Tama Youth Fatally Injured In Car Crash Near Montour
Melvin H. Hartz 17 a Tama high school sophomore died after a graveled road crash near Montour around midnight Saturday. He suffered a skull fracture and died at Deaconess hospital in Marshalltown about 3 a.m. Two girls in the car were injured lightly. the driver also injured. The car owned by Paul Pagel was driven by Hartz with Voda Weaver and Jean Ehret as passengers. Hartz born in Clinton in March 1924 attended Clinton schools before moving to Tama. Funeral services set for Wednesday at St Patrick's Catholic Church Clinton with burial there.
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the Gazette
TAMA
Melvin H. Hartz
Montour
Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
Voda Weaver
Jean Ehret
Pagel
Paul Pagel
Ra Wells
William Ellis
Hartz
Jerry Simmons
Henry Hartz
Lola Hartz
Clinton
Simmons
House Destroyed By Fire Near Wellman
Wellman area fire damaged a seven room two story farmhouse belonging to Mrs Everett You located seven and one half miles southeast of Wellman. Mrs You and her son Richard lived there. A gas stove was lit and left on before she went out to gather eggs. Fire units arrived too late to save the structure and contents except for some living room furniture. Insurance covered the loss.
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the Gazette
Wellman
Catholic Daughters Name New Officers
Iowa Catholic Daughters of America elected Anna M. Baxter of Dubuque as grand regent at their three day convention. Muscatine chosen as site for the 1942 convention. Other officers include Agnes Finnegan Carroll agnes vice regent Florence Goss Lawler treasurer Veronica Keenan Fort Dodge secretary Monsignor C J Ives Sioux City chaplain and Mrs J McCann Des Moines state monitor.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa Catholic Daughters of America
Anna M. Baxter
Dubuque
Muscatine
Agnes Finnegan
Carroll
Florence Goss
Lawler
Veronica Keenan
Fort Dodge
C. J. Ives
Sioux City
J. McCann
Des Moines
State Monitor
Five Inch Cloudburst Hits Camp Claiborne
Federal meteorologists forecast scattered showers and thunderstorms for Iowa as temperatures rose to near 85 degrees before cooling. A 4.93 inch cloudburst drenched Camp Claiborne in Alexandria, Louisiana, where hundreds of Iowa youths are in military training, with rain continuing.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Alexandria
Camp Claiborne
Barbers Elect Jefferson Leaders at Iowa Convention
Laird Harris of Ames elected president of the Iowa Barbers association at the second annual convention. A. E. Fisher of Perry named first vice president and Homer Vought of Atlantic elected to the executive board.
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Jefferson
Laird Harris
Ames
Iowa Barbers Association
A. E. Fisher
Perry
Homer Vought
Atlantic
Kalona Funeral for Elmer Bush in Washington
Funeral services were held Sunday in Washington for Elmer Bush 61 of Kalona who died Friday in an Iowa City hospital. He was a Kalona native. survived by his mother wife and one daughter all of Kalona. The Kalona senior class will perform Aunt Susie Shoots the Works in the school auditorium May 9 and 10 directed by Margaret Harst with cast members Agnes Yoder Mary Bender Pauline Moomey Lucille Strabala Rogers Ann Te Bockhorst Edith Sleichter Donald Beranek Eugene Keifer Norman Kallaus and Eugene Shaver.
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Kalona
Washington
Elmer Bush
Iowa City
Isaac Bush
Lester Chorpening
Susie
Margaret Harst
Agnes Yoder
Mary Bender
Pauline Moomey
Lucille Strabala
Rogers
Ann Te Bockhorst
Edith Sleichter
Donald Beranek
Eugene Keifer
Norman Kallaus
Eugene Shaver
Bull Pup Fostered by Cat Near Weaning Time
Smoky the cat has nursed Mitzie the Boston bull puppy as its surrogate mother. The pup, about ten weeks old, bonds with Smoky and other kittens as farmer Bill Broughton and wife recount the unlikely family. Mitzie will soon return to Bud Alderson of Wadena after a playful, starved-pup start.
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the Gazette
West Union
Smoky
Poston Bull
Mitzie
Bud Alderson
Wadena
Bill Broughton
Broughton
Fayette County
Boston
Highways 6 and 30 top Iowa traffic and fatality lists
Iowa public safety data show highway 6 averaging 1 920 cars per day with 236 160 vehicles through Des Moines to Cornell Bluffs this year. Highway 30 ranks second with 222 015 vehicles while highway 68 is fourth with 110 577. Eight deaths on highway 6 and 14 on highway 30 lead fatalities. highway 92 has no deaths. Chief Knee pledges more patrols and strict enforcement on major routes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Public Safety Department
Cornell Bluffs
Clinton
Missouri Valley
Highway 92
C. A. Knee
Highway Patrol
Bennett Commencement Speaker and Class Roster
The Rev C B Rayhill of Muscatine will speak at Bennett high school gymnasium commencement Thursday night May 15. Graduating students include Doris Pollock John Baumann Leroy Lafrenz Clarinda Syring Victor Badtram Eller Meyer Merland Butolph Elaine Paulsen Wallace Groth Darwin Theiring Jeanette Rixe Zgevri Harold Smith and Ricard Bembright.
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Bennett
C. B. Rayhill
Muscatine
Bennett High School
Doris Pollock
John Baumann
Leroy Lafrenz
Clarinda Syring
Victor Badtram
Eller Meyer
Merland Buttolph
Elaine Paulsen
Wallace Groth
Darwin Theiring
Jeanette Rixe
Cls Zgevri
Harold Smith
Ricard Bembright
Marion couple wed in Cedar Rapids style ceremony
Miss Margaret Wiley and Frank Lochner married Sunday at the groom's home in Marion with Rev. J. P. Van Horne officiating. Attendants included Miss Doris Wiley and Virgil Bowser. The couple will reside at 755 Seventh Avenue, Marion.
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Margaret Wiley
Dorothy Wiley
Cedar Rapids
Frank Lochner
Ed Lochner
Fourteenth Street
J. P. van Horne
Doris Wiley
Virgil Bowser
William Wiley, Jr
William Wiley
John Frazier
Clarence Raetz
Lochner
Seventh Avenue
Marion
Howe Family Trip to St Louis for Visit
Mr and Mrs Harold M Howe travel with Mr and Mrs Thomas Snyder and daughter Martha Jean of Anamosa to visit Mr and Mrs Burdette Snyder in St Louis Patty Howe stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Howe at Anamosa.
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Harold M. Howe
Thomas Snyder
Martha Jean
Anamosa
St. Louis
Burdette Snyder
Patty Howe
Mrs
J. A. Howe
Dentists Meet at Des Moines Convention
Dr. R. E. Leidigh and Dr. L. C. Dow attend the state dental convention in Des Moines. Dr. A. B. Lake will depart Tuesday evening.
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R. E. Leidigh
L. C. Dow
Des Moines
A. B. Lake
Mrs Chauncey L O Kelly Hosts Cornelian Club Luncheon
Mrs Chauncey L O Kelly will entertain the Cornelian club on Tuesday at 1 30 PM with a dessert luncheon in her home. The event invites club members to join in a brief social hour and refreshments.
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Chauncey L. O'Kelly
Cornelian Club
For Rent Two and Three Room Apartments Advertised
Short classified notice seeks tenants for a two room and a three room apartment. Contact by phone 777 for details and availability.
Smiths kin hosting visitors from Corydon
Juanita and Phyllis Smith of Corydon, formerly Marion residents, are staying for an extended visit with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Smith.
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Juanita and
Phyllis Smith
Corydon
Marion
Mrs
Oscar Smith
Townsend Club No 1 To Meet Tuesday Evening
Townsend Club No 1 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Dean 1565 Seventh Avenue for a regular session and social hour.
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Townsend Club No
Bert Dean
Seventh Avenue
Caraway Family Returns Home After Long Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl Caraway and their son Harry have returned from a visit to the home of Mr Lee Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Caraway
Harry
Tim
Are
Lee Williams
Effie Miller Returns Home After Milwaukee Winter
Mrs Effie M Miller who spent the winter in Milwaukee came back to Marion on Saturday. Her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Merton Butterfield and their son Donald of Milwaukee joined her for the weekend here and with Mr Butterfield’s parents in Cedar Rapids.
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Effie M. Miller
Milwaukee
Merton Butterfield
Donald
Marion
Mr. Butterfield
Cedar Rapids
Teddy Ford Admitted to Iowa City Children's Hospital
Teddy Ford son of Mr and Mrs John Ford has been admitted to the Children's hospital at Iowa City for treatment.
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Teddy Ford
John Ford
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Birth Announcement for J. R. Strong's Daughter
A daughter was born May 5 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Strong of 1350 Park Avenue, Marion.
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J. R. Strong
Park Avenue
Marion
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Death notice for Ise Elliott Burgin
Mrs. R Lee Taylor notes the death of her niece Ise Elliott Burgin of California. Burgin spent childhood in Marion. Body arrives Wednesday at Hall Home for Funerals. Burial in Oak Shade family lot. Cousin Mary Beaven of Cedar Rapids survives. Service time to be announced later.
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R. Lee Taylor
Ise Elliott Burgin
Calif
Presbyterian group Change of meeting time announced
The Spiritual Life group of the Presbyterian church shifts its Thursday 10 a.m. meeting from Wednesday. The gathering is at the home of Mrs. George Stone located at 1810 First Avenue.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Pasa
George Stone
First Avenue
Costello Family Mourns Death Of Mrs Cowan In Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs Tom Costello travel to Oskaloosa on Monday after the death of Mrs Patrick Cowan sister to Mr Costello. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday with local arrangements to follow.
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Tom Costello
Oskaloosa
Costello
Patrick Cowan
For Rent: 3 Room Apartment Listing by Dr Booth
Advertising a three room apartment for rent listed under Dr Booth. Contact phone number is 506 for inquiries and viewing arrangements.
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Dr. Booth
Mrs. Gunn Visited by Denver Parents in Foray
Mrs. Robert Gunn of Denver Colorado is a guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Holsinger in a social note amid a list of film names and stars including Errol Flynn and Paulette Goddard.
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Robert Gunn
Denver, Colo
Fred G. Holsinger
Patmos Command No. 27 Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening
Patmos Command No 27 K T plans a 7 30 p m gathering Tuesday at the Masonic temple.
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Patmos
K. T
Masonic Temple
St Pauls Lutheran Men’s Club to Meet Friday Evening
The Men’s club of St Paul’s Lutheran church will gather in the church basement Friday at 7 30 p m for their regular meeting.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Cheerful Companions Guild Meeting at Harville Home
The Cheerful Companions guild of the Christian church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Harville 1251 Second avenue. Mrs Harold Harville assists hostess. Mrs Fay Marsh will handle devotionals and Mrs Walter Erwin will be leader. Officers will be announced.
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Cheerful Companions Guild of the Christian Church
Harville
Second Avenue
Harold Harville
Fay Marsh
Walter Erwin
Mayflower Society Iowa meeting attended by officials
Mrs. Mary Meather worth deputy governor of the Society of Mayflower Descendants of Iowa attended the thirteenth annual meeting in Iowa City on Saturday. Miss Adeliza Daniels and Miss Mary Durham accompanied her.
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Mary Meatherworth
Society of Mayflower Descendants of
Iowa
Society
Iowa City
Adeliza Daniels
Mary Durham
Van Fossen and Williams Visit Ottumwa Friends
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Van Fossen and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Williams spent time in Ottumwa at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Tallman. Mrs. Tallman is the former Louise Wormer of Marion.
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W. E. van Fossen
R. J. Williams
Ottumwa
A. F. Tallman
Tallman
Louise Wormer
Marion
Miss Caroline Peter Visits Cousin in Alburnett
Miss Caroline Peter of Alburnett was a recent guest of her cousin Mrs. Oscar Smith.
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Caroline Peter of
Alburnett
Oscar Smith
Mrs Hanscom Returns From Five Week Washington Trip
Mrs Carolyn Hanscom returned Monday morning from a five week trip to Washington D C aboard a ship and spent time in the capital city.
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Carolyn Hanscom
Washington, D. C
Milner Weekend Visit Highlighted by Iowa Student
Miss June Milner of the University of Iowa spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Aschie B. Milner. The visit showcased family ties and student life connections in Iowa.
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June Milner
University of Iowa
Aschie B. Milner
Club meetings set for Tuesday and Wednesday
The O. O. P. club schedules its annual yea ae Tuesday at 9 a.m. at K. V. cafe. The fourth division of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. for a May breakfast at the eS rs. saan ee-division of the rpc op Bgooy am at 1250 Ninth aoa house instead of Mrs. Max Evans home. Mrs. Kinstler is assisted by Mrs. W. H. Ray, Mrs. Evans, and Mrs. J. L. Woodworth. The Marion Golf club hosts its first Ladies' day event on Wednesday.
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Serena
O. O. P. Club
K. V. Cafe
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Rpc
Minstlen
Max Evans
Kinstler
W. H. Ray
Evans
J. L. Woodworth
Marion Golf Club
Women prepare to attend Iowa federation convention
Mrs Josephine Whitacre of Marion and Mrs George Myers of Wyoming head to Fort Dodge on Tuesday for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs convention. They will stay as guests in the home of Frank Haas, brother of Mrs Whitacre.
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Josephine Whitacre
Marion
George Myers
Wyoming
Fort Dodge
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Frank Haas
Whitacre
Manchester suits involve tractor dispute and tax report
Ehrmer Lux of Manchester sues W H Schnittjer and Duane R Swindle for alleged withholding of a $900 tractor from Lux tenanted on a farm near Earlville. Lux seeks return of the tractor and $350 damages. Separately H C Kenline of Dubuque petitions a court action against Herman J Preston of Ryan over farm assessment appeals. Delaware County issued 69 auto and truck licenses valued at $59 697.50 with $1 193.95 tax. 28 new vehicles sold last week, 52 in April last year.
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Manchester
Ehrmer FE. Lux
W. H. Schnittjer
Delhi
Duane R. Swindle
Earlville
Schnittjer
Lux
H. C. Kenline
Dubuque
Ryan
Herman J. Preston
Ac of Review
Delaware County
Solon Girl To Be Married
Solon announces the engagement of Miss Slaby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Slaby of Solon. The bride-elect, from Solon High School, is a former student at Iowa State Teachers College and Coe College and has been teaching. Mr. Meade, a Cosgrove High School graduate, farms. Mrs. Slaby hosted a dinner for twelve in honor of her daughter, assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman of Iowa City.
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T and
Aford
Slaby
Frank Slaby
Solon
Solon High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Meade
Cosgrove High School
Elizabeth Hoffman
Iowa City
Delaware County Music Festival Heads to Manchester Next Friday
Delaware county bands from nine schools gather in Manchester for a combined band festival and rural eighth grade promotion exercises sponsored by the Delaware County Schoolmasters' Club and the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The program features performances by Buck Creek Colesburg Earlville Dundee and Manchester bands with conductors and leaders named, a rural choir, mixed chorus, girls glee club, boys quartet, diplomas and awards, and a brief address by C A Fullerton.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Delaware County Schoolmasters’ Club
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Buck Creek
H. Gaulke
R. Kjerland
Colesburg
J. Rider
Delaware
C. W. Bangs
Olaf G. Odegaard
C. A. Fullerton
Cedar Falls
Governor Signs Iowa Library Bill
Des Moines, INS Gov George A Wilson signed nine bills including 300,066 for a central library unit at the University of Iowa and 125,000 for a new agricultural engineering building at Iowa State College. The library measure drew much attention as a key act. He also signed 125,000 annually for the state conservation commission to fund special services with WPA and CCC activities.
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DES Moines
INS
George A. Wilson
General Assembly
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
State Conservation Commission
La Verna Oakley Seeks Divorce Over Cruel Treatment
La Verna Bolsinger of Manchester files a divorce suit in district court against Oakley Oakley alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married September 28 1938 and separated April 3 1939. She requests restoration of her maiden name La Verna Bolsinger.
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Manchester
la Verna Oakley
Ay Oakley
la Verna Bolsinger
Maternal Health Law Sees 91 Percent Compliance in Iowa
Iowa health officials report 91 percent compliance with the maternal blood test law based on 2,894 birth certificates from January. 245 cases lacked tests and 17 had no clear record. The statute requires blood testing within 14 days of first examination and reporting on the certificate.
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Iowa
Girl Kidnapped From Des Moines Rides With Man Known as Butch
Darlene Harrison, 16, of Des Moines, told Sheriff Harry Jordan that a man nicknamed Butch abducted her Sunday, threatened to kill her brother, and forced her to hand over about $30 from her mother. They travelled by car to Atlantic where he left briefly. her parents retrieved her that night. The case was turned over to the FBI.
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Atlantic (Ap
Harry Jordan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Des Moines
Butch
Darlene Harrison
Atlantic
David
Darlene
Toledo Hosts District Legion Meet With Banquet and Tours
The Third district American Legion and auxiliary units plan sessions in Toledo on Thursday. District Commander Arthur district president will preside at the banquet. Mrs. Harlan Briggs and Robert J. Shaw will speak. A band concert and tours of sites including the state juvenile home and the Indian reservation are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
American Legion
Arthur
Harlan Briggs
Robert J. Shaw
High School Alumni Banquet and Events Summary
The junior class held its annual banquet Saturday evening with a Star event in decorations. Clella Hamilton Ruby Warnstaff Ruth Cozad and E E Robinson spoke at the toast program. A theater party followed. The annual high school alumni supper and party will be held Friday at the school auditorium.
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Eme
Clella Hamilton
Ruby Warnstaff
Ruth Cozad
E. E. Robinson
Our Town Play Set for West Union May 22
John Ear Cline Dale Johnson and Joanna Meriwyn Pollins direct a 47 member staff production of Our Town at West Union with Miss Pollins guiding staff including Tom Roach Mary Humphry Viola LaVon Brockmeyer Rob Cline Elmer Landas Gene Wood Shirley Grimes Dorothy Grover Armin Graber Darlene Greenough Barbara Stone Roland Boedeker Mary Hutchinson Donna Brockway Maxine Grafenberg and others. Menu and costs listed for day include raisin toast chowder Melba toast fruit cup cookies custard coffee and milk with a total cost about 1.50 per person.
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West Union
John Ear
Cline
Dale Johnson
Joanna Meier
Meriwyn Pollins
Tom Roach
Mary Humphry
Violate LaVon Brockmeyer
Rob Cline
Elmer Landas
Gene Wood
Shirley Grimes
Dorothy Grover
Armin Graber
Darlene Greenough
Barbara Stone
Roland Boedeker
Mary Hutchinson
Donna Brockway
Maxine Grafenberg
How Family of 4 Can Eat Well On $10 a Week
A recipe feature outlines a spinach and greens chowder using dandelion or beet greens, potatoes, onions, flour, milk, and bacon. It explains cooking greens until tender, making a creamy sauce, and serving four with bacon garnish. The piece emphasizes frugal, nutritious meals for a family of four on ten dollars weekly.
Ask for a raise by exceeding job duties say Wiggam
In this Q and A Wiggam compares crime by gender noting 15 women to 11 men charged with murder among 1000 each and comments on war toys and salary raises. He argues raise prospects depend on overperforming duties and company readiness rather than simple requests.
Michigan’s lone wild cactus is the prickly pear
The only wild cactus reported in Michigan is the prickly pear, also known as the Indian fig, indicating a rare native plant in the region.
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Michigan
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