Russian Aviator Wins Love as English Learner Marries Local Teacher
In Stamford on December 29, 192?, Alice R. Brown, 33, a local teacher, married Sinder, a Russian aviator who came to America after war service with Wrangel and Dantkin. The groom learned English via free evening schools, spoke German and French, and had once flown in Crimea. He earned about 330 a week as a factory machine operator now, while their plans include a bridal trip to St Petersburg and settling in Stamford.
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Stamford
Vinge
Alice R.' PD
Acowls
Ales
Refugir
Sindor
Hia Hride
Sinder
Russia
Czar
Sindér
Catrin
Wrangle
Dantkin
Crimea
Linder
Athens
America
Dye
Miss Brown Ia
Thomas L. Brown
Lyme
Willimantic State Normal School
St. Petersburgh
Fla
Funeral of Jacob G. Mann in new Fairfield church
The funeral for Jacob G. Mann who accidentally shot and killed himself was held at New Fairfield Congregational Church this afternoon at one o'clock. The service was conducted by Rev. Arthur G. Noppett and interment followed in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury. the first funeral in the newly dedicated church drew large community turnout.
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New Fairfield
Jacob G. Mann
Ranning
New Fairfield Congregational Church
Arthur G. Nppett
Wooster
Danbury
Funeral of C. H. Banks Tomorrow in Norwalk
Norwalk memorial notices report the funeral for C H Banks, Bridgeport Hospital patient, to be held at Wentport parlors tomorrow afternoon. He was a Mason and Red Man, longtime Norwalk Country Club member, survived by his sister Mrs Edward Taylor of Greens Farms and brother James T Banks of Bridgeport.
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Norwalk
Oqucar
YJ. Banks
Bridgeport Hospia
Charlvn Fable
Wentport- Rey
George £. Axtel
Greens
Farma Congregational Church
willoMclote
Banke
Norwalk Country Club
Giitter
Edward 3. Taylor
Greens Farms
Jameo T. Banks
Bridgeport
Perry plans new houses in Mill Mover district
Prunk Perry, already builder of several homes in the Mill Mover section, is preparing to erect two more houses in the same area. The move signals continued construction activity in New Jioeles.
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Pairyvield
Eprunk Perry
Banbury Man Involved In Two Auto Accidents
Dyer, a Banbury resident, faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and evading responsibility after two separate crashes within hours. One collision occurred with a car owned by Walter Cox near a pollen station, while a second struck another vehicle in Beaver Brook. Bail was set at 300 dollars, and the arrest followed the second incident as police pursued the case.
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Dyer
Walter Cox
Beaver Hrook
Joan Mulkins
Newtown Board Ponders Transportation Policy Changes
Special to the Telexrain reports Newtown School Board discusses student transport policy with regional supervisor Mr Ireland of Danbury. He says state guidance is clear but transportation extensions remain under review. Also notes local lodge officers elected and St Johns Church Christmas service plans and a burglary targeting a plumbing shop in the Troy building.
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Hawley School
Run
W. Mf
Harry & MacClymon
S. W. Frederick H. Duncombe
J. W. Frederick McGuire
Alfred MM. Briscoe
Charles A. Ponle
Frank A. Sandusky
J. B. Herbert G. Cutler
G. Herbert Beers
Henry G. Carlson
Chaplnth
Bouly T. Briscoe
Tyler
Alfred M. Briscoe
Marshal
Charles Meeker
Board of Trustees
Arthur T. Nettleton
Levi C. Morris
Louis T. Briscoe
Board of Finance
Charlie.a. Peale
Charles G Meeker
Rodney P. Shepard
St. Jonrs
Danbury
Bethlehem
Miss Dinkler Cornet
Mr. Berard
Mendelssohn
Nizht Zhao
Edward W. Troy
Y. Hook
Vishora
Morris C. Beers
Barn J. Hail
Troy
Undertaking Rooms
Darien Electricians Sued For Services
Darien firm Wagner Electrical of St Louis sues Darien Electricians for damages in two cases, one in Common Pleas and one in Darien Justice Court. Indebtedness of 138.45 cited for delivered merchandise. Lea Wright seeks 100 for services and 373.75 for wages. Heard before Justice John J. Sellgk in Darien on December 26.
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Darien
Richdale
Darien Electricy
Ivil
Court of Common Pleas
Wiclan
Wtes Cable
John J. Sellegk
Darlex
Child Sues for 5000 for Auto Injuries in Norwalk
Special telegram from Norwalk reports Louis Duron sues Margaret Ma ot New Hoeven for injuries suffered November 8 on Commerce Street when struck by a car driven by Maroski. Damages sought amount to 6000 in Superior Court action brought through his mother Ray Dugan. Plaintiff claims concussion and deafness in left ear. Case set for February return to Superior Court.
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Norwalk
Louis Duron
Fine Grary
tWitter
P.eod Margeret Maot
New Hoeven
Maroski
Mia
Ray Dugen
Young Dugan Clalns
Norwalk Bridgeport Buyer Purchases Woodward Property
Charles J. Mintz of Norwalk and Bridgeport sold the Woodward property on Est Avenue to De Welditch for about $20,000. The new owner plans to erect a building on the site, reflecting continued development in Norwalk and nearby areas.
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Norwalk
Der
Charles J. Mintz
Bridgeport
Woodward
Est Avenue
de. Welditch
Stratford Plans Fixed War Memorial Drive for Funds
Stratford moves to raise funds for a permanent World War memorial. Plans call for two granite bases with bronze tablets listing service members, possibly placed near North Parade or in front of Sterling Memorial building. A wooden honor board is deteriorating and may be kept temporarily as a fundraising barometer.
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Stratford
North Parade
American Legion
Sterling Memorial
Main Street
American Taglog
Who Council
Watforn Center
Petmatent
Norwalk Hat Factory to Open in January
Norwalk on December 21 reports the 11,000,000 Crout & Knapp Hat Co factory near completion. The opening will be January 10 with Governor Charles J. Templeton and other dignitaries attending. Noon ceremony, hundreds of guests, Norwalk city officials, salesmen, employees, and Rivania club members on the reception committee.
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Sorwalk
Pho
Crotut & Knapp Hat Company
Charles JA. Templelon
Oty
Lae
Norwalk Rivania Club
Ila
Iuke An
Christmas program at Obtuse school slated Thursday
Brookfield December 20 pupils of Obtuse school will present a Christmas entertainment Thursday evening at 7. The program includes a shore play recitation and songs. Cream and home grade candy will be for sale. Egbert Whitney left Danbury Saturday after eighty weeks as a patient. Sigfrid Larsen and family were last tenants. John Gamber and Mrs Frederic discussed plans Monday in Danbury. Charles Pete holds a $7. position at Upham Mund Products in Howleyville. Representative John S Shorntail visited Hartford Monday.
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Hhedokfield
Egbert Whitney
Burglary Suspects Taken to Bridgeport Jail
Arthur Remson Walter Stabell Willam Bates and Charles Roussier Wright were charged with burglary and taken to Bridgeport jail for a preliminary in Pedrusky at the Criminal Superior court. The four men, all under 32, were unable to post bond despite efforts.
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Norwalk
Dee
Arthur Remson
Walter Stabell
Willam Bates
Charles Roussier Wright
Bridge
Litchfield Residents Demand Better Electric Service
Hartford Dec 20 The Litchfield Electric Light and Power Co was ordered to appear before the Public Utilities Commission to show why an order should not force improvements in service and plant efficiency. Evidence showed frequent interruptions and neglected notices, while the company blamed a severe drought for poor summer power.
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Hartford
Litchfield Electric Light & Power Co
Corenlacion
Bale
Compa
Hirgeiy
Estate of W W Wheeler Shows 47169 Inventory
Probate records in Stratford list the estate of Walter WW Wheeler of Academy Hill. Appraisers value the personal property at 18269 plus securities and bank holdings totaling 47169, including Livingstone & Co stock and First National Bank shares. Wheeler is described as a widower with three children.
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Stratford
Walter WW. Wheeler
Academy Hill
John Smith
Wheeler
Academy Hit
John BP
Cuble
Dillotte Peck
Gen Co
Livingstone & Co
New York
First National Bank of Lridgepart
Norwalk Mother Sues Lawyer for Injury to Son
Margaret Cade filed suit in the Superior Court against Aaron Ca Tate II alleging he invited her son William Vin to tend a horse to water. The horse allegedly turned and injured the boy, seeking damages of 25000 dollars.
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Norwalk
Vin
William
Margaret Cade
Aaron
Christmas Spirit Invasion Hits Fairfield Court
Fairfield December 20 Special to the Telegram James A Pike found not guilty on reckless driving after his car struck a horse and wagon owned by Mary Powell of Lamp Mortar Rock on Canxis Road The injured woman recovered enough to testify Charges against Charles Seurs Mary Vanoh and Mrs J Thomas continued for one week A breach of peace case against James Hyde also delayed A suspect Carl Nagy confined at Hillside home could not appear, held for observation
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Fairfield
James A. Pike
Cluence
Mallini
Mary Powells
Lamp Mortar Rock
Canxis
el] Road
Charles Seurs
Mary Vanoh
Thomas
James Luckes
James Hyde
Tuwxis Wil
Hillside
Carl Nagy
Nagy
Minos
Community event shares safety talk at Sherman Hall
A Sherman hall gathering hosted by the local Dunn works organization featured a safety talk by Li R pacenut, followed by a moving picture. The event continued with hours of songs and socializing while refreshments and smokeables were served to attendees.
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Pfaintield
Dee
Tne
Sherman Hall
Li R
Pacenut
Wicehairman
Evenines
A. D. Elem
Ntl
Westport Financiers Meet December 28
The board of pinaners meets December 28 to decide whether to advise on providing the funds requested by the selectmen for the new road plan. If approved, the selectmen will call a special town meeting in the new year to vote on purchasing new road-working machinery.
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Westport
Vee
Mtenders
Board of Pinaner
Decemeer
Selaylmen
Finance Board
Priest Offers to Build $100 School for City
In Shelton pastor Father Plunkett proposes to fund a grammar school within two years at a cost of 100000 dollars, with 36000 to be raised by local subscriptions. The plan avoids city funding and seeks a tax increase beyond a year, while the board weighs taxation limits and legality.
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Siuslton
Dee
Shelton
Plunkett
St. Joseph's Romen Catholicshuren
Ure Bows
Acheol Yyder Board of Education
Father Plunkett
T Ie
Father Plunket
Gore
Shelan
Democratn
Board of Apportionment
Paay
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Wligh
Shelton High School
Siart
Eunice Poller
Virginia Smith
Berton Nylan
Timothy O'Connell
Cora Murphy
Mary Joseph
Aaron Hershey
Priscilla Williams
John Priccp J
Olga Prevost
Sock
Shooting Victim Says Accident Hit Him in Stamford
In Stamford on December 20 a man wounded while handling an automatic revolver said the injury was accidental. Mrs. Laura Haines testified at the hospital that Leroy Council, a butler at the South Geld Point school, explained the gun exploded during disassembly. Authorities say Mrs. Balnes and Martin Cantore may face liquor violations, as they allegedly sold liquor at Cantore's home.
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Stamford
Ice
Laura Haines
Pacific Phrest
Ced
Jshogtar
Leroy Council
Council
Balnes
Martin Cantore
Day Street
Wyoman
Christmas events and school recess in Greenfield area
The Greenfield Grange Christmas party is planned for next Thursday night to benefit the Family Welfare Society. A play will be staged then, while special holiday programs are set for all local schools tomorrow. School recess begins tomorrow and resumes Wednesday January 2. Activities at the Southport Congregational church parish house included a Missionary Sowing Circle meeting yesterday with Mrs. Purdy and others organizing the event.
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Pairfield
Dee
Greenfield Grange
Grangs
Family Welfare Society
First Church of Christ
Bagnar
Cirle
Southport
WE. Purdy
M. Banka
W. Banks
W Vis
Boundary line settled in Westport church academy dispute
In Westport on December 20 a boundary agreement settled the dispute between St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Wairfield Academy, after a pend vent issue and local law readings. Also in Westport on December 26 Officer David Gerrity of the New York police was fined one dollar and costs for car violations in Greens Parks, with credit for a good record.
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Wairfield
Proparty
St. Paul's Episcopate
Wairfield Academy
Chara M. Flint
Westport
Omcor
David Gervity
New York
Polie
Greens Parks
Costa Jin
Johnr BK
Godillot
New York City
Gerrity
Ash Cans Hunter's Nemesis Pursue Him
SIMATFORD December 20 Special to Pie Telegram reports town manager R H Hunter faced political upheaval after purchasing two Agricune for the Wire department without proper requisition. The event led to his discharge recall of councilmen and later election of a new town official, with Hunter then moving west and facing renewed scrutiny.
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Somomurey Atta
Woduy
Menager Arpsa
Kumbago Untment
Derby Shelton Alumnae 10 Play Basketball and Holiday Events
Shelton high notes a planned alumnae game with Saallon Wish school at Shelton auditorium. Team rosters and practice details appear, alongside holiday dances, school closures for Christmas vacation, and budget talks. A high school play and scouts event are mentioned with community movers and a health update for Mrs. A Ls Rapa.
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DERBY
Shelton
Fairfield Community Sing Planned For Christmas Eve
Special Telegram report notes Fairfield prepares a large community sing in front of the town hall beneath a large illuminated Christmas tree. Residents from the Strattied and Southport areas will rehearse at First Church of Christ tomorrow at 6 30 pm and urged to join in singing with lyric sheets.
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Southport
Placr
Plies
Foregram Wiis Banks Spent Tuesday in Weston
The text notes Weston activities with Mrs Prank Grusory and Bugley leaving town for California for two months. Osborne and Bates Co. moved machinery for state road extension while a jargo engine caused trouble and Geo. D. Gittord with a tractor was called to assist. A well driller and local business mentions appear amid varied village notices.
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Whston
Banks
Prank Grusoryrot
Bugley
Tarwell
California
Osborne and Bates Co
Teadding
Wis
Ceyanry
Geo. D. Gittord
Business Corp
Pires Dla
Welltitta
Avchestras
Weston
Dashing heiress elopes with taxi driver in Greenwich
A Greenwich socialite known for a flashy life and high society links eloped with a taxi driver, later marrying him amid a public career marked by sensational romances and a fortune inherited from her father. The saga unfolded in Greenwich and New York circles, detailing romances, adoptions, and family ties.
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Smith Imarsion
Greenwich
Haggerlys
Jiy
Haggerty
New York
William Smith
Belle Maven
Mary Smith
UG Hie
Defaulted Interest Notice Tied to Bridgeport Property
Detachment and summons issued in Superior Court Bridgeport over a $15,000 attachment tied to Edward F. Von Wettberg property on Unkown Road. Grace M. Wakeman and Henry Jazall of Fairfield hold a $10,000 note from April 20, 1919, secured by mortgage. alleged default on interest triggers foreclosure begun December 25 by Bridgeport Savings Bank.
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Fairfield
Telegrama
Edward F. von Wettberg
Unquown
Clara M. Flint
Superior Court
Bridgeport
Grace M. J. Wakeman
Henry Jazall
von Vwettlberg
Trac von Wetthere
Bridgeport Sayings Bank
Coroner Examines Witnesses In Norwalk Death Case
Coroner John J. Phelan held an inquiry into Stephen Farrington 62 who died after a hospital infection from a leg fracture after being struck Oct 6 by Wallace Taylor of Norwalk. Medical examiner testified the infection stemmed from the bad fracture. Taylor argued the accident was unavoidable as Farrington lurched into the road. Phelan reserved decision until later in the week.
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Norwalk
John J.phulan
Stephen Farrington
Iti
Wallace Taylor
Karrington
Samuel Huntington
Taylor
Farrington
Mir
Phelan
College Students Home For Christmas
Milford dec reports that several college students will spend the Christmas holidays with their families. Names listed include Edith Woennruff Emily Reach Borathy Libby HEV Hussonool Tr ax McCarthy Helen Goold Sante Brantwood Gertrude Broadwell Adrian Maher and Veo Le raed among others returning home for recess.
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Milford
Dec
Telesea
Yosarrollese Folka
Edith Woennruff
Emily Reach
Skidmore
Aroma Spripps
Borathy Libby
Mr. Holyoke
Hev Hussonool
Troy
Mise Trax McCarthy
Dows
Shargirf
Manor
Helen Goold
Glen Eden
Sumford
Mise Sante Brantwood ‘Hall
New York
Gertrude Broadwell
Exatinay Conservatory of Music
Rochester
Adrian Maher
Ohio Northern University
Veo Leraed
Baatmon Venetrvatory of Music
Daviss Pape Hit Company to Run On One-Week Basis
Norwalk Dec. 20. The Daviss Pape Hit Company will operate on a one week basis beginning January 2 for several weeks. The plant will focus on manufacturing high grade goods.
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Norwalk
Spevizi
Velogram
Daviss Pape Hit Company
Milford Post Office Sets Record for Christmas Traffic
Milford post office reports a Christmas rush with daily deliveries at 41, a year over year surge likely to break all records. Postmaster Cheney notes staff stretched by extra clerks, one carrier, and autos, as parcel post and letters exceed capacity and holiday demand continues.
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Milford
Indi
Manley J. Cheney
Moford
Cheney Hag
Inpeenat Nia
Pextea Cleris
Cheney
Milford Legion Auxiliary Officers for 492
Milford December 24 The Milford Legion Auxiliary announces officers for the coming year at the annual meeting held at the Milford Post headquarters. Elected were Mrs Bail president succeeding Mrs Robert Houghkirk along with first vice president Mrs A R Scholz and vice president Mrs Charles Watrous. Other officers include secretary Mrs Curt Payne treasurer Mrs Ella Moue chaplain Mrs Mation Halste historian Mrs N X Putney and sergeant at arms Mrs W T Dow Little. An executive committee was named Mr George I Platt, Mrs Henry He wig Sr and Mrs Cecil A H Trowbridge. Also noted was a shower given at Fort Trumbull Beach Community Clubhouse for newly married Mr and Mrs John Ferguson hosted by neighbors and friends.
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Milford
American Legion
Ford Post
Eatley
Sieetch
Bail
Robert Hooshkir
A. R. Scholz
Charles Watrous
Secretari
Curt Payne
Ella Moue
Mation Halste
N. X. Putney
Geant-At-Harms
W. T. Dolittle
George I. Platt
Henry Hewig
Cecil AH. Trowbridge
Robert Clemence
Robert Houghkirk
Fort Trumbull Beach
John Ferguson
Charles Street
Ther Griffen
Long Hill Organ Recital Delights Townspeople
The Long Hill church hosted an organ recital on December 20 with a full audience. Organist Myrela B. Abbott presided, assisted by choir director. soloists included Miss Lor Hickey and Miss Edith Jennifer. A collection supported the organ fund as the town school closes for Christmas vacation.
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Nestor Wedge
Myrela B. Abbott
Severa
Junior Christian Endeavor elects officers at Devo Union Church
Devon and Beaches Devon reports the annual officer installation for the Junior Christian Endeavor society at Devo Union Church. Officers include President Barber Frankks, Vice President Hi Fladd, Secretary Jesnertg, Treasurer Kenneth Sherwood, and several committee heads. Local updates cover moved residents, storefront remodeling, a car crash, Christmas plans, and community events.
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Devon
Junior
Christian Endeavor Society
Devo Union Church
Barber
Frankks
Hi Fladd
Josephine Mvarts
Herbert Fors
Lormerly Milford
Hill
Cleveland Avenue
Ford
Milford
Maddens
Bridgepot
Napgateck
Public Hearing on Building and Plumbing Codes Crafted
Fairfield residents are invited to a public hearing at the town hall at two o clock in the afternoon on December 28. The meeting will discuss proposed building and plumbing codes and the codes will be available for inspection at the town clerk's office.
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Bairfield
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C. H. Banks
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Bridgeport Tam
Litchfield
W. W. Wheeler
Wheetor
Culunvoia University Atiaty
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New New York
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Saallon Wish School
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Shelton Itdrium
Dor- 2Gener
Helen Curtin
Even Pfeiffer
Erie Coes
Ruth Dektor
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Mary Jorzensen
Alumni Association
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Catherine Savage
New Haven
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Wilmot
Hsppy
James Haggerty
James ‘Haggerty
Lues
Milford Legion Auxiliary
Long Hill
Reepenine
Fernoon
Tha Watwus
Chrisinis
Devon and Beaches
Colonial Sunshine Circle
Julia Condon
Bridgeport Nue
D. L. Kalstrom
William Jones
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