Sudbury Christmas Gatherings and Village Happenings
Open house at the Carl Roost on Christmas Eve drew many friends and neighbors to Pine Lakes. The Sudbury Civic Association’s Carol Singers serenaded Pine Lake residents and Pine Rest families. Local families hosted relatives over Christmas, with visits from Olson relatives from Florida and Massachusetts institutions. A chimney fire caused minor damage at Lawrence Tighe’s Boston Post Road home. Community members attended a Hapgood reception on December 26 at the Hapgood residence with tapes of songs and anecdotes recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Roost
Pine Lakes
Sudbury Civic Association
Pine Lake
Pine Rest
Lawrence Tighe
Boston Post Road
Ernest G. Hapgood
Lancaster Road
David W. Hapgood
Ernest G. Hapgood, Jr
Paul Rochette
Forest Hills
New York
Selectman
Elroy Field
Costa Polly
Westford
Fifth Grade Girl Scouts Present Doll House at Hospital
Under leaders Mrs. Luther M. Child Jr. and Mrs. Edward R. Cutler, fifth grade Girl Scouts built a doll house and donated it to the Framingham Union Hospital on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther M. Child Jr
Edward R. Cutler
Framingham Union Hospital
Music and altar duties at St Elizabeth's Church weekend services
Mrs John Kennedy led Christmas week end music at St Elizabeth's Church and will direct music again for the coming services. Decorations were arranged by the new Altar Society. The Ed wards Quimby Post A L No 284 meets Friday January 14 at 8 at the South Acton Fire Station with Commander Staney A Nedza in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth's Church
John Kennedy
New Altar Society
Edwards-Quimby Post
South Acton
Staney A. Nedza
Miss Kathleen Curley to Wed John Maguire in West Acton
Sunday January 2 wedding set for Miss Kathleen Curley of West Acton to John Maguire of North Acton at Stee of Hungary Church in West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Curley
West Acton
John Maguire
North Acton
Stee of Hungary Church
West Actori
Concord Notes and Local Events Cite Community Life
Pvt Richard S Ryan home on holiday furlough from Fort Dix NJ visits his mother Mrs Mary Ryan at 3 Stow Street. Engagement announced for Miss Nancy Clemens to Lyman Allen of Providence. Allen Rohan Crite holiday drawings on display at Concord Free Public Library through January 7. Vestry meeting and women’s supper at Trinity Episcopal Church. Town report closing date announced as January 14.
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Pvt
Richard S. Ryan
U. S. Army
Fort Dix
New Jersey
Mary Ryan
Stow Street
Nancy Clemens
David Clemens
Stow
Lyman. Allen
Torrey’ Allen
Providence
Miss Clemens
Concord Academy
Allen’ Rohan Crite
Concord Free Public Library
Ministerpreaches on God’s Unspeakable Gift at Free Church
Rev Hyland T Richmond preached Sunday morning on God’s Un speakable Gift at the Evangelical Free Church. The Sunday School and Youth Fellowship presented the annual Christmas cantata that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyland T. Richmond
Evangelical Free Church
Christmas Morning Service At Evangelical Free Church
Annual Christmas service held with the pastor delivering a sermon on O Worship the King. The Evangelical Free Church congregation gathered for the morning worship and scripture reading in a traditional celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Free Church
the King
Mass Schedule and Holy Day Observances at St Elizabeth Church
West Acton Confessions heard Friday afternoon and evening at St Elizabeth of Hungary for the Feast of the Circumcision noted on Saturday New Year’s Day. Masses Saturday follow Sunday schedule 7 30 9 and 11 30 led by Rev Daniel F Riordan. Pope Pius XII grants special dispensation allowing Catholics to eat meat on Friday.
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West Acton
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Daniel F. Riordan
Pius XII
Trinity Church Concord Calendar of Meetings and Dance
The worship commission meets at Trinity Episcopal Church Monday at 7 45. The Young People's Fellowship gathers Sunday at 7 p m and Wednesday at 8 o'clock for property and finance commission. A Y P F dance is set for Saturday January 8 at Concord Symnasium at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Trinity Episcopal Church
Young People’s Fellowship
Property and Finance Commission
Concord Symnasium
One God Created Us All in Unity and Love
A reflective meditation on universal brotherhood through faith. The text cites Malachi 2 10 and urges prayer and righteous living to know God's love and mercy, warning that denying this unity harms the greatest good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malachi
Christmas Eve Service Draws Large Sudbury Crowd
A simple yet impressive Christmas Eve observance gathered Friday at Sudbury Town Hall at 7 p m, sponsored by the Sudbury Council of Churches. Mrs Kenneth Throckmorton chaired as narrator with roles filled by local women, candles given to attendees, and a later carol sing beside the lighted Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Sudbury Council of Churches
Kenneth Throckmorton
John Anderson
Irving Priest
James Annette
Merle L. Hamilton
Patricia Hamilton
Maxwell P. Eaton
Robert Hall
Family Sunday at Carlisle Congregational Church
Carlisle Congregational Church held a Family Sunday with choir performances led by Mrs Mildred Lapham and Miss Marilyn Dutton. Rev Robert B Dempsey preached on a New Year family resolution and four mothers received corsages for family size and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Congregational Church
Mildred Lapham
Sng ‘‘Trust and Obey
Marilyn Dutton
Robert B. Dempsey
Gloria White
Mabel ‘Hastings
Winifred Lee
Robert Dempsey
Vivian McAllister
Galilee
Herbert Hess
Mongolia
Holy Communion Sunday at Trinitarian Church
The Trinitarian Congregational Church plans Holy Communion at the 11 a m service on Sunday January 2 marking the start of the New Year. Deacons Raymond T Stowe and Earle H Parks will serve communion for the last time as their terms expire in January. Associate Deacons Arthur Perry Jr and Wilder Parks and Deaconesses Mrs Thomas Foster and Mrs Clarence Olsen will assist for the final time. The service will be conducted by Rev Robert H Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Raymond T. , Stowe
Earle H. Parks
Arthur Perry Jr
Wilder Parks
Thomas Foster
Clarence Olsen
Robert H. Barber
Union Church announces youth group meetings in West Concord
The Junior High Young People group meets Sunday at six p m at West Concord Union Church with sponsors Mrs Edwin B Nylen and Miss Monica Murphy. The Senior High group gathers at seven p m with sponsors Mr and Mrs Philip Damon. The senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 45 p m directed by Mrs Albert G Lind.
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Union Church
West Concord
West Concord Union Church
Edwin B. Nylen
Monica Murphy
Philip Damon
Albert G. Lind
St. Ann's Church Mass Times in Sudbury Wayland Parishes
Rev William J Carty conducts Mass at St Ann's Sudbury and Wayland parishes with baptisms by appointment. Services listed for 7 30 am and 9 am plus an evening session at 7 30 am malformatted text. details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Ann's
Wiliam J. Carty
Sudbury - Wayland
First Unitarian Panel Service Sunday Morning
Reverend Alenonterzent Ivenyi D D presides with Minister James Greenawalt leading the service at 9 a.m. Sunday followed by Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian
Alenonterzent-Ivenyi D. D
Cee James Greenawalt
Memorial Congregational Church Service with New Members
Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr leads a Sunday program at Memorial Congregational Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m nursery 11 a m church service with communion new members received children’s choir directed by Mrs Irving Priest performs special music sermon titled The Power To See It Through Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 15 p m and Adult Study Group at 8 p m
St Elizabeths Church Service Announcement
The Rev Rollin J Fairbank minister in charge and assistant Mr John Sandford of Episcopal Theological School lead the Sunday program on January 2 with 10 a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon and 10 a.m. Sunday School in the Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Elizabeths Church
Episcopal Sudbury
Rollin J. Fairbank
John Sandford
Episcopal Theological School
Sudbury Methodist Church Seeks Funds for Expansion
Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads Sudbury Methodist Church with morning worship on communion Sunday The church plans a remodeling fund to extend Sunday school rooms and build a new kitchen The fund has $18 and asks members to donate through acting treasurer Roy Hawes or officials to support adding space for about 50 pupils and a new kitchen Existing funds previously funded a church organ and sanctuary rug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church News
L Roy Hawes
Bible as Source of Christian Teaching Lesson
The lesson emphasizes the Bible as essential to Christian teaching, citing John 20 31 Romans 15 4 II Timothy 3 14 17 Hebrews 4 12 and II Peter 1 16 21. It recounts Philip’s guidance of the Ethiopian eunuch and notes the Bible’s divine authorship, its role in salvation, instruction, and moral correction as a lamp and light for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Philip
John
Jesus
Christ
Timothy
Paul
Bedford Church of Christ Congregational Service Schedule
The Bedford Church of Christ announces Rev. Marvin L. Derby as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with the minister delivering the sermon. Members Letitia Blake and organist reside at 52 Great Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Congregational
Marvin L. Derby
Great Road
Bedford
Letitia
Blake
Sunday Worship Service With Special Music
Rev David C Pohl leads the morning service at 11 oclock with sermon and special music. Pastor Mrs Adelaide Newcomb plays organ as Sunday school meets at 945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Pohl
Adelaide Newcomb
St Michael Church Bedford Mass Schedule
Catholic Rev. William E Kerrigan is pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford. Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flann listed. Masses at 7 30, 8 30, 10 30 and 11 30 a m with Benediction after the 8 30 mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
William E Kerrigan
Great Road
Bedford
John Fitzgerald
Bernard Flann
Elm Street Church Service Schedule
Rev. William H. Clark rector with Mrs. Margaret Ridout organist conducts Holy Communion at 3 am. Morning prayer and sermon at 9 15 am with church school. 11 am Morning Prayer and church school continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Stree
Wm. H. Clark
Margaret Ridout
St. Bernard’s Church Announces Mass Schedule
St Bernard s Church at Document Square lists Sunday mass times 7 8 30 10 and 11 30 with Rev John A York pastor Rev Edmund M Higgins curate and Rev James H Connolly curate Miss Esther Costello organist scheduled duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sernand
Mass Times for Christians Church West Concord
Sunday Masses listed for Christians Church West Concord with times 7 8 30 10 15 and 11 30 o'clock led by Pastor Rev Lewis F Kvarn and organist Miss Helene Donahue.
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Gun Lady Melp
Christians Church West
Concord Cethatic
Lewis F. Kvarn
Helene Donahue
Trinitanian Congregational Church Service Notes
Walden Street services directed by Rev. Robert H. Barber with Whittredge Clark on organ. Junior Choir rehearsal at 9 a.m. Church School for grades 3-8 at 9:30 led by Mrs. Ralph Hemenway, nursery through grade 3 at 11, followed by morning worship and Holy Communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitanian Congregational
Walden Street
Robert H. Barber
Whittredge Clark
Ralph Hemenway
Evangelical Churchadds Services for Sunday
Evangelical church schedule lists Rev. Hyland Richmond as pastor with Bible school at 10 15 a m for all ages Morning worship at 11 15 a m and Evening gospel service at 7 30 p m Based on the readable text the article outlines a full day of religious activities led by Pastor Hyland Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
Rhee RC Church
Hyland Richmond
Parisa in Concord: Morning Worship Sermon by Rev Daniels
The Concord church announces Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon delivered by Rev Edward P Daniels D D. The service features organist Philip W Trumbull and takes place at Lexington Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parisa
Concord
Edward P. Daniels
D.D. Lexington Road
Philip W. Trumbull
West Concord Union service notices
The West Concord Union announces morning worship January 2 at 11 am with Minister Edwin B. Nylen delivering the sermon. Wednesday evening at 7 45 p m the senior choir rehearses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord Union
Edwin B. Nylen
Wine Lind
Quaker Society of Friends Meeting at Acton Center
Society of Friends meeting for worship held Sundays at 8 00 p m at the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 489 Main St Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 38 4360
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Donnell
Elizabeth Boardman
Main St
Acton Center
Winifred Barrett
Acton
West Acton Parish Mass Times Announced
St Elizabeth of Hungary parish announces weekend masses by Rev Daniel F Riordan with Betty Saganich organist and Ruth Kennedy choir director. Sunday Masses listed at 7 30, 9 and 11 30 o'clock and daily mass at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Elizabeth of Hungary
Daniel F. Riordan
Betty Saganich
Ruth Kennedy
Acton Evangelical Center Service Schedule 1955
On Sunday January 2 1955 Evangelical Acton Center lists 9 30 church school Totso Teens 10 45 church time nursery morning worship Holy Communion sermon For ward in Faith by Rev Eric W Grimshaw at 7 00 Acton Junior High Fellowship and Acton Senior High Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Congregational Church
Acton Center
Eric W. Grimshaw
W. Warren Custance
Grimshaw
Acton
Acton Senior High
Holy Day Masses Mark Feast of Circumcision
Confessions will be heard Friday afternoon and evening at St. Bernard's Church and Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord as preparations for Saturday Masses. Saturday services follow the usual Sunday schedule with masses at 7 8:30 10 11:30 at Our Lady's and 7 8:30 10 and 11:30 at St. Bernard's. No confessions Saturday. Catholics may eat meat on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
St. Bernard’s Church
Our Lady Help Or Christians Church
West Concord
Our Lady’s Will
St. Bernard's
West Acton Baptist Sunday Services Notice
Rev Ronald Noble pastor Mrs Allan Cameron organist choir director Mr Waldo MacWilliams church school supt Mrs Paul Richardson 9 30 a m Sunday church school 10 45 a m morning worship communion service meditation outward bound nursery for pre school children during service 12 noon high school class 7 p m senior high fellowship junior high fellowship both in Acton Center worship and study invitation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton Baptist Church
Ronald Noble
Allan Cameron
Waldo MacWilliams
Paul Richardson
Acton Center
Salvation Army Aid Brings Joy to Six Sudbury Families
The Sudbury Salvation Army committee led by Mrs. Henry Nelson distributed gifts to six local families. Sudbury High School students donated fruit canned goods and donated clothing and toys at a Christmas school assembly last week, helping spread a merry Christmas to those who might not have had celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
The
Salvation Army
Henry Nelson
Sudbury High School
Christ Church services and reading room in Concord
Sunday services at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 30 45 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m. Reading Room open 10 a m to 5 p m weekdays holiday excepted with evening hours. Nursery provided. The church invites all to attend and use the Reading Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church
Christ, Scientist
Concord
Milldam
Main Street
Christian Science
Christ Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Israel
South Acton Community Universalist Service Schedule
The South Acton Community Universalist Church on Main and Central Streets invites attendance. Minister James D. Hunt leads worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday School also at 10 45 a m and a High School session at 9 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Universalist Church
Cer Main and Central Streets
James D. Hunt
Federal power project reservation defined
A federal power project reservation refers to the reservation of public lands for use with a power development project under the jurisdiction of the Federal Power Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Power Project
Federal Power Commission
Shopper drops turkey fractures toe in store mishap
A Grand Island shopper dropped a large turkey in a grocery store injuring a toe when the bird fell onto his foot. The incident occurred during the holiday shopping rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island, Neb
Maynard Orthodox Parish Dinner After Liturgy
Very Rev. Stephen Lyashevsky leads the Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church at Prospect Street Maynard with a Devine Liturgy at 10 am on Oct 17. The parish will hold its first fall dinner after the service in the parish hall and welcomes all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect St. Maynard
Stephen Lyashevsky
Devine
St Johns By Lutheran Church Glendale News and Meetings
St Johns by Lutheran Church Glendale Street under Rev C Thomas Kangas announces weekly activities. Thursday 8 pm teachers meeting at Mrs E Dodge home. Trustees meeting at the parsonage. Friday New Year Eve Wake by Luther League with youth recreation and devotional program. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school adult confirmation class and worship. Weekday rehearsals for Children’s choir and Men's chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Johns BY
Lutheran Church
Glendale Street
C. Thomas Kangas
Finnish Ev. Mission Plans Holiday Services
Rev. Eino Hamalainen of Pasio leads events starting Thursday December 30 with a midweek devotional at 7 30 P M followed by a coffee table. Friday New Year’s Eve Watch Night service with refreshments at 9 and final service at 11 P M. Sunday January 2 first worship of the year at 11 A M with no Sunday service thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EV. Mission Congregational Church
Eino Hamalainen
Pasio
Calvary An Church Maynard Stowline Vacancy
Christmas Eve program at 6 p.m. preceded by 11 p.m. Christmas music and 11:30 p.m. Vesper Service led by Rev J D Gall. Christmas morning 10 a.m. Finnish service with Rev T A Escala. Sunday Dec 26 11:15 a.m. Worship Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary - AN
Sasiiwan
Maynard-Stowline
T. A. Esala
J.D. Gall
J. D. Gall
T. A. Escala
Stow First Parish Unitarian Organizes Church Programs
The First Parish Church Unitarian in Stow announces minister Paul E. Killinger leads services each Sunday at 11:00 with church school at 9:45 and 11:00 and organist Miss Marjorie Warren. Morning worship at 11:00 and a coffee hour follows the first Sunday of each month at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Killinger
John Miner
Marjorie Warren
Union Evangelical Church Stow Service Schedule
Rev Clyde W Robbins presides at Union Evangelical Church Stow with Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and a Christmas White Gift service at 7 with a Thursday 7 30 prayer meeting in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Evangelical Church
Stow
Clyde W. Robbins
Gleasondale Methodist Church Morning Worship Schedule
Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla leads morning worship at 11 a.m with church school at 10 a.m and James Laffin as organist. The service at Gleasondale Methodist Church outlines a Sunday schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleasondale Methodist Church
Robert L. Hemmerla
James Laffin
Carlisle Unitarian Church Hears Guest Preacher Morning Service
The Carlisle Unitarian Religious Society announces Sunday worship with Rev Robert Dempsey and guest preacher. Morning service at 10 45 a m features organist Mrs Herbert A Lee and William Shumway. Evening worship at 7 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dempsey
Herbert A. Lee
William Shumway
Crop Yields Rise Dramatically Since World War II
Sunday Mening Masa notes that crop yields per acre on American farms have surged more during and after World War II than in the prior sixty years, reflecting postwar agricultural changes and technology.
Congregation Rodolf Shalom Services at Anton Sty and St Bridget
Congregation Rodolf Shalom holds services at Anton Street and St Bridget with Rev. William J Jens Rev Michae Dg Rev Gerard Cine Barish presiding. Masses run 8 to 5 on Sunday Masses at 10:30. Miraculous Medal service Wednesday at St Georges. Special events include Eucharist on Christmas Eve and Holy Communion on Christmas Day. A potluck lunch is planned by the Women’s Auxiliary in honor of Miss Joanne Mahoney with reservations by calling 2.4773.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Bridget
William J. Jens
Michae
Gerard Cine Barish
Lake Be ‘Ovena
ST. George’s Hung Episcopal
David R. Covell
Murray
Jacob Viven
Edward Athorn
Reymas
Auxi
Joanne
Cal
Union Methodist Church Activities and Services Update
The page lists church events led by Rev Robert K Jones Jr and Rev Richard Johnson including Sunday School at 9:45 and 10:00, morning worship with a sermon on The Family, choir and organ music, fellowship at 3:00 pm, and youth activities led by Mr Meister. It notes a watchnight on Dec 31 and upcoming meetings and rehearsals with Scouts and adult Bible class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Jones, Jr
Richard Johnson
Philip C. Putnam
Kenneth McMurtry
Lower Town Hall
Methodist
Maynard Methodist Church
Richard Carlton
U.N
Robert K. Jones
J. Carlton, Jr
Payson
Meister
Albert Christian
Wesley
Angelique
Rubenstein
Maloid ’” Brahms
Robert Whitehorse
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William H. Fox
New England
Reeves Street
Elwin Williams
Robert MacLaughlins
Auburndale
Frederick Olson
Hudson Road
Harold Olson
Olson
Key Biscayne
Florida
Joyce Olson
North Eastern University
Joanne Olson
Lowell General Hospital
Tabor Academy
Wire
Albert St. Germaine
Marion Griswald
Fculty
Westover
Middlebury, Conn
LaMonte Griswalds
Concord Road
Ann Griswald
Madeleine Quinn
Mrv
Leo Quinn
Michigan State
Dorothy Quinn
Bigelow Dowse
Needham
Church of Christ, Scientist
Joseph Marraibella
Bedford Street
Child
Pheenix
Arizona
Marrabella
West Concord Woman’s Club
Concord Lodge of Elks
John J. Mansfield
Elks and Emblem Club
B. P. O. E. Hall
Board of Selectmen
Trinity Church
Ene Bible
Congo
Trinitarian Church
Sudbury Methodist Church
Robert H. Harper
First Parish Unitarian Church
Maynard
Gleasondale
Lat Religious Society
Meme Lovely
Mark D. Elliott
R. W. McFar
Donald Lapham
Maynari
Congregation
Rodolf Shalom
Anton Sty
ST. Casimin's i Rev. F
Minskiewics
Td Confessions
Maynard Meinopill
UNION
Gnegald
B. Paul Pardt
Marion L. Jones
Harold A. Mei
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