Route 33 straightening studied for future project
Rep George Meinhart reports the Highway Department is studying Route 33 from Athena to the Meigs County line and from there to Pomeroy for a 24 foot road. Location and start date not set, but construction possibly in 1956-57 as per the committee findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Athens-Pomeroy
George Meinhart
Meigs
Athena
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Meinhart
Highway Department
Eae
Ee Meinhart
N. Second Ave
Agricultural Society
Board of Elections
Over $7000 Collected For March of Dimes
A Syracuse drive by churches and organizations has raised over 7000 dollars for the March of Dimes. The county polio fund drive chairman, Mrs. Iris Kelton, reports a total now above 2000 dollars over the initial 5000 dollar goal. A separate 112.50 was turned over to Kelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Iris Kelton
Syracuse
Emergency squad assists Middleport residents in two calls
Two runs were made by the Middleport Fire Department emergency squad. About 6 p.m. they responded to Elwood Phillips on Second Ave and transported him to Meigs General Hospital. At about 10:30 p.m. the squad was summoned to the Carter home on Beech Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Elwood Phillips
S. Second Ave
Meigs General Hospital
Carter
Beech St
Dr Russell C Herman Announces Office Closure
Dr Russell C Herman M D announces the closing of his office at 151 North Second Street Middleport Ohio. The notice states the practice will cease operations from a specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Second St
Middleport
Ohio
Surgeon's Refresher Course and Alumni Convention
February 12 to 21 attendance for Surgeon's Refresher Course and Post Graduate Alumni Convention at The College of Medicine Evangelists Medical School in Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Medicine Evangelists Medical School
Los Angeles
Calif
Pomeroy General Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges
The Pomeroy General Hospital reports admissions including Judy Miller and Carrie Dodridge from Middleport, Roosevelt Hawley and others from Pomeroy, and a new baby to Clarence Bing and wife. Discharges include James Osler, A D Morrison, Dana Bloomenauer and baby Alberta Hart, Rebecca Richmond, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Miller
Pomeroy
David Jenkins
Middleport
Carrie Dodridge
Bernice Durst
Roosevelt Hawley
Larry Mulford
Cheshire
Dora Roush
Ray White
Racine
Della Bing
Jeona Hamm
Ooe Smith
New Haven
W. A
Wallace Baker
Reedaville
Clarence Bing
James Osler
A. D. Morrison
Dana Bloomenauer
Alberta Hart
Franklin Clark
Rebecca Richmond
John Moon
Perry Russell
G. C Griffin
Donald VanCooney
Agnes Stiff
Two Youth Rallies Planned for Tonight
In Meigs County two youth gatherings are scheduled this evening. The Young People's Rally hosts Junior and Senior High students at 7 30 p m at Pomeroy Baptist Church for churches in the Pomeroy Baptist Association. In Rutland the Meigs County Youth Fellowship of the Churches of Christ meets at the Rutland Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pomeroy
Private Kautz En Route to Tank Gunnery Training
Pfe Dale Kautz son of Elmer W. Kautz of Pomeroy has been assigned to Camp Stewart Georgia from Fort Bragg North Carolina. He will train with the 44th Tank Battalion for seven weeks of gunnery exercises on the camp reservation and then return to Fort Bragg in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pfe
Dale Kautz
Elmer W. Kautz
Camp Stewart
Fort Bragg
N. C
44Th
Glouster Garden Club Holds Meeting At Howard Home
Glouster Garden Club met at the Howard home on Maple Street with Mrs. C. A. Bingman presiding in the president’s absence. Members discussed planting the Red Bud Trail from Glouster to Trimble and coordinated with the Highway Department and the Roadside Development group. A memorial tree will honor Garnet Drury. Officers for April were named: Harold Vaughn president Iva Price vice president Francia McAllister secretary and B. R. Angle treasurer. Ten members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Garden Club
Alfred Howard
Merrill Ogg
Howard
Maple Street
C. A. Bingman
Ott Fleming
Florida
Esta Haskins
Trimble
State Highway Department
Walter Burton
Association of Garden Clubs
Toledo
Pomeroy
Garnet Drury
E. H. Taylor
Roy Hall
Ella B. Sellars
Harold Vaughn
Iva Price
Francia McAllister
B. R. Angle
Miles Dyer
Gertrude Jewell
Missionary theme guides Jacksonville church gathering
The Women's Society for Christian Service met at Mrs. Bonnie Oskey's home with vice president Mrs. Gladys Kempton presiding. Mrs. Jane Wintersteen led the program on New Ventures on Old Roads tracing missionaries from adversity to present hardships amid global tensions. Refreshments served to 14 members, two guests, and one new member Mrs. Bernice Bartelis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society For Christian Service
Jacksonville Methodist Church
Bonnie Oskey
Mary Sayre
Leona Orme
Presdent
Gladys Kempton
Jane Wintersteen
Wintersteen
Wahneta Exenkemper
Mary Davis
God
David Livingston
Africa
Maxine Linscott
Ethel Shirkey
Bernice Bartelis
Pythian Sisters Install New Officers in K of P Hall
Nell Lawson presided as installing officer and Mrs Wealtha Williams as installing manager with Beulah Lee assisting as details describe. New officers include Ina Morgan past chief Neal Morris most excellent chief Cassie McCormick excellent senior M Johnson excellent junior chief Wealthy Williams manager Inez Williams guard Beulah Lee protector Mary Cheney treasurer Kate Vaughan secretary and Cassie McCormick trustee. After installation a valentine party with games and lunch followed for fifteen members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K of P Hall
Nell Lawson
Wealtha Williams
Beulah Lee
Ina Morgan
Neal Morris
Cassie McCormick
M Johnson
Wealthy Williams
Inez Williams
Mary Cheney
Kate Vaughan
Mary Johnson
Community Meetings and Dinners Schedule
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. the UMW Auxiliary meets at Moose Hall. Thursday the American Legion and Auxiliary serve a 6:30 p.m. dinner in Lodge Hall followed by a joint meeting. Trimble WSCS hosts Mrs Grace Holmes at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs Elma Leading as co host. Armol Rainey leads the study program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMW of Auxiliary
Moose Hall
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Lodge Hall
Trimble Wscs
Grace Holmes
Elma Leadinghouse
Armol Rainey
WCTU Meeting Postponed by Weather
The WCTU meeting scheduled for this evening at Mrs. George Campbell's home has been postponed due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
George Campbell
Past Chiefs Club Meets at Mary Cheney Home
The Past Chiefs Club gathered Thursday evening at Mary Cheney's home with ten members answering roll call. A convalescent card was prepared for Kate Hinton, who is a shut-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Past Chiefs
Mary Cheney
Kate Hinton
Notice to Bidders for Ohio Highways Contract SS-34
Sealed proposals for Athens and Meigs Counties Ohio Sections ATH-124-0.06 MPG-124 52.05 53.15 35.41 State Route 126 Troy and Olive Townships graded drained paved with bituminous mix base 0.828 mile 4575 feet due 10:00 A M eastern standard time Tuesday March 1 1964 in Columbus. Bidder must meet prevailing wage schedule and provide certified check. Specifications on file at Ohio Department of Highways and Division Deputy Director. The director reserves right to reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department OF Highways
Columbus
Ohio
State Highway Director of
Athens
Meigs
Troy Township
Athens County
Olive Township
Meigs County
Department of Industrial Relations
Stateway Department
Moneter
Department of Highways
Linzell
Past Matrons Club Hosts Refreshments Overview
Mrs. Maude Howard and Mr. Mary Gamwell hosted the Past Matrons Club of Thea Chapter. Refreshments were served to Mrs. Elinor Anderson, Mrs. Maxine Linscott, Mrs. Edythe Vaughn, Mrs. Glenna Reese, Mrs. Marie Elly, Mrs. Vernice Antle, Miss Frances Thomas, Miss Mia Louise Gladden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Howard
Mary Gamwell
Thea
Elinor Anderson
Maxine Linscott
Edythe Vaughn
Glenna Reese
Marie Elly
Vernice Antle
Misa Frances Thomas
Mia
Louise Gladden
Trimble Club Members Gather for Basketry Meeting
The Trimble Township Home Demonstration Club met at the Trimble Grange on Wednesday evening with 16 members present. Members spent the afternoon on basketry and the group planned the next meeting for Wednesday March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumble
Trimble Township
Trimble Grange
Pioneer Meigs County merchant Elmer Beegle dies at 64 years
Elmer Beegle of Pomeroy and Ravenswood retired produce dealer in Meigs County died after a six week illness in St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg. Survived by wife Christine Ihle Beegle daughter Mamie Hartenbach of Kent brother Arthur Racine sister Bessie Singer East Liverpool seven grandchildren six great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday Dorcas Methodist Church with interment at Rockland Cemetery Belpre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Elmer & Beegie
Pomeroy
Meigs County
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
Arthur Beegie
Racine
Ravenswood
Elmer Beegle
Beegle and Co
Butternut Ave
Mason
Beegle
Joseph
Emma Beaver Beegle
Christine Ihle Beegle
Mamie Hartenbach
Kent
Arthur
Bessie Singer
East Liverpool
James Elmer Simpson
Robert Ihle
Albert Wolfe
Bedford
Russell Lengs
Ravenna
Ralph Grimm
Richard Hartenbach
San Diego
Robert Hartenbach
Dorcas Methodist Church
Rockland Cemetery
Belpre
Dale Ratliff
Julius Epple Services Set For Tuesday
Funeral services for Julius Epple 83 of Pomeroy will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ewing Funeral Home in Toledo. Surviving relatives include a niece Mrs. John Koehler and a nephew Fort Lindon. Rev. Dale R. Ratliff of Federated Church will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Julius Epple
Maumee Hospital
Toledo
Ewing Funeral Home
John Koehler
Fort Lindon
Dale R. Ratliff
Federated Church
Community Club Quilting and Potluck at Trimble Grange Hall
The Millfield Community Club met at Trimble Grange Hall for a quilting day followed by a noon potluck. A valentine gift exchange occurred among mystery sisters with attendees including Mrs. Jim Parrish and daughter, Mrs. Ralph Sawyer, Mrs. C. F. Danford, Mrs. Fred Sanders, Miss June Sayre, Mrs. Maynard Sayre, Mrs Adrian Sayre, Miss Osa Hoisington, Mrs. Carl Cartwright, Mrs. Floyd Werner, Mrs. Susie Bell, and Mrs. John Theisen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Trimble Grange Hall
Mystery Sisters
Jim Parrish
Ralph Sawyer
C. F. Danford
Fred Sanders
June Sayre
Maynard Sayre
Adrian Sayre
Osa Hoisington
Carl Cartwright
Floyd Werner
Susie Bell
John Theisen
Martha Class holds church quilting party gathering
The Martha Class met at the church for a weekly quilting party. A potluck dinner was served at noon. Attendees included Mrs. Charley Carr Miss Olive Brookins Mrs. Elizabeth Robinet Mrs. Jessie Fulton Mrs. Susie Bell Mrs. Oris Chadwell Miss Donna Chadwell Mrs. Floyd Werner Mrs. Paul Gould and Mrs. John Theisen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Charley Carr
Olive Brookins
Elizabeth Robinett
Jessie Fulton
Susie Bell
Oris Chadwell
Donna Chadwell
Floyd Werner
Paul Gould
John Theisen
Local Social Page Notes In Athens Guests and Visits
Mrs Nora Atkinson of Athens recently called on Miss Helen Howard and Miss Olive Brookins. Mr and Mrs Pearly Clark of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs George Fitzer. Mrs John Theisen hosts her euchre club on February 15. Mrs Carl Moody and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett attended the Eastern Star supper in Gloucester. Mrs Velma Werner entertained dinner guests including Mrs Margaret Hughes of Jackson, Mrs Ron Cline and Mrs Charley Carr. Mrs John Theisen was also noted in social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Atkinson
Athens
Helen Howard
Olive Brookins
Pearly Clark
George Fitzer
John Theisen
Carl Moody
Elizabeth Robinett
Glouster
Velma Werner
Margaret Hughes
Jackson
Ron Cline
Charley Carr
Salem Center Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Eve lyn Davis and daughter Char layne visited Danville to care for ill Berdie Davis. Several families hosted gatherings and traveled, including Hoffman, Morris, and Caton families with visits to Washington DC and McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Center
Evelyn Davis
Charlayne
Danville
Berdie Davis
Clarence Jones
Leslie Hoffman
Harley Hoffman
Virginia Roberts
Corning
Carolyn Miller
Lauren Hoffman
Marvin Morris
Washington D. C
Lee Marsh
Athens
Iva Miller
Vann Sayre
Allan Harley Hoffman
Glen Caton
Lizzie Caton
Janet
Ernest Davis
Pomeroy
McArthur
Dianna Caton
Marvin Miller
POMEROY Reports Calm Weekend Amid Snow and Cold
Sheriff Charles Russell and the Pomeroy Police Department reported a quiet weekend with no arrests and no accidents as icy roads kept residents home. A few cars were seen, stores and schools closed for Lincoln's birthday, and Letart area residents protected crops by burning fires in hothouses to save cabbage plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Russell
Russell
Totrolman Henry Werry
Lincoln
Bedford
Central
Long Bottom
Reedaville
Chester
Carpenter
Harrisonville
Tuppers Plains
Bradbury
Salisbury Township
Salisbury
Rutland
Salem Center
Dexter
Letart
Mrs Albert Smith Hosts Valentine Shower in Pomeroy
Mrs. Albert Smith with help from Mrs. James Hawley entertained with a miscellaneous shower at her Wetzgall Street home Friday evening honoring Mrs. Ronald Smith formerly Shirley Smith. The Valentine theme appeared in decorations, ice cream, heart centerpieces, and red cup favors. Several dozen guests attended, with gifts sent by others unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Albert Smith
James Hawley
Wetzgall St
Ronald Smith
Shirley Smith
Smith
To Hold Talk On Motors In Pomeroy
POMEROY I P Blauser ex extension agricultural engineer of Ohio State University will conduct a school on the use and care of farm electric motors from 10 am to 3 pm Wednesday at the Bethany Church basement on Second St in Pomeroy. Representatives of three power companies will assist. Attendees with motors posing problems are urged to bring them to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
I. P. Blauser
Ohio State University
Bethany Church
Second St
Blauser
Local residents visit for health concerns in Hemlock region
Multiple households from Zanesville Fairborn Columbus Huntington and Somerset visit Lena Stallsmith after a heart attack. Family and associates stay to help care for her while other relatives travel between Zanesville Drakes Barberton and Marietta for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Toth
Zanesville
Bennetta Sledgson
Frank North
Kathy
Nelsonville
Wilkesville Community Notes and Visits
Mrs Stella Wilcox returns to her son Donald in Columbus. Home Demonstration Club met Feb 9 at Mrs J E Strongs with many members present. March meeting set for March 9 led by Leona Davis. Apron making is the project. Several local families and visitors discussed, including Strausbaughs, Mahaffeys and Cothills. Post Office duties in Radcliff noted with Ardis Macomber in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
Stella Wilcox
Donald
Columbus
Home Demonstration Club
J. E. Strong
Kenneth Unroe
Isabel Jenkins
Eileen Cahoon
Leona Davis
Lelia Betz
Irene Jackson
Evelyn DeVault
Vivian Lope
Edith Johnston
Bess Gray
Gay Mahaffey
Louise Woltz
Lawrence Strausbaugh
Clovis Strausbaugh
Harold Cothill
Alva Mahaffey
Ray Strausbaugh
California
Alc Leonene
Strausbaugh
Ardis Macomber
Radcliff
Shirley Spires
Mary Wiseman
Dora Bobo
Walter Halliday
Ralph White
Sacred Heart Guild to serve Thursday school lunches
POMEROY The Sacred Heart Guild voted to serve lunches each Thursday at noon to Sacred Heart School children. The decision was made at the meeting in the church auditorium with Remo Nieri, president, in charge. A contribution was given to the county polio fund drive and a pre Lent party planned for Feb 20. The Rev Father John Turel offered the opening prayer and praised the group’s good work.
Rock Springs Grange Hears Membership Talks and Film
Three applications for membership were read at the Rock Springs Grange meeting with Homer Rice presiding. A public lecture hour featured a film on the proposed Ohio Riverlake conveyor belt. Music was by L. R. Wiley and son and Homer Rice. The third and fourth degrees are slated for Feb 24. Officers attended the grange district conference in Gallipolis. Refreshments were served by the home economics committee.
Portland social notes mix out-of-town visits
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larson and family of Little Hocking visited Mrs. Clara Larson. Ohio visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Karl Paynter of Massillon and Okey Paynter’s guests. Other short calls involve Mrs. Nona Ritchie, Mrs. Frances Ritter, and Mrs. Freda Sar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Charles Larson
Little Hocking
Gloria
Racine
Leslie Consaul
Huntington
B.F. Price
Earl Wells
Wilma
East Liverpool
Cleveland
Robert McKelvey
Marietta
Nell Middieswart
Jesse Hamlin
Athens
Wesley Allen
Clem Cooper
Jackson
Ohio
V. E. McDade
Middleport Pawn Taw Club Members Dress for Festival Dance
Middleport Paw n Taw Club members wore new organdy dresses for an anniversary party at the Middleport K of P Hall. Weather prevented a planned Huntington fundraiser dance two weeks earlier. dresses will be used for the Columbus state festival April 15-16 and the Marietta Parkersburg event April 21-23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Huntington
Columbus
Marietta- Parkersburg
Marietta
Athens
Pomeroy
Cheshire
John Hardy
Harrisonville Road
E. L. Kirkpatrick
Marietta College
Carolyn Morton
Bernard Spaulding
Jack Shanking
Heath Methodist Church Mission Committees Meet
Middleport commissions on missions education and finance met at Heath Methodist Church Sunday evening. Miss Bess Sanborn Mrs E R Tompkins and Mrs James Euler discussed missionary projects to be presented at the WSCS meeting tonight. Officers were elected with Ernest Covert Mrs James Brewington Mrs E S Schaaf James Euler and Emerson Jones in attendance. It was voted to buy two stores for Sunday School rooms. Easter plans were discussed and the proposed purchase was reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Bess Sanborn
E. R. Tompkins
James Euler
WSCS
Education Commission
Ernest Covert
James Brewington
E. S. Schaaf
Emerson Jones
Meigs Airman Assigned to Palm Beach Air Force Base
A-3C Hubert D. Carr, son of Mr and Mrs Martin L Carr of Longbottom Route 1, has been assigned to Palm Beach Air Force Base Florida. Carr serves as an electrician with the 1740th Air Transport Squadron following enlistment on Sept 19 1951 and a 18 month overseas tour in Tripoli North Africa. He is married to the former Loraine Edwards and is a Brown Zaleski High School graduate of 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Palm Beach Air Force Base
Fla
Hubert D. Carr
Martin L. Carr
Longbottom
Carr
1740Th
Air Force
Tripoli
North Africa
Brown-Zaleski H"igh
Loraine Edwards
O Higgins Relation Revealed in Chile Liberation Tale
Gen Bernardo O'Higgins, famed for freeing Chile from Spanish rule, is traced to an Irish father, a detail highlighted in a recent historical overview. The claim situates O'Higgins within a broader Atlantic genealogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernardo O'Higgins
Chile
Spain
Byers Host Family Dinner Celebrates Three Birthdays
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Byer hosted a Sunday family dinner at their home on N Third Ave to honor three birthdays. Guests included Kenneth Byer, his son Robert Byer, and great-niece Diana Lynn Stevens of Point Pleasant, plus relatives Gomer Martin Wy man Stevens Vicky Sue Martin and others from Point Pleasant Nitro and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kenneth Byer
N. Third Ave
Robert Byer
Dianna Lynn Stevens
Point Pleasant
Gomer Martin
Wyman Stevens
Vicky Sue
Eugene Martin
Gary
LaDonna
Lisa Kay
Nitro
Charles Byer
the Byers
Two Meetings Scheduled in Middleport Churches
The Home builders Class of the Church of Christ will meet at the church Tuesday evening. It was announced the Kyowva Men's Fellowship dinner will be held at Westmoreland Church in Huntington Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Westmoreland Church
Huntington
Bradbury PTA Set To Meet For Founders Day Program
The Bradbury Parent-Teacher Association will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the school. A Founders Day program will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradbury
Parent-Teacher Association
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Russell C. Herman, M. D
Pomeroy General Hospital
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Lynne Hart
Albert Ebersbach
Jacob Ebersbach
Charles Ebersbach
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Joan Jones
Roger Cullums
Betty Forman
Guy Cowan
Gilbert Freeman
Kate Ebersbach
Anne Ebersbach
Anna Durst
Jennie Sue Eiselstein
Harry Watson
Sandra Smith
Danny Smith
Denver Kapple
William Watson
Ben Neutzling
Roy Tracy, Jr
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Dale Smith
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Charles Buck
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Ray Glaze
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Homer Brickles
Mary Kunzelman
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Renzo Menchini
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Liberty
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Proudly
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Cooley Wallace
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Primo Carnera
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