Younger Set Groups Have Dinner Parties
Franklin high school juniors and seniors hosted Halloween dinner parties Tuesday evening. A Dutch treat group of 22 ate at the Lake Macbride cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon E. White before dancing at Moose Lodge hall. Guests included Audrey Bleakley, Catherine Bleakley, Dorothy Cline, Jean Daniels, Dorothy Gibb, Kathleen McGladrey, Winifred Hargrave, Joan Jeffrey, Rosemary Smythe, Doris Wage, Jean White, Jim Battin, Jack D Arcy, Don Deal, James DeVarman, Harrison Hanzlik, Bill Harriman, Jim Israel, Dietz Newlin, Richard Pike, Bob Puckett, Ben Wolverton Jr. Chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eckert and Mr. and Mrs. White. A separate supper club hosted a progressive dinner with courses at Miss Theodora Davis, Miss Jean Wallace, and Miss Jacqueline Carberry, followed by games and dancing. Members include Misses Margaret Hunter, Colleen Bedell, Margaret Hruska, Eroy Cullman, Charlene Huber, and guests Bob Hash, Dick Kemp, Mac Hammond, Kenneth Savel, Bob Hladky, Louis Sheppard, Bob Cornish, and Bob Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Beir
Franklin High School
Lake Macbride
Vernon E. White
Fairways Terrace SE
Moose Judge Hall
Audrey
Catherine Bleakley
Dorothy Cline
Jean Daniels
Dorothy Gibb
Kathleen McGladrey
Winifred Hargrave
Theodora Davis
Park Avenue SE
Jean Wallace
Third Avenue SE
Jacqueline Carberry
Bever Avenue SE
Margaret Hunter
Colleen Bedell
Bridge Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Swaney
Mrs Lynn G Swaney entertained her bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her 2053 Avenue NE home. Guest Mrs Clarke VanMeter attended and member Mrs Donald W Kleitsch receives a parting gift before moving to St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn G. Swaney
B ‘Avenue
Bridge Club
Donald W Kleitsch
Oon
St. Louis
Clarke VanMeter
Halloween party at Mildred Muller's home
Saturday evening the Octestes held a Halloween party at Mildred Muller's home. Guests included Charlene Walsh Helen Mc Laughlin Dorothy Schmidt Helen Shields Madonna Simkovitz Jean Frederick Lorraine Wilson Aileen Krumholtz Tommy Shana han Chuck Brabbit Jimmy Curry Jim Duggan Billy Neary Don Saylor Lloyd Elgas Don Spaight Bill Gorman James Bearns Ber hard Bearns Bob Ford Wayne Quaid and Red Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octestes
Mildred Muller
Charlene Walsh
Helen McLaughlin
Dorothy Schmidt
Helen Shields
Madonna Simkovitz
Jean Frederick
Lorraine Wilson
Aileen Krumholtz
Tommy Shanahan
Chuck Brabbit
Jimmy Curry
Jim Duggan
Billy Neary
Don Saylor
Lloyd Elgas
Don Spaight
Bill Gorman
James Bearns
Berhard Bearns
Bob Ford
Wayne Quaid
Red Nolan
Mrs Hess Hosts P E O Chapter Meeting
Mrs. Russell Hess of 400 Fairway drive SE hosted chapter HJ of P E O on Monday with Mrs. P A Tracy assisting. Sheriff James Smith spoke on All in a Day's Work with the County Sheriff as guests from Mason City and Vinton attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hess
Fairway Drive
Art Association to Host Montgomery Exhibit
The Cedar Rapids Art Association will sponsor a paintings exhibition by Mrs W A Montgomery at her home 2324 Hillcrest Drive SE. The show opens Thursday and is open to members and the public from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cedar Rapids Art Association
W. A Montgomery
Hillcrest Drive
Art Association
Mrs Collins Returns From Trip With Jacksons Visitors
Mrs Grant Collins of 1847 First Avenue East hosted her brother O A Jackson and Mrs Jackson of Oshkosh Wisconsin after a motor trip to Kansas City and Tulsa. The Jacksons departed Wednesday for their home following a Tuesday night stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Tulsa
Grant Collins
First Avenue E
O A. Jackson
Jackson
Oshkosh
Wis
Collins
Mrs Cook and Eleanor Cook entertain Mrs Paul in Hilltop Farm visit
Entertaining at their home Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Robert S. Cook and Miss Eleanor Cook of 222 Crescent Street SE complimented Mrs. Samuel E. Paul of San Francisco who is visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Witwer at Hilltop Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Cook
Eleanor Cook
Crescent Street SE
Samuel E. Paul
San Francisco
Weaver Witwer
Hilltop Farm
Hahn couple to spend long weekend in Chicago
Mr and Mrs WH Cedric Hahn of 2526 Country Club Parkway SE will leave Thursday to spend until Monday in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedric Hahn
Country Club Parkway SE
Chicago
Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs. Dulin on 620 Third Ave SW
Mrs. Les Dulin entertained guests at a Halloween party Monday evening. Attendees included Sally Woodford Linda Woodford Bobby Hupp Billy Hupp Beverly Michael Barbara Jean Michael Joan Dulin with assistance from Mrs. J G Hupp and Mr Mrs J W Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Dulin
Third Avenue SW
Sally
Linda Woodford
Bobby
Billy Hupp
Beverly
Barbara Jean Michael
Joan Dulin
J. G Hupp
J. W .Kaufman
Halloween Party At Elias Home
A group of girls were entertained at a Halloween party Saturday evening at Mr and Mrs John Elias 1812 M street SW. Games were played and after refreshments the girls attended a movie. Present were Lillian Dusck Marjorie Kosina Arlene Dvorak Helen Sykora Lottie Zaspar Winifred Spencer Mary Balsanck and Helen Melsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elias
M Street
Lillian Dusck
Marjorie Kosina
Arlene Dvorak
Helen Sykora
Lottie Zaspar
Winifred Spencer
Mary Balsanck
Helen Melsa
P E O Chapter IF Meets at Ottsen Home for History Program
P E O Chapter IF met Monday afternoon at 2512 C Avenue NE with Mrs. Kenneth Ottsen hosting. Mrs. George H. Helscher led a program on Early Days in Iowa as members shared early family history. Guests included Mrs. Richard Buresh of Chapter GMI and Mrs. Robert Miller of Chapter AR Grundy Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P E. O
Kenneth Ottsen
C Avenue NE
George H. Helscher
Iowa
Richard Buresh
GMI
Robert Miller
Grundy Center
Harris to depart for Washington DC after stay
S WN Harris will leave Thursday for Washington DC after spending since Aug 1 in the home of Mr and Mrs L C Chadima at 2250 Washington avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S WN Harris
Washington, DC
L. C. Chadima
Washington Avenue SE
Hard Times Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Amos Smith
Mr and Mrs Amos Smith entertained at 1016 Bealercourt SE on Monday evening. Games provided amusement with prizes awarded to Maxine Humphries and Genevieve Slichty. Attendees included Lorena Elmore Elaine Elmore Maxine Sleight Verona Herrington Joyce Cole Kathleen Adams Virginia Adams Lucille Arnold Caroline Hodgeton Betty Smith Opal Franks Henry Cole Keith Herrington George Politus Orville Elmore Oral Maring Earl Douglas Marvin Stoner Richard Slichty the Rev R N Coolidge and Jack Cannon and daughters Arlene and Betty Jo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Smith
Bealercourt
Maxine Humphries
Genevieve Slichty
Lorena Elmore
Elaine Elmore
Maxine Sleight
Verona Herrington
Joyce Cole
Kathleen Adams
Virginia Adams
Lucille Arnold
Caroline Hodgeton
Betty Smith
Opal Franks
Henry Cole
Keith Herrington
George Politus
Orville Elmore
Oral Maring
Earl Douglas
Marvin Stoner
Halloween Party At Mary Scanlan Home
Mary Scanlan hosted a Halloween party Friday at 1421 Sixth Avenue SE. Guests included Nadine Mott Frances Euken Mr and Mrs Melvin Galbraith Bob Kenney Dick Lattner and Jimmy Wagner who played bunco and performed Halloween stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Scanlan
Sixth Avenue SE
Bunco
Nadine Mott
Frances Euken
Melvin Galbraith
Bob Kenney
Dick Lattner
Jimmy Wagner
Honor Charles Sherwood on 74th Birthday Surprise
Charlies Sherwood of Marion was honored on his seventy fourth birthday Monday with a surprise party given by Dana Sherwood of Marion and their son Clayton, Mr and Mrs Harry Sherwood of Marion Albert Sherwood and Lena Ament of Cedar Rapids. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Sherwood
Marion
Dana Sherwood
Clayton
Harry Sherwood
Albert Sherwood
Lena Ament
Cedar Rapids
Women Voters Hear Policy Reports at Montrose Meeting
At the League of Women Voters session in Montrose hotel Tuesday morning, speakers included Mrs. I. K. Beane on citizen duties in foreign policy, Mrs. R. KK. Stoddard on Q and A, Dr. Hulda Rice on Senate arms bill action, and Mrs. C. H. Birch on today’s foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Montrose Hotel
I. K. Beane
Senate
House
R. KK. Stoddard
Hulda Rice
C. H. Birch
J. T. Taylor
France
England
Germany
W. E. Lamey
Britain
Canada
J. P Mills
United States
Weekend Visitors At 866 Fourth Avenue SE Rahe Home
Weekend visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Henry E Rahe at 866 Fourth avenue SE included Rev Phillip Wagner and J Yoste of Rudolph Wisconsin and Mrs Regina Etteldorf and her son Leo of Ossia. Mrs Etteldorf and Rev Wagner are cousins of Mrs Rahe. Mrs Rahe returned Saturday evening after a ten day visit with her son and daughter in law James and _______ Rahe of Fairfield. She attended the christening Saturday morning of her first grandchild James Joseph Rahe Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Rahe
Fourth Avenue SE
Phillip Wagner
J Yoste
Rudolph, Wis
Regina Etteldorf
Leo
Ossia
Wagner
Etteldorf
Olivet church young married class elects officers at picnic
The newly organized Olivet church young married peoples class met at 1906 Johnson avenue NW for a picnic supper. Officers elected include William J. Donnan as president Mrs Bishop as vice president and Mrs Donnan as secretary treasurer. Present were Rev E J Wykle and others including the Donnans the Mayns the Lawrences the Elliotts and the Rustons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet Church
Marvin
Bishop
Johnson Avenue NW
William J. Donnan
Donnan
E. J. Wykle
Harold Mayn
Halloween Birthday Party for Shirley Dew
Mrs R Dew hosted a Halloween party for Netoppew Camp Fire Saturday night celebrating her daughter Shirley's birthday. Guests included Betty Lou Martin Evelyn Brague Amy Sheronick Gertrude Brague Evelyn Hall Joyce Harnelson Edrie Johnes Ella Mae Canarr Kathleen Harnelson Dorothy Hale Julia Brown Arlene Hollister Donleen Hale Betty Hanson Elaine Jordan Lorra ine Dew Mrs F E Luse Betty Brown Ina Dew and guardian Mrs Dew was helped by Mesdames N Canarr Montague Grimm F O Merrifield and William Dew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dew
Netoppew Camp
Shirley
Betty Lou Martin
Evelyn Brague
Amy Sheronick
Gertrude Brague
Evelyn Hall
Joyce Harnelson
Edrie Johnes
Ella Mae Canarr
Kathleen Harnelson
Dorothy Hale
Julia Brown
Arlene Hollister
Donleen Hale
Betty Hanson
Elaine Jordan
Lorraine Dew
F. E. Luse
Betty Brown
Ina Dew
P. H. Brown
Guardian
Dew
N. Canarr
Montague, Grimm
F. O. Merrifield
William Dew
Halloween Party at Aunt's Home Draws Local Guests
Ardis Mae Jepson and Jean Tremain hosted a Halloween gathering Monday at Mrs. Vance McKinnon 301 A avenue NW. Prizes went to John Oberthein, Leo Wise, Betty Thompson, Madelyn Waddle, Orville Kolsto, Gene Goodrow. Other attendees included Edward Miller, Bob Harger, Bill Taylor, Josephine Milota, Dorothy Maurer, Billy Matus, Rita Charipar, Anne Robertson, Patricia Methven, Shirley Hilborn, Emma June Smith. Hostesses were Mrs. Mable Jepson and Miss Jerry Gallagher assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardis Mae Jepson
Jean Tremain
Vance McKinnon
Avenue NW
John Oberthein
Leo Wise
Betty Thompson
Madelyn Waddle
Orville Kolsto
Gene Goodrow
Edward Miller
Bob Harger
Bill Taylor
Josephine Milota
Dorothy Maurer
Billy Matus
Rita Charipar
Anne Robertson
Patricia Methven
Shirley Hilborn
Emma June Smith
Mrs
Mable Jepson
Jerry Gallagher
Halloween party at Marilyn Tomash home on Sixth Street
A group of youths gathered Monday evening at Marilyn Tomash's residence 1515 Sixth Street SW for a Halloween party featuring a scavenger hunt, games, and refreshments. Attendees included Helen Vavra, Myrtle Tillapaugh, Blanche Marsoni, Twyla Memler, Viola Sweet, Donna Mae Sponar, Bernice Stastny, Arlene Showalter, Marilyn Tomash, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Tomash
Sixth Street
Helen Vavra
Myrtle Tillapaugh
Blanche Marsoni
Twyla Memler
Viola Sweet
Donna Mae Sponar
Bernice Stastny
Arlene Showalter
Gerald Ashley
Donald van Dura
Robert Hurych
Donald Konigsmark
Amos Thompson
Wilmer Cimprich
George Machacek
Ray Thompson
Paul Petrick
Dick Koranda
Mrs Hutchcroft Hosts Fruit Shower for New Couple
Mrs. R. G. Hutchcroft hosted a fruit shower at 40 Circle Drive NE on Monday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jean Hutchcroft who wed on October 21. Miss Dorothy Hutchcroft assisted. prizes for 500 and Chinese checkers went to Mrs. O. B. Sharp, Mrs. Jean Hutchcroft, Mrs. Myers, and Mrs. L. A. Petsel amid a group including Mesdames Frank Whitters F. A. Longenbaugh L. W. Stone William Savage David Walter Mills R. Cornthwaite Charles Edaburn Clifford Franklin George Larimer and P. Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Hutchcroft
Circle Drive
Jean Hutchcroft
Dorothy Hutchcroft
M. L. Myers
O. B. Sharp
Myers
L. A. Petsel
Frank W
Mrs Chase Hosts Linn County King’s Daughters Chorus Luncheon
Mrs A E Chase of 2225 Grande Avenue SE entertained the Linn County union of King’s Daughters chorus members at a Tuesday luncheon. She later showed motion pictures from her various trips. Guests included Mesdames Moen Emerson Louis Emerson Termohlen Meyers Benninghoff McQuiston Donohue Chase Davis and Ray Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Chase
Grande Avenue
Linn County Union of King’s Daughters
E. R. Moen
H. L. Emerson
Louis Emerson
Tom Termohlen
A. W. Meyers
H M. Benninghoff
J. Stuart McQuiston
Robert Donohue
W. A Chase
C. G. Davis
Ray T. Moore
College Club Evening Book Group Meeting
Members of College club will meet tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Irving L Churchill 551 Knollwood drive SE. Mrs R A Greenawalt will review Three Miles Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Club
Irving L. Churchill
Knollwood Drive
R. A. Greenawalt
Surprise Birthday Honors Mrs Marian Shea On Home Visit
Mrs Marian Shea was honored at a surprise birthday party Sunday evening at her 326 First Avenue West home. Guests played 500 and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included Morris Cahalan Bernard Cahalan Jim Cahalan Bernard Shea Dick Shea Grant Garvey Bert Cahalan Art Clancy Francis Little Charles Kill John Kenney Tim Shea Vern Usher and Mrs Kremenak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Shea
First Avenue W
Morris Cahalan
Bernard
Jim Cahalan
Dick Shea
Grant Garvey
Bert Cahalan
Art Clancy
Francis Little
Charles Kill
John Kenney
Tim Shea
Vern Usher
Kremenak
Halloween Party at Trinity Lutheran Walther League
The October social event in the church parlor featured a Halloween party on Tuesday evening. Bunce was played and prizes awarded to Robert Steuber and Erwin Tschoppe. Refreshments were provided by Fern Bryant, Ruth Brammer, Frances Euken, Edwin Timm and Eugene Tlten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Walther League
Robert Steuber
Erwin Tschoppe
Fern Bryant
Ruth Brammer
Frances Euken
Edwin Timm
Eugene Tlten
Former Cedar Rapids pair prepare wintering in Colorado Springs
Mr and Mrs. Donald McKinlay, formerly of Cedar Rapids, will spend the winter and spring in Colorado Springs after visiting friends here. They plan to return to Colorado after their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McKinlay
Cedar Rapids
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado
Children Meet at Marklands for Halloween Party
Fifteen children gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. J. Markland Jr. at 2320 East Avenue NE for a Dutch treat Halloween party. Each child took a pumpkin for basement decor and was given whistles snaps and hats. Mothers assisted with serving at a single long table. Attendees included Judy and Jo Markland Carolyn and David Kelly Pete Marshall Bobby Luglan Bill Vos Ralph Martin Harry Moore Beverly and Jimmy Wolfe Bobby Lockhart Patsy and Jimmy Stark and Sonny Byrnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. J. Markland, Jr
E Avenue NE
Judy
Jo Markland
Carolyn
David Kelly
Pete Marshall
Bobby Luglan
Bill Vos
Ralph Martin
Harry Moore
Halloween Costume Party at 310 First Avenues
Mrs. Helen Rutherford and her brother Lathan Howe hosted a costume party Monday night at 310 First Avenues with guests dancing and playing games. A late lunch followed, Halloween colors decorating the home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Howard Leacock Mr and Mrs Gordon Oswald Mr and Mrs Lee Derby Mrs Gladys Baer Mrs Clara Lockhart Miss Marcella Hayek Miss Dorothy Martin Ray Harbit Walter Krauel and Charles McFellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rutherford
Lathan Howe
First Avenues
Howard Leacock
Gordon Oswald
Lee Derby
Gladys Baer
Clara Lockhart
Marcella Hayek
Dorothy Martin
Ray Harbit
Walter Krauel
Charles McFellan
Surprise party honors Miss Myrtle Wyatt on seventeenth birthday
Miss Myrtle Wyatt of 407 Seventh avenue SW was honored at a surprise party Tuesday evening for her seventeenth birthday. Games followed by refreshments, with guests Gene Moes, Bill Donisthorpe, Ted Williams, Lawrence Williams, Johnny Myers, Viola Sweet, Aileen Showwalter, Helen Heald and Ann Wyatt present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Wyatt
Seventh Avenue SW
Gene Moes
Bill Donisthorpe
Ted Williams
Lawrence Williams
Johnny Myers
Viola Sweet
Aileen Showalter
Helen Heald
Ann Wyatt
Suits Host First Meeting of Married-Go-Round Club
Entertaining Sunday evening at a Halloween party were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Suits at 220 Second Street NW. The event marked the first meeting of the Married-Go-Round club with a Pinochle game. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feller Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stoltz and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn R. Suits
Second Street NW
Fred Feller
Walter Stoltz
Hugh Rick
Kaluwanaw Camp Fire Group Hikes At Camp Hiaga
Kaluwanaw Camp Fire members spent the weekend at Camp Hiaga taking several hikes during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaluwanaw
Camp Hiaga
Mrs Dunkelbarger Returns Home From Eastern Trip
Mrs J Dunkelbarger has returned to her home at the Montrose hotel after an extended trip through the east.
Roosevelt PTA Benefit Apron Dance and Card Party
The Roosevelt PTA will sponsor a benefit apron dance and card party at the CSPs hall Friday at 2 p.m. An orchestra will provide music, prizes will be awarded, and refreshments served. Attendees should bring their own cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt « T. A
C.S.P.S
Starkes Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bernard E Stark of 2913 E avenue NE were honored Saturday night by 35 relatives and friends at a surprise party on the occasion of their twenty fifth anniversary. Games Pinochle and 500 were played with prizes to Francis Young and Mrs G A Stark. Refreshments and a gift were presented to the couple. Guests included G M Stark G A Stark and family Francis Stark Earl Stark Harold Stark William Feiseler Francis Young George Vernon Young Mary Megilveen Dale Douglas George Young and families of Palo Theresa De Neulenaire of Victor and Harold Toman of Fairfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard E. Stark
E Avenue NE
Francis Young
G. A Stark
G. M. Stark
G. A. Stark
Francis Stark
Earl Stark
Harold Stark
William Feiseler
George Vernon Young
Mary Megilvean
Dale Douglas
George Young and Family
Palo
Theresa de Neulenaire
Victor
Harold Toman
Fairfax
American Home Group Welcomes Six New Members at Luncheon
The Cedar Rapids Woman's club American home department met Tuesday at the Glow room of the Gas company with 382 present. Mrs. Gilbert Thompson chaired the business session and introduced six new members. Mrs. Emma Miles spoke on Low Oven Cookery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Gas Company
Gilbert Thompson
Emma Miles
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Waltham
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S. N. Harris
Washington
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Honor Charles Sherwood
Women Voters Group
Rahes
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Mrs. Chase
Union Chorus
Mrs. Shea Tlonored
Walther League Party
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Smarklands
Honor Myrtle Wyatt
Glenn Suits
Mrs. Dunkelbarger
Sr. Arrid
American Institute of Laundering
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P.T.A. Meetings
Roosevelt
B. E. Starks
Boulevard Square
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