Lick Fork Parents Seek Transfer to Kingston School
Fayette County Board of Education received a petition from Lick Fork citizens requesting transferring students to Kingston Elementary. Ronald Steele was instructed to investigate along with complaints about condemned water supply, inadequate textbooks, poorly heated building, scarce library books, and inaccessible location for small children. J Alfred Taylor urged moving a portable building to near the high school and adding kitchen equipment for hot lunches to ease crowding.
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Register
Fayetteville
Lick Fork
Kingston
Fayette County
Willis Hall
Lansing
Kanawha
Oway Gunnoe
E.R. Vawter
J. Alfred Taylor
Fayette Board Rejects Bids For New School
Fayette County Board of Education rejected all bids for the Meades Bridge Elementary School project after seeing alterations by Faulkes Brothers to cut costs. The low bid dropped from 75,480 to 69,994 with options like narrower corridors and fewer restrooms. A cinder block option could save 300 more, plans to be sent to H. G. Taylor for bidding.
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Ay Register
Welter
Fayetteville
Meades Bridge
Fayette County
Faulkes
Bowman
H. G. Taylor
Rich Creek
Mrs Hensley To Teach at Oakland School
Fayetteville worded notice states Mrs Gay Creigo Hensley will teach at Oakland to fill the vacancy from the death of Mrs Amy Chapman. It lists resignations and hires at Mahan Kingston High School and a $30 monthly raise for Earl C Lyons maintenance.
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Register
Fayetteville
Gay Creigo Hensley
Fayette County
Earl C. Lyons
Insurance Refund To Be Divided Among Fayette Schools
Fayette schools will receive additional insurance coverage from a three agency committee led by A K Bailey Montgomery Hancock and Eddie Lewis The move follows a three year rate reduction and aims to expand school property protection through the county agency.
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Register Stak
Fayetteville
A. K. Bailey
Nontgomech
Fayette County
Mrs. Della Mitchell Dies After Illness at 49
Mrs. Della Mitchell 49 of Harvey died at Lakin after a three month illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at Hillsboro Methodist Church with burial in Hillsboro Cemetery. Born Pocahontas in 1900 she belonged to Hillsboro Methodist Church. Survived by husband Ben, mother Lizzie Mann and sister Theola Church. Body at Collins Funeral Home Glen Jean. Funeral details pending.
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Register
Oak Hili
Della Mitchell
Harvey
Methodist
Hillsboro
Mayor Enforces Parking Violations in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Mayor T. A. Myles announced warrants will be issued for arrests of parking violators. The mayor cited abuse of a prior rule allowing offenders to pay an extra five cents after the paid time had expired.
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Register
Payetteville
Fayetteville
T. A. Myles
Myles
Better Parking Facilities Planned by Ansted Council
Ansted town council approved removing one meter and relocating several others to create a loading zone for Johnson Brothers and Belle Furniture Co on Main Street. They authorized payment of 400 pounds for meters, and approved funds for manhole repairs. The meeting also discussed bridge walkway lighting and fire department hose and equipment improvements. Mayor Melvin Fox and councilmen Chalmer Skaggs Tom Holder and M Alley with Recorder W D Skaggs attended.
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Register
Ansted
Johnson Brothers and Belle Furniture Company
Main Street
Jn Other Business Council
West End
Melvin Fox
Chalmer Skaggs
Tom Holder
Alley
W. D. Skaggs
Del Staton Gains Radio Fame From Scarbro Roots
Scarbro native Del Staton, 29, now a guitarist instructor at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, gains national exposure on Arthur Godfrey’s CBS show after winning Godfrey’s Talent Scout. He is hailed as a former “bad boy” who turned to music and served with Patton’s Third Army in World War II.
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Asogister Statt
Scarbro
del Staton
Cincinnati Conservatory of Musi
Arthur Godfrey
Columbia Broadcasting System
Godfrey
Uy Staton
Nursmans
Miami
Fla
Golfrey
Staton
Cincinnati
J. C. Staton
Oak Rmll
G. H. Thompson
Heckley
del, Jr
Del
Charleston
Seriuns
Thompson
Grieress
Greenbrist Milizry School
Greenbrist
Tstate
Cout
Col
H. B. Moore
Col.Moore
Young Staton
Col. Moore
GMS
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
George Patton
Third Army
Patton
Czechoslovakia
Martell
Fayette
Ouk Thi
J. C
Florida
Williams
Draheim
Abe
Cebs
Abc-West
Mbs- Eat
Cbha
Cbbs
Franck Sinatra
Ne- Beulah
Ebs
Ade
Mebs
Cbs Daily
Mba
Echoes
Tropica
Rbe
Cbs
Adbe
Cbe
Mta
Mr. Chameleon
Abe Dr. Christhyn
Ebe
Sherlock Raimes
Abe International
Mbe
Johnney Desmond
Bank
Abe Lalen
Nbc-Tv
Siroucho Marx
Abe Mr. Feathers
Abe Sing Crosby
Burt Adlans
Abe Family Theater
Abe Burns and
Allen
Lawrence Walke
Abe Lum
Aba
News & Variety
Birthday Dinner Honors Ben McCulley at Oceana Home
Ben McCulley was feted on his birthday with a dinner party hosted by his wife Mrs Ida McCulley in their Oceana home on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Aubrey Toler of Cyclone Mrs Pearl Patrick of Logan Mrs Stella Payne and daughter Shirley Mae Rippeth of Hatcher.
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Ben McCulley
Register
Oceana
Ida McCulley
Aubrey Toler
Cyclone
Pearl Patrick
Logan
Stella Payne
Shirley Mae Rippeth
Hatcher
Ocfana
Myrtle Hash
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Logan, l
Raymond Cook
Harry Cook
Bluefield
James Stewart
Enid
Oxfa
Air Force School
Chess Stewart
Eddie Stewart
Sandie
Fredricksburg
Robert Stewart
John B. Mills
Halifax
Peggy McMlillion
Shirley Gilreth
Huntington
Lacy McMillion
Frank Birley
Ed Hatfield
Grace Hospital
J. A. Gibson
Thelma Cline
Saeger
J. R. Gibson
Charles Osborner
Gleasop
Beckley
James Osborner
Beckley Hospital
Robert Carrol Wall
Fort Knox, Ky
Lessie Walls
Simon
John Nagy
John Richard
Carmichael
Ollie Burkett
Pvt
Robert Cecil Burkett
Fort Knox
Kilsyth Auxiliary Meets at Kilsyth Freewill Church
Mrs Lelia Martin led the devotional program of the Kilsyth Freewill Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary during Wednesday night’s gathering in the Auxiliary Building. The event opened with prayer and group singing and the social hour featured refreshments for numerous members and a visiting Scarro attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Kilsyth
Lelia Martin
Kilsyth Freewill Baptist Church
Isabelle Spade
Ioie Kincaid
Ethel Helton
Opal Wall
Vella Chandler
Blanch Stone
Gladys Davis
Kate Arthur
Frank Facello
Florence Gibson
Erelyn Morgan
R. H. Dean
Itesida Hilton
Scarro
Committees Named for Ladies Bible Class at Baptist Church
Mrs. Ruth Simms presided as committees were appointed for the year by the Ladies Bible Class of the Baptist Church. The meeting featured spiritual life, local, flower, telephone, and visiting groups with members named and reports given after a devotional led by Lena Ingram. Attendees listed include Ruth Simms, E W Burdette, W F Wheeler, C Decker, C R Taylor, Tom Law, Nellie Byrd, J F Deviese, O L Walton, P Stanton, C W Vogt, N C Miller, W C Flint, Arch Nugen, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Oak Wili
The
Baptist Church
Ruth Simms
E.W. Burdette
W. F Wheeler
C. $. Decker
C. R. Taylor
Flower
Tom Law
Nellie Byrd
J. F. Deviese
O. L. Walton
P. Staton
C. W. Vogt
N. C Miller
W. C. Flint
Lena Ingram
Tain Law
Alice Coulter
Kate Gardner
Four of Five Adults Havel Polio Findings Rocke Says
Mount Hope report cites Bernard Rocke of the Fayette County Chapter stating 80 percent of normal adults show polio antibodies, implying widespread prior exposure and subclinical infections. He notes March of Dimes funds exceed 11 million dollars in prevention and crippling impact reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stegister
Mount Hope
Bernard Rocke
Fayette County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Ational
Rocke
March of Dimes
Pollo
Fayette County Seals Drive Aims For Nine Thousand
Fayetteville report says the Fayette County Tuberculosis Association seeks 9900 from Christmas seal sales. County chairman Judge R. Jr. Thrift notes reminder cards will go to nonrespondents next week and emphasizes funds support tuberculosis control year round. He stresses it is not too late to contribute as payments continue after December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Fayetteville
Mount Hope Personal News Update
Mount Hope notes report Mrs Gertrude Williams was taken to Beckley Hospital Tuesday. Allen Garrett Jr returned from Beckley Hospital after treatment. Robert Clapper and family left Mount Hope for Long Island. Elva Bolen finished treatment at Beckley Hospital. Gilbert Trail remains in Beckley Hospital with a broken pelvis and collar bone. Jack Rhodes ill at home from multiple illnesses. Helen Bennett returns to Asbury College after holidays. Rev J D Webb hosts Clifford Webb for New Year weekend. Pearl Beaver family back from Hominy Falls visit. Norva Johnson returns to Mount Hope after weekend with sister. Earl Browning says Pauline and Paul Browning are ill with throat irritation tonsillitis and eye infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Mount Hope
Gertrude Williams
Winolia
Order of Eastern Star
Beckley Hospital
Allen Garrett, Jr
Jed
Robert Clapper
New York
C. E. Clapper
Long Island
Elva Bolen
Gilbert Trail
Kentucky
Jack Rhodes
Helen Bennett
Ashland
Asbury College
Howard Bennett
Clifford Webb
Lancaster
Ohio
J.D. Webb
Pearl Beaver
Margaret
Jean
Hominy Falls
Norva Johnson
Thomas Aims
Terry
Earl Browning
Pauline
Paul
Dwiggins Funeral Set for Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Bava Dwiggins 23 who died after an extended illness will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday from the First Baptist Church Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park She was the wife of James W Dwiggins and daughter of Joe Bava and the late Catherine Bava Survivors include brothers and sisters and in laws The body will be in state at Keyser Funeral home then moved to the home of Mrs Lena Peel prior to services
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Clara Bava Dwiggins
First Baptist Church
South Heber Street
James W. Dwiggins
Glenn W. Webb
Sunset Memorial Park
Baltey's Creek
Dwiggins
Helen
Frank Caruso
Oswald
Tony Bava
MacArthur
Johnny Bava
U.S. Navy
Charles Bava
U. S. Army
Angeline Bava
Mullens
George Parnell
Keyser
Lena Peel
South Hohrr Street
Prince Dickens Improves at Charleston General Hospital
The condition of Prince H. Dickens is reported as improving by his family. He is being treated at Charleston General Hospital for an abdominal injury sustained at the Y and O mines. Miss Helen Wright, who suffered abdominal injuries in an accident here in November, has returned home from Charleston General Hospital and plans to resume schooling soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van
Arthur
Tenn
A. L. Lacey
Nashville
Williams
Fosterville Social Notes Include Guests and New Residents
Miss Doris Jean Lewis hosts over weekend Miss Jean Simmons of Or as visitors In the Thomas home Mr and Mrs D A Thomas welcome their son Carl and Everett Ferrell both of Roane County New residents Mr and Mrs Chapman and children formerly of Bloomingrose Miss Ruth Thomas is recovering from a knee injury received last week
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Reriter
Fosterville
Doris
Jean Lewis
Jean Simmons
Or' AS
D. A. Thomas
Carl
Everett Ferrell
Roane County
2. Chapman
Supreme Court Upholds Mineral Land Sale Verdict
The State Supreme Court denied a 3-2 appeal by George R. Stewart and Frances from a McDowell County order. It upheld a ruling directing the sale of 200 acres of mineral land in Wyoming County to satisfy 5,493.33 in debt, in favor of Central Trust Company as receiver. The case began in Wyoming County and moved to McDowell County after Judge D M Easley recused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Rainelle
Central Trust Company
Wyoming County
Eczak
Pineville
State Supreme Court
George R. Stewart
McDowell County
Stewart Group
Trust Company
Wyoming
D. M. Easley
Johnston Rites Scheduled Today
Funeral services were set for 2 p m for George O G Johnston 77 who died at his son Jess Johnston home after a brief illness. Oceana First Baptist Church will host with Rev Hansel Cook and Rev Wayne Rollins presiding. Burial in Chambers Cemetery under Evans Funeral Home direction. Survivors include wife Sophronia Johnston two other sons Oliver Johnston Mohegan Julius Johnston Winton Ohio three daughters Mrs Jake Jerks Vinton Ohio Mrs Belle Crutchfield Princeton and Mrs Ralph Chaffins Waynesboro Virginia two brothers Sam Johnston Davy and O C Johnston Roderfield and one sister Mrs Polly Shannon Davy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Stall Writer
Hatcher
George OG. Johnson
Jess Johnston
Oceana First Baptist Church
Hansel Cook
Wayne Rollins
Chambers Cemetery
Evans Funeral Home
Sophronia Johnston
Oliver Johnston
Mohegan
Julius Johnston
Winton
Ohio
Jake [Jerks
Vinton
Belle
Crutchfield
Princeton
Ralph Chaffins
Waynesboro
Sam Johnston
Davy
O. C. Johnston
Roderfield
Polly Shannon Davy
Armed Robbery Case Opens in Mercer Court
In Princeton magistrates posted new bonds for Douglas at 5 000 dollars and Bailey at 3 500 with New Amsterdam Casualty Company named as surety. Evidence continued in the Mercer County armed robbery case of Benjamin Parker and Murad in Canada with about 30 witnesses expected to testify. They allegedly abducted Donnely Miller from Matoaka after a carnival plan and beat him, forcing his trousers off and stealing about 70 dollars, keeping him out of work for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Princeton
J. A. ‘Douglas
J. Bart Bailey
Mercer County
Douglas
Bailey
New Amsterdam Casualty Company
Notary Public
Roy E. Culliop
Ruby Hedrick
W. M. Morgan
iSam EF. McCullough
W. M. Poston
W. C. Stanley
Benjamin Parker
Murad
Canada
Donnely Miller
Matoaka
Youth Dies When Ton of Rock Falls
Bobby Gene Wood 17 of Birch River was killed instantly when a ton of rock fell on him at work while digging coal from a small seam along Powells Mountain. Survived by parents Arley and family, three brothers Eugene Charles Melvin, three sisters Imogene Frances Ella Mae, and grandparents Giles Wood Homer Keener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Summersville
Bobby Gene Wood
Birch River
Sean
Powells Mountain
Arley Wood
Eugene
Charles
Melvin
Imogene
Frances
Ella Mae
Giles Wood
Homer Keener
Dill
Truck Driver Fined in Seth for Speeding
James Bruce Whitney was fined $10 and costs after arraignment before Magistrate Ernie Richard on a speeding charge. Constable Jimmy Warren captured the Carolina Motor Express Lines driver in Fosterville after a first stop attempt failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Seth
Ernie Richard
James Bruce Whitney
Carolina Motor Express Lines
North Carolina
Fosterville
Jimmy Warren
Moose Women to Practice Tonight at Whitesville Lodge
Whitesville chapter Women of the Moose announce practice at 7 tonight at the lodge hall. Senior regent Mrs. Charles Lewis says session gears up members for the mid winter conference program in Huntington on January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pes Register
Whitesville
Women of the Moose
Charles _ Lewis
Huntington
Fayetteville Soldier Completes Field Training in Japan
Private First Class Louis A. Smith of Fayetteville has completed field training with Company 26, Infantry Regiment at Ojaji bara Training Area near Sendai Japan. He has served nine months as a mortar man in the weapons platoon after enlisting on November 1 1948 and initial training at Fort Knox Kentucky. Smith later received orders to Japan joining Company G 17th Infantry Regiment at Camp Schimmelpfennig near Sendai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Louis A. Smith
Fayette Ville
Ojajibara
Sendai
Japan
Fort Knox
Camp
Knob School Band Accepts Bid to Virginia Festival
Knob School Band wins invitation to Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia on April 27 and 28. Band director Lilly confirms 83 piece Class A junior band with 25 beginners will travel with chaperones and a Washington tour prior to return. Local fundraisers include rummage sale bag day minstrel and bake sale to support the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iby Register
Princeton
Winchester
William
Lilly
Ip. I. Fitzgerald ‘Mission Group
B. L. Hughes
Washigay
Richard Weatherfordington
D. C
Orchard
Lilly Wil
Knob School
B. A. Forbes
Ways and
Saunders Gift Shop
Charlie Whitaker
Mercer Drug Store
Oceana Police Chief Warns Against Speed
Oceana officials announce a city speed limit crackdown led by new Police Chief Cook formerly of Pineville. He reports most drivers comply with orders and one out of state motorist has been arrested. School zones will be marked in white lettering with cross walks painted at designated points. The high school principal will guide students to cross carefully and walk two to three abreast, not five or six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Our
Cook
Pineville
Frank Blankenship
Community notes list local residents and military/posting updates
Oceana and surrounding area residents are described visiting relatives, returning from hospitals in Welch Beckley and St Luke. Air Force and Fort Knox assignments are noted for James Stewart Robert Wall and others. Honeymoon returnees and students resuming school are also included in this period’s roundup.
James Cook Buys Portion of Lot in Pineville
James Dow Cook purchased a portion of Lot 2 in the Davis Addition to Pineville from W. W. Rose, with the deed filed in the Wyoming County Clerk’s office. Other transfers listed include multiple parcels in Pineville, Ritz, Slab Fork, Oceana, Aten Junction and Bridge Branch districts, transferring ownership between individuals and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Register
Pineville
James Dow Cook
Davis Addition
W. W. Rose
Wyoming County
Robert Bailey
George Raymond Polk
River Drive
Center
Pineville Land Company
Mary Ann Workman
Ritz
Slab Fork
Roy Lee Bishop
Robert Shrewsbury
Lilly
Oceana
D. D. Grindstaff
E. Wilcox
Gord Ford
Baileysville
A. Weldon Cook
Jess Cline
Monroe Sparks
Thomas Duncan
Bridge Branch
Loonie Stewart
Pineville Land Company, Inc
Rock Castle Creek
Marianna Personal Notes Reflect Local Visits and Family Gatherings
Readers record social visits across counties during holidays. Phyllis Arjeana returned home after a Grace Hospital stay for her father. W F Diamond of Marianna Coal Company visited Holden and guests celebrated at the Young household in Holden. The Deans and families visited Reverend O Connor in New Vienna Ohio and sister-in-law Glenn McCormick in Florence Kentucky during the New Year period.
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By Register
Matianna—Raiss
Phyllis Arjeana
Grace Hospital
Welch
W. F. Diamond
Marianna Coal Company
Holden
Ernest Carey
Logan
Mingo
W. L. Dean
Bert O'Conner
New Vienna
Ohio
Glenn McCormick
Florence
Oceana Methodist Society Plans Meeting at Morgan Home
Members of the Oceana Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet tomorrow night at Mrs. Bernard Morgan's home. Mrs. Jim Bradley leads the program setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Oceana
OceAna Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Bernard Morgan
Jim Bradley
Harper Man's Father Dies in Goodwill Funeral
Funeral services for Wally Winton Privett 88 will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Goodwill Methodist Church with Rev H R Midgett officiating. Burial follows Woodlawn Cemetery near Bluefield. Privett born September 14 1861 in Ash County NC was son of Willis and Mandy Privett. He is survived by son Henry A Privett of Harper a daughter Cora Blevins of Goodwill 23 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerister
Goodwill
Wally Winton Priviett
Cora Blevins
Goodwill Methodist Church
H. R. Midgett
Wooodlawn
Bluefield
Privet
Ash County
N C
Willis
Mandy Weaver Privett
Henry A. Privett
Harper
Radio Schedule Fragments Show Evening Lineup
The text lists a dense array of radio programs across networks with show titles hosts, drama readings, comedy acts, quizzes, and music blocks. It presents a stepwise daily timetable from morning to late night with multiple continuities and repeats.
Funeral and sale notices from Beckley region appear in mixed notices
A legal sale notice details a Raleigh County foreclosure to be held February 7 1950 at the Raleigh County Courthouse front steps with cash terms and a property description in Beckley West Virginia. Also a divorce suit against Catherine Nowary and a member meeting for Beckley Federal Savings and Loan, plus funeral notices for Foster and Maynor list service details and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Spangler
Gladys Ruth Spangler
Shirley Spangler
Clara Laura Spangler
Buddy Lee Spangler
Circuit Court of
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Delmar Spangler
Gladys Spangler
Terry
Court House
Beckley
Raleigh
Robertson Quarry
Robertson
Lea Brrci
J. van Hunter
Circuit Court
van Hunter
Harold Howard
Wassiin Chancery
Catherine Nowary
Bulls
Heckley Federal
Main Street
Beckley Federal Savings and Loan Association
H. E. McMillan
Sec
v.Treas
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Raleigh Register
W. Va
Janary
Kingston School
Paynes
Oak Hill
Charles Franklin Payne
Webster Springs
Charles Franklin, Jr
St. Francis Hospital
Payne
Joyce Manson Pugh
Marshall W. Pugh
Oak Hin
Ansted Council
Havel
Williams Mountain
Betty Yeager
Matewan
Fayette Seals
van Personals
Fosterville Personnals
Supreme Court
Mercer
Moose
Oceana Personals
Wiliam R. Drake
Newton
Oceana High School
Hope Natural Gas Company
J.R. Gibson
St. Luke
William H. Anderson Thas
Scott Air Force Base
Belleville
Radio Mechanics School
Opie Anderson
James Cook
Marianna
Harper Man
Foster Foster. Johnson
Selva
W. A. O'Dell
Beaver
Dennis Foster
Belva
Wesley Thomas
Bentree
Caltee Funeral Home
Maynor Maynor
Dewey Sampton
Crow
Tyree
Cirtsville Methodist Church
Mont Carr
Vass
Cirtsy Fi
Tyree Funeral
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