Senior Class To Present Play Friday Moravia Farce 'For Pete's Sake'
The Moravia senior class offers a three act humorous farce titled For Pete's Sake this Friday at 7 30 PM. Lorraine Johnson and Mike Kuhns lead the cast with Faith Jordan Danny Leslie Rick Rhee and others in supporting roles. Clarence Sheldon directs the production with Sondra Scott Linda Judge and Linda Johnson promoting and Alan Clark Danny Brooks Larry Hiatt handling stage duties. The play runs about two hours and features a light, different nature comedic plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lorraine Johnson
Mike Kuhns
Faith Jordan
Danny Leslie
Rick Rhee
Richard Cloyed
Francine Brozovich
Barbara Lindley
Paula Cleaver
Donna Rae Oard
Russell Bettis
Kenneth van de Pal
Sondra Scott
Linda Judge
Linda Johnson
Alan Clark
Danny Brooks
Larry Hiatt
Clarence Sheldon
Richard Harsh Art Exhibit At State College Commons
Richard Harsh, senior art student, will display 11 paintings and 2 drawings in the Georgian Lounge of the State College of Iowa Commons through November 5. The opening was Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Harsh notes his works reveal no fixed meaning, responding to nature’s forms rather than a single theme. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harsh
Iowa
State College of Iowa
Harsh
Richard
Ivan Harsh
Weekend social notes from Centerville area
Local residents gather for family visits and weekend events across Centerville Lovilla Osceola and nearby towns. Guests include the McDonald Woodward and Sutter families, plus a travel roster of Wilsons Gardiners and Lovells. Funeral attendance for Rally Wright noted with extended family trips to Chamberlain and Canada.
Felton Named Moravia Librarian in New Appointment
Melissa Felton has been appointed librarian of the Moravia Public Library and will assume duties November 6. She succeeds Miss Mabel Coulson who resigned. The library will be open Saturdays from 1 to 5 pm, with new books ordered and donations of men and used books received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Felton
The
Moravia
Mrs Charlene Myers Dies in Detroit Michigan
Mrs Charlene Myers of Detroit Michigan died at 6 40 p m Sunday after a long illness She is survived by her husband Joe Myers a daughter Susan and son Billy Joe her parents Carl and Isal Hiatt Davis of Henry Nebraska a brother Bill of Scotts Bluf Nebraska and many relatives Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Skene funeral home in Detroit She was a niece of Mrs Gail Burton and has many relatives in Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Myers
Detroit
Michigan
Charlene Myers
Mich
Susan
Billy Joe
Carl and
Isal Hiatt Davis
Henry
Nebraska
Bill
Scotts Bluff
Nebr
Skene Funeral Home
Myers
Gail Burton
Moravia
George Scott suffers pelvic fracture after work fall
George Scott broke a pelvis in a fall at work and remained hospitalized in Ames with ongoing recovery. His wife Mrs George Scott of Legrand returned home from surgery on October 11 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Ames
George Scott of
Legrand
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Marijuana found in travelers suitcases in Iowa
Elsa Delong brought to the Union office a Kinball paper about three Cubans caught with marijuana. At a motel, the suspects fled with pillows and towels. Police found 80 packages of marijuana weighing 148 pounds in their suitcases, likely from Mexico, with New York City addresses provided. A prior seizure of 258 pounds of unprocessed marijuana had occurred in Iowa weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Delong
Kinball, Nehr
Mexico
New York City
Iowa
ROLLY WRIGHT 77 SERVICES HELD MONDAY
Rolly E Wright born December 24 1887 near Moravia died October 23 1965 at St Joseph hospital Center Ville after several days illness. Survived by one sister Leota Main of Rockford Illinois and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 p m at Miller Webble funeral home with Rev Eltan Coleman officiating. Burial in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolly E. Wright
James
Emma Scott Wright
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Dessa Tucker
Exline
Leota Main
Rockford
Illinois
Miller Webble
Eltan Coleman
Oakland Cemetery
Vernard College Team at Methodist Sunday
The Vennard College Team will assist in Moravia Methodist worship Sunday morning and lead the 8 p.m. vesper service. Guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh are Dennis Brown Judy Woodward Danielle Garrett John Slusher and Ted Stir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vennard College
Moravia
Dennis Brown
Judy Woodward
Danielle Garrett
John Slusher
Ted Stir
Richard Tubaugh
Thank you for cards visits and prayers
Thank you to all who sent cards and who visited and prayed during my hospital stay. Special thanks to friends and relatives who helped my family in many ways. Ban Whitehead
Color Schemes Adult Homemaking Lesson
The Adult Homemaking class will meet Thursday evening October 21 at 7 30 at the high school for the fourth meeting of the six session series. The lesson covers approaches to planning color schemes for living areas with emphasis on factors in choosing living room color. A take home booklet and leaflets will be provided.
Basketball Season Opens With Pella Christian Games
Mo Tavia high school begins basketball with boys and girls hosting Pella Christian Friday. The season schedule lists games at home and away from November through February, including matches against Twin Cedars Fremont Russell Cambria Corydon Cardinal and Osceola with dates and venues.
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Mo Tavia
Pella Christian
Twin Cedars
Fremont
Russell
Blakesburg
Cambria-Corydon
Cardinal
SE Warren
B&g
Seymour
Moulton-Udell
Osceola
Bridal Shower for Miss Martha Lehman Held at Grace Church
A bridal shower honoring Miss Martha Lehman of McPherson Kansas was hosted Saturday evening by Mrs Merle Smith Mrs Don Pettibone Mrs Harold Burton Mrs Harald Mason and Mrs T J Luse at Grace Methodist Church parlors. The bride to be opened gifts and refreshments were served. wedding to occur during the holidays with groom Mr Merrill Coulson of Lyons Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lehman
Grace Methodist
W S C S Holds Regular Meeting At Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church on Wednesday Oct 20 at 1 30 pm for a dessert luncheon with seventeen ladies present. Zelma McGrew read a missionary letter, and Grace Whitehead presented the program Where the Women Are. Gifts for Bidwell at Des Moines were collected and World Community Day was set for Nov 5. A seven year old boy Ronnie Woodward injured his right arm in a fall and was hospitalized. Mrs Lloyd Phillis left for Denver after visiting her mother and brother in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.5.c.s
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Viriginia Cloyed
Ethel Gardner
Zelma McGrew
Brazil
Grace Whitehead
Virginia Cloyed
Bidwell
Des Moines
Ronnie Woodward
Jerry Woodward
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Lloyd Phillis
Denver
Colo
Ray McCloud
Donald McCloud
Card of Thanks for Harl F. Dodd
We are deeply grateful to relatives neighbors and friends for flowers cards and expressions of sympathy since the passing of Harl F. Dodd. Your kindness will be a cherished memory. Mr and Mrs R K Pennington also thank you for cards letters flowers and gifts received during a recent hospital stay and after returning home and for cards sent to George after his accident and hospital stay at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl F. Dodd
R. KR. Pennington
George
Ames
Moravia Mason ic Lodge 252 Regular Meeting
Moravia Mason ic Lodge No 252 AF and AM holds its regular meeting Monday evening November 1 at 7 pm. All members and visiting Masons welcome. Worshipful Master Jeities Wilson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Uehling Resigns Monroe Extension Director Post
Dale M. Uehling, Monroe County Extension Director for five years, resigns to become Wapello County Extension Director on December 1, 1965. He previously served in Marion County and holds a B.S. from Iowa State University with further graduate work. He is married to Eleanor Gee of Des Moines and they have four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hilliard
Albia
Monroe County Extension Council
Tom Robb
Ottumwa
Iowa State University
Dale M. Uehling
Monroe County
Wehling
Wapello County
Uehling
Marion County
Marrie
Eleanor Gee
Des Moines
Regular Meeting of 5.C.A. School Plan Open House
The 5.C.A. held its regular monthly meeting at the school house on Monday night with about 10 attendees. President Mrs DeWayne Moore and Secretary Mrs Dean Easter led the session. treasurer Mrs Milo Walker reported $78.70. Vocal instructor Mrs Barber led two songs. Patrolman Robey presented a Driver Training film and spoke on safety. Juniors won the attendance contest earning $5 and a library book was planned. Open House at the high and elementary schools was announced for November 9 with dates to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5.C.A
Get
DeWayne Moore
Dean Easter
Milo Walker
Carl Tisue
Barber
Mary, Strunk
Fonda Gladfelder
Gary Coleman
Gerald Stocker
Why Protestants Reformation Service in Centerville IA
On Reformation Day Sunday October 31 a program Why Protestants will be at Drake Avenue Christian church Centerville Iowa at 2 30 p m Sponsored by Appanoose County Council of Churches the event features a panel and audience participation Rev George H Adkins Des Moines Associate Executive Minister Iowa Society of Christian Churches moderated by Rev James Dentler Methodist Fairfield IA and Rev Milton Early Church of the Brethren Gitumwa IA The best church will serve refreshments after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Avenue
Centerville
Iowa
Appanosse
Weekend Visits And Family Gatherings Reported
Neal Wilson visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter while his parents Mr and Mrs John Wilson toured Washington DC. Dennise Walter stayed with the Mearl Walters Monday evening. Jay Massman of Centerville called on Leonard Palmer Friday. Maurice Walter and daughters along with Sylvan Van Dorin and daughters and Joann and Neal Wilson dined at the Mearl Walter home Sunday. Dale Callen and family of Des Moines viewed Mina Dowd Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Wilson
Mearl Walter
John Wilson
Washington, D. C
Dennise Walter
Mearl Walters
Jay Massman
Centerville
Leonard Palmer
Maurice Walter
Sylvan van Dorin
Joann
Annual Bazaar and Turkey Supper at E. UB Church
Bazaar and turkey supper announced for Tuesday November 9 at E. UB Church. Menu includes turkey dressing mashed potatoes gravy sweet potatoes green beans cranberry celery apple salad home baked goods and date cake. Serving 5:30 p.m. price 43 cents for adults 21 cents for children.
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Turkey
Appanoose 4H Award Night to Honor Members
The 4H Award Night is set for Monday, November 1 at Howar Junior High. Awards will go to 4H boys and girls and leaders, with tenure honors and prizes including the Chicago Trip, Centerville National Bank awards, the Duree award, and the DePuy Journalism award. Medals and other recognitions will be presented, with additional local and some out of town awards announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Howar
Chicago
Centerville National Bank
Duree
DePuy
Valentine Fabrics
Hilltop
Moravia
Iowa
Breeders’ Coop
Gene Logston
Six Weeks Honor Roll Eligibility Rules
A student earns the Six Weeks Honor Roll by maintaining an average of 92 with no grade below 0, outlining minimum academic standards for recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Utah Guest Honored Tuesday at O Conner Home
Mrs Frank OConnor hosted a courtesy visit for Mrs Tressie Whicker of Clearfield Utah. Attendees included Mrs Isal Sulser Mrs Flossie Walker Mrs Hila Horstman Mrs Vera Boyer Mrs Arshie Wilson Mrs Wilma Whicker Mrs Marjorie Paxston Rita Mrs Manilla Boyer Mrs Enid Walker and Debra. Refreshments were served. Mrs Whicker departed Tuesday after several weeks with her brother Ernie Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Conner
Tressie Whicker
Clearfield
Utah
Isal Sulser
Flossie Walker
Hila Horstman
Vera Boyer
Arshie Wilson
Wilma Whicker
Marjorie Paxston
Rita
Manilla Boyer
Enid Walker
Debra
Whicker
Ernie Easter
Local families visit during weekend gatherings
Mr and Mrs Dale Laws and son Travis of Algona spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry and Mr and Mrs John Laws. Mrs Ray McCloud and daughter Mrs Lloyd Phillis of Denver Colorado were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Curth in Kansas City. They had Sunday dinner with Gus P Main in North Kansas City. Mrs Mina Dowd and Mrs Ina Miller dined with Mr and Mrs Donald Dowd on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Laws
Gon Travis
Algona
Marshall Perry
John Laws
Ray McCloud
Lloyd Phillis
Denver
Colo
Fred Curth
Kansas City
Gus P. Main
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Donald Dowd
Mystic Sailor Aboard Kitty Hawk Participates in Ragweed Exercise
Chief Electrician's Mate Roy G. Main of Mystic took part in the First Fleet seven day training exercise Ragweed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk off Southern California. The drill included carrier group ships and amphibious units, simulating aerial, surface, and subsurface warfare to boost First Fleet readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy G. Main
Elingsuaim
Mystic
First Fleet
California
Uhlenhakes Purchase Freeman Hoover Farm Near Moravia
Mr and Mrs Freeman Hoover have sold their 255 acre farm one mile southwest of Moravia on the Unionville road to Mr and Mrs Uhlenhake and family of Center ville The Uhlenhake couple include the local State Conservation officer The Hoovers bought the former Pabst farm 11 years ago from John L Wilson Tr Mr and Mrs Hoover plan to move to Arizona and the Uhlenhakes will move to the farm during the Christmas school vacation
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Uhlenhakes
Freeman Hoover
Freeman Hoovers
Moravia
Unionville
Uhlenhake
Centerville
Hoovers
Pabst
John L. Wilson
Hoover
Arizona
Teens Republican Group to Convene Monday Meeting
The Appanoose County Teen-age Republicans plan an organizational meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at Barbara Beck home 707 Drake Avenue Centerville Iowa. All interested people are invited and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Barbara Beck
Drake Avenue
Centerville
Towa
Mrs Walker Honored With Birthday Dinner
Mrs Lee Walker was honored at a birthday dinner Sunday at the Milo Walker home. Guests included Lee Walker, Mr and Mrs Jack Walker, Kim and Bobby, Mr and Mrs Ted Clark, Joleta, Kelly, Linda and Teddy and Sonny Walker home from studies at the Omaha Baptist Bible College. Afternoon callers were Ronnie and Ricky Boyer, Phil Wright and Mr and Mrs Frank O'Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Walker
Milo Walker
Jack Walker
Kim
Bobby
Ted Clark
Joleta
Kelly
Linda
Teddy
Sonny Walker
Omaha Baptist Bible College
Omaha
Nebr
Ronnie
Ricky Boyer
Phil Wright
Frank O'Conner
Earl F. Dodd Dies in Nebraska Obituary Card
Earl F. Dodd born on a Moray farm September 10, 1886, son of Jreek M. and Louisa Hopkins Dodd. He joined the United Brethren church, later transferred to First Methodist in Lincoln, married Nellie Gillaspie on June 21, 1913, with two children and seven grandchildren. A longtime Lincoln Telephone employee, he was known for kind deeds to the elderly and is survived by a brother and sister with several other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl F. Dodd
Nebraska
Moray
Jreek M. and
Louisa Hopkins Dodd
United Brethren Church
First Methodist
Lincoln
Nellie Gillaspie
David City
Maxalee
Robert Church
New Port
Oregon
Leland Dodd
A. R. Dodd
R. R. Pennington
Moravia
Lincoln Telephone Company
Earl
Gerald Robison 52 Dies of Heart Attack in New Orleans
Gerald R. Robison 52 of 5512 Meadowdale Street New Orleans a sales manager for Thompson-Hayward Chemical died suddenly October 16 1965 at 845 p.m. from a heart attack while with his wife and daughters at a theatre. Survived by wife Margaret and three daughters Linda Valerie Elaine. Funeral 3 p.m. October 18 from Jacob Schoen Funeral Home with services by Perfect Union Lodge No 11 A F and A M. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Robison
Gerald R. Robison
Meadowdale Street
New Orleans
Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company
Robison
Margaret
Linda
Valerie
Elaine
Louisiana State University
John FE. Robison
Jameson
Moravia
Perfect Union Lodge
Jacob Schoen
Greenwood Cemetery
Miss Newman to Speak at Fairview Church Sunday
Miss Mildred Newman, former medical missionary in Burundi under World Gospel Mission, will speak at Fairview Methodist Church at 9 am and show pictures of her work at 7 pm. She is a John Fletcher College graduate from University Park Iowa and has led Christian Literature Centers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Newman
Fairview
Mildred Newman
Burundi
Africa
World Gospel Mission
Fairview Methodist Church
John Fletcher College
University Park
Iowa
Thank You for Kindness During Illness and Homecoming
Mrs Kenneth Free expresses sincere gratitude for cards flowers prayers and visits received during hospital stay and after returning home. She notes deep appreciation and lasting remembrance of the thoughtful gestures.
Town Election Day in Moravia Udell Mystic and Adell
Moravia votes Tuesday November 2 for mayor and council seats at the community building from 8 am to 8 pm. Moravia incumbents Mayor Lee Hiatt and five councilmen seek reelection. two new council nominees Dean Easter and Clifford Stocker. Margaret Brooks runs for town treasurer. Adell elects Anna Burkland for mayor. Lloyd Selix, Bobby Clark, Purvis Hedgecock, Marshall Hedgecock, Lawrence Powell and Este Wolever on the council. Mystic fields Clyde Bates for mayor with single ticket. council nominees Rex Young Don Dunham Gerald Vinton James Notta James Lowe. Dorothy Medland seeks treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lee Hiatt
Carl Black
Carl Hiatt
Junior Spencer
John Spencer
Maurice Walter
Dean Easter
Clifford Stocker
Margaret Brooks
Adell
Anna Burkland
Udell
Lloyd Selix
Bobby Clark
Purvis Hedgecock
Marshall Hedgecock
Lawrence Powell
Este Wolever
Mystic
Clyde Bates
Rex Young
Don Dunham
Gerald Vinton
James Notta
James Lowe
Dorothy Medland
Moravia Rebekahs Plan Nov Card Party
The Moravia Rebekah Lodge met with Noble Grand Mrs. Ivan Harsh 17 members present. A Nov 6 card party at 730 pm features rock and pitch games with Mrs. Harsh in charge of pitch and Mrs. Harold Hudgens on rook plus a 50c door prize. District convention officers were elected Ava Foster and Madge Davis. The charter was undraped in memory of Ora Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Ivan Harsh
Noble
Ways and Means
Harold Hudgens
Rook
Mettie Roland
Frank Wilson
Genevieve Morgan
Helen Lou Stocker
Cecil Schrodt
Pauk Cridebaugh
Leonard Palmer
Clara Irelan
Louemma Palmer
Ava Foster
Madge Davis
Betty Cridlebaugh
Fern Hudgens
Bette van Dorin
Ora Turner
Democratic Women's Club Meeting in Appanoose County
The Appanoose County Democratic Women's Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday night October 26 with a cooperative supper. Guests included husbands and family. entertainment was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hampton. Attendees from Moravia area included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Benz Mr. and Mrs. Hardette Ward Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tisue Wayne Mr. and Mrs. Lester Strunk Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harsh and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Cridlebaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Women's Clus
Appanoose County
Democratic Women’s Club
Tom Hampton
Moravia
Lee Benz
Hardette Ward
Carl Tisue
Wayne
Lester Strunk
Ivan Harsh
Alva Cridlebaugh
Clyde Pennington Dies in California
Clyde Pennington 61 son of Jess and Nora Pennington of Coarse Gold California died of a heart attack on Oct. 18 Survivors include his 91 year old mother his wife two sons four grandchildren and two brothers and other relatives in Iowa reported by Mrs John Main as the death notice reaches her from California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Pennington
California
John Main
Jess
Nora Pennington
Calif
Grandenild
Iowa
Two Newborn Daughters Reported in Ottumwa and Centerville
Stork notices announce Ruthann Wilson born October 23 in Ottumwa Hospital weighing 7 pounds 24 ounces to James and Mrs Wilson. Grandparents are Frank Wilson and Bill Mahin of Albia. Centerville welcomed Lisa Annette Muse born October 22 at St Joseph Hospital, weight not stated, with Lyon Muse and John A McAninch as parents and Venus McAnineh and Addie Sheldon as great grandmothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Ruthann
Ottumwa Hospital
Ottumwa
Frank Wilson
Bill Mahin
Albia
Lyon Muse
Centerville
St. Juseph Hospital
Lisa Annette
John A. McAninch
Venus McAnineh
Addie Sheldon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Kuhns
George McDonald
Cody Luse
Ronald Woodward
Mae McDonald
Eunice Sutter
Frances Sykes
Chamberlain, Isk
Canada
Nell Rousseau
Louilla
Odile Clark
R. C. Wilson
E. G. Hawk
Charles Coffin
Clell
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Ilinois
Karen Warren
Rally Wright
Miller-Webbe Funeral
Buelah Weldon
Nell, Rousseau
Lovilla
Ruben Faber
Ankeny
Dean Faber
Donald Landgrebe
Copnie Landgrebe
John Mills
Christaan
Eddyville
George Thomas
Rolly Wright
Vernard College
Ban Whitehead
Jeities Wilson, WM
Monroe
Chass
van Dorin
Cooper
Ellen
Moore
Charles
Tisue
Cloyed
Marsha
Miller
Carla
Stufflebeam
Judg
Mullins
Mary PI
Tarbell
Darl
Ahee
Janet
Townsend Kathy
Rogers
Patricia
Phillips
David
McDanel
Derril
Day
Trwin
Larry
Mosley
Cox
Rowena
Johnson
Lorraine
Hawk
Max
Kuhns
Michael
Brozovich
Francine
Connie
Clark
Alan
Donna Rae
Hope Kelley
Pamela VanDePol
Joellyn Veach
Linda Arnold
George Brozovich
Ann McDonough
Joyce McDonough
Marsha Stewart
Mary Strunk
Debra Walker
Jean Hawk
Linds Irwin
Maribeth Johnson
Maxine Johnson
Vicki Renwick
Mary Kay Spencer
Marcia Walter
Janie
Cathy Faber
Chester Gillen
Phillip Harrington
Linda VanDePol
Larry Proctor
Kenneth
O Conner
Mrs. Walker
Kenneth Free
Flight
Stork
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