West Virginians Mourn Fallen In War Across The Theaters
Ten West Virginia soldiers are reported killed in action and several dozen wounded in various war theaters, with two Charleston men among the wounded in the Mediterranean. The list names ten fallen men including Sujkowski Castle Helton Lanham Nolan Sargent Weigle Hannah Scherdt Steffen and others, plus many wounded in action across Italy and the Mediterranean region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
War Department
Charleston
Walter S. Dodson
Zella Dodgen Hall
RFD
Frank L. King
Alvie M. King
Joseph O. Sujkowsi
Wheeling
Pic
Lafayette
Castle
Gary
Tech
Howard L. Helton
Bluefield
Leroy G. Lanham
Buckhannon
James W. Nolan
Raleigh
Glenn F. Sargent
Milton
Lyle G. Weigle
Cherry Run
Mediterranean Theater
Paul L. Hannah
Hinton
Louis R. Scherdt
Huntington
Roscoe L. Davis
Ninnie Davis
Pigeon
Emma E. Dillon
Katherine Dillon
Josther
Hines
Ralph F. Green
Frank 5. Green
Esther
Frametown
Jack E. Griffith
Myrtle N. Griffith
Rt. 1
Spring Hil
Hershel R. Harris
Fred C. Harris
Wellford
David M. Hartman
Wade L. Hartman
Alpena
Arnold J. Harvey
Ida Harvey
Flat Top
Donna B. Lantz
Alma Lantz
Jobo Lopez
Mary Lopez
Weirton
Lanty W. McCutcheon
Arthur J. McCutcheon
Lookout
William E. Napier
Frances Watts
East Lynn
Carl J. Osburn
Verna Osburn
Rt 1
Lavalette
Joseph T. Perrine
Dorothy A. Perrine
Kenova
Saturno Porto
Susan Porto
Morgantown
John P. Sears
Angeline Sears
Webster — Sprint Py
Chandis L. Stewart
Hite Stewart
Paden City
Denver C. Stout
Lea P. Stout
Exchange
Kenneth M. Taylor
Autumn M. Taylor
Romney
Cornelius = Vance
Mutray Vance
Chauncey
Women of Moose Install Officers at VFW Hall
Officers were installed by the Women of the Moose, Chapter No. at the VFW Ball in Querrier Street. Mrs. W. Tink officiated, assisted by Mrs. Williams and others. New senior regent Mrs. William N. Roberts and other officers were named as the chapter hosted a dance following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westnessay
Women of the Moose
Querrier St
W. Tink
Mestames
Williams
T. J. Grangler
Snstant
J.J. Liversed
William N. Roberts
Harvey Bary
Sunlon
Earl Fink
Mix Ic
Feenton Crucy
Crucy
Upton
Lews
R Dehip
Cari
Norris
Camity
Sentinel
Leroy Lester
Qs Roberts
Bary
VFW
Germans Fear Their Own Fist Bazooka Myth
SUPREME HEADQUARTERS AEF reports German soldiers fear a so called fist bazooka, a close range weapon described as a water-pipe lookalike rocket launcher. John A Keck of Greensburg PA said it fires a rocket grenade with potent force up to 50 yards, leading Germans to avoid close combat. Keck was assigned to search battlefields for new weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Headquarters
AEF
John A. Keck
Greensburg
Keck
Jerry
Navy aims for prompt mail with new bases worldwide
Navy pushes victory by establishing bases worldwide and opening post offices with navy numbers. Mail must include rank unit and navy number, and be routed via Fleet Post Office in New York or San Francisco or other posts. Delays occur if ships divert. V Mail gets top priority and air transport is used when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
Navy
Fleet Post Office
U.S
New York
N. Y
Ory
San Francisco
Cal
Zionist Organization Sells $250000 Bonds
The Charleston district of the Zionist organization surpassed its $250,000 June goal by raising 258,082 in war bond sales. Rabbi Samuel Cooper chaired the effort, which aimed to fund two $128,000 army service planes. Committee members included Hyman Cohn Ben Goldfarb M Kornstein Fred Blarks Mrs L X Landau Mrs S Fixler Cantor B Newbergen Miss Zeline Haney Miss Frances Grimes Hey B Samwel Harry Winston Bud Ruben Simon Meyer and Mrs Fred Marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Zionist Organization
Rabbi Samuel Cooper
Rabbi Cooper
Hyman Cohn
Ben Goldfarb
M. Kornstein
Fred Blarks
L. X. Landau
Judge shields families with children from eviction
INDIANAPOLIS July 30 A Superior court judge ruled landlords cannot evict families with children for being a nuisance. Frances Davis owner of an apartment house sued to evict Mr and Mrs Ralph H Teal claiming their nine month old son violated an adults only agreement. Judge Walter Pritchard emphasized the law must be uniform and protect Marion county 15 000 service mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Frances Davis
Ralph H. Teal
Walter Pritchard
Marion County
Red Cross to Meet Here in July at Daniel Boone Hotel
2-County Red Cross will hold its annual meeting Tuesday in the Daniel Boone hotel ballroom. RK Fame, chairman, announced officers will be elected and standing committees reviewed. Richard P. Swigart of the Eastern Area Red Cross will summarize the year’s activities and outline Red Cross rehabilitation plans for returning service members. Chairman Turner urged full attendance by chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Red Cross
Red Cross
Daniel Boone
RK Fame
Yes
Reis
Richard P. Swigart
Astern
American Red Cross
Crom
Turner
Dr J J Turner Honored At Testimonial Service
Dr J J Turner received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary Richmond and was honored at a testimonial ceremony Monday at First Baptist Church Montgomery. Principal speaker was Prof G W Whiting of Bluefield State College, with Dr Harrison Ferrell of West Virginia State College presenting the testimonial book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Turner
Union Cological Seminary
Richmond
First Baptist Church
Montgomery
Turner de We
G. W. Whiting
Bluefield State College
Harrison Ferrell
West Virginia State College, Institute
Turner
Rosalynde Bi
West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention
William Vaughan
Sun District Sunday School Union
Siren
Odessa Green
Dolleretta Dingess
Virginia Lee Peppers to Appear on Blind Date Show
Charleston actress Virginia Lee Peppers will join the Blind Date Show from New York tomorrow at 8 30 p m She has appeared on several Blue Network programs and daytime shows including Sea Hawk The House of Q Street and Listen Women Her parents Mr and Mrs J W Browder of 1618 Virginia St left yesterday for New York to attend the broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Lee Peppers
Charleston
Blue Network
New York
Miss Peppers
Richard Houbigant
J. W. Browder
Virginia St
Son Milam Wounded in New Guinea Fight
Mrs. Genevia S Milam of Charleston reports her son Private William B Milam was seriously wounded on May 12 while fighting in the New Guinea sector with an infantry unit. Milam has served 23 months and worked for Imperial Ice Cream Co before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevia S. Milam
Charleston
William B. Milam
New Guinea
Pvt
Milam
Imperial Ice Cream Co
Morgan Gains 53 Votes In Recount With Thomas
Thomas S. R. Morgan of Charleston increased his tally by 53 votes in precinct 155 recount. Andrew S. Thome trails Morgan by about 85 votes as Kanawha county boards race narrows. Official canvass previously gave Morgan 11,432 over Thome 11,066 with about 100 of 285 precincts recounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Morgan, Sr
Charleston
Kanawha County Board of Education
Andrew S.thome, Jr
Morgan
Thomas
Jefferson
Greenbrier Military School Designated Honor Military School
Lt. Col. A G Phillips led ROTC training as Greenbrier Military School received the War Department designation of honor military school. The rating, the highest for military schools with reserve officers training corps units, reflects superior courses in military license and corps high averages from a recent government inspection. Col J M Moore announced the approval and noted the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
J. M. Moore
War Department
Greenbrier Military School
Typing of Tax Delinquent List To Start Monday
Sheriff N B Henderson announced that the sheriff's office will begin typing the 1943 delinquent property list Monday. Property owners who redeem before publication will pay half the publication cost per item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Henderson
West Virginia approves six new corporate charters
Six new West Virginia corporations received state charters at the start of the fiscal year. Among Charleston firms are Charleston Finance and General Realty Co with up to 5 000 capital, and The Blakeley Corp at Jefferson County with 50 000 capital. Other incorporators include William O. Grove of Winchester and J. Erroll Ward of Charles Town. Martinsburg plans property purchases from Marie Duvall estate for a real estate project near Funkhouser affiliates. Additional charters include Star Club Morgantown, Fisher-Shelton Funeral Home Huntington, and Frank Peters Inc Huntington shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Charleston
Jefferson
Funkhouser
Charleston Finance Nmine
L. K. Osborne
L. J. Tagram
Benjamin F. Dilfer
Columbus, C
General Realty Co
F. M. Ducley
S. C. Ellette
E. D. Hardman
Jefferson County
Monal Espital
Blakeley Corp
Ranzon
Raymond J. Funkhouser
William O. Grove
Winchester
J. Erroll Ward
Charles Town
Martinsburg
Marie Duvall
St. Hilda's Hall
Raymond J. Funkhouret
Star Club
Morgantown
T. Wendell Carpentier
Scavariello
Basil K. Hiser
Fisher-Shelton Funeral Home, Inc
Huntington
Laura N. Fisher
H. D. Shelton
Frank Peters, Inc
Huntington Retail and Wholesale Shoe Company
Frank
Lola Mae Peters
Curts W. Hutchinson
Camp For Colored Boys Opens July 10 At WV State
The Charleston YMCA will open a two week camp for colored boys starting July 10 at West Virginia State College. President G E Ferguson announced plans to accommodate 100 boys per week with on site registration at 2104 Donnally Street. Camp staff includes Joseph Gough Boyd junior high instructor, Dorothy Wharton swimming instructor at WV State, Ellsworth Harpole branch director, and ES Jamison of WV State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnaneswon Vranca Ymca
West Virginia State College
G. E. Ferguson
Donnally St
Joseph Gough
Boyd
Dorothy Wharton
Ellsworth
Harpole
ES. Jamison
West Virginia State
Commercial Air Time Beaten Across Atlantic
NEW YORK July 1 Capt Charles A Thompson 37 American Export Airlines pilot set a new record for a commercially scheduled flight from Foynes Ireland to New York covering 3073 miles in 16 hours 15 minutes. The previous record of 18 hours 43 minutes was by Capt Charles F Blair Jr of the same airline. Thompson flew a load including 19 passengers and 2744 pounds with a Newfoundland stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Thompson
American Export Airlines
Foynes
Eiie
Charles F. Blair, Jr
Thompson
Africa
Soldiers' Mall
Newfoundland
Special Barber Service Without Salesmanship In Paterson
Nine men led by Samuel Fire announced they had bought the barber business of Joseph Ruszak in Paterson New Jersey to run a private shop. Ruszak will receive 1500 dollars for the business and a weekly salary of 400 dollars, with no other clients and no high pressure salesmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Samuel Fire
Joseph Ruszak
Russak
Fire
Memorial Wreath Ceremony For War Heroes
Charleston Assembly No 1 and the Rainbow for Girls with the Assembly Patrol plan a noon Tuesday wreath laying at Lee and Capitol to honor World War I and II heroes. Rev Ernest L Honts of Calvary Baptist will speak and Rev R C Boother of the YMCA will offer prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Services for Cpl Ernest Jones Three Survive
Services today for Cpl Ernest Sonex Jones killed in a plane crash at Chat ham field Georgia will be at 2 30 p m at Bartlett mortuary chapel with Rev F W Nutter officiating Burial will be in Conningham Memorial Park Great Albans He is survived by his wife Thelma Witaker Jones and his parents Mr and Mrs W W Jones of Winfield Rt Cal four brothers Russell and Gis of Charleston Monroe Clark son and Alfred Rey at home and two sisters Ruby Marie and He Becca Ann Jones at home
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Cpl
Ernest
Sonex
Chatham Field
Bartlett
Hev
Conningham Memorial Park
Gt. Albans
Thelma Witaker Jones
W. W. Jones
Winfield Rt
Cal. Jones
Russell
Gis
Charleston
Monroe Clarkson
Alfred Rey
West Virginia May wage totals rise with lower unemployment
State wage level increased by nearly 3 million dollars in May as 38,729 fewer workers received 82.58 million in earnings. May average wages were 200.87 across 326,773 workers in all industries, compared with 365,102 workers at 140.67 in April and 343,473 in May 1943 at 171.18. Coal, steel, chemicals show varied totals. coal miners earned 26.727 million at 241.49 monthly, steel and steel products paid 8.909 million at 206.77, chemicals employed 7,476 people at 34,339,019 total and 245.47 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Workmen’s Compensation Department
Lst
Soldier Ballots In North Dakota Primary Margin Delayed Decision
Fargo July 1 Gen Alvin Strutz ruled soldiers ballots reaching the state canvassing board through regular channels before July 27 may be counted in deciding the Republican senate primary. Unofficial totals with 30 precincts left showed Nye ahead of Stambaugh by 953 votes with Burdick at 34,007. County checks showed 8555 soldiers ballots still outstanding across 44 of 53 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Im—Atty
Alvin C. Strutz
Bismarck
Gerald P. Nye
Lynn U. Stambaugh
American Legion
Nye
Stambaugh
Usher L. Burdick
Prisoners to aid storm devastated Preston in rehab effort
Gov Neely's office announced that prisoners from Hopemont will be assigned to Preston county to assist in rehabilitation after last week's tornado. The emphasis is on protecting livestock as the area recovers and residents request aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
Preston County
Hopemont
Meador Named WV Chairman for Municipal Law Officers
P G Meador city solicitor of Charleston was named West Virginia chairman for the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. The appointment was made by National Chairman Ray J Cheesbro city attorney of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Meador
Charleston
West Virginia
National Institute of Municipal Law Officers
Ray J. Cheesbro
Los Angeles
Omar girl named assistant historian in sorority
Misa Helen Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland Cook of Omar was elected assistant historian for the Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Iota international honorary business sorority at the annual meeting held last week in Parkersburg. Installation of new officers occurred at ceremonies at Mountain State Business College during graduation exercises. Miss Elena Crinko of Stallings Logan county was among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar
Misa Helen Cook
Leland Cook
Gamma Beta Chapter
Alpha, Iota
International Honorary Business Sorority
Parkersburg
Mountain State Business College
Elena Crinko
Stallings
Logan County
Dewey Sings National Anthem at Capitol Park Welcome
Gov Thomas E Dewey and Mrs Dewey sang the Star Spangled Banner during a Capitol park welcome home ceremony The Republican candidate demonstrated a strong baritone and soprano voice as the crowd joined in singing The event highlighted Dewey’s public image and appeal with musical talent noted by reporters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Albany
Dewey
Mrs. Dewey
Farm Commodity Prices Decline in June Reports
West Virginia Cooperative Crop Report says prices received by farmers fell for the second month, while prices paid held steady. The index of prices received dropped to 202 percent of the 1910-14 average, with dairy, fruit, and meat sectors showing declines or mixed moves. Egg prices rose slightly, offsetting some lower dairy and fruit values, and feed costs remained steady mid month with slight year over year increases in some grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Four State Board and Commission Members Reappointed
Gov. Neely announced the reappointment of four state board and commission members. Dr Ward Wylie Mullens joins the athletic commission and Lloyd Erhard Charleston the optometry board, both terms expiring June 30 1947. Dr A P Meador Hinton the osteopathy board also serves to June 30 1947, while Wilbur C McGregor Wheeling will sit on the public assistance advisory board to June 30 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
Ward Wylie
Mullens
Athletic Commission
Lloyd Erhard
Charleston
A. P. Meador
Hinton
Teveta
Wilbur C.mcgregor
Wheeling
Public Assistance Advisory Board
Singer Stevens Bears Son and O Hara Daughter News
Hollywood reports a son for singer Risa Stevens of the Metropolitan and a daughter for actress Maureen O'Hara born yesterday. Stevens is married to Walter Szurovy. their son Nicholas Vincent weighed seven pounds nine ounces. O'Hara and husband Marine Lt Will Price said their daughter will be Bridget Megan or Emily, weighing about eight pounds ten ounces.
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Stevens
Avirexs O'Hara
Hollywood
Opera
Screen
Risa Stevens
The
Metropolitan
Maureen O'Hara
Miss Stevens
Walter Szurovy
Nicholas Vincent
Miss O'Hara
Will Price
Glm
Bridget
Megan
Emily
Cedar Grove Girl Bitten by Spider Treated at Charleston
Alice Mae Knight a 14 year old Cedar Grove girl was admitted to Charleston General hospital yesterday for a spider bite Attendants reported the condition was not serious
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mae Knight
Cedar Grove
Charleston General Hospital
Physicians Invited To Ashford Clinic
West Virginia physicians will observe methods at Ashford General hospital in the rehabilitation of World War II veterans July 15 16. Col Clyde M Beck CO invites all association members to attend the annual conference of the 6th councillor district at White Sulphur Springs. The district includes Kanawha Boone Fayette Raleigh and Greenbrier Valley medical societies. A scientific program in the hospital auditorium Saturday night will include a Q and A period with Medical corps officers. Bed accommodations meals and ward tours will be provided for visiting doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Ashford General Hospital
State Medical Assoc
White Sulphur Springs Institution
Clyde M. Beck
Kanawha
Boone, Fayette
Raleigh
Greenbrier Valley
Tabowi
Medical Corps
Girl Scouts Summer Program Announced For City
Miss Mary Adams director announced a four week city wide Girl Scout summer activities program opening July 17. Registration by July 12 at Morrison building headquarters costs 10 cents and is open to non Scouts. Each Monday focuses on handicraft while Wednesdays cover hiking and cooking and Fridays include swimming at the YWCA pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Mary Adams
Miss Adams
Ashford General Hospital
YWCA
Unlawful Entry and Detention Suit Filed in St Albans
A lawsuit was filed in common pleas court by Charles Miller and his wife of St Albans against Mr and Mrs Ted Lunaford and Freer C May of St Albans for unlawful entry into and detention of a house on Coal River. The filing notes arrangements for a 1944 pre school clinic at the Powellton No mine near Thursday morning. The clinic, supervised by Dr P L Gordon, provides a free physical exam for Koppers coal miners children aged six months to six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal River
Charles
Jessie Johnson
R. N
Sappera Coal Nursing Service
Powellton No
P. L. Gordon
Koppers
170 Scouts Enroll For Fayette Camp
Fayette camp enrolls 170 scouts with plans for Camp Walhonde on Coal River opening July 2. Dir Bey Scout HQ Cincinnati reports staffing includes G C Petit and 10 assistants. Walhonde staff lists Oliver, Bradley, and others. Camp upgrades expand swimming and athletic fields. capacity about 150 boys and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Fayette County
Ee eStesnance
Isseed
G. F. Walker
Cincinnati
G. C. Petiit
Atte
Camp Wathonde
Coal River
BR EB Hopkins
Waltone
Walhonde Araft
L. Q. Oliver
James Bradley
Leland Oliver
Igh Given
Ware
J. Schoolcraft
Cone ‘Rizpee
Claude Bettinger
Richard Kahn
Charles Knapp
Robert Soyster
Jack VanDevendee
Pears Candill
James Wagner
Beaver
He Ogrin
Paul Pullen
David Atkinson
John Ruby
William ‘Nestor
Squatters Denied Claim to Gas Lands
Circuit Judge Julian F Bouchelle denied the claims of W L Fisher of Jackson county and 198 others to title to about 6000 acres of oil and gas land in Kanawha and Jackson districts. The 1939 suit by Putnam County and Poca Coal Land Co sought title by adverse possession amid rental and tax delinquency issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian F. Boucseus
Jackson County
Kanawha
Jackson
Putnam Co
Poca ,Coal Land Co
Dorothy 3
H- 3
Johnson
War Loan Sales Hit 13.728 Billion Dollars
Washington reports bond sales in the war loan program reached thirteen point seven two eight billion dollars as of June twelve with further sales scheduled. The tally reflects ongoing government effort to fund wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nurses' Aides Diploma Graduation in Washington
One hundred nurses' aides who completed training will receive diplomas Thursday at 8 m at Thomas J junior high school auditorium. Madame Julie Marie Cc kasto, a member of the first class to be graduated in Washington, and Mrn. P. Canave, chairman of aates, are noted in the ceremony details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J Junior High School
Julie Marie Cc Kasto
Mrn. P
Canave
Ates
Catholics May F Camp Freedom to Open Near Dunbar
Catholic Girls Camp Freedom at Fort Lee 4-H fairgrounds near Dunbar opens this week. Registrations taken Monday at Charleston Catholic High School or the camp. Director Russ Parsons notes attendance doubled from last year and plans to expand in 1945 to include Catholic children from across the southern district per Chairman M C Hacela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Freedom
Jo Enaldren
Fort Lee
Dunbar
Charleston Catholic High School
Russ Parsons
M.C. Hacela
Guard Band to Play at Oak Hill Exhibition
MT HOPE July 1 The 2d regiment band of the state guard will perform at the Oak Hill exhibition program at Mt Hope stadium at 6 pm Monday Captain E McK Hardesty commanding officer of the Fayette County state guard unit announced The 24 regiment band from Buckington is commanded by 1st Lt Benton P Rine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Hope
State Guard
Mt Hope Stadium
E McK. Hardesty
Fayette
Ennis to address United Nations Association meeting
Dr. E. F. Ennis associate professor of history at West Virginia University will speak at 8 p.m. July 1 to the United Nations Association at the YWCA. Ennis, who taught in Chinese schools and spent years as a newspaperman, will discuss America and the Far East. Dr. Carl Frasure is association president and Dr. Conley H. Dillon is program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. £. Ennis
West Virginia University
United Nations Assoc
W.C. A
Ennis
America
The
Far East
Carl Frasure
Conley H. Dillon
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Moose
Dorothy Ann Congleton
Congleton
Harris
Af Grieg
Bach
Honor Military School
Greenbrier
Atlantic
Victory Hut
Robert Taylor
Triangle Park
Ray C. Rowan
Edythe Hill Brigade
O. J. Miller
Norvel
John P. Chenoweth
James Craft
Gazette
Preston
Municipal Law Group
Meador
Commission
Ashford Clinic
Girl Scouts
Mrs
Jeasie Jobnace
Fayette Camp
Oak Hill
Dr. Ennis
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