Moravia Greyhounds Softball Team Leads Conference
Moravia High School's softball team, the Greyhounds, under coach Johnnie Laws, has a 5-1 record led by ace pitching planned for bigger games. They beat Unionville 6-3, ending Unionville’s three-year win drought, and posted 12-7 over Numa while limiting Mystic to a narrow margin. Conference rivals include Moravia, Moulton, Unionville, Cincinnati, Exline, Numa, Udell and Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Laws
Moravia Greyhounds
High Schol
Mystic
Johnnie
Greyhounds
Unionville
Numa
Moravia
Moulton
Cincinnati
Exline
Udell
Scouts Go On Weiner Roast Stay All Night
Mora via Boy Scout troop enjoyed a weiner roast and overnight camping trip last Friday. Participants included Jack Broshar Bill Broshar Skip Broshar George Tracy Gene Boyer Boyd Paxston Richard McDanel Donnie Sears Bill Harris Hoyt McKern Max Hammond Richard McCrory Paul Spencer Joe Geer and John Hiner with Scoutmaster Troy Adams and assistant Richard Veech. Visitors were Bob Hiatt and Elmer Hiatt. All stayed overnight except George Tracy and Richard Veach who returned for the Epworth League party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jack Broshar
Bill Broshar
Skip Broshar
George Tracy
Gene Boyer
Boyd Paxston
Richard McDanel
Donnie Sears
Bill Harris
Hoyt McKern
Max Hammond
Richard McCrory
Paul Spencer
Joe Geer
John Hinerey
Troy Adams
Richard Veech
Bob Hiatt
Elmer Hiatt
Richard Veach
Epworth League
Progressive Club Holds Annual Teachers Party
The Progressive club hosted its annual teachers party at the H. K. Smith home last Thursday evening with six tables of play. Odyne Lage won the teachers prize and Nadine Winslet the club prize. A sunshine basket was sent to Mrs Grace Veddh who is ill. Attendees included Mrs Grace Luse Codyne Luse Mrs Wheeler Mrs Felkner Miss Burge Miss Jones Miss Wilson Mrs Norman McDonough Mrs Morgan Mrs Hickman and Mrs Elson. Thirteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
H. K. Smith
Odyne Lage
Nadine Winslet
Grace Veddh
Grace Luse
Codyne Luse
Wheeler
Felkner
Burge
Jones
Mrs Callen Hosts Christian Endeavor Meeting
Mrs Zell Callen entertained members of the Christian Endeavor group at a Monday evening party. Officers installed include Mary Rose Main as president Delma Veach as vice president Patricia Halden secretary and Joan Callen treasurer. An Otterbein Guild formed with Joan Dille president Joan Callen vice president Oneita Whicker secretary and Patricia Halden treasurer. The guild will present a missionary program monthly at the Sunday service followed by games directed by Alberta Rick and Joan Callen. Thirteen guests received refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
Christian Endeavor Group
Callen
Endeavor
Mary Rose Main
Delma Veach
Patricia Halden
Joan Callen
Otterbein Guild
Joan Dille
Oneita Whicker
Alberta Rick
Hosteau
Guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Chas Coffin
Mr and Mrs Garland Holger and daughter Joyce of Centerville were guests Sunday at a dinner in honor of Joyce’s 8th birthday at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Coffin. In the afternoon Margaret and Mary Ellen Condra attended a party with an eight candle birthday cake and fruit salad. Mr and Mrs Carl Coffin and Duane later visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Holger
Joyce
Centerville
Charles Coffin
Margaret
Mary Ellen Condra
Carl Coffin
Duane
Family Dinner At Ray McCloud Home Honors Birthday
A family dinner was held at the Ray McCloud home northwest of Moravia Sunday to honor Mrs. B Mc Cloud on her birthday anniversary. Attending were their two daughters and families including Denney Homeline JoElen and Dennis, Lloyd Phillis and Jane Anne and Roger of Albia, Karvey Main of Centerville and Mru C N Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McCloud
Moravia
B McCloud
Denney Homeline
JoElen
Dennis
Lloyd Phillis
Jane Anne
Roger
Albia
Karvey Main
Centerville
Mru
C. N. Main
Birthday Bank Party for Viola Hammond
Mrs. Fred Hammond hosted a party Thursday night celebrating Viola Hammond’s tenth birthday anniversary. Guests included Kathleen Halden, Jean Turner and Bonnie Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Hammond
Fred Hammond
Viola
Kathleen Halden
Jean Turner
Bonnie Main
Public Sale Dates Announced Near Moravia
C. T. Platt advertises a farm sale southwest of Moravia next Wednesday October 17 with Col U. 5 Mangle as auctioneer. The following day October 18 Ray Tomlin and Ira Robb hold a dissolution sale adding 21 head of cattle including four eight-year-old cows with calves one fat cow seven yearling steers and five yearling heifers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Platt
Moravia
Col. U. 5
Mangle
Ray Tomlin
Ira Robb
Typa
Rural teachers to attend group meetings next week
County Superintendent L E Johnson announces rural teachers will meet at selected schools in their county sections from October 16 to 19. Town State Teachers College specialists will demonstrate modern arithmetic and social studies methods. attendance is required for rural teachers. Local teachers at hosting schools are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burea
L. E. Johnson
Cincinnati
Mystic
Moravia
Moulton
State Teachers College
Kensington Club Opens New Year Meeting with Sleep Paper
The Kensington club met at Mrs. C. A. Turner’s home for its first gathering of the year on Thursday afternoon October 4. Eight members attended and shared current events. Mrs. Oehler read an engaging paper titled Sleep Without Drugs. Mrs. Bishop provided a piano selection. The hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
C. A. Turner
Oehler
E. T. C. Club Meets at Mrs Pennington Home
Mrs R R Pennington hosted the E T C Club gathering on Thursday afternoon with a flower and bulb exchange. Mrs Lee Hiatt led the entertainment while the hostess provided refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pennington
E. T. C. Club
Lee Hiatt
Teenagers Enjoy Party at Tracy Home
George Tracy and Mary Rose Main hosted a Saturday teen party at the Tracy residence. Rook was played, with Johnnie Hiner and Delma June Veach winning prizes. A notice also invites a program and box supper at Boyer school on Friday October 26 at 8 o’clock, with ladies asked to bring boxes. Betty Jean Foster, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tracy
Mary Rose Main
Tracy Home
Rook
Johnnie Hiner
Delma June Veach
Boyer School
Betty Jean Foster
Card of Thanks From Mrs Ruby Bivin
Neighbors are thanked for beauti ful cards and letters received during a hospital stay. They mean a great deal to Mrs. Ruby Bivin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Bivin
Mrs Condra Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs Kenneth Condra will be hostess Friday afternoon to members of the Missionary society. Mrs E G Hawk is lesson leader. I thank all relatives and friends for the cards and letters during my recent illness. Mrs Dellia McCrory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Kenneth Condra
The
E. G. Hawk
Dellia McCrory
Antiquity Lodge Holds Special Meeting in October
Antiquity Lodge No 262 AF and AM will convene a special video evening on October 12 with work in the First Degree. Lloyd Rose WM and J D Minnes Secretary will preside and handle lodge duties during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Lloyd Rose
W. M
J. D. Minnes
Moravians Attend Aid Convention at Centerville
The 17th annual Appanoose county Ladies Aid convention met at the First Baptist church in Centerville on Tuesday October 9 1946. Attendees included Mary Hoskinson Alice Wilson Birdie Main H Glick Stella Carter Charles Coffin Troy Adame Rev Ester Babb Helen Babb James E R Kaster Anna Kaster Kate Broshar D B Bishop John Allem Bessie Donavan Adds Long Eva Morgan and others. The program featured devotions by Rev Ester Babb readings and songs with a memorial service and a dinner. The next meeting will be with Moravia Methodist ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Ladies Aid
First Baptist Church
Centerville
Mary Hoskinson
Alice Wilson
Birdie Main
H. &. Glick
Stella Carter
Charles Coffin
Troy Adamé
Ester Babb
Helen Babb
James E. R. Kaster
Anna Kaster
Kate Broshar
D. B. Bishop
John Allem
Bessie Donavan
Adds Long
Eva Morgan
Esther Babb
Iconium
America
Anna Ullem
Swangon
Albert Fleming
The
Christian Church
Jezabael
G. B. Hawkins
Carl Evans
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church
Margaret Freeman
Babb
Hugh Guernsey
Jordan
Second Baptist
Betty “Lou Knapp
H. E. Glick
Local residents share visits and routine news around Ottumwa
Local items list moves of Pvt Richard pages at Fort Benning visiting relatives in Des Moines and a new Civil Service inspector position for Richard Burton in Madison. Ottumwa and nearby residents such as the Day, Veach, Lathen, Lavely, Johnson, Hoffmann, Halden, Mason, Smith, More, Argo and Babb families appear with surgeries, birthdays, open houses, and social visits amid Cedar, Simpson College events and open house at Mary Berry Hall in Indianola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Burton
Madison
Wis
Curtis Burton
H. K. Smith
Richard
Hugo Johnson
J. O. More
Centerville
Mary Berry Hall
Simpson College
Indianola
Mexine Smith
A. M. Scott
Des Moines
In The 4 Fight In The 4 Fight W E Swaim In Service Two Years
W E Swaim of Rockford Ti has received an honorable discharge after two years of Army service. He spent last week with his father Frank Swaim and has taken a job in a Rockford shoe store. Pvt William Carl Bivin at Schick hospital in Clinton visited his wife and three children and his parents. His mother, recovering from major surgery at St Joseph hospital in Centerville, returned home to recuperate with help from her daughter Ermal Thadden of Doniphan Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Swaim
Rockford
Frank Swaim
William
Carl Bivin
Schick Hospital
Clinton
W. C. Bivin
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ermal Thadden
Doniphan
Nebr
Clair Callen Receives Honorable Discharge From Army
Clair Callen, after twenty months in the European theatre, is discharged at Jefferson Barracks Missouri and returns home to his wife Nola Harrison and parents Fred and Mrs Callen plus sister Anna Set. He landed in England and went to France on V-E Day and served in occupied territories up to Germany. His brother William, recently promoted to sergeant, is expected home from Germany soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Callen
Jefferson Barracks
Nola Harrison
Fred Callen
Anna
Gallen
England
France
Germany
William
Pfannebecker Family furlough visit in South English area
Karl Pfannebecker of Camp Fan non Texas came Friday to spend a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Gus Pfannebecker Pfe Lloyd Pfannebecker of Ft Niagra N Y and Mrs Pfannebecker of South English concluded a visit here with his parents and returned to South English Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Pfannebecker
Camp Fannon
Texas
Gus Pfannebecker
Lloyd Pfannebecker
Ft. Niagra
Pfannebecker
South English
South Englsh
War Fund Drive Sees Quota Shortfall in Moravia
Moravia's United War Fund Drive remains $195 under its $600 goal while some counties hit targets. Monroe Township led with Cyrus Hall as chairman, reaching $425. Appanoose County Rathbun's quota was met within two hours of the drive opening. Collectors and township workers continue this week. donations are still accepted via Mrs. McFatridge at the bank or through local collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
United War Fund
Monroe County
Monroe Township
Cyrus Hall
Appanoose County
Rathbun
Oravia
Final Field Trials Held by Coon Hunters Group
The Appanoose Monroe County Coon Hunters Association hosted the final field trials on Sunday at Tubaugh Brothers farm with about 500 spectators. Winners include Blaze Dayne Taylor Moravia in Finals Tree, Tanner Harvey Locke Ottumwa second, Leaner Harvey Locke Ottumwa third, Sailor Bernard Hays Moravia and Seraphon Jail Paris Ottumwa in River Race. Profits will fund wildlife protection and restoration in Appanoose and Monrose counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose-Monroe County Coon Hunters Association
Tubaugh Brothers Farm
Dayne Taylor
Moravia
Tanner
Harvey Locke
Ottumwa
Leaner
Bernard Hays
Legion Auxiliary to Hold Meeting at Tracy Home
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening October 16 at 7:30 at the Tracy home. Dues paying. Margery Tracy, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Tracy
Margery Tracy
Howard Evans to Receive Army Discharge
Mr and Mrs Howard Evans of Harvard Nebraska visited Mrs Evans parents Mr and Mrs P D Schreiner and watched him depart Monday for Sioux Falls South Dakota to receive his honorable discharge from the army He has served three years in the Air I Corps Mrs Evans accompanied him to Moville Iowa where she will visit at the Dale Schreiner home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Evans
Harvard
Nebraska
Clauds Sharp Discharged From Army Service
Claude Sharp returned from Jefferson Barracks after an honorable discharge. He spent most of three years in service, including time in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. He is the son of Mrs. Anna Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
Claude Sharp
Jefferson Barracks
Prince Rupert
B. C
Anna Sharp
Pence Family Welcomes Virgil Pence 18 Home From Overseas
Pfc. Virgil Pence is expected to arrive in New York soon from overseas and will visit his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pence, and other relatives. Mrs. Virgil Pence of Los Angeles is here visiting at the Pence and Spencer homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Virgil Pence
New York
J. D. Pence
Los Angeles
Calif
Pence
Spencer
Methodist cooperative supper at Mora via church
A cooperative supper will be held at Mora via Methodist church at 6 30 Friday evening October 12 with a program afterward. Jolly Dozen members quilted for host Mrs Birdie Main. Mrs William Gardner returned home from St Joseph hospital Center ville after throat trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Methodist Church
Otley Residents Visit Mrs. Leonard Palmer
Mr and Mrs Brian Karr and daughter Martha Kate of Otley and Mr and Mrs W V Murdy spent last Wednesday with Mrs Leonard Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Karr
Martha Kate
Otley
W. V. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Service Member News From Home
Sgt Edwin Spencer and wife visited his parents and he will report to Camp Polk Louisiana. Navy man Max Gollaher returned for a 21 day leave. John Burton, 82, visited family while in naval radio training at Dearborn Michigan. Y J Morris underwent surgery in Corona California naval hospital after 11 years in service. Louis Burton overseas from India for 13 months. New addresses listed for Donald Nash and Clifford Tisue at military post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Spencer
Paul Spencer
Camp Polk
Louisiana
Max Gollaher
RDM
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
G. L. Gollaher
John Burton
Orville Burton
Naval Training School
Dearborn
Michigan
Y. J. Morris
Cmm
Naval Hospital
Corona, Cunlif
J. L. Morris
Navy
Las March
Mrs Alice Wilson and others visit ill Mrs Sanders
Mrs Alice Wilson Mrs Birdie Mrs Charles Coffin and Mrs Charles Coffin called on Mrs Alice Sanders who is ill in St Joseph hospital Centerville Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wilson
Birdie,Main
Charles Coffin
Alice Sanders
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Esther Babb Pastor Service Schedule At Iconium Church
The notice lists church events at Iconium and Fairview with times for Church School led by Clarence Whitehead and Carl Tomlin, Morning Worship, M Y All-day W.S.C.S, Prayer Meeting, and a Worship Service, plus an All-day W.S.C.S. meeting at Keith Clarke's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tconium
Esther Babb
Iconium
Clarence Whitehead
M. Y
W.S.C.S
Fairview
Carl Tomlin
Thursiday
Keith Clarke
Will Meet to Discuss Electrical Equipment For Farm and Home
A Moravie community meeting and a rummage sale are planned by the Methodist class and Chariton Valley Electrical Cooperative. Naomi Shenk and Harold Beaty of Ames will lead on October 18 at 1 30 for rural customers in Appanoose and Monroe counties to discuss equipment suited to farms and homes. Attendees need not have electricity yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Monroe
Moravie
Mora
Misa Naomi Shenk
Harold Beaty
Ames
Chariton Valley Electrical Cooperative
Davis Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs W P Davis invite relatives to a cooperative dinner on Sunday October 14 at their home and hold an open house for friends from 2 to 5 to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
L A Roland Hospital Entry Reported in Centerville
Lawrence Roland entered St. Joseph hospital in Centerville for treatment. Corp Bill Luge, on furlough from a South Carolina camp, is working at the oil station during Roland's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Roland
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Corp
Bill Luge
South Carolina
Mr. Roland
Services For Mrs W D Thompson
Mrs W D Thompson died September 26 in Riverside California and services were held last Wednesday at Behner funeral home Fairfield The body with her husband the Rev Mr Thompson arrived Monday and was taken to the home of her sisters Mrs G A Flinspach and Miss Myrtle Coop The Thompsons were well known in Moravia with Rev Thompson a former United Brethren minister and many friends express condolences
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Thompson
Riverside
Calif
Behner
Fairfield
Thompson
G. A. Flinspach
Misa Myrtle Coop
Thompsons
Moravia
United Brethren Church
Bazaar and Supper Thursday at Methodist Church
Local notice invites the community to a bazaar and supper on Thursday afternoon and evening October 25 at the Methodist church. The item lists numerous local residents visiting, hosting, and attending events across Centerville and nearby towns with birthday celebrations and family visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beznar
Methodist Church
Lt Wayne Davis Visits Moravia On Furlough
Lt Wayne Davis former publisher of The Union visited Moravia Saturday with Mrs Davis and their three month old son Anneth Wayne. He recently completed officer candidate school and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Oct 2. The family plans to travel to Nacogdoches Texas to visit his parents before proceeding to California for duty at Camp Roberts on Oct 23, with Mrs Davis and their son accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Davis
the Union
Texas
California
Camp Roberts
SGT. Francis Tucker Receives Commendation
A letter dated September 26 1945 from General George C Kenney commends Sergeant Francis S Tucker for outstanding devotion to duty and exceptional skill while serving as Motor Sergeant in a Depot Repair Squadron during over two years in the Pacific and Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Francia
Pacific
Far East
George C. Kenney
U. S. Army
Dinner Guests Sunday at Mrs E F Oehler Home
Mrs E F Oehler hosted a cooperative dinner honoring her son Jay Oehler recently discharged from the army. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Barghahn and two daughters from Knoxville, Francis Oehler with Susan and Sally from Centerville, Mrs Oehler and son Ted, Henry Oehler, Monte Oehler, and Clark Newby of Ottumwa. they were afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Oehler
Jay Oehler
Oehler
Eddie
Kenneth Barghahn
Knoxville
Francis Oehler
Susan
Sally
Centerville
Ted
Henry Oehler
Monte Oehler
Clark Newby
Ottumwa
Mrs Grant Tadlock Thanks Friends for Kindness
Mrs Grant Tadlock expresses deep gratitude for flowers letters cards gifts and inquiries shown to her and her family noting the thoughtful acts will not soon be forgotten for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Tadlock
Mrs Harley Tisue 13 Honored On Birthday
Mrs Harley Tisue was honored on her birthday with a dinner Sunday at the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs James Nash. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Ray Chance of Lovilia Mr and Mrs Roy Argo and Dennis Mr W S Lemaster and Harley Tigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nash
Janet
Roy Argo
Denny
Guy Argo
Harley Tisue
Ray Chance
Lovilia
Dennis
W. S. Lemaster
Harley Tigue
Program at New Hope School Pie and Candy Social
Mrs Lula R Tillmont announces a program and social at New Hope school Friday at 8 p.m. on October 12. The event features a pie and candy social hosted by the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope School
Lula R. Tillmont
Birthday Thanks From Mrs J B Einios
In appreciation I extend my thanks to all who sent cards on my birthday, September 22. Mrs. J B Einios.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia High School
Harry H. Pabst
Moravis
Rogressive Club
Mrs. Callen
Mrs. Chas. Coffin
Richard Pages
Ft. Benning
Vivian Piannebecker
Myrthe Hudgens
Mrs. C. E. Day of
J.T. Day Home
Frank Veach
John Veach
Doyle Esker
Craig
San Bernadino
Frank Lathen
Pearl Lavely
A. G. Johnson
Blakesburg
Ottumwa Baturdgy
Ben Jones
Donald Jones
Frank Swain
Lavely
Dean Hoffman
Vear Bloomfield
Hoffman
Mrs. Hoffman
George Halden
Tudsay
Emil Halden
Harold Mason and Son
Troy Lockman
C. G
W. J. VanDorin
Deep River
Biin
Taylor
Chariton
Douglas
Clauds Sharp
ARMY
Vv Pfc
Methodists
Jolly Dozen Club
William Gardner
Ivan Walter
Louis Burton
India
Donald H. Nash
Care
San Francisco
Clifford Tisue
Co. A
Camp Crowder
L. B. Hawes
C. M. McFatridge
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
League
L. A. Roland
Centerville Hospital
Mrs
Fred Dotson
Don Cobbler
Maryin Gardner
Yvonne
Rita Jean
Linda
An My
Riley Callen
Loren Walter
Howard Carson
Charley Johnson
Ruby
Lola MecCannon
Near Numa
Kenneth Condys
Condra
Guy McCannon
George
Oscar Barton
Wichita
Kans
Allie Eastwood
Good, Mo
Jim Leonard
Beacon
Taylor Leonard
Porter Leonard
Frinceton
H. F. Oehler
W. P. Davis
Archie ‘Thompson
Adams
Walter Whitlock
Ruth
University Church
Versal Hough
Eddyville
Andy Brown
Donna Wailes
JoEllen Broshar
Betty Jean Brown
William Simmons
Amos McGhghy
Jim, Herron and
Kay
Loyd Carterhoe
Paul Broshar
Wellman
Frea Hammond
Max
Louilla
Reed Narber
Mr. Hammond
Mrs. Narber
Juan Dille
Joan
Skip
Lloyd Carter
Sgt
Francis Tucker
E. O. Tucker
Francis S. Tucker
Far East Air Forces
J, B, Einios
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