and nuts. The recipe yields 2 quarts of apple butter, 8 servings of gelatin mold, and 8 servings of apple flower salads with decorative plating.
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Grandmother's Kitchen
Mrs Hokett Hosts Lula Homemakers Meeting
The Lula Extension Homemakers Group met April 3 at Mrs. W. B. Hokett's home with Mrs. Clyde Wofford presiding. A March lesson was presented, a color harmony art demonstration given, and the dress revue planned for April 18 in Ada. Refreshments were served. the April meeting is set for Mrs. Doyin Stonecipher's home on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Clifford
Lula Extension Homemakers Group
W. B. Hokett
Clyde Wofford
Rolleall
Fred Wofford
James
Hokett
Ada Extension Center
Ada
Lula
Pleasant Grove
Walter Brooks
Lee Cross
Doyin Stonecipher
Knox Sweat
Sherman Drennan
Birthday Party Honors 15th Birthday of Melvin Burris
Melvin Burris was honored with a birthday party by his mother Mrs Sebena Burris on his 15th birthday. Attendees included family friends neighbors and relatives such as Donnie and Ronnie Clifford Richard and Debbie Ellis Ladam Wilson Donald Hogue Rickey Lemons Debbie Howell Patti Fowler Doris Mc Ausland Dale Deaton Debbie Brashier Twyla Underwood Donna and Larry Brashier Mary and Neal Burris Ernie Beck Kay Johnson Ronald Burris Phillip James and Elliot Burris Mrs A A Howell Mrs Bud Sweat Mrs Corkey Brashier Hoyt Burris and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Mose Burris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Burris
Sebena Burris
Donnie
Ronnie Clifford
Richard
Debbie Ellis
Ladam Wilson
Donald Hogue
Rickey Lemons
Sandra Hunter
Debbie Howell
Patti Fowler
Doris McAusland
Dale Deaton
Debbie Brashier
Twyla Underwood
Donna
Larry Brashier
Dress revue and pecan school announced with invites
McLish notes a dress revue on April 2 and a roundup on April 23. Mr Bullard says a pecan school will be held on April 8 15 and 22 with everyone invited.
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Page One
Tammy Golden Honored With Fifth Birthday Party
Mrs. Joyce Golden hosted a Saturday party for Tammy Golden’s fifth birthday. Pink and aqua decor, a pink decorated cake with ballerina toppers, games with prizes, and refreshments were enjoyed by Tulsa relatives and friends listed including Atwell, Horton, Golden, Tucker, and Reamy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Golden
Tammy
Farrell Atwell
Vickie
Shelton Atwell
Angela
Tulsa
Edith Delozier
Daisy Golden
Lizzie Horton
Terrie
Ricky
Brenda McCurdy
Lois Stone
Darrell
Betty Archer
Dale
Kimberly
Patsy Reamy
Rhonda
James
Chriss
Barbara Horton
Ethelene Golden
Teresa
Carol
Randy
Lolita Tucker
Regie
Regina
Wade
Lisa
Latta Group Presbyterian Women Hold April Bake Sale
Latta Presbyterian Church Women Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at the church. Members planned a bake sale for April 13 and a rummage sale for May 4. Mrs. Bob Mayberry reported on the Presbytery and program leader Mrs. Charles McCaskey led an Easter celebration reading. The group sang and closed with a prayer. Refreshments were served to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Thomas
Latta
Susan Brantley
Calvin Grace
Charles McCaskey
Bob Mayberry
Latta CPW Circle Holds Monday Night Meeting
Four members attended the Latta CPW Circle meeting on Monday night noting routine updates and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
CPW
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Hugh Sweat
A surprise birthday dinner honoring Hugh Bud Sweat was held April 2 at the home of Mrs. Sweat’s parents Pat and Raymond Ellis. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ellis and their children Terry Jerry Bennie Kenny Michelle Ruby Diane, Stonewall, plus Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ellis, Mrs. Sweat, Patti, and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Bud
Sweat
Ricky Allen Feted On Fourth Birthday
Ricky Allen celebrated his fourth birthday on April 6 with a party at the home of Mrs. H. C. Oliver. An Easter egg hunt entertained guests and refreshments were served. Attendees included family members and friends such as Mrs. Eleanor Fulton, the Nolmans, and the Olivers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Thomas
Ricky Allen
Gerald Allen
H. C. Oliver
Eleanor Fulton
Toni and
Terry
Barnely Donald
Loretta Scott
Tony
Leo Norman
Glen Pendergrass
Brian
Clarissa
Sue
L. E. Allen
Vickie Eaton
Randy
Local Social Roundup Of Weekend Visits And Church Meeting
Community members from Morris Memorial Baptist Church and surrounding families share weekend visits across several towns. Names include Bryant, Summers, Wyche, Osborn, Scott, and Davis among others as they travel to see relatives and attend Easter holidays. The Sunbeam Band met April 3 studying the Story of Samuel with numerous attendees.
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Sunbeam
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
Samuel
Oleta Bryant
Julia Bryant
Becky Cooper
Sharon Cantwell
Loretta Scott
Linda Gray
Debby Chronister
Vanessa Johnson
Lois Chronister
Chad Rigsby
Chuck Bigham
Chris Rigsby
Herschel Cantwell
Billy Stephens
Kenan Cantwell
Penny Stuart
Ronny Myers
Mike Myers
Casey Has Some Strange Birds
A local writer notes a family of small beautiful birds nesting on the front porch for three years. The female builds a mud nest in the corner while the male perches above the door at night. They return each spring, with offspring reusing the spot. The birds’ color is described as pinkish beige breasts with brown throat bands and a dark blue shimmer in sunlight. Bird watchers are asked to identify the species.
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Casey Glasgow
Girl Suffers Minor Injuries In W Main Car Collision
A seven year old girl in the 600 block of West Main ran into a car driven by Harvey Price as she crossed the street. Betty Ann Stevens, 7, of 2262 West 18th, sustained minor injuries. No charges were filed. April totals rose to eight accidents, up from eleven the previous year. In Municipal Court bonds were forfeited for traffic offenses and in County Court Joyce Leonard admitted cashing a bogus check with restitution due. a separate case for malicious injury to property was filed against Robert Craig Farmer.
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W. Main
Betty Ann Stevens
Harvey Price
Homer Road
Price
William O. Huffines
Frank Daulton Bennett
William Lee Smith
Fred Ray Ury
Carl Baxter
Joyce Leonard
Robert Craig Farmer
Hart Group Meets In Knight Home
The Hart Homemakers Group met Monday at Mrs. Cecil Knight's home with Marjorie Soutee as president. They discussed Boys and Men's Clothing, wash and wear fabrics, and prayer and devotion were led. They planned to meet April 15 to clean Lightning Ridge Cemetery and prepare it for mowing, inviting volunteers to bring tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Johnson
Hart Homemakers Group
Cecil Knight
Marjorie Soutee
Ben Ownbey
Lightning Ridge
Marvin Hunt
Larry
Cletus Kelley
Welcome Wyche
Richard Soute
Archers to vie for $10,000 at Meyers Lake Park
The 1968 Professional Archers Association national outdoor championship will be held at Meyers Lake Park Canton Ohio August 16 to 18. About 330 PAA members will compete for a $10,000 purse.
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Canton, Ohio
Professional Archers Association
Meyers Lake Park
PAA
Mrs Marie Wilburn Visit With Belle Wilburn Reported
Mrs Marie Wilburn of Wynne wood visited Mrs Belle Wilburn on Saturday in a social gathering noted by local residents.
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Marie Wilburn
Wynnewood
Belle Wilburn
Services for Marion T Tarwater Held at First Free Will Baptist
Marion Thomas Tarwater 85 of Ada died Wednesday after a weeklong illness. Born February 15 1883 in Imboden Arkansas he moved to Ada in 1915 and was a farmer. Survived by four children two daughters two sons fifteen grandchildren forty great grandchildren ten great great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p m Friday with burial in Rosedale Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Thomas
Tom” Tarwarter
Ada
Free Will Baptist Church
Tarwater
Imboden
Ark
First Free Will Baptist Church
Lottie Norton
Edna Allen
R. B
Edward
Hampton
Lynn Wood
Joe Dixon
Rosedale Cemetery
Criswell Funeral Home
Russell Crouch Services in Oklahoma City
Russell H. Crouch of Oklahoma City former Ada groceryman dies in veterans hospital. Funeral services set for 12 noon Friday at Guardian Funeral Home chapel with 3 p.m. graveside at Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by wife Lora, two nephews and two nieces. He was born in Johnson City Tennessee in 1880 and held Masonic Lodge American Legion Post 35 and Harmony Chapter Eastern Star memberships.
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Russell Crouch
Russell H. Crouch
Oklahoma City
Ada
Guardian Funeral Home
Rosedale
Crouch
Veterans Administration Hospital
Susie Buchanan
Johnson City
Tenn
Masonic Lodge
American Legion Post 35
Harmony Chapter
Order of Eastern Star of
Lora
Guardian Funeral Home of
Mettie Neva Smith Rites Planned in Ada
Funeral arrangements announced for Mettie Neva Smith 77 who died Tuesday in Garden Grove California. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ada.
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Mettie Neva Smith Smith
Mettie Neva Smith
Funeral services held for Frank Deal in Wynnewood
Frank Deal 87 of Sulphur died Tuesday in a Sulphur hospital after an extended illness. The retired theatre owner and farmer, born July 23, 1880 in Paris Texas, lived in Sulphur 27 months. Surviving are two daughters and two granddaughters. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Bahner Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Deal
E. Tahlequah
Baker Funeral Home
Wynnewood
Deal
Mr. Deal
Paris
Tex
Waite Kerr
Sulphur
Charles Kemble
Fort Worth
E. K. Odom
Carmel
Ind
R. C. Thompson
Midland
David Thomas
Oaklawn
Bahner
Roff Club Hosts Talks and Skits Highlighting 4H Events
Don Hughes spoke on buying appliances titled The Daily Enterprise. Susan Smith and Rita Swarb led a song The 4-H Trail. Girls performed The End of the War. Mr Bullard and Miss Mote presided. Bullard announced the 4H dress revue April 2 county roundup April 23 and Daily Contest April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hughes
the Daily Enterprise
Susan Smith
Rita Swarb
Louisville to become state supported university in 1970
Frankfort Ky AP reports the University of Louisville will shift to state support starting in 1970 by a enacted act. The move designates Louisville as a state supported municipal university transitioning from its current status as the oldest municipal university in the nation.
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Frankfort, Ky
University of Louisville
Visitors to the Thomas Home Highlight Local Guests
Ronald Brashier and Bobby Millican visited Mr. and Mrs. Kit Thomas along with Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Millican Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Watts in Tulsa and Mrs. Jewell Crump Tommie Blackwell in Ada during the period.
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Kit Thomas
Ronald Brashier
Bobby Millican
Doyle Millican
Carl A. Watts
Tulsa
Jewell Crump
Ada
Tommie Blackwell
Junior Class Picnic at Glenwood Park Sponsored by Briggs
The Junior Class of the Free Will Baptist Church held a picnic at Glenwood Park Sunday with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs. Attendees included Margaret Campbell, Melody Campbell, Roger, Johnny and Randy Stanfield, Mike Roundtree, Dean Stone, Steven Bryant and Danny Brown.
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Free Will Baptist Church
Glenwood Park
James Briggs
Margaret
Melody Campbell
Roger
Johnny
Randy Stanfield
Mike Roundtree
Dean Stone
Steven Bryant
Danny Brown
Sweat Visits Centrahoma Relative in Georgia
Rosco Sweat of Centrahoma spends weeks visiting family in Gary and acts as uncle to Mrs. Briggs.
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Rosco Sweat
Centrahoma
James Briggs
Gary
Mr. Sweat
Mrs. Briggs
Visitings by Green Family to Summers and Sun
Mr and Mrs Sidney Green along with Shirley and Phyllis visited Mrs Mary Summers and Leroy Sun in a local gathering. The group spent time together and shared refreshments during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Green
Shirley
Phyllis
Mary Summers
Leroy
Oklahoma City Women Visit Shirley and Phyllis Green
Mrs Addie Stringer and Mrs Margie Johnson of Oklahoma City visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Green and the girls Shirley and Phyllis recently in a social call noting friendly names and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Stringer
Margie Johnson
Oklahoma City
Sidney Green
Shirley
Phyllis
Mrs Lora Neal Visits Nell Stanley and Mary Frances
Mrs Lora Neal and Gladys and Mrs Pearl Reeves visited Mrs Nell Stanley and Mary Frances on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Neal
Gladys
Pearl Reeves
Nell Stanley
Mary Frances
Thurman Visit With Grissoms Reveals Sunday Call
Mr and Mrs C G Thurman visited Mr and Mrs Cledes Grissom and their boys Sunday in a family friendly call.
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C. G. Thurman
Cledes Grissom
Mrs Maud Beavers Celebrates 82nd Birthday
Mrs Maud Beavers celebrated her 82nd birthday on April 8 at the home of Mrs Willie Collins. Attending were Mrs Mae Pee Mrs Lillian Storba Mrs Alene Anderson and the honoree.
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Maud Beavers
Willie Collins
Mae Pee
Lillian Storba
Alene Anderson
Floyd Family Visits and Wedding in Oklahoma
Kay Floyd visited Pam Shorte and Kay Floyd visited relatives in Roff and Healdton attended the Douglas Farmer wedding. The Floyds, Willie Dansby and Keith were guests at various visits including Nicoma Park and Midwest City Hospital where Mrs. C. M. Floyd is a patient.
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Kay Floyd
Pam Shortes
R. N. Gilstrap
Roff
Charles Floyd
Kay
Randy
Sue
Willie Dansby
Keith
Floyd
Douglas Farmer
Healdton
Cindy Minor Visits Grand Parents Saturday Night
Cindy Minor of Cromwell spent Saturday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky
David
Mrs. Wyche
Mrs. Linsey
Konawa
Cindy Minor
Cromwell
Mrs
Wesley Brantley
Mr and Mrs Benny Jones Visit John Lee Family
Mr and Mrs Benny Jones and Kenny Eldon of Union Hill visited Mr and Mrs John Lee. Mr and Mrs James Hayes of Cody and Sherry joined the visit with the Lee family Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Jones
Kenny Eldon
Union Hill
John Lee
James Hayes
Cody
Sherry
Mrs
Brown Families Visit Mrs Shumard in Porterville
Mr and Mrs Walter Brown of Porterville California and Mr and Mrs Robert Brown of Stratford visited Mrs May Shumard on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Porterville
Calif
Robert Brown
Stratford
May Shumard
Mrs Bettis Recovers After Thursday Surgery
Mrs. Jess Bettis underwent surgery Thursday at Valley View Hospital and has returned home. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Herschel Norman and Monroe Betis. On Monday Mrs A L Casady and Mrs Calvin Grace visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Bettis
Valley View Hospital
Bettis
Mrs Cal Acord Visits Daugher in Oklahoma City
Mrs Cal Acord visits her daughter Katie Scottile and Connie over the weekend in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Acord
Katie Scottile
Connie
Oklahoma City
Social Visit Notes From Local Households
Visiting Mrs. Garvin Glover and family were Cindy Sun day and Garlan Sun day along with Mrs. W. H. Welch and Bill Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Potts and children. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Godd and their children Haywood also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin Glover
Cindy
Garlan
W. H. Welch
Bill
Ada
Ed Potts
Harold Godd
Haywood
Mr and Mrs Herman Dunning Visit Friends in Seminole
Mr and Mrs Herman Dunning of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Grace on Monday, sharing time with the Grace household during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Dunning
Calvin Grace
Western Oklahoma Presbyterian Women Meet at Latta Church
Delegates from Marlow Clinton and Burns Flat joined ministers and laymen at Latta Cumberland Presbyterian Church on April 6. Joe Lovelace was elected moderator with Bob Macy as state clerk and Mrs Wesley Brantley Sr as C P W president. The Rev M L Stegall led communion and memorial services at 11 a m. Seventeen laymen and ministers and 16 C P W delegates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Oklahoma
Lightning Ridge church hosts visitors and Easter services
Hart area Sunday school drew 57 attendees at Lightning Ridge as Mr and Mrs Kenneth Childers and others joined. Mack Summers was ordained a deacon and Mrs Lillie Mae Webster joined. a singing event followed with Audi McCullar and Arno Griffith. A singing convention is set for April 21 afternoon at Lightning Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Johnson
Lightning Ridge
Kenneth Childers
Oklahoma City
Rocky Kinsey
Vaness
Kristy Katz
Altus
Jackie Harper
Tishomingo
Ben Ownbey
Mack Summers
Lillie Mae Webster
Audi McCullar
Stephenie McCullar
Arno Griffith
Arno Griffin
Revival attendees at Gaar Corner services Tuesday night
Community members including Mr and Mrs Ben Ownbey Mr and Mrs Arno Griffith Mr and Mrs Mack Summers Gay lon Mrs Gertie Summers and Mrs Floyd Hunt Cathy and Wayne attended revival services at Gaar Corner on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaar Corner
Ben Ownbey
Arno Griffith
Mack Summers
Gaylon
Gertie Summers
Floyd Hunt
Cathy
Wayne
Katzs Hotel Weekend Visit With Griffiths Family
Mr and Mrs Marty Katz and daughter Kim were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Max Griffith and daughter. Continues on Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Katz
Kim
Max Griffith
National Guard drills discuss riot control plan
Ada officials plan a staged riot exercise with 21 officers and 89 enlisted men from Gray's National Guard unit. Fire and police departments will participate as details are arranged. Rioters will number 20 to 50 and be controlled by Sgt. Hill to avoid a repeat of Holdenville violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada’s
Gray’s
National Guard Company
Hill
National Guard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byng Chapter
FHA
Bill Low
Homer Group
Mrs. Hokett
McLish
Tammy Golden
Latta Group
Hugh Sweat
Charley Bryant
Mike Sunday
Don Davis
Wanda Hallowell
Gary Cobb
Wayne Bryant
Stanfield Lake
Joe and
David Sum
Mers
Danny
Jimmy Summers
James Stafford
Diane
Virginia Wyche
Becky Wyche
Johnny Osborn
Bonnie
Sherri Biggs
Mike
Dora Bryant
Annie Roach
Ina Hisan
Clodean
Kay, Randy
Troy Manuel
O. Thelma Perriman
Ruby Allen
C. E. Brady
Forrest Danley
Judy Cooper
Lubbock
Herbert Cooper
Helen
Judy
Casey
Hart Group
Knight Home
Bob Wyche
Marion T. Tarwater
Hart
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