Moravia Girls Lead In County And Rainbow Girls Install
Moravia girls basketball lead the county standings with eight wins and no losses as Moulton trails. Beverly Kaster of Alameda will become the Rainbow Girls worthy advisor in Alameda Assembly No. 62 at a Jan 15 installation in the Masonic Temple. The event ends five years of assembly work, with duties handed to Kaster by retiring adviser Donna Meuter. Kaster attends San Francisco State College as a sophomore majoring in English. The county tournament runs Jan 26 at Moulton with teams from Moravia, Moulton, Cincinnati, Unionville, Numa, Mystic and Exline. Moravia’s boys are 7-1, behind Moulton. juniors beat sophomores and freshmen 44-34. weather caused two cancellations. sectional play at Moulton Feb 1-6 features Pulaski, Milton, Centerville, Troy and Unionville Exline.
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Bly No
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Assembly
Beverly
Donna Meuter
Alice Brehl
Grand Assembly
Long Beach
Miss Kaster
San Francisco State College
Moravia
Moulton
Moravia Mohawks
Cincinnati
Unionville
Numa
Mystic
Exline
Morrison
Moulton Jam
Kaster
Hiatt
Tracy
Hiner
Pulaski
Milton
Centerville
Troy
Allerton
Lovilia
Oskaloosa Woman Named Officer in Eastern Star Chapter
Mrs. Troy Adams of Oskaloosa has been chosen as an officer of the Oskaloosa Chapter 146, Order of the Eastern Star. She will be installed as star point Adah at the installation ceremonies on January 13.
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Troy Adams
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Star Point Adah
Resolution of Respect for Charles M. McFatridge
Moravia Iowa January 10 1949 Chapter 94 C E S of the Hall of the Order of the Eastern War expresses sorrow over the death of long time member Charles M. McFatridge. The resolution notes his Christian life and service to the order and requests publication in the Moravia Union. Committee members Nadine Winsler Teel Broshar Howard Evans to have a copy placed in the minute book and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of the Order of the Eastern War
Moravia
Iowa
Charles M. McFatridge
The
Moravia Union
Nadine Winsler
Teel Broshar
Howard Evans
Bill Robinson Improves After X Rays in Ottumwa
Bill Robinson and Ralph Robinson visited Ottumwa last Friday where X rays were taken by Dr. Singer. Doctors found no serious ailment and Dr Williams noted small trace of welers but expect he will recover strength and return to work at Easter Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Robinson
Ralph Robinson
Ottumwa
Bill
Singer
Williams
Easter Coal Co
Birthday Supper Held For Mrs Reeves in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Lynn Hilton and Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter attended a cooperative birthday supper for Mrs Bill Reeves of Centerville. Others included Mrs Wm Hilton Doyle Hampton and sons Annette Bradley Reeves and Tete. Lucille Courter baked the birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Hilton
Loyd Carter
Virginia
Bob
Bill Reeves
Centerville
Wm. Hilton
Doyle Hampton and Sons
Annette Bradley
Reeves
Tete
Lucille Courter
Birthday dinner for Carel and Billy Robinson
Carel and Billy Robinson, children of Mr and Mrs Bill Robinson, spent last Friday with Mrs Oral Kaste while parents were in Ottawa. Carl’s seventh birthday was celebrated and Mrs Kester baked a birthday cake.
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Carel
Billy Robinson
Bill Robinson
Oral Kaste
Otheawa
Carl
Listhday
Kester
Kensington Club Meets for New Year Luncheon
Mrs Guss Luse hosted a one o’clock luncheon at her country home for Kensington Club members. A lace covered table, place cards, nut cups and relishes framed by candles set a festive scene. Luse led the business meeting with New Year resolutions as roll call. Mrs Bishop delivered an insightful talk on radio progress over 25 years, followed by a round table discussion on stars and programs. Mrs Witherby received a gift for her past presidency. guests included Mrs T J Luse and her little son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guss Luse
Ensington
Night Supper At Grace Methodist Church Draws Forty
About 40 persons attended the January church night supper and program at Grace Methodist Church. Mrs. John Veach supervised supper, the M Y F group led the social hour program, with two vocal numbers, a talk by Richard Smith, and group singing. George Tracy accompanied and showed colored slides of Washington, D C New York City and Yellowstone National Park. Mrs. Frank Veach and Mrs. Phoebe White of Centerville were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Veach
M.Y.F
Richard Smith
George Tracy
George
Washington, D. C
New York City
Yellowstone National Park
Frank Veach
Phoebe White
Centerville
Larry Brooks Named Clerk at Moravia Post Office
Acting Postmaster Don Petti Bone announces that civil service exam results led to Larry Brooks being appointed as clerk at the Moravia post office. He began working this week under Civil Service Commission authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Don Pettibone
Civil Service Commission
Moravia
Moravia Names Raul Lockman Town Marshal and Watchman
Raul Lockman has become Moravia’s town marshal and night watchman succeeding Harold Brown. He started duty at 8 p m last Saturday and will base at the Art Fox Garage, which will house the new community fire truck when it arrives, with a large rear door added to the former East End Cafe building to fit the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul Lockman
Harold Brown
Moravia
Mr. Lockman
Art Fox
Art
Rebekahs Plan Installation With Odd Fellows
Morayia Rebekah lodge No. 404 met in regular session at the I O O F hall with Mrs. Gerald Morgan presiding. Plans were made for a joint installation of Odd Fellows and Rebekah officers on Thursday evening January 20. Refreshment committee members were named and a social for members and families of both lodges was arranged with I C O F involvement. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Day
Thelma Luse
Morgan
Day
Appanoose County Urges Doubling March of Dimes
County Chairman Mrs. H. R. Longanecker appeals for doubled contributions to the 1949 March of Dimes campaign. The drive runs January 14 to January 31 to cover polio care costs and fund a broad research program. County residents gave $1,498.54 last year, about 0.059 percent per person.
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Appanoose County
H. R. Longanecker
Appanoos¢ County
Nazarene Women's Missionary Society Meets
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene met last Wednesday afternoon led by President Mrs. Forrest Main. Mrs. O. G. Woodward conducted devotional, Mrs. Main oversaw business, and Mrs. Woodward guided the study of China Crisis chapter five. Mrs. Carson Jordan led in prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene
Forrest Main
0. G. Woodward
Main
Wm. Woodward
Carson Jordan
Mrs Birdie Main Attends Niece Wedding in Marshalltown
Mrs Birdie Main attended the wedding of her niece Misa Kathryn Beaty to Charles Butler at a Christian church in Marshalltown Friday at 2 80 PM. She stayed with her sister Mrs Lloyd Beaty and family and was a dinner guest at her daughter Mrs Ray Harris home in Des Moines Saturday. Mrs Main accompanied her sister Mrs Versal Hough of Eddyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main
Misa Kathryn Beaty
Charles Butler
Christian Church
Marshalltown
Lloyd Beaty
Ray Harris
Dex Moines
Mrs. Main
Versal Hough
Eddyville
Dinner honors three birthdays at Swaim home
Guests at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim Sunday celebrated the birthdays of U O Main Gust Johnson and Mr Swaim. Attending were U O Main and Mary Rose Mr and Mrs Guat Johnson Zelma Hopkins and the Swaims. Uncle dies in Portland Kenneth Condra learns his uncle Clarence Condra died at his Portland home He was 72 and formerly from Numa.
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Frank Swaim
U. O. Main
Gust Johnson
Mr. Swaim
Mary Rose
Kenneth Condra
Clarence Condra
Portland
Oregon
Numa
Mrs Morgan Resigns, Buell Taylor Appointed
Mrs Gerald Morgan of Plessant Hill west of Iconium resigns from her post. Mrs Buell Taylor succeeds her as the new appointee, taking over duties in the local rural area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Plessant Hill
Iconium
Buell Taylor
Jolly Dozen Meet Includes Prize Winner at Jan 6
Mrs Frank Swaim hosted the Jolly Dozen club on Thursday afternoon January 6 with two Rouk tables. Mrs Homer Utterbuck won the prize. Invited guests included Zelma Hopkins and Mrs Homer Utterhae. Members present listed, and refreshments of apple pie and coffee were served.
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Frank Swaim
Jolly Dozen
Homer Utterbuck
Zelma Hopkins
Homer Utterhae
Currie Tisue
Homer Hamilton
Clara Irelan
Charley Jones
Otha Taylor
Swaim
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Cameron
Members of the Twentieth Century Reading Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs T B Cameron. The roll call shared favorite poems. Mrs Kerl Rabuck spoke on Our Indian Reservations and Mrs bd Hickman presented several articles. Hostesses served refreshments in honor of their mothers birthday.
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Meutners
T. B. Camiio
Kerl Rabuck
Bd. Hickman
Oes’ Dulivliters
Cowl Carlaon
Harald Burtus
Dinols
Bobby Hiatt Weds Arlene Milburn
Arlene Milburn daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Milburn Mystic and Bobby Hiatt son of Howard Hiatt Rockford Ill were married at 9 am Sunday Jan 9 at the Van Dorin home. Clarence Schaffner Ottumwa read the ring ceremony. Attendants included Donald Hiatt and other relatives. A wedding dinner followed and a miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday at Mrs Roy Matherly’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Milburn
Vernon Milburn
Mystic
Bobby Hiatt
Moravia
Howard Hiatt
Rockford
Ill
Charley van Dorin
Clarence Schaffner
Ottumwa
Donald Hiatt
van Dorin
Art van Dorin
Art van Dorin, Aunt of the Groom, . Mr. Hiatt
Art Fox Garage
Tillmont
Vernog Milburn
Art van Worin
Betty
Jessie
Joelene
Ernest Horn
Blakesburg
Max Hiatt
Lyte Hiatt
Mra
Roy Matherly
Maxine
Vera
Charley Foster
Wayne
Richard
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Sunday Services
Waunelta McConnell, minister, invites all to Wesley Methodist Church for morning worship at 9 45 and Sunday school at 10 30. Sermon topic Less Than the Least and youth meeting at six in the evening. All youths invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Waunelta McConnell
Wesley Methodist
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
Dr. C. L. Young leads services with Harold Mason Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. worship at 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship and high school C. E. and intermedi ate C. BE at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
C. L. Young
Harold Mason
C. E
C. BE
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule and Visit
Church of the Nazarene holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. An evening service is at 7:00 p.m. The N.Y. P. S. meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer and Bible study. Rev. George MacLearn of Ottumwa will attend both services next Sunday with Mrs. MacLearn leading the NYPS. Cottage prayer meeting at M. H. Johnson home Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H. Johnson
George MacLearn
Ottum Wa
MacLearn
Church of Christ ORAVIA James aoe as Minister
Sunday schedule lists 9:45 a.m. singing and preaching service with a sermon on Acts and Lord's Supper observed. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. includes singing and preaching. Friday Bible study and prayer meet at Mrs. Atina’s home.
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Church of Christ
Atina
Bible School and Service Message on Christian Duty
At 10:00 a.m. Bible School follows. 10:45 a.m. Lord's Supper Acts 20 7. Preaching and congregational singing. The message will be on things that compel Christian service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Sconium
Bible School
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Holder In Centerville
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter Vir ginia and Bob Mr and Mrs Lyne Hilton Macavia Mr and Mrs Harold Cartwright Centerville Mr and Mrs Kenneth Owen Mr and Mrs Bill Hefner Norman all of Jerome surprised Mrs Harold Holder Centerville Saturday night They sang and shared a cooperative supper Afterward visiting music and card playing provided entertainment All departed at valete hour Wishing Mrs Holder many birthdays to come World Service women of the Eanneelies United Brethren church to meet Friday at 723 PM with Mrs Fred Han wand for further regular meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Carter
Virginia
Bob
Lyne Hilton
Macavia
Harold Cartwright
Centerville
Kenneth Owen
Bill Hefner
Norman
Jerome
Harold Holder
Mars
Holder Wietiy
S. Wo
Pi Woien
Society of World Service
Eanneelies United Brethet
Fred Hanwand
Three Carload Cattle Shipped to Arizona Buckeye Ranch
Three carloads of cattle were shipped from Moravia on Tuesday to the Wilson ranch at Buckeye Arizona. The shipment accompanied by James Wilson to visit his uncles before returning home. The cattle were purchased by the Tubaugh brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Wilson
Spencer and
Clyde Wilson
Buckeye
Ariz
James Wilson
Tubaugh Brothers
Kathryn Beaty Weds Chas Butler in Marshalltown Nuptials
Kathryn Arlene Beaty daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Beaty of Marshalltown and Charles Junior Butler son of Mr and Mrs Charles Butler of Union were married in a double ring ceremony at the Christian church officiated by Rev Orval E Walker. The bridal party wore modest attire and the couple will reside at 102 South 2nd St Marshalltown. About 30 guests attended from Union Marshalltown Moravia and Eddyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Beaty
Marshalltown
Teenium Vicinity
Kathryn Arlene
Charles Junior Butler
Charles Butler
Union
Christian Church
Orval E. Walker
Clarice White
Rose Buchan
Don Ahee
Rhee
John Butler
Marshalltown High School
Meeker Laundry
Union High School
Meeker's
Moravia
Eddyville
South 2Nd St
A. Brown
Ironium
Rosa Beaty
Centerville
Methodist W. H. C. Installs Officers
New officers of the Women’s Society of Christian Service were installed during morning worship at Grace Methodist Church Sunday by pastor Misa Wanelta Mec Connell. Officers include Garder president and Palmer secretary, among others, with duties in supplies, missionary education, literature, local church activities, youth work, children’s work, and spiritual life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
Misa Wanelta MecConnell
Mra. T. R. Gardner
Howard K. Smith
Leonard Palmer
Frank Wilson
R. R. Pennington
Ralph Spencer
Harry Glick
C. L. Hartinger
John Veach
Karl Tuttle
C. C. Coulson
Monroe County Farm Bureau Begins 1949 Membership Drive
The Monroe County Farm Bureau will hold a meeting of township captains and land leaders at Farm Bureau hall in Albia on Thursday evening. Dinner will be provided by the women’s groups as the canvass of county farms progresses toward the 1949 goal of 593 members, with more than 100 already enrolled. Annual dues have risen from ten to ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Hall
Albia
Osborn Accepts Audit Position in Southeast Iowa
Former Appanoose County treasurer Laur ence Osborn accepts a traveling auditing role with the Town Department of Social Welfare in southeast Iowa. He was county treasurer for about one year before being succeeded by Paul Gilliland, reporting to Tracey Wisgerhoff at the Iowa department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Osborn
Town Department of Social Welfare
Appanoose County
Paul Gillilund
Osborn
Iowa
Tracey Wisgerhoff
Iowa Department
Centerville Lowegian
Re-Elect President of Fair Association
R O Duree of Centerville was reelected president of the Ap paloose county fair last Friday evening. Other officers reelected are Karl Fischer vice president Chet Barbee treasurer E C Merkle secretary. Directors elected are Warren Langfitt Priest Foster Floyd Baskeen and Seeley Lodwick C W Howell was reelected to the board. All instructors in the county under the South Hughes act and the County exuation director and club agent of the Farm Bureau are as serlale ditdibers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Duree
Centerville
Karl Fischer
Chet Barbee
E. C Merkle
Warren Langfitt
Priest Foster
Floyd Baskeen
Seeley Lodwick
C. W.howell
Farm Bureau
Asserlale
Hospital Shop Bloshar Faces One Hour Tivppitel Event
A fragmented report notes a hospital shop incident labeled Tivppitel at All 0 Upiretion involving Wesdlwolley drinking and a rising level of concern about behavior. Authorities describe the scene as unstable with potential safety risks.
Moravia Booster Club Plans Benefit Event With Talent
Moravia Booster club held its first meeting of the year at the Legion home. A dinner duty shift was proposed with Legion Auxiliary serving regular Booster club dinners in 1949. Committees were named for town work on a new siren, February meeting plans, and various club duties. An upcoming benefit program at the schoolhouse will feature home talent and a magician ventriloquist from Unionville, Herbert M. Richmond, with proceeds as a free will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion Home
Legion Auxiliary
The
Albert Witherby
Richard Veach
Don Wolf
R. R. Pennington
Charles Broshar
Max McDonough
Frank Wilson
Carl Black
Ted Oehler
Kenneth Condra
Bill Woodward
Ivan Wajter
Ralph Pfannebecker
Howard Evans
Albert Yeach
J. Rickman
M. K. Blackman
Albert Veach
Robert Irwin
Centerville
Paul Turner
Dr. Williams
Richmond
Lucky
West Virginia
Union
Davison Shower Honors Bride and Groom at Home
A miscellaneous shower was held Friday night at the home of Glen Overturf to honor Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Davison, formerly Evelyn Taylor. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments of homemade candy, cocoa, and coffee as gifts were opened and admired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Overturf
Gerald Davison
Davison
Evelyn Taylor
Lloyd Landgrebe
Ronald
Kenneth
Fil
Marylan
Betty
Connie
Martine
Karen
Linda
Richard
Aubry Christy
Freddie
Wayne and
Doyle
Bert Rinehart
Junior
Gerald
Mary Lou
Clarence Scott
Cora Murphy
Marylan Rose
Dorothy Callen
Wanda Hook
Charlotte Teter
Vinton Lundy
Moravia Garden Club Elects New President
Moravia Garden Club elected Mrs. Max McDonough president at a meeting hosted by Mrs. S J Hickman. Officers include Mrs. Lee Hiatt as vice president and Mrs. Harley Tisue as secretary treasurer. Twelve members attended and planned mystery pals for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Moravia
T. R. Gardner
Tisue
Lee Hiatt
Harry Pearson
Oyster Supper at Frank Swaim Home
Mr and Mrs Prank Swaim hosted an oyster supper Monday evening for Mr and Mrs Homer dhuzwiktes and Mr and Mrs Ed Uehi. Mrs Deni is sister of Mrs Hulten and they plan a Florida trip to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Swaim ci
Homer Dhuzwiktes
Ed Uehi
Deni
Hulten
Florida
Funeral Notice for Bisbee Held at Blakes Funeral Home
The funeral for the late Bisbee was held Friday at Blakes Funeral Home attended by Woodward Ates and Mrs Carson among others. The service proceeded with family and friends paying respects in a somber gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Woodward
And
Mrs
Carson
Dua Bisbee
Blakes
E. I. T. C. Club Meets at Mrs Hiatt’s Home
Mrs. Lee Hiatt hosted the T. C. club at her residence last Thursday afternoon in Mrs. Lester Smith’s absence. Mrs. Zell Cullen won the guessing contest and Mrs. George Firkins received the mystery box. Dainty refreshments followed by a social hour brought a pleasant close to the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiatt
The
T. C. Clu
Hiatt
Lester Smith
Zell Cullen
George Firkins
Methodist church group to meet January 19 at Garnet McDonough home
The W S C S of the Methodist church will hold a meeting on Wednesday January 19 at 2 p.m. at the home of Garnet McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Garnet McDonough
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Noted
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the home of Garnet Mebonough Tuesday evening January 18 at 7 50. Grace Veach, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Garnet Mebonough
Grace Veach
Community Notice on Hospital Observation
In Iowa City Rev. Furt Rabuek is a patient in the University hospital for observation. Kenneth Condia took him there Monday. They were accompanied by Fred Hammond and Bail Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furt Rabuek
University Hospital
Iowa City
Kenneth Condia
Fred Hammiond
Bail Boyer
Flight Of The Stork From Albia Family News
Mr and Mrs Harold Kauslik of Albla are parents of a baby boy weighing eight pounds three ounces born at Martins Hospital. Betty Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Smith of Moravia, is mentioned as a relative. Mr and Mrs Max McDanel are reported parents of a daughter born prematurely and placed in an incubator at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kauslik
Albla
Martin Hareld
Kauslik
Betty Smith
Lester Smith
Moravia
Max McDanel
Bors Jug
Joseph Hospital
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Rainbow Girls
Beverly Kaster
Doyle Kaster
Alameda
California
Alameda Assem
Beverly Easter
Oskaloosa 0. E. 8
Boticel
Jun
Moravia and
Taylor
Chas
Kensington Club
Rebekahs
F. M
Mrs. Morgan
20Th Century Club
Cameron
Anne A.m
Arizona
Kathryn Beaty
Chas. Butler
Methodist W. 8. C
Fair Association
Ln Hospital
Moravia Boosters
Ivan Walter
Entertainment Committee
Herbert M. Richmond
Mrs. Davison
Moravia Garden Club
E. IT. C. Club
Nupfice
Flight of the Stork
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