Local Happenings in Brief Crowded Casket Factories
Three local casket factories are crowded with orders and overtime. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cochran of Muncie were dinner guests of Mrs. Emma Weber. Mrs. Perry Paul of Muncie visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rummel. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Green of Richmond visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cochran
Muncie
Emma Weber
Mrs
Perry Paul of
Frank Rummel
Paul Green
Richmond
J. B. Hall
Sewing Circle Guest Day At Mrs Davidson’s Home
The Sewing Circle of the Christian church observed guest day at Mrs Theo Davidson’s home on Church Street Wednesday. Lee Reynolds farm agent of Union County spent last Saturday afternoon in the city and met many old home friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle of the Christian Church
Theo. Davidson
Church Street
Lee Reynolds
Union County
Local Visit Notes From County Households
Mrs. Alice Moore visits near Farm land as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Steward Ballinger this week. Mr. and Mrs. Aldo Cain of Economy were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cain. B. R. Conner visited his parents in Kokomo on Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Connell and daughter visited in Connellsville with her mother Mrs. Mary Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Moore
Steward Ballinger
Aldo Cain
Economy
A. E. Cain
B. R. Conner
Mrs
D. F. Conner
Kokomo
T. J .Connell
Mary Connell
Connersville
Local social notes from Connersville and Richmond events
Mrs Arthur Hodson visits with Herbert Hodson at Connersville. Mrs Dean and Mrs Will Austin join Mr and Mrs B F Drischel in Richmond. Mrs Harrison Bachmann hosts 500 party with several named guests. Mrs Harry Thompson hosts bridge at Main Street home with a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean “House
Will Austin
Richmond
B. F. Drischel
Harry Thompson
Main Street
Harry Stannah
E. P. Diffenderfer
Clarence Ingermann
Connersville
Charles Close
Harry Hinebaugh
Paul * Drischel
Mr and Mrs Herbert Wilmore Guest of Alpheus Martindale
Mr and Mrs Herbert Wilmore of Dayton were guests of Alpheus Martindale and family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Herbert Wilmore
Dayton
Alpheus Martindale
Family
Mrs Julia Kelsey and Mrs Harold Hoshour Visit Richmond
Mrs Julia Kelsey and Mrs Harold Hoshour visited in Richmond Saturday, sharing time and conversation during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Kelsey
Harold Hoshour
Richmond
Mrs. Fred Adrian Visits North of Town
Mrs. Fred Adrian spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schafer, north of town, in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Adrian
Harry Schafer
Red key Residents Visit Local Hosts Sunday
Mr and Mrs Thomas Shaw and Mr and Mrs Sallie Pantle of Red key spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harry Bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shaw
Sallie Pantle
Redke
Harry Bales
Mrs Ray Nugent and Son Visit Dunreith Family
Mrs Ray Nugent and her son of Dunreith spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Oldham, sharing time with the local household and extending community greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nugent
Dunreith
William Oldham
Mrs H P Ludington Improves After Serious Illness
Milton friends report Mrs. H. P. Ludington showing improvement after a recent serious illness, marking a hopeful turn in her condition.
Mrs Jennie Dairy Returns Home After Visit to Dublin
Mrs Jennie Dairy comes home with Mr and Mrs Roy Clingman after several weeks with Mr and Mrs Floyd Ammon at Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Dairy
Roy Clingman
Floyd Ammon
Dublin
Dunreith visitors visit Connersville relatives
Mr. and Mrs. George Barrett with Mrs. Clifford Oldham and Mrs. Ray Nugent of Dunreith visited relatives at Connersville Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barrett
Clifford Oldham
Ray Nugent
Dunreith
Connersville
Mr and Mrs Richard Jones Guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Tunner
Mr and Mrs Richard Jones were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Tunner of New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jones
Claude Tunner
New Castle
Mrs Mae Pelton Suffering From Sinus Trouble
Mrs Mae Pelton has been quite sick with sinus trouble for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Pelton
Mrs Alpheus Martindale Improving Slowly
Mrs Alpheus Martindale remains in a very weakened condition though she is improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus Martindale
Dinner Guests Gathered at Bertsch Residence
Mr and Mrs Alvin Bertsch hosted Sunday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Max Feemster Mrs Iliff Mr and Mrs Robert Bertsch Mr and Mrs Harper Lindsay and Mrs Ethel Middleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Bertsch
Max Feemster
Iliff
Robert Bertsch
Harper Lindsay
Ethel Middleton
Ruby Duncan Returns Home After Revival Singing
Miss Ruby Duncan returns Monday to her Kentucky home after assisting as evangelistic singer at the revival closing at the M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Duncan
Kentucky
M. E. Chrrch
Mrs W F Johnson Visits Parents Then Returns
Mrs W F Johnson traveled to Huntington last Thursday to visit her parents and was later joined by her husband on Sunday who accompanied her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Johnson
Huntington
Mrs Hughes Hosts Luncheon and Bridge Party
Mrs. Robert Hughes entertained with a luncheon at the Lew isville hotel and hosted a bridge gathering at her East Main Street home on Friday. Attendees included Mrs. Voyle Martindale Mrs. Edna Swiggett Mrs. Robert Hicks Mrs. Ethel Middleton Mrs. Edith Scott Mrs. Pearl Bertach Miss Beatrice Swallow and Mrs. J V Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hughes
Lewisville
Bridge
East Main Street
Voyle Martindale
Edna Swiggett
Robert Hicks
Ethel Middleton
Edith Scott
Pearl Bertach
Beatrice Swallow
J. V. Young
Catherine Drische Spends Weekend With Clark Faucett
Catherine Drische spent the weekend south of town with Clark Faucett, sharing time away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Drische
Clark
Traction Station Relocates to Grand Theatre Building
The traction station moved last week two doors west into the Grand Theatre building in the room recently vacated by the Mecca Cafe. Agent Charles Merrick and workers prepared the space for patrons. The former site will be torn down for a White Star filling station, a landmark once owned by the late George Kepler and long housed the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Station
Grand Theatre
Mecca Cafe
Charles Merrick
White Star
George Kepler
Local Socials and Industry Move Through Bradford Area
Harold Selig spent Sunday in Bradford Ohio and Miss Eva Lou Hicks returned from Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hartman of Jacksonburg visited Frank and Mrs Allison on Friday. Bertsch and Co sent two heavy machines for metal work to Creamery Package Co at Ft Atkinson Wisconsin last week, a forty ton roll and a forty ton shear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hartman
Jacksonburg
Frank Allison
Bertsch & Co
Creamery Package Co
Ft. Atkinson
Wisconsin
Adding to Manhood BY UNCLE EZRA
A verse extols manhood by kindness to children on the street. It contrasts a friendly man who chats and smiles with kids named John and Ann with a stern neighbor who scowls and scorns interaction. The poem urges teaching through play and conversation to become “something more than just a man.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
John
Ann
Lincoln Wampus Cats fall to Stoney Creek in Fountain City tourney
Lincoln Wampus Cats were defeated by Stoney Creek last Saturday in the Fountain City invitational. They next play in the Centerville invitational this Saturday at 11 AM against Williamsburg, hoping to rebound. Morning results show close scores for local teams with finals and pairings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampus Cats
Fountain City
Centerville
Lincoln Wampus Cats
Stoney Creek
Williamsburg
Boston
Economy
Winchester
Whitewater
Cambridge City
Milton
Greensfork
East Central Baptist Y P U Holds Quarterly Rally
The East Central Baptist Young People met at the local church Tuesday for the quarterly B Y P U rally with over a hundred at supper. Delegations from Calvary church and First Baptist Richmond attended. Connersville and Rushville were absent. William Moore of First Baptist became president, succeeding Leonard Duke of Calvary. Solo by a Calvary member, cornet by Mr Dailey of Milton, piano by Miss Mary Ann Scholl of Milton. Rev. Dwight Miley of Pershing gave the evening address. The B Y P U won the silver cup for three months of work. next rally set for Calvary church, Richmond in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Baptist
Calvary Church
First Baptist Church of
Richmond
Connersville
Rushville
William Moore
First Baptist Church
Leonard Duke
Mr. Dailey
Milton
Mary Ann Scholl
Dwight Miley
Pershing
Eastern Indiana fair circuit dates set for towns
The eastern Indiana fair circuit has confirmed the schedule with Middletown from July 30 to August 2, Muncie from August 6 to 9, Portland from August 13 to 16, and Connersville from August 20 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Muncie
Portland
Connersville
Relief Corps Honor Sends Off Stella Bird as President
At Mrs. DeHays home the Relief Corps women hosted a farewell party for outgoing president Stella Bird. The gathering began with a social hour and concluded with light refreshments.
Social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Edmund Johnson
Mrs Edmund Johnson entertained 600 guests Thursday evening with couples including Mr and Mrs Ralph Dare of Connerville Mr and Mrs Paul Drischel and Mr and Mrs Richard Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Johnson
Ralph Dare
Connersville
Paul Drischel
Richard Jones
Local News Highlights From Doddridge Chapel Area
Community members visit relatives and attend events across Doddridge Chapel and nearby Centerville and Connersville. Notable items include revival meetings, birthday gatherings, prize winners at a Gettysburg address event, and students returning to Sunday school after eight weeks.
Births Reported for Patricia Louise Irwin and Billy Ray Irwin
Mr and Mrs John Junior Close welcome a daughter Patricia Louise born last Friday at home. Mr and Mrs Jacob Irwin announce a fine boy Billy Ray born last Friday at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Junior Close
Patricia Louise
Hodson Daughter Dorothy Jean Born at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Herbert Hodson announce the birth of their daughter Dorothy Jean at Memorial Hospital Connersville last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodson
Dorothy Jean
Herbert Hodson
Memorial Hospital
Connersville
Death notices for Mrs. Anna Blakemore funeral service
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Blakemore, who died at her home near New Lisbon last Thursday, were held Saturday at the Christian church. Rev. F. C. McCormick and Rev. E. L. Harold officiated. Burial followed in a nearby cemetery. Survived by brother Clarence Boyd, sister Mrs. Nick Campbell, step-daughter Mrs. Daisy Fulghum of Fountain City, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Blakemore
New Lisbon
Christian Church
F. C. McCormick
E. L. Harold
Clarence Boyd
Nick Campbell
Daisy Fulghum
Fountain City
Mrs Vivian Holland Dies After Illness in Hagerstown
Mrs Vivian Holland aged 36 died at her parents home in Hagerstown after a long tuberculosis illness. She is survived by her husband, her parents, a sister, and three brothers. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Friends church in New Castle with burial at South Mound cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Holland
W. R. Ellis
Hagerstown
Friends Church
New Castle
South Mound
Local Resident John Rhoades Dies After Long Locust Grove Life
John Rhoades aged 84 spent most of his life in Locust Grove northwest of town and died at his home last Saturday. He leaves widow Margaret Vernaut Rhoades and a half brother Frank Rhoades of Bunker Hill Ind. A son and daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at Locust Grove church Monday afternoon by Rev. Daniel E. Bowman with burial in the church cemetery adjoining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhoades
Locust Grove
Margaret Vernaut Rhoades
Frank Rhoades
Bunker Hill
Ind
Locust Grove Church
Daniel E. Bowman
When Life’s Game Breaks Hearts We Turn to God for Balm
Psalm 147 speaks of God healing the broken heart and binding up wounds. The text links life’s fast pace to inevitable hurts and urges an undergirding by faith, encouragement for the meek, and reliance on divine mercy as a guiding strength in struggle. It calls believers to live energetically with love and trust, seeking God for daily grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
David
Mrs Clifford Martin Returns Home From Chicago Visit
Mrs. Clifford Martin came back to her residence in Chicago after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Frank A and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Martin
Chicago
Frank A
Sermons Start Weekly From Local Pastors
The Tribune began a weekly sermonette feature with Rev. D. L. Miley of the Germantown Lutheran church this week following Rev. Ross Cadle of the Baptist church last week. Future contributors include Rev. E. E. Davis and other pastors from Dublin Milton Germantown and Cambridge City. Ed Beeson is in Angola on business. F L Jones visited Muncie Saturday. Keith Veach joined Prudential Insurance to replace Swayne Tague. Mr. and Mrs. Florence Snyder and family visited Keith Veach. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore and others visited the Addison family at Spiceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Ross Cadle
The
Baptist Church
D. L. Miley
Lutheran Church of
Germantown
E. E. Davis
Dublin
Milton
Cambridge City
Joe Moore
James Bozoarth
C. H. Addison
Spiceland
Jackson Township
Wayne County
Boston
Centerville
Fesieareesien
Richmond Arco
Spring Grove
Mme
Whitewater
Y Townships
Abington Mone
Harrison
Jefferson
New Garden
Seem
Washington
Wayne
Li Webster
Hoosier Pride in Contrast with Eastern Ways
A regional reflection contrasts Hoosier life with eastern states noting lakes and hills, fertile soils, oil wells, coal, and fashion. It praises local girls, schoolwork, and patriotism while poking fun at eastern manners and education. The piece references Hoover hose and local teachers and a humorous mouse anecdote.
Death notices and local social notes from Milton area
Mrs Sade R Kinney learns of sister Emma Roberts Fulghams death in Brooklyn N Y at 65 Cremation followed by Milton burial at West side cemetery The Fulgham family survivors include daughter Ellena Fetta grand daughter Emma L Minster and others from Richmond Chicago Milton and nearby towns Social events include farm club sponsors dinner and a penny supper at the Christian church Milton visitors and local hospital notes also mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sade R. Kinney
Emma Roberts Fulgham
Brooklyn
N. Y
Milton
Westside Cemetery
Fugham
Richmond
Ellena Fetta
Emma L. Minster
UO. B. Fulgham
Thomas Roberts
Chicago
Luther Vardaman
Auh
Muncie
E. P Jones
Marion
Ernest Jones
Alfred Sample
Robert
Glenn
Corn and Pig Clubs
Alfred Hall
E. H. Harris
Clarence H. Knowles
Francis H. Edmunds
Roy T. Saindon
The
Christian Church
W. T. Meek
Rebekah Lodge
William Huddleston
Hulda Hamilton
John Posey Jones
David Edwards
Seymour
Margaret Crownover
Charles Crownover
New Madison
Ohio
Harry Gause
Indianapolis
O. Gause
Wilmer Hofman
Gause Named Deputy Prosecutor for Marion County
Harry L. Gause former deputy attorney general is appointed deputy prosecutor of Marion County by Prosecuting Attorney Jud son L. Stark. He assumed duties in criminal court Thursday and is a member of Pickens Davidson Gause and Pickens law firm with offices in the Fletcher Savings Trust building. Gause formerly lived in Milton and played baseball for Indiana University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Indianapolis
Harry L. Gause
Marion County
Judson L. Stark
Gause
Pickens, Davidson, Gause and Pickens
Fletcher Savings & Trust
Indiana University
Milton
Acacia
United States Army
Camp Meade
North
Pennsylvania Street
Wayne County
J. C. Gause
Milton High School
Birth of Wilma June Highlights Local Family News
The text notes the birth of a daughter named Wilma June on January 15. It also records social visits and club meetings with brief details. Mr. and Mrs. William Huddleston visited Homer Brock of Muncie who has erysipelas.
Bentonville Community Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Meredith Cree of Cincinnati spent the weekend with the Freeman family near here. Mrs Grace McKee is ill at her home west of here. Miss Katherine Stants spent the weekend with Miss Frances Staats. Mrs Vern Freeman and infant son Richard returned to their Lafayette home last week. The girls basketball team went to Milton after school Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Sam Gerber spent Monday in Colon Ohio for the funeral of his brother William Gerber gored by a bull the previous Saturday. Nettie Freeman called on the George family Saturday. G W Stant staying with daughter Mrs Stella in Forest Ind. Mrs Walter Smith was with Mrs Sam Gerber Thursday. Mrs Lewis Rayle, bedridden five weeks with rheumatism, is slowly improving and able to sit up some each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Johnson
Porter Alley
Jacob Davidson
Richmond
S. S. Clevenger
Peer
Francis Center
Scott Williams
Samuel Clevenger
Rufus Pitman
van Crawford
Kermit King
Ed. Plummer
Centerville
Mrs. Plummer
Lon Woods
Charles Garrett
Pierre Helms
Louise Tice
Wilbur Clevenger
Ellen Ranch
Orville Lemon
Margaret Culbertson
Lucille
Fern Alley
Grant Ayers
Claude Cornter
Bessie Clevenger
Abington
Wilbur
Fred Vehling
Indianapolis
Lute Lantz
Milton
John Clevenger
Vernie Warner
George Harvey
Charles White
Connersville
Arthur Cox
Martin Cox
Fern Cox
Wilson School
Clarence Jones
Lucille Alley
Otto Doddridge
Meredith Cree
Cincinnati
Freeman
Here
Grace McKee
Katherine Stants
Frances Staats
Vern Freeman
Richard
Lafayette
Sam Gerber
Colon
Ohio
William Gerber
Nettie Freeman
George
G. W. Stant
Mrs. Stellar
Forest
Ind
Indiana Weather With Snow Melt And Flooding
Last week Indiana saw cold days followed by a seven inch Monday snowfall that largely melted under sun. A Friday hour long hard rain nearly eliminated the melt, doubling rainfall to near two inches and flooding sewers and streams to their banks. The Past Masters Association elected Bert Wikoff president and Carl Petro vice president at its annual meeting in Hagerstown, with officers from Cambridge City also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Past Masters Association
Masonic
Farrells Die Within Days in Atlanta
Mrs. Sarah Stombaugh received notice of the deaths of Mr and Mrs H F Farrell in Atlanta Georgia. Mrs Farrell died December 30 and Mr Farrell January 1. The Farrels formerly lived here and he served as local agent for the Big Four railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Stombaugh
H. F. Farrell
Atlanta
Georgia
Ethel Farrell
Stombaugh
Farrell
Mr. Farrell
Farrel
Big Four Railway
Mrs. Virginia C Meredith Highlighted in Rotogravure
A rotogravure in the Indianapolis Sunday Star on Jan 20 features Virginia C Meredith a Cambridge City native and Purdue University trustee. She is noted as a leader of Indiana women and resides in West Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sunday Star
Cambridge City
Virginia C. Meredith
Purdue University
Indiana
West Lafayette
Stratford Players stage Julius Caesar at Earlham
Cambridge City and Wayne county pupils enjoyed a Stratford Players performance of Julius Caesar in Goddard auditorium at Earlham College last Friday night. The production showcased a brilliant ensemble and lively period staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Wayne County
Goddard
Earlham College
Stratford Players Company
Gifford Named Vice President of Indiana Draft Horse Breeders
Charles L. Gifford, a well known farmer and horseman from Faun, has been elected vice president of the Indiana Draft Horse Breeders Association, announced after Purdue University events last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Gifford
Purdue University
Indiana Draft Horse Breeders Association
Hodskin Named Western Freight Agent for Mobile & Ohio
Mr and Mrs Frank McDaniel announced the appointment of Charles E Hodskin as Western Freight Agent for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Co with offices in the 308 U S National Bank building Denver Colorado effective January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McDaniel
Charles E. Hodskin
Western
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co
U. S. National Bank Building
Denver
Colo
Mal Gra Castings Expands Output at Cambridge and Middle Town
The Cambridge City and Middle Town branches of Mal Gra Castings Co. are working to capacity and increasing daily shipments of high grade castings as demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Middletown
Ohio
Mal- Gra Castings Co
Caldwell Elected President of Indiana Aberdeen Angus Assoc
Harry F. Caldwell a farmer and cattle breeder near Harrisburg Fayette County was elected president of the Indiana Aberdeen Angus Association at the Purdue meeting held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Caldwell
Harrisburg
Fayette County
Indiana Aberdeen Angus Association
Purdue
Centerville Man Detains Mother After Move Home
Carl Hoel took his mother Lola Hoel from her home to his residence in Centerville. The elderly woman died about ten days after an illness that had left her in critical condition since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hoel
Lola Hoel
Syee
Centerville
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Fragmentary text about Mrs Laura Richey with unclear details and missing context. Unable to determine actual event, date, or affiliations from the provided snippet.
Pel Connér Returns Home After College Weekend
Pel Connér was back in town after spending the weekend away at college. He visited family and relaxed at home before returning to campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pel Connér
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Hodson
Harrison Bachmann
Harry Thorpson
W. R. Littell
Clifford Howard
Charlotte Newman
Jennie McGrew
Harold Selig
Bradford, Ohio
Eva Lou Hicks
Uncle Ezra
B. Y. P. U. Rally
Doddridge Chapel
BY Dwight L. Miley
Pastor Zion Lutheran Church
Pershing, Indiana
Beeson
Angola
F. L. Jones
Keith Veach
Prudential Insurance Co
Swayne Tague
Florence Snyder
Chester
Cambridge
Matt
Stark
Milton Bay
Wilma June
Homer Brock
Jolly 24 Club
Ozro Dailey
Clara Lingg
Albert Ferris
Eva Thornburg
Milton Cary Club
Bentonville
Walter Smith
Lewis Rayle
Laura Richey
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