Logan Health Chief Recommends Change For Immunizations
Dr H M Boocks director of the Logan Hocking County health department proposes changes to the school health program immunizations in Logan Athens and Vinton counties They will not vaccinate in spring except at the health department office Weekly Saturday sessions for children over three months will run 9 to 11 am excluding June July August Immunizations should occur in the first year of life at a physician or health department office The aim is to free school health staff for other tasks and ensure cooperation among parents physicians schools and health agencies The state compulsory immunization law can be enforced by boards of education if desired The local department cannot sustain the current immunization pace while maintaining other clinical programs Renewal of speech and hearing clinics and a new vision clinic are planned for the tri county area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
H. M. Boocks
Logan-Hocking County
Athens
Vinton
Boocks
Health Department
Boards of Education
Dr. Boocks
Tri-County
Square Dance Club Shifts April Date in Logan
In Logan the Square Dance Club met 32 people including two guests, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Heinlein, as Marion Grangers provided music and Charlie Ziegler called the dances. Edmund Lange led a brief meeting in president Dean Collison’s absence. The club plans moving April’s dance to the second Saturday with Jo and John Hardy supplying music and calling. Don Braun and wife arranged April host duties. A birthday cake honored Charlie Ziegler’s March 7 birthday after the late social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Marion Grangers
Charlie Ziegler
Lloyd Heinlein
Logan Clay Product Co
Heinleins
Edmund Lange
Dean Collison
John Hardy
Don Braun
Marion Allen
Logan Calendar Tuesday and Wednesday events listed
Calendar entries for March 7 and 8 show community meetings at homes churches and clubs. Activities include Duo Matres League, kindergarten talk by Mrs. Ralph Walker, Esther Circle, Rockbridge Band Boosters, Pythian Sisters, Among Ourselves, Pomona Grange program, Four Seasons Garden Club, D of A initiation rally, and garden clubs with locations and host hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duo Matres League
Harold Drummond
Ralph Walker
Esther Circle
First Methodist Church
Rockbridge
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Brandt
Mecca
Howard Rolston
Pomona Grange
Antioch Grange Hall
Four Seasons Garden Club
Ohio Power Co
Ohio
Hocking Garden Club
Coon Path
Marguerite Kellerman
Josephine Lowrie
Joseph Phillips
W. Second St
Party Honors Son-In-Law at Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Walter Frazee of Logan hosted a birthday dinner last Thursday honoring her son-in-law John Green of Granville. Ruth Frazee arrived earlier, and her husband joined the celebration. Their son Tom, a student at Ohio Northern University, Ada, planned a spring vacation with Ohio Northern peers in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Walter Frazee
N. Orchard Sr
John Green
Granville
Youth Is Fined Logan Cited for Two Traffic Violations
Ronald D. Harden 18 of Logan Route 1 was arraigned in mayor's court for driving while intoxicated and driving without a license. He pleaded guilty and was fined 150 dollars plus costs on the first count and 10 dollars plus costs on the second. Harden was cited by city police last Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Ronald D. Harden
Harden
Sailor McCoy Takes Part in Pacific Fleet Ceremonies
Radioman seaman Ernest G. Mc Coy, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Darrell McCoy, serving aboard USS Catamount, participated in ceremonies marking the 19th anniversary of the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Ernest G. McCoy
Seaman
USN
Darrell McCoy
Western Pacific
Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force
Logan Miss Grace Harsh Hosts Ilesboro Farmerettes Meeting
Miss Grace Harsh hosted a gathering at her country home with six members present, plus Mrs. Richard Bowers, Marla Bowers, Linda and David Rauber, and Mrs. Ralph Mosure who led the morning discussion on grooming and hair styling. Business was conducted by Mrs. Frank Mosure, and a potluck luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Grace Harsh
Ilesboro
Richard Bowers
Marla Bowers
Linda
David Rauber
Ralph Mosure
Frank Mosure
Jolly Double-Five Club Welcomes Guests for Meeting
Mrs. Jack Leffler led the recent Jolly Double-Five Club gathering at Mrs. Pete Wallace’s Bowen Street home with eight members present and three guests from Amanda and Lancaster. Hostess gifts and penny prize went to Mrs. Riegel and Mrs. Gartner, contests awarded to Mrs. Gartner, Schorr, and Nelson Wilson, refreshments after the program, next meeting planned for March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schorr
Nelson Wilson
Wallace
Leffler
Salem Center Weekend Visits and Hospital News
Community notes list weekend visits among families in Salem Center and nearby areas. Cleveland visitors Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Strong and sons stayed with E. H. Strong and Stephen Foley in Wilkesville. Columbus guests Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith stayed with the Smiths and Lizzie Caton. Vivian Johnson of Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, is a patient. Other locals visited Holzer Hospital to see Vivian Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Smith
Salem Center
R. O. Strong and Sons
Cleveland
E. H. Strong
Stephen Foley
Wilkesville
Lloyd Smith
Columbus
T. E. Smith
Lizzie Caton
Chris Johnson
Vivian Smith
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Marvin Morris
Star Hall
Earl Nelson
Carpenter
Vivian Johnson
Richard Miller
Jimmy
Marvin Miller
Homer Jones
Wellston
Fred Morris
Cris Roush
Florida
George Martin
Jackson
Four Drivers Face County Court Fines In Logan
Harold E. Drake, 35, Logan, arraigned Monday for failure to stop within an assured clear distance. He pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars and costs after a minor accident on W Hunter Street. Luther Skiver, 58, Nelsonville Route 2, pleaded guilty to disobeying a stop sign and was fined 15 dollars and costs, with 10 dollars suspended. Howard L. Hunter, 23, Logan Star Route, cited Feb. 6 for unsafe operation on Buena Vista Road, fined 10 dollars and costs. Paul E. Kimes, 53, Athens, tried in absentia for excessive speed, fined 15 dollars and costs. Kimes cited Feb. 19 on Route 33 southeast of Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Harold E. Drake
Drake
W. Hunter Street
Vaughn Collins
Luther Skiver
Nelsonville
Collins
Skiver
Howard L. Hunter
Logan Star
Buena Vista Road
Paul E. Kimes
Athens
Kimes
Lime Dealers Attend Meet In Hocking County
Eight lime and fertilizer dealers attended a meeting last week sponsored by the Hocking County extension service. Harold Shoemaker of Ohio State University led discussions on minimum tillage, soil testing, fertilizer analysis, and interpreting results. New soil test forms from the Ohio Soil Testing Laboratory were explained to aid fertility adjustments and fertilizer recommendations. Attending dealers included Carl Risch Wayne Ball R. F. Bailey George Donahue Harry E. Dennis Richard Bowers Ralph Cherry and Loy Imboden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Hocking County Lime and
Hocking County Extension Service
Harold Shoemaker
Extension Agronomist
Ohio State University
Ohio Soil Testing Laboratory
Carl Risch
Wayne Ball
R. F. Bailey
George Donahue
Rockbridge
Harry E. Dennis
South Bloomingville
Richard Bowers
Ralph Cherry
New Plymouth
Loy Imboden
Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital
Births include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ellinger of Logan Route 2 and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hardman of Laurelville. Admissions list Francis Auker and Mrs. Lydia Brandt of Logan, Orlandeth Lehman of Gore Route 1, and Mrs. Clara Sparnow of Logan. Dismissals note Mrs. Chris Brooker of Logan Star Route, Mrs. Marcus Kerr of Logan, Mrs. William McManaway of Logan Route 3, Mrs. Alton Vickery of Logan Route 2, and Mrs. C. O. Warren of Doanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ellinger
Logan
Jimmy Hardman
Laurelville
Francis Auker
Lydia Brandt
Orlandeth Lehman
Gore Route 1
Clara Sparnow
Chris Brooker
Marcus Kerr
Logan Star
William McManaway
Alton Vickery
C. O. Warren
Doanville
Seaman Cheesebrew Serves Aboard Canberra In Caribbean Exercise
Seaman Sammie L Cheesebrew of Point Pleasant son of Mr and Mrs John Cheesebrew serves aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Canberra participating in an annual training exercise in the Caribbean. The Canberra will visit San Juan and Ponce Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands before returning to Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sammie L. Cheesebrew
USN
John Cheesebrew
Canberra
Caribbean
San Juan
Ponce
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Norfalk
4-H Club Public Meeting Planned in Point Pleasant Hill
The Billie 4-H Club of Upper Flats will sponsor its annual meeting at 8 p m Friday at the Community Building. The Busy Fours 4-H Club shares a public meeting with the Mountain Flower PTA on March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Hill
Upper Flats
Mountain Flower Pta
Shrine Minstrel to Open Friday at Point Pleasant High
The fifth annual Shrine Minstrel returns to Point Pleasant Senior High Auditorium Friday at 8 15 p m sponsored by the local Shrine Club. The show features 11 soloists and a Hill Billy band with a diverse act lineup including the Shrinette Miss America style models and a 70 member cast. Tickets are available from Shriners and at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine
Point Pleasant Senior High School
Ben Kedhem Temple of
Charleston
Civic Center Theatre
Shrine Club
Dewey E. S. Kuhns
Kanawha County
Harry S. Barr
W. Bradford Barr
Point Pleasant
Hugh Barr
Carl R. Smithers
State Police
Hill Billy Band
Howard O. Wallace
Shrinette Models
Dallas H. Devinney
Shriners
Logan area notices list hospital admissions and travels
Logan residents report hospital stays and travel updates. Mrs. Joe W. Warner, ad mitted at Doctors Hospital Columbus for observation in room 1258. Mrs. Nellie Adams just returned home from Hocking Valley Hospital after observation and treatment. Lewis Graham, confined at Hocking Valley for three weeks following a heart attack, shows progress. Rachel Schottke plans Chicago return after 10 day Logan visit with Rev and Mrs Schottke and family. sister Miriam at Capital University joined weekend. Roger Humphrey and wife attended the Professional Photographers of Ohio convention at Neil House Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe W. Warner
E. Hunter St
Doctors Hospital
Columbus
Nellie Allen Adams
Capital University
Rachel
TWA
Chicago
Wooster College
Wooster
Roger Humphrey
W. Second St
The
Professional Photographers of
Ohio
Neil House
Students Routed From Man's Cave by Authorities
Nine An tioch College students from Yellow Springs were twice ordered out of Old Man's Cave for camping and fires in restricted areas. Sheriff Hartman said they camped in the main cave, were removed by a highway patrolman, returned overnight, and were again told to depart. No charges were filed.
Winners in State Hay and Silage Show at Jackson's Mill
Marshall Honaker of Monroe County won hay and Preston Davis of Preston County won silage at the Sixth Annual State and Hay and Silage Show held at the state 4H camp with WVU Dairy Short Course. Forty-five exhibitors from eight counties submitted 45 hay and 39 silage samples. George Sharp noted the sweepstakes award goes to the best overall hay and silage sample. Bob Thomas of Mason County took second in corn silage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jackson’s Mill
Marshall Honaker
Monroe County
Preston Davis
Preston
West Virginia University
Lewis
Wood
Randolph
Monroe
Mason
Upshur
Monogalia
Rooke
George Sharp
Morgantown
Bob Thomas
Mason County
Union Furnace Youth Injured In Accident
Union Furnace youth Walter M. McGhee, 18, was slightly injured Sunday night when his car left Nickle Plate Rd five miles southeast of Logan. He lost control to avoid another car, the soft berm gave way, and his vehicle hit a tree in a ditch. McGhee suffered nose and knee injuries as the car was demolished. Deputy John Jenkins assisted the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Union Furnace
Nickle Plate Rd
Walter M. McGhee
Paul Hartman
McGhee
John Jenkins
Regional 4-H Clothing School Set for March
The annual regional advance 4-H clothing school will be held March 14 at Anderson Newcomb Auditorium Huntington. Spice Variety in Your Wardrobe is the theme. Four H girls in third fourth and sixth year sewing projects may attend with parents leaders and councillors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
Anderson-Newcomb Auditorium
Huntington
Mullins Family Moves to Williams Air Force Base
Second Lieut. John Mullins and Mrs. Mullins depart for Arizona where he will attend advance pilot training at Williams Air Force Base near Phoenix. He earned a private pilot license at Ohio University and completed basic training. The couple, 1960 Ohio University graduates, previously worked at Royal McBee in Athens and York Elementary in Buchtel. they will stay with Lt. Mullins' brother in law and sister at James Connally Air Force Base in Waco, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John Mullins Jr
Arizona
Williams Air Force Base
Phoenix
Mullins
Ohio University
Royal McBee Corp
Athens
York
Buchtel
Allen Snyder
James Connally Air Force Base
Waco, Tex
Trooper Whyte Promoted to Patrolman II at Springfield Post
Logan patrolman Charles Whyte of 317 N Walnut Street earns promotion to Patrolman II and assignment to the Ohio State Patrol post in Springfield effective March 15. He leaves the Logan sub-post after seven years there and ten years as a patrolman. His replacement is Patrolman A M Perona from Medina, who will join Patrolman Jack Spencer at Logan. Whyte and his family will move to Springfield after a residence is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Charles Whyte
N. Walnut
Ohio State
Springfield
Whyte
Nelsonville
A. M. Perona
Medina
Perona
Jack Spencer
Divorce suit filed by Mary Nell Innis in Logan
Mary Nell Innis of Logan Route 1 files for divorce from Malcolm F. Innis in Common Pleas Court on gross neglect of duty. She also seeks to bar him from her West Logan residence. the marriage occurred February 2, 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Mary Nell Innis
Common Pleas Court
Malcolm F. Innis
West Logan
Point Clinic Births and Discharges Report
Mr and Mrs Clarke Harper of Gallipolis Ferry welcome a son Earl Carlyle. Discharged Earl Carlyle. Mrs Mildred Thompson of Crown City Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Harper
Gallipolis Ferry
Earl Carlyle
Mildred Thompson
Crown City
Ohio
Morrison Rites Set Wednesday
Funeral services for Lucy Belle Morrison will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Eckard Chapel Church. She died unexpectedly at the home of her daughter in St Petersburg Florida while visiting with her husband. Survivors include seven daughters two sons three brothers and one sister. Burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery. Friends may call at Crow funeral home after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lucy Belle Morrison
Eckard Chapel
Harry White
Gilbert
W. Va
Roy Messick
Huntington
Ercell
Fort Pierce
Fla
James
Akron
Warren
Ross Warner
Eleanor
Clarence Warner
Leon
Clyde Warner
Gallipolis
Guy Hulbert
Buffalo
Crow Funeral
Suncrest Cemetery
Pleasant Valley Hospital Births Report
Pleasant Valley notes the following births and names associated: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Roush of Mason, with other listings including Mrs. Bob Barker of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Vernon Roush, Mason, Mrs. Blanche Pickens of Leon, David Kearns of Gallipolis, Miss Shana Lynn Withers of Point Pleasant, John Sullivan of Henderson, and Mrs. Marvin Wamsley of Point Pleasant and her newborn son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Barker
Point Pleasant
Vernon Roush
Mason
Blanche Pickens
Leon
David Kearns
Gallipolis
Shana Lynn Withers
John Sullivan
Henderson
Marvin Wamsley
Extension dairyman to speak at Mason County dairy meeting
Edsel Gainer assistant extension dairyman of West Virginia University will headline the Mason County Dairy Herd Improvement Association meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in Henderson school He will present slides from the Royal Cattle show in Scotland and discuss dairy herd improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairyman
Point Pleasant
Edsel Gainer
West Virginia University
Mason County Dairyherd Improvement Association
Henderson School
Gainer
Royal Cattle Show
Scotland
Ordered To Appear In County Court For Fictitious Plates
Logan Ernest E. Robinson age 20 of Laurelville Route 2 has been ordered to appear Saturday in County Court for arraignment on a charge of driving an automobile with fictitious license plates. Robinson was arrested at 1 05 a m Sunday by Deputy Sheriff John Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Ernest E. Robinson
Laurelville
Robinson
John Jenkins
Civil action filed to settle estate in Point Pleasant
Charles Baird files a civil action in Point Pleasant to settle the estate of John Shively against Nancy Waugh Birchfield Harold Birchfield and Lizzie Shively seeking court resolution of the succession and related claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John Shively
Charles Baird
Nancy Waugh Birchfield
Harold Birchfield
Lizzie Shively
Seed Kit Applications Open in Mason County
Mason County allocates 275 seed kits under the Gardening for Better Living program. A 10 member citizen committee will start accepting applications this week via rural stores and post offices for free vegetable garden seeds, with forms also available at the county agent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
William Gregory
Gregory
Savanna Upton
Mason County Health Department
David Ross
Employment Security Office
Howard Shultz
Ruth Grinstead
DPA
Otis Rice
Board of Education
Harold S. Knoll
Health and Welfare
Lionel Smith
L. W. Getty
Jack Higgins
Ministerial Association
Dinner speaker announced for American Legion Post 23
Lieutenant Robert Edward Lester of the West Virginia State Police will speak at Post 23 American Legion birthday dinner in Point Pleasant. The event starts at 6 p m on March 16 with Capt. Owen Roseberry as MC. The program includes a junior high chorus, remarks by Paul F. Thomas Jr. and Post Commander Manford Bauer, ending with a 7 45 p m movie for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert Edward Lester
St. Albans
West Virginia State Police
Post 23
American Legion
St. Lester
Charleston Police Department
Owen Roseberry
Paul F. Thomas Jr
Manford Bauer
Hospitalized local man from Point Pleasant
John Wilson of Charleston Road is a patient at Holzer Hospital. An employee at Celanese in Gallipolis Ferry, Wilson is a member of the Mason County community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Point Pleasant
John
Andy) Wilson
Charleston Road
Holzer Hospital
Wilson
Celanese
Gallipolis Ferry
Mason County Court
Sorority Dance Marks Lambda Chi Omega 20th Anniversary
The Lambda Chi Omega sorority held its 20th anniversary dinner and dance at the Moose Home on Saturday with Mrs. W. C. Gilmour chairing the program. An initiation ceremony welcomed new member Mrs. James Stevens. Music came from Joe Avis and his Huntington orchestra. a Monday potluck dinner will follow at Mrs. Gilmour’s home for members and their husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lambda Chi Omega
Moose Home
W. C. Gilmour
James Stevens
West Virginia
Hanly Sibley
Carroll E. Kennedy
Fred P. Schroeder
C. L. Head
Ronnie Roush
Eustace Wilson
Dorothy Johnson
C. N. Haddox
Joyce Stevens
Rodney Pullins
Phyllis Barnes
Ruth Deal
Gilmour
Wallace Burdette
Joe Avis
Orchestra
Huntington
Wills Discussed by Attorney at Lion's Club Meeting
Attorney David V. Walters spoke on wills under West Virginia law at the Lion's Club meeting in the Moose Home. Tom Holland presided and announced Lt. Gov. Gore will attend the April 3 meeting and a glassware and light bulbs sale at Evans grocery Friday and Saturday. Plans for Harmon Park playground improvement were set as a three year program with a work date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
David V. Walters
Lion’s Club
Moose Home
Attorney Walters
Wills
West Virginia
Tom Holland
Gov. Gore
The
Evans Grocery
Harmon Park
Homemakers Hold Meeting In New Haven
Haven Homemakers Club met at the Foler home with Mrs. Edwin Clark presiding. The lesson titled Oldsters in the Family was presented by Mrs. Folmer. Four new members joined. Recreation and a white elephant sale were led by Mrs. Sproush. Refreshments were served to a long list of members and guests. The next meeting is set for April 6 at Mrs. Robert Dye’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
The
Edwin Clark
Mary Phillips
Connie Carpenter
Robert Sayre
Robert Dye
Homer Wears
Emory Hart
John Carpenter
Alfred Sproush
James Hart
Jean Dailey
Mrs Daugherty Honored At Chauncey Shower
Mrs Homer Shields hosted a stork shower at her Chauncey home honoring Mrs Robert Daugherty. Guests included Mrs Otto Russell Mrs Joann Sorrells Mrs Shirley Ross Mrs Jean Ball Mrs Essie Lash and others such as Mrs Mary Lou Schoonover Mrs Alma Barry and Miss Pauline Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Homer Shields
Robert Daugherty
Otto Russell
Joann Sorrells
Shirley Ross
Jean Ball
Essie Lash
Mary Lou Schoonover
Donald Daugherty
Barbara Howard
Lena Schoonover
Elizabeth Ferrell
Alma Barry
Pauline Daugherty
Paul Porter
Sue Rankin
Vera Wallace
Elwood Daugherty
Peggy Schoonover
Beulah Seibers
Alma Shield
Chauncey Dover Band to perform winter concert
The Chauncey Dover Band will present a winter concert Saturday in the gym at 7 30 p m. Music will be furnished by the Beginners Junior and Senior bands. The Band Boosters sponsor a candy sale before the concert and during intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Brotherhood Meeting Set at Millfield Church
The Athens County Men's Brotherhood will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Millfield Church. Devotional leader Bob Smith will use scripture and color slides to develop the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Athens County Men’s Brotherhood
Bob Smith
Millfield Church
Mrs. Day Improves at Mount St Mary Hospital
Chauncey Personals reports Mrs. Guy Day of Buchtel is improving at Mount St. Mary Hospital. She is a sister of Mrs. Edward Matheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Day
Buchtel
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Day
Edward Matheny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
Health Chief
Hocking Valley Hospital
Williams
Congo
G. Mennen Williams
U.S
Leopoldville
Brazzaville
Man’s Cave
Hay, Silage
John Mullins
Phoenix Base
Morrison
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Vernon Roush, Mason
Lieutenant Lester
Brotherhood
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