Nelsonville Woman's Club Hosts Tree and Shrub Talk
The Y M C A gathering featured a banquet led by Mrs. Thomas Bush, violin numbers by Charles Weltzheimer and Miss Elda Crouse, and a talk by Prof. Frank Copeland of Ohio University on urban planting. He recommended elm or maple varieties, advised small trees for transplanting, and praised hedges like Japanese barberry and certain privet varieties for winter hardiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Community Club
Thomas Bush
Charles Weltzheimer
Elda Crouse
Frank Copeland
Ohio University
Amoor
Nelsonville
Greenlawn
Copeland
W. H. Parks
W. T. Bean
C H. Bartlett
Nelsonville High to Stage Vinceense and Johnstown at Opera House
Next Saturday Nelsonville high school will present a historical picture Vinceense and Johnstown at Stuart's opera house. Manager Steenrod has donated the use of the venue and furnished the picture which is a fine one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart's Opera House
Nelsonville High School
Vinceense
Johnstown
Steenrod
City Council Advances Bus Transport Ordinance
The city council in adjourned session Tuesday moved to second read an ordinance restricting motor bus transport on streets served by the traction line. The session closed with plans to reconvene Thursday for the third and final reading, with final passage now likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secon
Methodist missionary society meets on Monroe street
The Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Willard Bartoe on Monroe street. The subject is Stewardship. Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Monks will be devotional and program leaders. Business of importance will be presented and a good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Willard Bartoe
Monroe Street
Spencer
Monks
All Southeastern Ohio basketball first team debate heats up
In Athens tournament coverage, fans in Nelsonville dispute the Messenger's all southeastern Ohio selections. They push an alternate lineup featuring Kettra of Chillicothe, Campbell of Nelsonville, Eby of Chillicothe, Edmunson of Greenfield, and Miller of Chillicothe with Chillicothe as center and captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Messenger
Nelsonville
Kettra
Chillicothe
Campbell
Nelsonville Jr
Eby
Edmundson
Greenfield
Miller
Chamber Dinner Meeting at Y M C A
The Chamber of Commerce convenes Thursday evening at 6 15 at the Y M C A. Dinner will be served by the past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters. Important business to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pythian Sisters
Great World War Picture At Stuart's Opera House
Glenford Dugan Post announces the six reel feature to be shown March 10 and 11 at Stuart's Opera House. The one reel depicts a World War I scene while the other five tell a love story of sweethearts wives and mothers with a well known all star cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenford Dugan
Jegion
Stuart
Funeral for four month old Donald Warren at Greenlawn
Funeral services were held yesterday for Donald Warren aged four months at the family residence in YDeanville. Rev Howearth conducted the service and burial followed at Greenlawn. Iris parents five brothers and three sisters survive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Warren
Ydeanville
Howearth
Greenlawn
Iris
Funeral services for Mollie Morgan held at 1 36
Funeral services are set for Mollie Morgan of Glen Ebon at 1 36 tomorrow. Burial will be at Greenlawn. She leaves a husband two children including a two week old babe and her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Morgan
Glen Ebon
Greenlawn
Would Rather Fight Than Work Cure Promises Relief
A patient with long stomach trouble reports renewed appetite and desire to work after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, easing stomach liver and appendix ailments. One dose convinces. money refunded. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Mayr
Mckee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Surprise Birthday Gathering for Mrs. Belle Burns
A week of social events in Sharpsburg culminated in a Saturday surprise party for Mrs. Belle Burns who celebrates a birthday only every four years due to weather delays. Friends enjoyed good food and a festive evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Burns
Mrs. Burns
Guy Glover
Zoe Dale
Bartlett
Columbus
Ruth Hannah Thompson
Daisy Burns
Lenore Keney
Emily Grimes
Wayme
Tabor Ridge
Majorie Armstrong
Alden Hobson
Clarence Whern
Grace
Pleasant Hill Weekend Guests and Birthday Surprise
Pleasant Hill hosts greet weekend visitors as Ruth Morrison of Athens joins the Morrison home. Harold Pierce brings Ruth Pierce for the visit. Several people suffer mumps but recover. Mrs Arthur Gaston celebrates a 34th birthday with 20 relatives visiting including Gaston and Frost family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Morrison
Ruth Morrison
Athens
Harold Pierce
Ruth Pierce
Arthur Gaston
James Gaston
Oda
Lafe Gaston
Mike
Ed Lonas
Stanley
Samuel Frost
Guy Frost
Betty Jane
Kenneth
Leonard
Elbert Sams
Helen
Edith
Lena
Gaston
Bernice
Florence Martin
Ed Martin
Local Social Roundup From Athens and Nearby Towns
Residents of Athens and surrounding areas report visits and returns from travel. Ludrig Mr Findlay Pidcock visits his parents in Athens. Donald McWilliams returns home to Coalton after visiting brothers and sister. Several relatives attend Blanche Rhoades funeral in Zaleski. William Beckle family travels to Buchtel. Stevens’ limb heals. George Shaullis suffers mumps. Kenneth Francis back to health after pneumonia. Lee McWilliams family recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay Pidcock
Athens
Samuel Pidcock
Donald McWilliams
Coalton
Messrs
Lee
Lewis McWilliams
Pearl Evans
Thomas Jones
William Beckle
Charles Hutchens
Blanche Rhoades
Zaleski
John McDonald
Leroy
Nelgonville
Herbert Kelley
Mrd@ s
George Francis
Clarence Neal
Frances Louise
Henry Rorick
Kenneth Francis
George Shaullis
John Edgar
Coonville
Norma
Earl
Buchtel
George Vanmeter
Lee McWilliams
McWilliams
Victor Beckle
Victor Leroy
George Beckle
Brooksville
Daniel Brewer
Johnston City
Til
George Brewer
Don Seevers
Eagles
David Neal
George Thompson
Thelma
Vera McNutt
Union
Gladys. McWilliams
Frank Rhodes
Norma Beckle
Pearl
Bundy) Evans
Luhrig
Community Tightens Health Fight Amid Whooping Cough Outbreak
The town contends with whooping cough and mumps raging through the community while residents make social visits. Mr. McWilliams resumes work. Local families visit relatives in Brooksville Athens and Union areas as Eagles events draw crowds.
Birthday Party for Miss Mariel Buck Draws 38 Guests
Vanderhoof and Far Kincade hosted a Saturday birthday party for Miss Mariel Buck attended by 38 young people. The gathering featured music, games, and a lunch with many presents. guests departed late wishing a happy birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far Kincade
Mariel Buck
Mabel
R. P. Boggs
Lawrence Bailey
Lyda Jeffers
Lucy Chase
Elizabeth
Charles
Emma Noyes
Jerome Hawk
Dutch Ridge
William Conant
Henry Burton
Carson Boggs
S. S. Tilton
Mary
Sophrona
W. O. Stout
Coolville
Florence Bailey
Ora Boggs
Lona Murphey
Rosa Conant
Community Notices and Death of George Kayser Passes
Dexter weekly social calendar lists visits from A W Rupe and families, Enid Caster staying with David Caster, Clayton Lyons overseeing poultry farm construction with planned government operation, and multiple relatives visiting relatives. George B Kayser dies at Athens State Hospital of pneumonia at about 50. funeral Monday at J C Gorby home with Rev Grass officiating. interment Temple cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Rupe
Dexter
Carol Witlatch
Albany
Eddie
Verlin Howery
Obert Markins
Cincinnnati
D. M. Sisson
D. F. Romine
Nora Sleeth
Athens
Welcome
Helen Caster
Dyesville
Emmett Starkey
Athens State Hospital
J. C. Gorby
Grass
Temple Cemetery
Kayser
Messenger Note Highlights Local News Correspondent History
A lifelong news gatherer and correspondent for the Messenger, serving this place for several years, illustrating enduring ties to local reporting and community coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Local social rounds include visits to Albany Mt Vernon and Athens
Miss Faye Cline returns home after visiting Miss Vivian Dowds in Mt Vernon. Mr and Mrs Henry Eccles of Portsmouth visit Mrs F Eccles and attend the Athens basketball tournament with their son, a local high school teacher. Mrs Eva Baker drives from Columbus to visit Miss Faye Baker this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Cline
Vivian Dowds
Mt. Vernon
Henry Eccles
Portsmouth
F. Eccles
Eccles
Athens
Charles Eccles
Eva Baker
Columbus
Faye Baker
New Daughter Becomes Head of Lowther House
A daughter was born Tuesday morning March 4 to Mr and Mrs Howard Lowther. She weighs 83 pounds? This notice presents the event with formal tone and specifies the new head of the household and the infant details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lowther
Class Panty event hosted by Miss Aldine Coe
Miss Aldine Coe entertained the organized Sunday School class of the M E S 8S taught by Mrs Howard Warner on Monday afternoon from 3 to 6 at her home. After social time and games, refreshments were served. The class meets the first Monday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldine Coe
Howard Warner
Sunday School awards for perfect attendance given
Miss Drusilla Crow received a badge of honor from the Baptist Church Sunday School for seven years of perfect attendance. Miss Lenna Heiger of the M. Sk. Sunday School earned a third gold star to accompany her pin with two stars for three years of perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drusilla Crow
Sunday
of the Baptist Church
Lenna Heiger
M. Sk
Social News From Nelsonville and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs A G Cotton and daughter visited Everett Cline and Faye Cline in Nelsonville. Bryson and baby daughter spent Sunday with Stewart relatives. Barr visited family in Coolville. Mrs H Kalb of Steubenville vacationed with Elmer and Mrs Searis. Mrs I E Fish of Ned House WV stayed with son and daughter in law Fish. George Jones grandchild joined the Fish visit. George Bean and Alva Sisson hosted guests last week. DD M Sisson of Carpenter visited relatives last week. Everett Carbaugh and son from Chase visited the Searls family last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Cotton
W. W. Heaton
Nelsonville
Everett Cline
Faye
Bryson
Stewart
Barr
Coolville
D. Kalb
Steubenville
Elmer Searis
I. F E. Fish
Ned House
W. Va
Everett Carbaugh
Son
Chase
Elmer Searls
Among the Sick Mr. Bolton Makes Speedy Recovery
Mr. F. E. Bolton is surprising everyone with a rapid recovery from illness, drawing attention in local circles and prompting well wishes from friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. F. E. Bolton
Joint-Ease and Joint-Base Heal Creaky Joints Quick
An advertised remedy touts Joint-Ease to penetrate skin within two minutes and relieve stiffness lameness and swelling across joints from foot to spine. It claims quick relief and a fast selling tube priced at 60 cents available at druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Illness Updates From Local Hospital Ward
Reported health conditions show Mr Harvey Radcliffe in very serious condition Tuesday. Mrs Hettie Rife remains unchanged due to weakened disease state and pneumonia. The patient is recovering enough to sit up briefly after surgery on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Rife
Harvey’ Radcliffe
Albany Welcomes Fletcher Family for Baptist Pastorate
Mr. Harley Fletcher arrives with wife and eight children to accept the Albany Baptist church pastorate after a year without a pastor. He formerly preached at Newcomerstown and already led a service here last winter. Eight years of pastoral experience and strong church support accompany the move. the family will arrive next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Harley Fletcher
Helen
Georgia
Ruth
Mabel
Hazel Jowena
Martine
Robert
Fletcher
The
Baptist Church
Newcomerstown
Whaley Family Reunion Visit Highlighted in Athens
Mr and Mrs Whaley of Athens spent Sunday with the brother W D Whaley and his family, sharing time and fellowship in the local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Whaley
Athens
W. D. Whaley
Bake sale and basketball double duties announced
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church plans a bake sale Saturday at Henry Reeder's Jewelry. Class 99 members are invited to Mrs. Henry Reeder's home Friday evening. Albany girls host McArthur tonight on the home floor with a 7 15 game time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. Ee. Church
Henry Reeder
Albany
McArthur
Trevx-Guar eczema relief offered with guarantees
An advertisement touts Trex Lotion as relief for eczema pimples blackheads and facial blemishes. It promises soothing healing effects reducing itching and inflammation and clearing skin. Available for $1 at Cline's Pharmacy or from Hl. B. Denton & Co Mt Carmel IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline’s
Hl. B. Denton & Co
Mt. Carmel
Westminster Guild Meeting Set at Wellman Home
The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church will meet at Miss Wellman’s home on Thursday evening with hostesses Mrs. James Rochester and Mrs. Wiley Thurness assisting. The date was changed due to conflicting church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Misses Wellman
Thurasday
James Rochester
Wiley Thurness
Logan Elks Elect Exalted Ruler in Record Turnout
A record crowd attended the Logan lodge annual election of officers with 123 members present. George Smith, a longtime furniture dealer, was chosen exalted ruler for the coming year, as other officers were elected: Mel Harbaugh leading knight Lewis Fishbaugh loyal knight Tom Wakley lecturing knight Russell James secretary Jesse James treasurer Ed School ryler M. B. Jiles trustee. Smith will also represent the lodge at the grand lodge meeting in Boton in July. Installation is set for the first Monday evening in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Lodge
George Smith
Mel Harbaugh
Lewis Fishbaugh
Tom Wakley
Russell ‘James
Jesse James
Ryler
M. B. Jtles
Grand Lodge
Boton
Harrington class hosts meeting at Mrs. Smith home
The Harrington class gathering at Mrs. Harry Smith’s home on Monday featured hostesses Mrs. Harry Bell and Mrs. Floyd Duffy assisting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Williard Sprankle, with a roll call of current religious facts. The group announced a March 14 tea at Mrs. T. R. Walburn’s home, inviting the mothers of class members. Light refreshments followed a social period, with guests Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Ralph Moore, Mrs. Joe Smith, Mrs. Ida Smith and Miss Dorothy Chute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Harry Smith
Harry Bell
Floyd Duffy
Williard Sprankle
Rell
T. ‘R. Walburn
Charles Smith
Ralph Moore
Joe Smith
Ida Smith
Dorothy Chute
Cemetery conditions prompt council report recommendations
A survey of Oak Grove cemetery under councilmen Shaw and Petty with Service Director Iles produced a report with several recommendations. The note references conditions at the city property including a house and barn found to be in need of attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak’ Grove Cemetery
Shaw
Petty
Iles
Icity
Recommendations for Cemetery Improvements and Related Upgrades
The committee proposed building new house steps, widening the cemetery road by six feet using surplus dirt, repairing the fence and re-hanging gates, painting the iron entrance fence, and maintaining current wage levels for employees.
Junta Club entertains at Miss Vail home
The Junta club met at 6 o clock Monday evening at East Hunter street home of Miss Elizabeth Vail. Loli call sparked talks on Mark Twain and Miss Ann White read a life of Twain. Mr. Frank Blasius led a club song with old time favorites. Guests included Mrs. Len Showalter Mrs. E P D Nutter of Columbus and Mrs. H Ki Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junta Club
Elizabeth Vail
East Hunter Street
Loli Call
Mark Twain
Ann White
Twain
Frank Blasius
Len Showalter
E. PD. Nutter
Columbus
H. Ki. Harrington
Man Takes Train to Columbus Hospital After Auto Ride
Joe Pierce 26 was taken to a Columbus hospital after a late Sunday eveing arrival by a young man who planned to drive him to Columbus. Pierce, treated for a fractured arm and possible pneumonia, was described as employed at Childs restaurant and residing at the YMCA. He had been visiting relatives in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pierce
Columbus
Parkersburg
Childs
Glouster Henry Dorhman Dies in Columbus Hospital
Glouster Henry Dorhman 69 of Camp Chase died at Grant hospital Columbus Tuesday noon after an operation. He previously led College Hill as president and once occupied the property now owned by C. H. Bryson. He leaves a wife and six daughters. a son died years ago. Lural service Thursday at 1 pm with burial in Greenlawn cemetery Columbus. Family from Jacksonville plans to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dorhman
Camp Chase
John Heiser
Redtown
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Mahtinan
Colege Hill
C. H. Bryson
College Hill
Wohrman
Greenlawn Cemetery
Otto
Will Heiser
Merman
Jacksonville
Jury reports deadlock in New Lexington arson case
After a 3 hour 45 minute deliberation a jury in New Lexington reported a disinrre ment in the Jim Ross arson trial linked to several burned buildings at New Straitsville. Deputy Fire Marshal Gormley testified as a witness. William Howing’s case in New Straitsville will proceed March 17 at New Lexington common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Jim Ross
Witherson
New Straitaville
Gormley
William Howding
New Straitsville
Common Pleas Court
Mrs. James Brunton Returns From Visit Near Corning
Mrs. James Brunton has returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. David Rankin near Corning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brunton
Mrs
David Rankin
Corning
Traveling UMW Auditor Works Zanesville District
Joseph Richards, traveling auditor for the United Mine Workers, is active in the Zanesville territory this week assessing local mining operations and labor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Richards
United Mine Workers
Zanesville
Mrs Rankin and Children Visit Relatives at Hemlock
Mrs Rankin and her children were guests at the home of relatives at Hemlock at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rankin
Hemlock
Church attendance up after five week campaign at Trimble
Sunday services at the Church of Christ in Trimble saw attendance rise about 75 percent, with Bible school up about 40 percent. The last Sunday in March marked the best Bible school turnout in eight years. On March 9, 6 30 to 7 p m, youths will lead an evening program similar to the February 24 performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Trimble
Prohibition Enforcement Notices Issued for 107 Deputies
State Prohibition Director McDonald’s office prepared notices to 107 card deputies in Columbus Ohio informing them their powers to enforce dry laws are revoked at once per Governor Donahey’s request. Names listed include Dana Nash Nelsonville Pearl T Malley and H A Lines Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Prohibition
McDonald's Office
Donahey
Dana Nash
Nelsonville
Pearl T. Malley
H. A. Lines
City to inspect all auto buses this week
Norwood Ohio councilmen will inspect all auto buses operating in the city this week after numerous complaints from patrons. The move aims to assess the mechanism and safety of the buses in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Rheumatism Gone Too Says Rudolf Schorl
Rudolf Schorl of Fort Wayne Indiana credits Tanlac with restoring his health after a crippling rheumatism and related ailments. He reports severe stiffness nerves biliousness headaches and indigestion improved after taking Tanlac for six years. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Schorl
Tanlac
Rudolf Schori
East Main Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Worthington
Iowa
Taniac
Balkan Racket Snot Settled
In Sofiya Bulкарia two hundred members of the Macedonian Liberty societies were arrested by Bulgarian police after a Jugoslav government ultimatum demanded leaders of Macedonian organizations be seized. Bulgarian fear of invasion rises as Macedonian irregular bands threaten along the Jugoslav border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sota
Bulgaria
Jugoslav
Jugoslavy
Sofiia
Jugoslavia
Coolidge backs Wood administration in Philippines
President Coolidge declared support for Governor-General Leonard Wood and said the Philippines should not yet gain independence. He conveyed his stance in a letter to Manuel Roxas, head of the Philippine independence mission visiting Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Leonard Wood
Philippine Islands
United States
Manuel Roxas
House of Representatives
Fragmentary note on Kirby solvency in estate case
The record shows assets listed against Josiah Kirby, a former debtor, accepted at face value while the master declared no proof whether Kirby was solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Kirby
Dent
Kirby
Ohio pastor goes free on slavery charge in court
Rev. Frederick Johnson of Matai Ohio was cleared of white slavery charges in a Buffalo court. Assistant US attorney G. Davis said no evidence showed Johnson transported Pearl Dausenspeck for immoral purposes. Johnson left the court smiling and refusing to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Buffalo
N. Y
Frederick Johnson
G. Davis
Pearl Dausenspeck
Johnson
Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Health Boost and Savings
An advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as an economical family medicine and laxative tonic. It claims quick health improvements with a hot cup before bed, boosted by improved eyes and skin, and urges readers to buy from Marvel Products Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvel Products Company
Sole Manufacturers
Pittsburg
Credit Report Snapcast on Cleveland Land Discount Co.
In Cleveland Ohio creditors contest the Special Master’s report that the Land Discount Company’s assets exceed liabilities by 2.19 million dollars. Attorneys for intervening creditors will file exceptions to the findings made with Federal Judge D C Westenhaver. The master noted personal notions on asset values. The text outlines the company’s claims remaining disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Clevelland Discount Company
P. L. A. Leighley
D. C. Westenhaver
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Logan
Clarence Backus
Elizabeth Stratton
Miss Nelle
Delaware
E. J. Rosser
City Council
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Pleasant Hill
Ludrig
Vanderhoof
A. F. Sisson
Jesse Sissons
Mary Sisson
Carolyn Sisson
A. B. Rupe
Pearley
Hutton
Wm. Swan
F. E. Wood
Unusual Records
Cemetery Committee
Glouster
Jugoslavs
Liberty’’ Party
American Legion
Rok
Stuart’s
Insurance and Real Senate
Phose
Cleveland Discount Co
New Church
Jersey
A. M. Mooney
Jocobs S. Fortney
Adam
Eva
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