Local Personal Notes From Biddeford And Saco Patients And Guests
Mrs Rose Maloney of Rossroad Saco is a medical patient at Saco hospital Robert Rusty Janelle of Summer Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at the Webber hospital Mrs Isabelle Vanasse and Miss Delia Baillargeon of Saco have returned home after a business trip to Boston Mrs Ethel Pence and Mrs Ethel Ross circulated the guest book for District deputy president Mrs Nellie Wallace and deputy marshal Mrs Alice Shaffer at the meeting of Evangeline lodge of Rebekahs Mrs Rufus A Bernard of Caribou has arrived to visit his sister Miss Margaret Murdy of Cutts Street Biddeford She will attend the Biddeford Public Health Nursing agency host session tonight at Nurses home Webber hospital House guest of Miss Margaret Murphy of Cutts Street Biddeford is Mrs Joseph Nason Reid of Hampton New Hampshire a niece Mrs Reid is the former Brenda Bernard daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus A Bernard Caribou and granddaughter of the late Mrs Charles Murphy Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Maloney
Rossroad
Saco
Saco Hospital
Robert
Rusty) Janelle
Summer Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospi
Isabelle Vanasse
Delia Baillargeon
Boston
Ethel Pence
Ethel Ross
Nellie Wallace
Alice Shaffer
Evangeline Lodge
Rebekahs
Rufus A. Bernard
Caribou
Margaret Murdy
Cutts Street
Saco lodge to sponsor fair and supper in Odd Fellows hall
The Saco Rebekah lodge will sponsor a fair and supper in Odd Fellows hall on Main street Saco. The fair runs 3 to 7 p.m. with tables of various articles and supper 5 to 7 p.m. Mrs Phyllis Vining serves as general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Saco
Phyllis Vining
Noble Grand
Community groups schedule events in Saco Biddeford and surrounding area
Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The Methodist Men s club of the Saco School street Methodist church holds its annual Family night program Friday at 7 30 p m. A Praise and Prayer service is tonight at 7 30 in the Advent Christian church parsonage. May Festival rehearsals begin Friday at 3 15 p m at Saco City hall for the May Party and May Pole ceremonies Saturday at 9 a m in Saco City hall. The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational church meet tonight with a covered dish supper at 6 30, business session and silent auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Methodist Men's Club
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Advent Christian Church
Chapel Street
Biddeford
Saco City Hall
Saco Second Parish Unitarian Church
First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
Moon Rocket Mission Plays Out In Desert Test Scene
At Goldstone tracking station in the Mojave Desert Ranger 4 nears its target as a Moon tracking test progresses. Observers view a simulated gun sight crossing the moon’s far side while television footage shows an upland region devoid of the flat seas seen from the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldstone
Mojave Desert
Barstow
Calif
Ranger 4
Earth
Lunik
Baby Carriage Fire in Biddeford Street Rescue
Biddeford firefighters responded to 33 Elm Street at 7 15 last night for a blaze in a baby carriage a booster was used on arrival and the flames were contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Elm Street
Deaths Edward L. Kneessi of Kennebunkport
Edward L. Kneessi 86 a Kennebunkport resident for nine years died in a Saco hospital after a long illness He previously lived in Washington D C and was a retired leather merchant Born August 31 1875 in Washington D C son of Gustave and Marion Kneessi he belonged to B B French lodge AF and AM in Washington and the Kennebunkport Congregational church Survivors include two daughters Dorothy Kneessi Kennebunkport and Grace Burr Washington D C a sister Grace Summerwell Maryland and one grandchild Funeral services are set for Saturday at 11 a m from Bibber Memorial chapel in Kennebunkport with calling hours Friday 7 to 9 p m Rev Robert Howes to officiate and burial in Glenwood cemetery Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Kneessi
Kennebunkport
Saco
Washington, D
Washington
Gustave and
Marion (Williams) Kneessi
B.B. French Lodge
Washington, D. C
Wth Congregational Church
Dorothy Kneessi
Grace Burr
D. C
Grace Summerwell
Maryland
Bibber Memorial Chapel
Summer Street
Kennebunk
Robert Howes
Kennebunkport Congregational Church
Glenwood Cemetery
Longtime Biddeford Franco father Joncas dies at 85
John B. Joncas 85 of 47 Adams Street Biddeford died last night after a long illness in a local hospital Born May 6 1876 in St Thomas de Montmagny Quebec he worked 30 years for the Maine Department of Agriculture retiring 18 years ago A founder and officer of St Jean Baptiste society he helped stage French plays in New England Survived by widow Delphine daughters Mrs David Shaw Hills Beach Mrs Paul Eldridge Old Lyme Conn Mrs Paul Sicard Old Orchard Beach sons George Louis Joncas Old Orchard Beach John Paul Joncas Biddeford Rudolphe Joncas Dover 13 grandchildren one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews Funeral Monday at 9 am from St Joseph church Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford Friday 2-4 and 7-10 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Joncas
Adams Street
Biddeford
St. Thomas
de Montmagny
Que
Gedeon
Vitline (Dion) Joncas
State of Maine Department of Agriculture
St. Jean Baptiste Society
George
Louis Joncas
Old Orchard Beach
John Paul Joncas
Rudolphe Joncas
Dover
N. H
Sveral
St. Joseph Church
Sansoucy
Stone Street
Funeral services for Donato Dentico held in Saco
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity church in Saco for Donato Dentico with a solemn high mass of requiem conducted by Rev. Maurice Boland. Music by organist Miss Louise L Welch. Bearers included Guy Agreste Daniel Dentico Paul Boudreau Roland Mininni Lawrence Mininni and Paul Mininni. Interment in St Mary cemetery with prayers by Rev Fr Boland. Out of town attendees included Sammy Dentico of Bath Marcel lino Consolvo of Lynn Mass Mrs Marguerite Bon of Lowell Mass Albert Goyet of Westbrook and Arthur Watson of Prospect Park Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donato Dentico
Most Holy Trinity Church
Saco
Maurice Boland
Louise L. Welch
Guy Agreste
Daniel Dentico
Paul Boudreau
Roland
Lawrence
Paul Mininni
St. Mary Cemetery
Fr. Boland
Sammy Dentico
Bath
Marcellino Consolvo
Lynn
Mass
Marguerite Bon
Lowell
Albert Goyet
Westbrook
Arthur Watson
Prospect Park
Committal Service for Cecil B Foss Held in Biddeford
Committal services for Cecil B Foss of Dover Delaware and formerly of Biddeford were held Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery in Biddeford. Rev Jasper Beane pastor of the Biddeford United Baptist Church officiated at the graveside rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. Foss
Dover
Del
Biddeford
Greenwood Cemetery
Jasper Beane
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Funeral services held for Octave J Poulin of Saco
Funeral services for Octave Joseph Poulin of Jenkins Road Saco were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco. Rev Harry A Rufiero pastor of Saco First Parish Congregational officiated with bearers Glenn Baker William Hoyt Leo Bedard Joseph Bush O S Thomas and Alexander Anastasoff. Burial followed in Steep Falls Cemetery Standish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octave Joseph Poulin
Jenkins Road
Saco
Wer
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Harry A. Rufiero
Saco First Parish
Glenn Baker
William Hoyt
Leo Bedard
Joseph Bush
O. S. Thomas
Alexander Anastasoff
Steep Falls
Standish
Funeral for John Skinsacos at St Demetrios Church
Rev. Alex Xanthakis officiated the funeral for John Skinsacos of 1 Hill Street Biddeford at St. Demetrios Church on Tuesday. Bearers included Christo Ladakakos and Peter Skinsacos with honoraries from the Lacones Association. Burial was in St. Demetrios cemetery and a luncheon followed at St. Demetrios hall for relatives and friends. Out of town attendees included Kiriakos Syintsakos Providence and Christine Melesette Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Xanthakis
John Skinsacos
Hill Street
Biddeford
St. Demetrios
Peter Dalapas
Christo Ladakakos
Peter Skinsacos
Steven Spirounias
Charles Skinsacos
Association of Lacones
Theodore Gourduros
Harry Phillipakos
Nicky Petreas
Theodore Houseas
Anonymous Gift Boosts Biddeford Campaign
An anonymous donor gave $150 to the Biddeford Dolloff for Governor campaign. Chairman Gilbert B. Boucher announced the gift during a Wednesday meeting, with funds turned to Treasurer John Patterson. A general committee meeting was set for Tuesday May 1 at 8 pm in Forester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Gilbert B. Boucher
Biddeford Dolloff
John Patterson
Forester
Portland Weather Summary Showers Absent This Week
Portland forecast calls for partly cloudy skies today tonight and Friday with cool temperatures and south winds 5 to 15 mph. Zone 1 lows range from the upper 30s to the low 50s with several towns listed for overnight lows from Caribou 26 to Montreal 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Halifax
Montreal
Delta Alpha Club Hosts Dessert Party in Saco
The Delta Alpha club held a dessert-card party Wednesday at Mrs. Paul T. Cobb’s Ferry Road home in Saco. Hostesses included Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Whitehurst with several others assisting. Table prizes went to numerous members including Mrs. Walter Hutchins and Miss Iether Roberts. special prize awarded to Mrs. Helen Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha Club
Paul T. Cobb
Ferry Road
Saco
John Whitehurst
John Shane
Cobb
John Tarbox
Adolph Hurrell
Roland Emerson
Clarence Scammon
Walter A. Hutchins
Edward Niziolek
Mary Rollins
Wayne Hutchins
William Marston
Lela B. Scully
Frank FE. Irish
Iether M. Roberts
Norman Denton
Clarence Holt
John P. Tarbox
Helen Daly
John Hartigan
Harris Baldwin
Reginald McAdoo
Eva Harper
Edgar Cobb
Ella Luman
Warren Libby
Felix Sheltra
Ellen Authier
Josephine Libby
Leo Bouter
Paul Hanson
Dinsmore Worthing
Stephen Stanton
Chester Pease
Lester Austin
Robert Spears
Raymond Carter
Harry Rosell
Bertha Butler
Lawwence Cranshaw
Ruby Packard
J. Ralph Larochelle
KC Auxiliary Awards Prizes At Social Fete
The Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary held a social at the hall on Washington Street awarding prizes to Rita Tremblay Blanche Christian Doris Lamontagne and Joan Bouthillette. Emma Landry won the birthday cake. New members Rita Roy Teresa Pelletier and Simonne Lapointe joined the auxiliary. Refreshments were served by Isabelle Boucher and committee. Next meeting May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Washington Street
Rita Tremblay
Blanche Christian
Doris Lamontagne
Joan Bouthillette
Emma Landry
Noella Martel
Claudette Boucher
Jean LeClair
Joan Nadeau
Aurore Pepin
Gertrude LaBelle
Amelia Pepin
Martha Neault
Lorraine Bisson
Jean Gadbois
Rita LeBlond
Paulette Loranger
Auxiliary
Rita Roy
Theresa Pelletier
Simonne Lapointe
Isabelle Boucher
Sigma Delta Club Plans May Event At Universalist Church
The Sigma Delta group of Biddeford First Universalist Church met to finalize plans for a May 9 event when Mrs. Harold Bliss of Peabody MA will display Friendship Teacups and discuss Cookies for Shut-ins and Gifts. A May 23 annual banquet at the Homestead in South Berwick was also arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Delta
Biddeford
Edna Woodman
Nancy Cooper
Laura Bridgman
Evelyn Emerson
Jeannette Davis
Eleanor Davis
Rosemary Davis
Harry Davis
Blanche Beal
Pauline Tufts
Saco River Survey Slated Friday With Marblehead Boat
Mayor Worthing of Saco announced a Friday river survey with an army engineer aided by a Biddeford Marblehead boat yard vessel. The Waltham engineer will take shoal soundings view shore erosion and study sand bars between Biddeford and Saco. Public attendance was suggested by Secretary Armand Fecteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinsmore Worthing
Saco
Marblehead Boat Yard
Biddeford
Saco River
Worthing
Marblehead
Waltham
Mass
Journal Carriers Tomorrows Leaders
The son of Mr and Mrs Rosario Guignard of 43 Foss Street Norman is an eighth grade student at St Andre school and serves as a Journal carrier in the Foss Street area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosario Guignard
Foss Street
Norman
St. Andre School
Eagles Nominate Officers at Biddeford Aerie Meeting
At the Biddeford aerie meeting, nominations for 1961 officers were announced with candidates for president Daniel Pendleton Robert Cartier and Ernest Cote. Other posts include vice president Joseph La rose chaplain L Philip Perreault treasurer George Nemet conductor Robert Warner inside guardian George Nemet and Robert Warner outside guardian Emile Madore Aldiran Labbe trustees Roland Sylvester and Raymond Roy. Acknowledgments were given for No Goose Egg 1960 61. An Easter ball drew a full house as the aerie plans a May 12 Past Presidents event with Adrienne Chretien’s orchestra. A moment of silence marked the memory of Louis Philip Belanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Lacc Aerie
Order of Eagles
Faerie
Birch Street
Daniel Pendleton
Robert Cartier
Ernest Cote
Joseph (Bull) Larose
William Chase
Robert Krasko
L. Philip Perreault
George Nemet
Robert Warner
Aerie
Glenn Yarborough
Gerard Hevey
Raymond Roy
Joffrey O. Remillard
Adrienne Chretien
Cartier
Louis Philip Belanger
Israel Caron
Banquet Planned as Scout Troop 308 Ends Season
Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 auxiliary met at St. Joseph parish hall to outline a May 23 banquet at Marshview. Attendees will be contacted and to meet at 6 45 p m. Officers to be nominated at the final session of the season with reports on a recent food sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshview
Biddeford
St. Joseph Parish Hall
Florence Paradis
Juliette Lessard
Theodora Boissonneault
Muriel Marchand
Jeannette Elie
Jeanne Boisvert
Rita Vaillancourt
Therese Miniani
Pauline Baigny
Gertrude Bertrand
Madeleine Cyr
Blanche Poisson
Paulette Millette
Marguerite Simard
Lucille Croteau
Jeannette Caya
Ruby Charland
Nuclear tests set three big blasts near Johnston Island
Joint Task Force 8 described a Christmas area test series with three explosions large enough to be seen in Hawaii. The biggest test is expected in the 10 megaton range, equivalent to 0 million tons of TNT, with one blast 700 miles northeast of Johnston Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Area
Joint Task Force 8
Hawaii
Johnston Island
Biddeford Tigers Play Nonleague Game at Waterhouse Field
The Biddeford High Tigers travel to Waterhouse Field for a Friday afternoon non league clash against the Portsmouth New Hampshire Clippers. Kickoff is set for 3 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High Tigers
Waterhouse Field
Portsmouth
N. H
Honor Student Wins National Merit Scholarship at MIT
John C. Stephenson of Lynnfield Massachusetts will receive a full six thousand dollar National Merit scholarship to attend any college. A senior at Lynnfield High School he has earned multiple honors including the Bausch and Lomb science medal the Harvard Book Award and state public speaking gold medal. He is accepted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has served in leadership roles in Debating Boys State DeMolay and church youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Park
John C. Stephenson
Edith Stephenson
Lynnfield
Mass
George Skillin
Stephenson
Lynnfield High School
Harvard Book
Harvard College
Massachusetts American Legion
Order of DeMolay
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bradford DeMolay elects officers in public meeting
Bradford Chapter of DeMolay elected top officers at a meeting at Biddeford Masonic hall. Chosen were Kermit Lane master councillor Lawrence Bowie senior councillor and Bernard Emery junior councillor. They and appointive officers will be installed Sunday at 2 30 p m in Biddeford Masonic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Chaper
Biddeford Masonic Hall
Kermit Lane
Lawrence Bowie
Bernard Emery
Unity Club Auxiliary Combines Meeting Night Social
The Unity Club Auxiliary held a combined business and social session at Mrs. Olga Taylor's Saco home. President Mrs. Taylor led, with Chaplain Mrs. Irene Townsend opening devotions. May 9 hostess Mrs. Ethel Whitten Ocean Park plans a pot luck supper, business, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Club
Olga Taylor
Saco
Taylor
Irene Townsend
Ethel Whitten
Ocean Park
Genie Edgecomb
Thelma Farley
Townsend
Madeline Eastman
Ruth Scammon
Farley
Saco Rockettes Plan Banquet for May 31
The Saco Rockettes outline a banquet on May 31 at the home of Jane Silcox Beach Street Saco. Linda Zello will host the meeting next week with members Linda Brandt Maureen Genthner Barbara Christian Linda Nason Kathy Mullins Jackie Paul Lynn Mitchell Sally Stoddard Roxanne Peck Betty Lamson Elaine Heffrenan Ann Dussault and Betty Norrad present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocckettes
Jane Silcox
Beach Street
Saco
Linda Zello
Linda Brandt
Maureen Genthner
Barbara Christian
Linda Nason
Kathy Mullins
Jackie Paul
Lynn Mitchell
Sally Stoddard
Roxanne Peck
Betty Lamson
Elaine Heffrenan
Ann Dussault
Betty Norrad
Explorer Post Plans Brunswick Naval Air Station Visit
Explorer Post 305 met at the Scout hall to finalize plans for the 305 Salutes You award to be presented on Saturday. A visit to the Naval Air Station at Brunswick is planned for May 7. Vice-president Raymond Huot led the meeting and dues were collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Naval Air Station
Brunswick
Raymond Huot
Saco May Get ARA Help In Recreation
Rep. Stanley R. Tupper of Maine informs Saco Mayor Dinsmore Worthing that the Area Redevelopment Administration can provide technical assistance to study the feasibility of recreational development in Saco. A favorable finding would unlock long term low interest loans and outright grants for development and construction. Maine assistant Stanley F. Hanson Jr. has assisted cities and will cooperate with Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley R. Tupper
Maine
Saco
Dinsmore Worthing
Area Redevelopment Administration
Tupper
Worthing
Stanley F. Hanson, Jr
St. Andre Attends Maine Adoption Conference in Augusta
Three representatives from St. Andre home and hospital adoption center joined more than 50 participants at the Maine Committee on Adoptions meeting in Augusta. Attendees included legal counsel Albert Cooks on, Rev. Sister Elizabeth of France, and Rev. Sister Hilda. The session covered adoption laws with speakers Kathryn Pennypecker and Ruth L. Crowley, followed by an open Q A period. Special guest Mrs. Eleanor Cookson attended as past hospital auxiliary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre
Maine Committee On Adoptions
Augusta
Albert Cookson
St. Elizabeth
France
Hilda
Children’s Health and Welfare
Kathryn Pennypecker
Bureau of Social Services of
Delaware
Ruth L. Crowley
Maine State Department of Health and Welfare
Eleanor Cookson
St. Andre Hospital
Elizabeth
Atty. Cookson
Saco Fined for Red Light Violation on Elm Street
Saco was fined 419 for passing a red light on Elm Street. Calvin Storey, 19, of West Scarborough, was fined 15 for speeding 55 mph in a 45 mph zone on Ross Road in Old Orchard Beach. Old Orchard Beach Police were complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Elm Street
Calvin Storey
West Scarborough
Ross Road
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford Man Jailed Over License Suspension Fine
A Biddeford man, Henry Hutchinson, 45, was committed to the county jail in lieu of a $200 fine after pleading guilty to operating after license suspension. He failed to pay the fine, with Judge Na son noting limited leniency due to a prior related conviction. Edward E. Lajoie, 71, Portland, pleaded guilty to passing on a grade and paid $10. State Trooper Robert Janson and Trooper Parris L. Melver were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Alfred
Henry Hutchinson
Maple Street
Robert Janson
Hutchinson
Gerald C. Nason
York Trial Justice Court
Edward E. Lajoie
Portland
Parris 'L. Melver
Road-E-O Set for Sunday in Biddeford
Biddeford Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce plans the Annual Teen-Age Safe Driving Road-E-O at the Biddeford Shopping Center lot starting 1 p.m. 27 students from Biddeford Old Orchard Beach St. Louis High Thorn ton will compete. James Farrington chairs the event with winner advancing to Gardiner in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
St. Louis
Thornton Academy
James Farrington
Two Vehicles Damaged in Biddeford Crash
A 1962 compact car driven by Maxine N. Beaulieu 21 of Saco and a 1956 truck driven by Robert J. Paquette 34 of Biddeford collided at the Bacon and Foss streets intersection. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Maxine N. Beaulieu
Jenkins Road
Saco
Robert J. Paquette
Hill Street
Bacon
Foss Streets
Beaulieu
Foss Street
Paquette
Traffic Violators Are Fined In Saco
Three traffic violators were fined in Saco Municipal Court this morning by Judge Hilary Mahaney. Theodosios N. Papleacos, 37, Fairhaven Avenue, Saco, was fined $25 for speeding 55 mph in a 25 mph zone on Ferry Road. Arnold Blow, 43, Jenkins Road, (text cuts off)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
Theodosios N. Papleacos
Fairhaven Avenue
Ferry Road
Arnold Blow
Jenkins Road
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Sci
Knights of Columbus
K of C. Hall
Merton-Ira-Staples Post
Vest
Alfred Street
Memoriam
Percy R. Weeman
Marshall
Pearl
Beatrice
Elsie
Doris
Marion
Christine
Edward Kneessi
Dentico
Cecil B, Foss
Octave J, Poulin
John Skinzacos
KC Auxiliary
Sigma Delta Club
Hall
Emery Street
Arimand Fecteau
Journal Carriers
Norman Guignard
Eagles
Tigers
Clippers
Bradford
DeMolay
Unity Club Auxiliary Combines Meeting
Saco Rockettes
Explorer Post
Air Station
Alfred Road
Albert Gadbois
A&p
Angel
Jane Parke
Jane Parker Large
Jane Parker
Borden
Candies Seco Vaneres
Oxford Park
John
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