Sayre Is Found Innocent Of Stealing From Auto
After 37 minutes deliberation a Meigs County petit jury acquitted Fred Sayre Racine on both counts of larceny and tampering with a motor vehicle in the Aug 15 case. Sayre testified most of Friday and Monday as witnesses for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayre
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Fred Sayre
Racine
Corabelle Russell
Middleport
Harry Schwab
Mayford Harris
Edna Pickens
Gertrude Richard
Chester Wells
Long Bottom
Charles Russell
Manning Webster
James B. O Brien
Cedric W. Clark
C. Bogard
Bernice Soin and
Karr
Clyde Hedley
Paul Fisher
Everett Ward
W. Lao Beeson
Howard lHilysell
Edward King
Martha Anderson
Freda Montgomery
Bertha Hellman
Pomeroy PTA Founders Day Honors Emma Seitz
Former principal Emma Seitz spoke at Sugar Run PTA Founders Day noting the group’s 220 members the largest in its history and 100 percent family PTA membership. Past presidents received corsages as Mrs Chester Knight led the program. The meeting approved a gift to the Ohio Congress of PTA and discussed projects including a large autoharp for music, film purchases, and a rummage sale at Bethany Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Seitz
Chester Knight
J. B. Elberfeld
Ben Neutzting
Theo Lehew
Otto Strauss
Leo Bryan
H. B. Kress
Ways and Means Committee
Bethany Methodist Church
Ed Baer
Norbert Compton
Charlies Persinger
J. W. McMurray
William Anderson
Paul Theiss
Albert Coates
Roy Tracy
Ted Downie
Charles Swatzel
Henry Ewing
W. D. Edwards
W. A. Gibbs
Dor Coates
Terry Knight
Pomeroy Card Club Hosts Social Evening
Mrs Rollin Beards entertained the Twin City Card Club at her home Friday night. Prizes for the games of "S00" went to Miss Erna Jesse Mrs Glen Dill and Mrs William Fisher. Refreshments followed with guests including Mrs Paul Grueser Mrs Bernice Durst Miss Jesse Mr C P Gallagher Mrs Dill Mrs Fisher and Mrs Clarence Clifford.
Beta Sigma Phi Holds Valentine Party in Pomeroy
Envelopes were prepared for mailing for the county heart fund drive led by Phyllis Mullen as Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosted a Valentine party at Dorothy Clark home. Refreshments with a valentine theme were served by Mary Elizabeth Anderson Charlotte Coates Pearl Welker Dorothy Clark and Marsha Hobstetter. Attendees included Velma Rue Sarah Gibbs Jean Morgan Mildred Karr Eleanor Thomas Pandora Collins Jean Blazencz Pearl Welker Elizabeth Anderson Phyllis Mullen Ann Rupe Sue Jeffers Vera Crow Marjorie Crow Roberta O'Brien Susie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ere
Elizabeth Anderson
Phyllis Mullen
Ann Rupe
Sue Jeffers
Vera Crow
Marjorie Crow
Roberta O’brien
Susie
Rutland Senior Wins DAR Good Citizenship Test
Marilyn Turner, senior at Rutland High School, placed first in Meigs County DAR good citizenship test. Fourteen finalists from seven county high schools competed. Turner will receive the award March 11 and attend the DAR luncheon as a guest. Janet Orr and Dorothy Overturf tied for second. Janice Story of Pomeroy High School took third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Sue Orr
Dorothy Overturf
Middleport High School
Janice Story
Pomeroy High School
Imboden Couple Return Home After Minersville Visit
Mr and Mrs Lester Imboden return to Columbus after a weekend in Minersville with relatives and friends. Miss Gaynel Thomas has returned to her employment in Co-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Imboden
Columbus
Minersville
Gaynel] Thomas
Community Notes From Mason and Surrounding Area
Walter Bush and family visit due to Mrs. Ivan Bush illness in Mason. Mason Spencer of Racine visits sister Mrs. Jesse Brown while Mr. Brown is away. Roush family and friends attend St. Mark's event for March of Dimes with a white elephant sale raising about 25 dollars.
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Upper Flats
Walter Bush
River Rouge Mich
Ivan Bush
Mason
A. P. Roush
Gus Douglas, Jr
Tommy
Walden Roush
Walden Bennett
Point Pleasant
Donald Roush
Sheldon
Newa
Roush Pond
Clarence Blessing
Jesse Brown
Mason Spencer
Peniel and
White Church
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Harold Lewis
Rupert Rice
Paul Rickard
Sherrie
Glen Thompson
Ronnie
Martha Lee
Furt Rogers
Elmer Newberry
Stevie
Mikey
P. E. Roush
A. Ray Roush
Jasper Roush
Joey Elias
Tehir
Charles
Peggy
Gerald Rood
Gerald
Richard
Arnett Roush
Lola Jean
Jack
Loretta Roush
Vasi
Ralph King
Graham
Baby Richard Paul Wise born in Toledo
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wise of Toledo announce the birth of a son, Richard Paul, born February 19 at Toledo City Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wise of Pomeroy and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Busch of Iran, Michigan. Great grandmother is Mrs. R. D. Young of Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Gerald Wise
Toledo
Richard Paul
Toledo City Hospital
Gerald W. Wise
Paul Busch
Iran
Mich
R. D. Young
Service Officer To Visit Legion
William Searberry a service officer of Fee ney Bennett Post 128 will be at the Legion Hall each meeting night the second and fourth Wednesday of the month to aid service men with various problems This Wednesday night plans for a new kitchen will be discussed and a film will be shown by James Cochran of Point Pleasant Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middilaport
William Searberry
Feeney-Bennett Post
Legion Hall
Don Roach
James Cochran
Point Pleasant
City Leaders Discuss Meter Problems
MIDDLEPORT The street committee of Middleport Village Council met with Mayor Sidney T. Russell last night to discuss problems from the location of the new parking meters. Wayne Gibbons Walter Bunce and Robert McInhiny attended as standards for meters were set in some locations yesterday despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Village
Sidney T. Russell
Wayne Gibbons
Walter Bunce
Robert Mc Lhinny
Arrest Warrant Issued for Driving While Intoxicated
Meigs County Common Pleas Court issued a warrant for Kermit Earl Clark on a driving while intoxicated charge based on information filed by Prosecuting Attorney James B. O'Brien. The incident date noted as February 19 in Tuppers Plains is cited in the information.
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Pomeroya
Kermit Earl Clark
Tuppers Plains
Meigs County
People Turn Up $300 Under Old Boardwalk
In Ocean City Maryland residents searching the torn up boardwalk with shovels and sieves have recovered about $300 left by vacationers over 65 years. Some days yielded as much as $12 in coins.
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Ocean City
Electa Missionary Circle Meets in Racine Home
Mrs Helen Simpson and Mrs Gretta Simpson co hosted the Racine Baptist Electa Missionary Circle monthly meeting at the Simpson home with eight members present. Vera Beegle led devotion on A Guest in Our Home and God’s Happy Home. Bertha Sayre led the program on We Walk Together and business approved a $10 contribution to the America Christ offering and a combined meeting with Ruth Circle on March 8 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle
Valentine Party Held For Sunday School Class
Mrs Lillian Hayman hosted a Valentine party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Edward Simpson due to bad weather only four members attended Mary Cleland Barbara Cleland June Neigler and Karen Gardner enjoyed games and refreshments in keeping with the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hayman
Edward Simpson
Mary Cleland
Barbara Cleland
June Neigler
Karen Gardner
Local Visits and Social Notes from Racine Area
Mrs. Claude Roy and sister Mrs. Cassa Rose of Minersville rushed to Pittsburgh last Saturday due to their mother Mrs. Dale Smith s illness. Ronald and Mrs. Smith of Pomeroy visited Mrs. Smith s sister, Mrs. Margaret Houda sheit, while Mary Louise Shuler and children of Letart spent a day with Mr and Mrs Edward Simpson. Miss Josephine Mallory of Middleport helped Mike Hayman celebrate his fourth birthday. The Racine PTA postponed its meeting due to icy roads and plans to return in March. The Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star held an initiatory work session. Mr and Mrs Emmett Smalley of Middleport visited friends in Racine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Roy
Cassa Rose
Minersville
Pittsburgh
Dale Smith
Ronald Smith
Pomeroy
Margaret Houdasheit
Mary Louise Shuler
Letart
Edward Simpson
Josephine Mallory
Middleport
Lillian Hayman
Mike Hayman
Racine Pta
Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Emmett Smalley
Benjamin Franklin Starts Poor Richard's Almanac in 1732
Benjamin Franklin began Poor Richard's Almanac in 1732 under the pen name Richard Saunders, publishing a yearly collection of weather, calendars, proverbs, and practical wisdom. The work helped shape early American print culture and domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Poot Richard
Richard Saunders
Village Given Renewed Sewage Dump Permit
The village of Pomeroy received a renewed permit to dump sewage into the Ohio River until July 15 of this year. Mayor F. F. Robinson announced the decision after the council meeting at City Hall. The prior permit expired December 15, and financing the $460,000 disposal plant was not completed. The extension allows time to place a bond issue on the ballot to fund part of the project. The council also sought bids for two old dump trucks, discussed a weight limitation ordinance, and noted changes in the village solicitor duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio River
F. F. Robinson
City Hall
State Department of Health
Street Department
The
Street Committee
Middleport PTA Night Highlights School Progress and Plans
The Middleport Parent Teacher Association met at Middleport High School with a program by the 8th Grades Chorus directed by Earl Warnke. Highlights included a birthday commemoration for the association, discussion of state school requirements, and a questionnaire for parents about local school problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
P Rayer
Ben Philson
Parent‘Teacher Association
Middleport High School
Organization
Association
Philson
Virginia Mayes
Earl Warnke
Vane
Marine Goma
Lover
David Chesher
George Hibbs
George Moore
Edward Crooks
Carole Manney
Gene Abbott
Sonny Knapp
William Pettit
Dick Roller
Eddie Blake
Frank Wolfe
Warren Hurley
Mark Kelly
Merlin Mitchell
Land Singer
Kit Neal
Richard Duckworth
Dale Miller
Tom Clark
George Sonner
Joe Morgan
Charles Hoschar
Warnke
Arthur Skinner
Flossie Allensworth
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Marietta
Wilson C. Story
Susan Park
Leland Brown
Robert Hurley
L. W
Parent-Teacher Association
Robert Schmoll
Millard Wildermuth
Francis Anderson
Joe Young, Jr
C. A. Bradbury
FE. M. Blake
Will Meet of Margaret Willams Circle at Heath Methodist
The Margaret Willams Circle of the Woman's Association of Heath Methodist Church will meet Thursday at the church. Mrs. C. A. Emmish is devotional chairman and Mrs. W. W. Hayes is program leader. Hostesses are Mrs. Herbert Chambers Mrs. A. W. McKay Mrs. C. B. Forrest and Mrs. Wayne Gibbons.
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Middleport
Margaret Willams
Woman's Association of Heath Methodist Church
C. A. Emmish
W. W. Hayes
Herbert Chambers
A. W. McKay
C. B. Forrest
Wayne Gibbons
Band Party Planned in Middleport For March 23
Senior Band party planned in Middleport with buffet refreshments. Committee includes Mrs Walter Crooks Mrs Harold Woodgerd Mrs Robert Rawlings Mrs Emerson Jones Mrs Charles Murray Mrs Francis Anderson Mrs George Childs and Mrs Arthur Skinner. Arthur Skinner president. nominating panel Emerson Jones Francis Anderson and Eber Lewis to report next meeting.
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Middleport
PTA
Walter Crooks
Harold Woodgerd
Robert Rawlings
Emerson Jones
Charles Murray
Francis Anderson
George Childs
Arthur Skinner
Eber Lewis
Birthday party honors 11 year old Nancy Skinner
Mrs. George Skinner hosted a Saturday party for her daughter Nancy at the Skinner home on 8S Fourth Ave. Assisted by Mrs. Gene Yost of Racine and Mrs. Edward Foster and daughter, the event featured games and prize awards to Pete Walburn, Carolyn Rose and Michiala with other local attendees from Pomeroy and Ra yost family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Skinner
Gene Yost
Racine
Edward Foster
Daugher
Cottrill
Pomeroy
Nancy
Skinner
Fourth Ave
Pete Walburn
Carolyn Rose
Michiala
Foster
Judy
Local Social Notes Highlight Illnesses Travel and Visits
Mrs John K Smith learns her niece Mrs Frank Lewis Knopp lies seriously ill in Mc Millen Hospital Charleston after first operation. Several families travel and visit, including Mr and Mrs Frank Vrooman and relatives from Columbus Texas Parkersburg and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Smith
Frank Lewis Knopp
McMillen Hospital
Charleston
Parkersburg
Pittsburgh
Beecher Kessinger
Garfield Ave
Kessinger
the Messenger
Point Pleasant
Eien Dutton
Sandra Brewington
Betty
Barbara Covert
Janice Hauck
Ruth Ann Edwards
Carla Shafer
Birth Announced in Harrisonville Family
Mr and Mrs Len nie Jewell of Brick Street announce the birth of a son February 21 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Dave Wetzel and Mrs Goldie Jewell. Great grandmother is Mrs Ora Spencer of Albany. The baby is named Stephen.
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Pomeroy
Lennie Jewell
Brick St
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Dave Wetzel
Goldie Jewell
Harrisonville
Ora Spencer
Albany
Stephen
Divorce Granted in Greathouse Case
Judge Cedric W. Clark grants Ona Mae Greathouse a divorce from Don Milton Greathouse for gross neglect of duty. The plaintiff may resume her maiden name McElroy.
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Pomeroy
Ona Mae Greathouse
Don Milton Greathouse
Cedric W. Clark
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
McElroy
Divorce Suit: Pomeroy-Chargie Extreme Cruelty
Carl A. Ritchie files for divorce from Freda A. Ritchie in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on extreme cruelty grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Chargi
Carl A. Ritchie
Freda A .Ritchie
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Driver Fined Ten Dollars In Middleport Court
Howard Price of Point Pleasant was fined ten dollars after state patrolmen charged him with speeding in a case heard by Mayor Sidney T. Russell in Middleport last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Howard Price
Point Pleasant
Sidney T. Russell
Plans Made To Purchase Diesel Fuel
Meigs County Board of Commissioners completed a contract with Standard Oil Co to supply diesel fuel for nine days at 113 cents per gallon. The board named Thereon Johnson to the Meigs County Child Welfare Board and approved a sharecropping agreement with Howard ter covering 10.48 acres in Letart Township. Carpenter will supply seeds and fertilizer and receive two thirds of the crop while the county gets one third. The agreement runs from March 15 1955 to December 15 1955. Several outstanding bills were approved for payment. Attendees included Proffitt C Hartinger and Harry Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Standard Oil Co
Meigs County Board of Commissioners
Court House
Proffitt
C. Hartinger
Harry Craig
GOP Senate Seen in 1956
Senator Millikan says Republicans face heavily stacked ads but has no pessimism about reclaiming the Senate. He cites a strong national administration and better prospects to gain the necessary one or two seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Millikan
World Day of Prayer Observed in Middleport
Women from Meigs County and Middleport churches plan the World Day of Prayer service at First Baptist Church on Friday February 25 at 7 30 p m Mrs Ben Philson heads the council of church women and Mrs L D Diles chairs arrangements The program details will be announced later in the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Ben Philson
Meigs County
Guernsey Breeders Meet With Speaker Friday
The Southeastern Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association meets at the courthouse starting at 11 a.m. with Robert Pomeroy, secretary of the Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association, as the afternoon speaker. Wayne Roush invites all dairy cow enthusiasts and members to attend.
Funeral Held for Mrs Li lian Mae Harkness
Relatives from here attended the funeral of Mrs Li lian Mae Harkness at Asbury Church in New Plymouth last Saturday. Lafe Harkness, a son, and Mrs John Hull, a sister, reside here.
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Zaleski
Lilian Mae Harkness
New Plymouth
Asbury Church
Lafe Harkness
John Hull
Death of Raymond Scott Noted in Nelsonville
Mrs. James Molihan learns of the death of her nephew Raymond Scott at his mother's home in Nelsonville last Saturday morning. A native of Zaleski, he moved to Nelsonville with his parents Mrs. Elizabeth Scott and the late William J. yon. Funeral services were held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Molihan
Raymond
Scott
Nelsonville
Zaleski
Elizabeth Scott
William J. Yon
Rosser Family Hosts Birthday Dinner Among Local Visitors
Mr and Mrs Glenn Rosser hosted a family dinner honoring Clyde Pinney Sarah M Campbell Harold Ward Ariene Davis and Evan Pinney with attendees including Clyde and Carolyn Pinney Layne Campbell Sammy Ironton and Alan Rosser. Several relatives from Columbus Ironton Ashland Rutland and Knox Township visited others in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Rosser
Clyde Pinney
Sarah M. Campbell
Harold Ward
Ariene Davis
Evan
Carolyn
Piketon
Layne Campbell
Sammy
Ironton
Rosser
Alan
James McKibben
Bert Daft
Watt Summers
Columbus
Ray McKibben
Melvin McKibben
Ashland
Jesse Peyton
J. M. Couch
Perry Pinney
Bobby
Coy McKibben
Barn es and Friends Toast 78th Birthday Sage of Mill St
Harry JF Barnes aged 78 celebrates another birthday at the Little Chamber of Commerce table in Middleport. The Newton Barnes family’s long life spans are noted with praise from friends, Rotary Club colleagues, and neighbors as he looks forward to more active years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry JF Barnes
Newton Barnes
Messenger
Little Chamber of Commerce
Martin
Lyle Russell
Mill St
Rotary Club
F. G Hunker
Barnes
Cedric Clark
Richard Foldens
Clarence Clarks
James Martin
Harold
Horton Brown
Howard F Ruppelt
Carroll Noris
Middleport Schools Ask Parents For Improvement Opinions
Parents and citizens in Middleport will receive a questionnaire asking if they feel the district offers a good education program for boys and girls. It requests views on homework, discipline, college prep, teacher pay, staffing, and a proposed annex and repairs to the Central and Pearl Street buildings plus a cafeteria and athletic field improvements. Supt. L W McComas presented the plan at a PTA meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pearl St
Board of Education
Supt
L. W. McComas
Parent-Teacher Association
Salem Center Social Ties Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Bob Farley and children Ken neth and Barbara attended the funeral of Mrs Farleys father J F Lytton in Gloucester. Lauren Hoffman and family and Max Edmundson visited the Hoffmans. Pearl Goff and Raymond were with Ernest Davis and Charlayne. Ernest Spires visited Lizzie Caton and Janet. Marvin Miller took Rutland basketball to J T last Saturday. Willard Walker from Columbus traveled with his family. Darrel Goff and family spent an evening with Ernest Davis. Russell Jones and son Clarence returned to Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Center
Bob Farley
Kenneth
Barbara
Glouster
Lizzie Caton
Janet
Marvin Miller
Rutland
J-T
Willard Walker
Columbus
Darrel Goff
Ernest Davis
Russell Jones
Clarence
Jackson
Administratrix Named for Dylvan D Michael Estate
Hazel Michael of Minersville is appointed administratrix of the estate of the late Dylvan D Michael in Meigs County Probate Court according to court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hazel Michael
Dylvan D Michael
Minersville
Meigs County
Logan Monument Company Promises Personalized Memorials
Logan Monument Company advertises tailored memorials with a master designer consultation. It touts genuine personalization, quality craftsmanship, and access to fine granite in carload lots using modern methods by skilled craftsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Monument Company
Ava Aa Ady
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Pomeroy Society
Norman Klees
Lancaster
J. T. Melain
James Ward
Rosemary Ward
Charles Ward
Main St
Marion Ward
Ralston Tracy
Kb. J. Tracy
Bernice Darst
Roger Theiss
Beth Ann
Spring Ave
Theiss
Kgger Creek
Harold Blackston
Sherrie Lynn
Robert Michael
Athens Road
Charles Elliott
Steven
Janice Elliott
W.va
Charles Jeffers
Theresa Hines
Athens
Lewis Sauer
Robert Hamm
Chillicothe
Roedel
Margaret Gans
Walter Hamm
O. Patterson
Twin City Card Club
Beta Sigma Phi
Dar
Pomeroy Personals
Robinson
John C. Bacon
Acon
Fred Crow, Jr
Crow
Swisher Coal Tippie
Finance Committee
Charles ’ Clerk
T. A. Downie
Betzing
Wa Swisher
Patwill
Middleport Society
Dine
Nicky Walburn
Colleen Wilson
Lloyd Sayre
Lucinda Morris
Helen Louise Taylor
Mary Carol Swanson
Kartiyn Swan
Michael
Don Erwin
Susan Allensworth
Margaret Williams
Iddleport Personals
E. F .Maag
Lincoln St
Sidney Royal
Frank Wilson
Brownell Ave
J. A. Young
Sandra Lee Yates
Patricia Kennedy
Sandra Lee
Ken Harrien
Wisconsin
Jackson Music
Heath Methodist Church
Louis A. Bangerter
Port Huron
Louise Mugridge
Horace McElhinny
Allen Ball
Trimble
Samuel Johnson
David Diles
L. D. Diles
GOP
Senate
Guernsey
Pickens
Mason City
Barnes and Bradbury Insurance Agency
Priscilla
Tillie) Barnes
Bob
Will
Land Bank Loan
United National Farm Loan
A. CC. Gibson, Sec’y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank
Ohio
Tata
All Pictures
MEIGS
Sterling Hayden
Marilyn Monroe
Temple
Julius Caesar
Marion Brando
James Mason
S.k
Logan Monument
Ormyully
Hocking Valley Hospital
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