New Oak Hill Building Permits Total $100000 in Three Months
Oak Hill records show about 100000 in construction permits filed over three months with dwellings forming the majority. Notable permits include homes on Highland Park Street Lee Street and South Hills plus two business and remodeling projects on Main Street and Marberry Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Oak Hill
E. N. Goode
City Recorder
William R. Martin
Highland Park Street
George Bowyer
River Street
John W. Gwinn
Lee Street
Fred Sizemore
Highlawn
W. A. Vance
Highlawn Park
J. T. Cline
Mankin Avenue
M. G. Ossick
Belvoir
Lerney C. Britt
South Hills
John Bibb
Hawkins
Edward Graff
J. P. Painter
Rhodes
Georgia Ratkosky
Highlawn Park Street
C. A. Duncan
Marberry Park
Silar Lemarr
Marie Pannell
Martin Avenue
Emmett Coleman
J. Stuart Lewis
Main Street
Mankin Lumber Company
Woolworth
Murphy
Charles Hughart
Emogene Caldwell
Trump Addition
Pastor to be Guest Speaker At Civic League Meeting
Oak Hill briefing lists Dr. W. W. Pharr of Mount Hope as guest speaker for Civic League at Hotel Hill. Mrs. C. P. White chairs the program focused on the American home and notes other week meetings across Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oak Hill
W. W. Pharr
Mount Hope
Civic League
Hotel Hill
C. P. White
Knights of the Pythias
Pythian Hall
Oak Hill Junior Woman’s Club
Adah Callison
Woodlawn Avenue
Charles McClain
Burgess Funeral Rites Incomplete
Wayman Burgess 70 of Fayetteville dies at home after a two day illness. Born January 14 1880 at Pax he was a Baptist. Survived by five brothers two sisters and numerous children in West Virginia and California. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pax
The
Baptist Church
Shirley
Poe
Charley
Sun
Lomer
Frank
Oak Hill
Kopperston
Vergie McGraw
St. Albans
Flossie Bryant
Lillybrook
Russell
Dunbar
Jack
Mount Hope
Carl
Fayetteville
Roy
Beckley
Ray
Merrel
Oatridge Rites Set Tomorrow
Funeral services for Edward Oatridge 91 will be held at 2 30 p m Tuesday in Oak Hill from Tyree Funeral Home with Rev C S Donnelly officiating. He born November 12 1858 in South Wales. Survived by sister Susie Williams South Wales and children Cyrus Oak Hill Thomas and Edgar Lochgelly Edward W Bolivar Pa Arthur Kingston Pa Mrs H A Lawrence Kingston Pa and Mrs Margaret Jane Davis South Wales plus 27 grandchildren. Active pallbearers include Charles Oatridge Elmer Lawrence Oatridge Howard Oatridge James Oatridge Robert Oatridge and Ronald Oatridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Oak Hill
Edward Oatridge
Cyrus Oatridge
Tyree
C. S. Donnelly
South Wales
Susie Williams
Cyrus
Thomas
Edgar
Lochgelly
Edward W
Bolivar
Arthur
Kingston
H. A. Lawrence
Margaret Jane Davis
Charles Oatridge
Elmer Lawrence Oatridge
Howard Oatridge
James Oatridge
Robert Oatridge
Ronald Oatridge
Free Book Offer on Arthritis and Rheumatism
Excelsior Springs Missouri October details a free book offer from The Ball Clinic. The pamphlet titled Rheumatism promises explanations on why drugs fail and how to obtain lasting relief without obligation. Readers are urged to write to The Ball Clinic Dept. 5101 for the enlarged book Rheumatism today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
Ball Clinic
Missouri
Adv
Cerevack Rites Conducted Today at High Coal Church
Funeral services for William Cerevack 63 of High Coal were held at 2 p.m. today at the High Coal Community Church with Rev. Ray Rodeheaver officiating. Burial followed in Adkins Cemetery at Naoma. Survivors include his wife Remay Connel Cerevack, a son Howard Eugene, two brothers John and Phillip both of Australia, and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
High Coal
William Cerevack
High Coal Community
Ray Rodeheaver
Adkins
Naoma
Cerevack
Rcmay Connel Cerevack
Howard Eugene
John
Phillip
Australia
Henderson resumes studies at West Virginia University
Miss Myree Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs E Henderson enrolled this fall at West Virginia University to take a graduate course in social work. She is a University graduate class of 48 who returned after a year with the Department of Public Assistance Beckley. The program is among 50 professional schools approved by the American Association of Schools of Social Work and includes a field work plan alternating academic study with supervised field practice on a block basis.
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Register
Scarbro
Myree Henderson
E. Henderson
West Virginia University
Miss Henderson
Department of Public Assistance
Beckley
American Association of Schools of Social Work
Beagle Field Trials Continue at Wallingford Farm
Two days remain in the annual American Kennel Club field trials at the Wallingford farm near Princeton along Route 219. Judges Don Lafon and Joe R. Turner of Huntington opened events at 8 a.m. Saturday for 13-inch AA bitches, with Sunday for 13-inch dogs and today for 15-inch AA dogs, followed by 15-inch AA bitches tomorrow.
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Register
Princeton
American Kennel Club Licenses
Wallingford Farm
Route 219
Mountain State Beagle Club
Don Lafon
Joe R. Turner
Huntington
Mount Hope Soldier to Be in Maneuver
Pvt. Donald E. Lockley of Route 1 Mount Hope sails from San Diego to participate in Exercise Miki a joint Army Navy and Marine maneuver in Hawaii. After about a week on tour he will return to Fort Lewis Washington with the 2nd Division.
Cooper Named Officer of Tech Senior Class
Randy Cooper of Oak Hill was elected vice president of the West Virginia Institute of Technology senior class in this week’s election. Beckley area student council reps include Bill Isaacs Lookout Joan Groves Summersville and Jack Graham Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Montgomery
Randy Cooper
Oak Hill
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Beckley
Bill Isaacs
Lookout
Joan Groves
Summersville
Jack Graham
Princeton
Hospital Patient Barbara Gail Smith Admitted
Barbara Gail Smith, 11, was admitted to Oak Hill Hospital on Thursday to undergo medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Oak Hill
Barbara Gail Smith
Oak Hill Hospital
Return from Columbus in Ohio for funeral services
Mrs Quida Shields and her daughter Cherry Ann and Miss Lucille Cassidly returned home from Columbus Ohio after attending funeral services for Grover Walters, the father of Mrs Shields.
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Columbus
Register
Baileysville
Quida Shields
Cherry Ann
Lucille Cassidly
Ohio
Fayette 4-H Agent Attends State Meet
James Dowdy, county 4-H agent, notes James Peaskorn of Mineral County was re elected chief of the West Virginia 4 H All Stars at the annual conference held at Jackson's Mill. Officers for 1949 50 include Lesser chiefs Mrs Snowe Bobbitt and Charles Shackeford. scribe Guy Stewart. medicine man John Cole. scouts Josephine Hustead and Nina Roberts. The gathering drew about 225 for the dedication of the Teepi Shrine in memory of W H Kendrick, a founder and former state 4 H leader. The Rev Robert Gray spoke on camp visions, with Mrs Eleanor McClung Glenn also on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Fayetteville
James Dowdy
James Peaskorn
Mineral County
West Virginia
4-H All Stars
Jackson's Mill
Snowe Bobbitt
Ohio County
Oak Hill
Charles Shackeford
Fayette County
Guy Stewart
John Cole
Lewis County
Josephine Hustead
Harrison County
Nina Roberts
Grant County
All Stars
W. H. Kendrick
Princeton Winter Recreation Set By Youth Group
Princeton Youth Inc plans a winter recreation program starting November 7 in local school gymnasiums. Bi monthly dances begin October 24 with chaperones from the Princeton Junior Woman's Club. A November 13 basketball game pits the local independent league against the Whiskered Giants. The second Halloween festival is set for Mercer Street October 1 led by Quentin Barnett Charley Ealy Bob Reid Miss Louise Wells and Mrs J C Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Princeton
Princeton Youth, Inc
Princeton Junior Woman's Club
Whiskered Giants
Mercer Street
Quentin Barnett
Charley Ealy
Bob Reid
Louise Wells
J. C. Anderson
Funeral rites incomplete for Wayman Burgess
Fayetteville news that funeral rites remain incomplete for Wayman Burgess, 70, who died at 3 40 p m Sunday. The body is at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negister Star
Fayetteville
Wayman Burgess
Tyree
Oak Hill
Lamberts Honored On 22nd Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W T Lambert were honored on their 22nd anniversary at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lessie Lambert. Attending were Raymond Lambert and two children Monta Joyce and Shirley Ray, C G Lambert and daughter Lottie Louise, Less Lambert, Bill Lambert and two children Ronald David and Donna, and Miss Elousie Lambert.
Work Slated to Begin Immediately on Mt Hope Mines Building
Mount Hope officials announce a $44,000 allocation to purchase the site and cover plans and specifications for the proposed Bureau of Mines building. Representative Cleveland M Bailey said the House passed the initial appropriation Friday and work will begin immediately, with a further construction appropriation expected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mines
Wyoming County Watch Theft Arrest Report
Jerald Perdue of Baileysville in Wyoming County was arrested yesterday on a warrant charging theft of a $50 wrist watch. The hearing is set for today. Also jailed over the weekend were three hunters with uncased guns, Charles Adkins and Herbert Adkins of Eccles and Eugene Borders of Harper. Additional arrests include Raleigh Beavers of Affinity for grand larceny, Ted R. Darby of Lanark for absence without leave from a Naval Hospital, Elsie Heath Williams of Crab Orchard for drunk and disorderly, Fred S. Caffee Jr. of Mullens for driving while drunk with a $50 fine, Richard Karnes of Beckley for driving while drunk posting a $56 bond, Walter Peters of East Beckley for trespassing and drunkenness, Harold Teague of Resaco for speeding, Corene Day of Beckley and Hubert West of Mullens on a cohabitation warrant.
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Raleigh County
Jerald Perdue
Baileysville
Wyoming County
Violet Clark
Stotesbury
C. T. Burdiss
Sophia
R. E. Bonham
Charles Bare
Charles Adkins
Herbert Adkins
Eccles
Eugene Borders
Harper
Raleigh Beavers
Affinity
Con
Elsie Heath Williams
Crab Orchard
Fred S. Caffee, Jr
Mullens
J. H. McGhee
Richard Karnes
Beckley
Martin Street
Walter Peters
East Beckley
Harold Teague
Resaco
New Raleigh Road
Corene Day
Hubert West
Roy Childs
Lincoln School PTA To Meet Tuesday Night
Lincoln Grade School Parent-Teachers Association will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday night Miss Elfrida Daugaviete a displaced person from Dutburgh Germany will speak to members Mrs A L Cole publicity chairman said today Miss Daugaviete lives in Oak Hill with the Rev and Mrs C S Donnelly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elfrida Daugaviete
Dutburgh
Germany
Lincoln Grade School
Parent-Teachers Association
A. L. Cole
Methodist Circles Study Church Women Fayetteville
Four circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Fayetteville Methodist Church studied Women of the Church. Circle reports cover devotional and Bible study led by various hosts, with Circle 4 serving Halloween themed refreshments.
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Register
Fayetteville
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Joe Stone
Stanley Eskew
Circle No. 3
Tommie Platt
Circle
John Zorio
Frank Love
Lora Davis
Circle No. 4
Ralph Haught
Ben Sharpe
Brule Woman's Club Halloween Party Planned
Brule Woman's Club schedules a Halloween masquerade for October 26 at Community Hall Calorie with husbands of members as guests. A $5 donation to the Wyoming County polio fund was approved. Devotionals led by Mrs. L R Moore, refreshments by Mrs. Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iteiste
Otsego
Brule Woman's Club
E. F. Tucker
Wyoming County Polio Fund
L. R. Moore
St Joseph aspiring his Orlo’s largest seller at 10 MabDe
St Joseph reports ambition to become Orlo’s largest seller at MabDe set for 10. Local business notes indicate strategic push and competitive market positioning.
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St.Joseph
Orlo
MabDe
Wyoming Police Check Records of Wisconsin Man
Authorities in Mullens Wyoming County investigate a Wisconsin man arrested after backing into a car near Pineville. He offered a $22 check for damages, led officers to doubt his identity, and revealed a history of auto thefts and prison terms in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Register
Mullens
Pineville
Poice
Porter Brumfield
Barkers Ridge
Jimmy Bishop
Dale Waldron
Brumfield
Howard Avenue
Herbert F. Krohn
Fred Graf
Milwaukee
Fireman Exam List Shortage Noted by City Officials
City Recorder William P. Larew said a shortage of applicants exists for the Firemen's Civil Service test set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The test aims to build an eligible list to fill two new department positions created in June by the City Council. Under Civil Service law two appointments require four on the list, while a single appointment needs three. Two men are already on the list from an earlier exam, but this will not harm tomorrow's test prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Larew
Laren
Funeral Tuesday For Scott Child
Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the home for Dale Roger Scott four month old son of Freeland and Louella Treadway Scott of Skelton who died at the residence Saturday. Rev Morris Parent will officiate and burial will be in Canaday Cemetery Glen White. He is survived by four sisters and by paternal grandparents Clarence Scott of Sand Branch and Elbert Treadway of Skelton.
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Dale Roger Scott
Freeland
Louella Treadway Scott
Skelton
Morris Parent
Glen View
Canaday
Glen White
Caffee Funeral Home
Henrietta
Doris Jean
Carol Lee
Barbara Sue Scott
Clarence Scott
Sand Branch
Elbert Treadway
Injury Suit Filed Against Beckley Man Seeks $35,000
Rose F. Heer and John B. Hicks of Pennsylvania filed suits in the Raleigh County Circuit Court seeking $35,000 total damages for injuries from an automobile collision in Daniels in October 1948 with Luther Emmons McKinney of Beckley. Heer seeks $10,000 and Hicks $25,000.
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Pennsylvania
Raleigh County
Luther Emmons McKinney
Beckley
Rose F. Heer
John B. Hicks
McKinney
Daniels
Floyd M. Sayre
Heer
Hicks
National Guard Stressed by Oak Hill Unit Leader
Charles Miller of Company E urged Oak Hill Lions Club to support a National Guard presence. He spoke Thursday night highlighting advantages of a local unit for community safety and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Register
Oak Hill
Charles Miller
Company E
Lions Club
$10,000 Damage Trial Continues Today in Wyoming Circuit Court
Testimony in the $10,000 damage case of John R. Lambert and Thomas E. Lambert against Elk Refining Company resumes in Wyoming Circuit Court. The suit claims damages after a service station wall was damaged when tanks were removed and wall cracked. Court adjourned Friday and resumes today alongside a $200,000 suit by Blanche Miller against Rosenblatt Kierstein Company. Also noted: earlier awards and multiple divorce actions granted on the term's first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Pineville
John R. Lambert
Thomas E. Lambert
Elk Refining Company
Wyoming
D. M. Easley
Blanche Miller
Rosenblatt-Kierstein Company
A. O. Perry
M. C. Houck Coal Company
Oakley Blevins
Huey Earnest McGraw
Blevins
William Frick
Lacey Evans
H. L. Bailey
Morgan Gregory
Bernard England
Agnes England
David Tickle
Alice L. Tickle
Ernest Birchfield
Alma Birchfield
Maurice A.cartwright
Elizabeth Cartwright
Carl Cecil
Frances Cecil
Henry E. Cook
Imogene Cook
Mary Akers
George W. Akers
Vanevia Cook
John R. Cook
Virginia P. Cook
Robert Jack Cook
Gladys Crockett
Andy Crockett
Betty Altizer
Arvil Altizer
Lewis E. Peters
Bonnie D., Peters
Robert Moore
Suetta Moore
Graham Buys 53 Acres of Land
William McKinney Graham acquires 53 acres along Milam Creek on the Guyandot River in Barkers Ridge District, deed filed with Wyoming County Clerk. Deed from Maxine McKinney and husband. other records note transfers by Verlie Kelly, Tilden Straley, and the Pineville Land Company among properties in Marsh Fork, Center, Rockview Addition, and Lilly areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Pineville
William McKinney
Graham
Milam Creek
Guyandot River
Barkers Ridge
Wyoming County
Maxine McKinney
Verlie Kelly
Elmer Smith
Tilden Straley
Harry C. Straley
Brier Creek
Baileysville
Pineville Land Company
Charles L. Milam, Jr
Rockview
Center
Ross Perry
Lilly
Oceana
Amazing Liquid Capudine Eases Headache Quickly
An advertisement touts Liquid Capudine as dissolving pain relief ingredients ready to use. It claims four components work together to relieve headache and neuralgia, advising to get Liquid Capudine and use as directed on the label.
Herndon Lunch Program May Need PTA Assistance
Herndon School lunch program chair Jack Cook warned Barkers Ridge PTA Tuesday night that without better working conditions the program will need outside help to keep operating. A standing committee was formed to study adding a sidewalk from the highway to the school bridge and to seek funds for lunch aid and possibly a local Scout troop. Members named by S. J. Mathey include Cook Wingate Cook Akers and Raines with a report due next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registe
Herndon
Jack Cook
Barkers Ridge
Parent-Teacher Association
Herndon School
S. J. Mathey
George W. Dove
W. B. Wingate
Charles Cook
Emory Deal
Ray Akers
A. L. Raines
Cleve McMillan
Covelerea
B. H. Coffee
E. L. Shelton
Mrs Velma Bryant Becomes Bride of Thomas Jacob Eddy
Mrs Velma Caldwell Bryant and Thomas Jacob Eddy unite in a single ring ceremony at the Baptist Church parsonage in Pineville. Rev. Harry L. Stevens officiated at 8 o'clock Monday evening. The couple plans to reside in Mullens following a reception at Eatwell Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Mullens
Velma Caldwell Bryant
Thomas Jacob Eddy
The
Baptist Church
Pineville
Harry L. Stevens
George R. Caldwell
West Mullens
Samuel ©. Eddy
Brave, Pa
Tate McNutt
Ralph Wright
Arnold Perry
Charles Erwin
Eatwell Cafe
Mullens High School
Blacksville High School
Blacksville
Army Artillery Corps
Fairmont Machinery Company
Tralee
Mulens
Just Ducky Junior Class Play at Pineville High
Pineville High School Junior Class presents an Art Craft Production titled Just Ducky in the school auditorium Thursday night at 8. The cast includes Mr. Maxwell Tommy Cook Edna Quesenberry Betty Lou Pat Stewart Bernadine Juanita Casteel Wilbur Mickey Rutherford Ranny Cline Connie egma Weaver Craig Moore Gene Downard Earl Curry Del Marshall Bennie Wyatt Joyce Kelly Miss Blayne and Elizabeth Goode under sponsors Mrs. Sam Bowers and Mrs. R. E. Kuhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Pineville High School
Pat Stewart
Bernadine
Betty Lou
Juanita Casteel
Wilbur
Mickey Rutherford
Hercules
Ranny Cline
Connie
Egma Weaver
Craig Moore
Gene Downard
Mr. Moore
Craig
Earl Curry
del Marshall
Bennie Wyatt
Mary
Four Parking Meters Installed Saturday
Installation of four parking meters in front of Mayor J. E. Murray’s home was completed Saturday. The meters were set by Murray and Police Chief M. E. Weikle on the steep inclined section of the Fourth Avenue sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Whitesville
J. E. Murray
Murray
M. E. Weikle
Fourth Avenue
Maben PTA Elects Officers and Discusses Topics
MABEN New grade cards attendance hot lunch program and the health clinic were the topics of discussion at the meeting of the Maben Parent-Teacher Association Thursday afternoon at the school. During the evening officers for the current year were elected. These will include Mrs. Kelly Clay president Mrs. Woodrow Blankenship vice president and Mrs. Lacy Hight secretary treasurer. The group agreed to hold future meetings at night the next to be November 7 at 7 p m. Mrs. Beulah Dixon and Miss Mary Lou Thompson new teachers were introduced to the group at the close of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Maben
Maben Parent-Teacher Association
Kelly Clay
Woodrow Blankenship
Lacy Hight
Beulah Dixon
Mary Lou Thompson
Presbyterian Women Set November 9 Meet
The Women of the Pineville Presbyterian Church announce a meeting on November 9. The group gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Dorsey Freeman’s home with Mrs. Kenna Blackburn presiding the business session. Mrs. Sam Bowers led the Bible study and refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. James Simmons to members and guests including Mrs. Coy Rose and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Pineville
Pineville Presbyterian Church
Dorsey Freeman
Bailey-Murphy
Kenna Blackburn
Sam Bowers
James Simmons
Coy Rose
W. B. Wilson
D. W. Hollinger
C. S. Smith
G. E. Neal
D. F. Hamlin
Clyde Byrd
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10Th District
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
East End Oak Mill
White Sulphur Springs
Smithers, Hinton
East End
Princes of
Syracuse
Oak Hill Lions Club
Laurel Rebecah Lodge
Burgess
AK H II
Beagle
Mt. Hope
Cooper
Tech
Crab Orchard Drive-In
Crab Orchard Road
Singapore
Fred MacMurray
Ava Gardner
Fayette
Robert Gray
Kendrick
Eleanor McClung Glenn
Charleston
Monroe County
Lamberts
Lincoln School
PTA
Brule Woman’s Club
Rt. A
Eee Theatre IB
Columbia Pictures
Lima LY Cola
Paulete Godard
William Bishop
John Ireland
Oscar Homotha
Pete Smith
Larew
Scott Child
Beaver
Fuller Brush
Red Skelton
Janet Blair
Va ZO Inch Dee, Ane
Jorvita Young
Ravio
New Valley Theatre
Rhodell
W. Va
Morocco
George Raft
Marie Windsor
Velma Bryant
Thomas J. Eddy
Ed Eee
Madeline Carroll
Cartoon
DIAL
Bing Crosby
Ann Blyth
Barry Fitzgerald
Hume Cronyn
Drive-In
Glen Jean
Sign of the
Susan Peters
Alexandre Knox
Peggy Ann Garner
Beckley’s Sports
WCFC
Tropicana
Voice of FM
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