Washington Weekend Visits and Local Updates
Local notes report Dr. Charles McLaughlin Jr and family visiting Washington relatives while Mrs. McLaughlin remains ill. Shoppers Howard Greene, Otto Fritz, and Mildred Williams from Columbus Junction are in town. Tax pay deadline March 31 for first-half es without penalty. Rhubarb reports from gardeners J A Hawthorne and Mrs. John Shalla. Various visits include Rev Verna Rutlan and Elizabeth Crawford. A newborn daughter for Harold and Mrs. Ahrens. J W Bishop sale planned April 2. Woody Waggoner and Catherine Null host relatives. Lawrence Dewitt returns from Chevrolet course. Jack Lytle at University of Iowa home for weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McLaughlin
H. B. Hamilton
Daugher
Janet
Omaha
Nebr
Washington
John McLaughlin
Reister Bros
Howard Greene
Bill
Columbus Junction
Otto Fritz
Brighton
Mildred Williams
Elizabeth Crawford
South Marion Avenue
Margaret Ann
Harold Ahrens
West Madison Street
J. W. Bishop
Woodrow Waggoner
Gary
Ind
Catherine Null
John Waggoner
Lattrrence Dewitt
Fort Madison
Jack Lytle
University of Iowa
Lloyd Lytle
Columbus Junction Declamatory Winners and Citizens Ticket
Columbus Junction reporters note two firsts at the pre district declamatory contest Dorothy Weber won dramatic and Craig Huston humorous while Sam Gilman Davenport took first in oratorical Second places went to Roger Coulson Dorothy Stock and Stanley Kroeger Judges included Don Windigler Elton Abernathy and Orvin Largon from the University of Iowa A Citizens Ticket is nominated in Columbus City with mayor Tra Oats and treasurer ft S Johnston on the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Mar
Dorothy Weber
Craig Huston
Sam Gilman
Davenport
Roger Coulson
Mr. Madison
Dorothy Stock
Lone Tree
Stanley Kroeger
Don Windigler
Elton Abernathy
Orvin Largon
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Grade Schools Schedule Softball Games Next Week
Washington grade schools will begin a series of softball games next week under Y M C A sponsor Leigh Soule. Games run Tuesdays and Wednesdays from March 29 to May 18 at Lincoln and Heights grounds with a Marble Finals today featuring top players from Centennial Lincoln Heights Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leigh Soule
Lincoln and Heights
Lincoln Grounds
Lincoln School
Centennial
Lincoln
Wallace
Heights
the Heights
Lincoln Vs. Heights
Lonnie Corbin
Douglas Morrison
Leo Lewis
Lewis Spindier
Bill Freeman
Eugene Stewart
The
Frederick Pehler
Wayne Pratt
Thomas Hoffman
Boy Bostwick
D. Young
Calvin Little
Bob Dodder
Bill Kiesey
Albert Shaw
Bob Anderson
Fredonia Nominates City Ticket For Mayor and Council
The Fredonia ticket lists J. W. Lee for mayor N. F. Meeker for treasurer H. P. Edmondson for assessor and councilmen A. C. Snyder R. F. Morrison C. R. Skipton J. H. Snyder T. E. Shellabarger. Donald Huff returns from California and Mrs. Frank Moore breaks her arm. Cotter Presbyterian church held its annual meeting electing David Jones elder Edward Thomas and S. P. Bell trustees and Dorothy Davis pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
J. W. Lee
N. F. Meeker
H. P. Edmondson
A. C. Snyder
R. F. Morrison
C. R. Skipton
J. H. Snyder
T. E. Shellabarger
Donald Huff
California
Frank Moore
Cotter Presbyterian Church
David Jones
Edward Thomas
S. P. Bell
Dorothy Davis
Mrs Durian Ill At Wellman Home From Illness
Mrs Fred Durian fell seriously ill at her Wellman area home four miles west of Wellman Friday morning. Dre Miller was called and she rested easier Friday evening though still in a serious condition. Prudie Rhoades returned Thursday from a ten day visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Glenn Hargrave of Dubuque. Wellman Garden club members visited homes Friday to discuss gardens shrubs rock gardens trees vines and flowers led by Donald MacArthur landscape specialist from Ames. At 1 pm Mr MacArthur led a school on rock gardens pools pergolas sun dials bird baths rock walls etc for a class of fifteen. The two day short course proved very helpful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Adams
Wellman
Fred Durian
Dre Miller
Prudie Rhoades
Glenn Hargrave
Dubuque
Wellman Garden Club
Tennis Stars Clash Again At Ames Tonight
Ellsworth Vines and Fred Perry renew their series of tennis matches at the Town State college gymnasium in Ames March 26. Vines, a former US and Wimbledon champion, holds a slight edge, while Perry, ex English Davis Cup star, has narrowed the gap as the series winner could meet Donald Budge if he turns professional next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Ellsworth Vines
Fred Perry
Town State College Gymnasium
Vines
United States
Perry
Donald Budge
Gibbons backs Harry Thomas in Louis upset bid
Tommy Gibbons, sheriff of Ramsey County, says Harry Thomas has a chance to upset Joe Louis on April 1 after watching the challenger train. Gibbons notes Louis is formidable, while Thomas showed power in six rounds of sparring.
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Thomas
Chicago
INS
Harry Thomas
Joe Louis
Tommy Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
Shelby
Mont
Gibbons
Ramsey County
Minn
Louis
Sparmates
Francis Lins Family Moves to a House on Roberts Farm
Francis Lins and family have moved to the tenant house on the Will Roberts farm. Several locals, including the Roberts and Leeper families, visited others at the Roberts and White homes. Social visits continued with Mr. and Mrs. Owen, the Griffiths, Stewart family, and Earl White hosting and visiting throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Lins
Roberts Farm
Earl White
Amboy
Will Roberts
L. G. Roberts
Ed Rees
Frank Leeper
Francis
Lester Leeper
Jimmy Telford
Carl Roberts
Carl
Mrs
Ray Townsend
W. ©. White
Local visits and purchases noted in Wellman region
Eardley Bell Jr bought a Ford V-8 from Wehrle Motor Co. Mrs Drozzi visited family in Philadel phia and relatives in Wellman including the Schwarty and Rugg homes. Chas Durian Jr and others spent Friday in Cedar Rapids. Wellman residents and visitors met in Kalona for a skating party as Kitty Mae Levert visited from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eardley Bell, Jr
Wehrle Motor Co
Dan Dozzi
Philadelphia
Penn
Frank Schwarty
H. Bb. Rugg
Drozzi
Max McCrabb
Chas. Durian, Jr
Cedar R Rapids
Morro Fort Guards San Juan Bay in Puerto Rico
Morro, a 300 year old Spanish fortress, stands as a mighty stone barricade guarding the entrance to San Juan bay in Puerto Rico, a historic show place noted for its defensive role in the sixteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
San Juan Bay
All-Staters Return From Ames Party Event
Iowa high school all-state players and coaches concluded a banquet at Iowa State College after the All-Staters event. Milton Kuhl of Ida Grove appeared on crutches from a state tournament ankle injury. Die Breckunier of Waterloo West won a free throw contest with 23 of 25. Coaches discussed defense versus scorers, and Phog Allen urged athletics as a pathway to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa State College
Milton Kuhl
Ida Grove
Die Breckunier
Waterloo West
Leonard Posekany
Dike
al Rudolfson
Rolfe
Allen
Forrest C
Phog) Allen
Kansas
George Veenker
Iowa State
W. S. Rupe
Ames Tribune
Brecunier
Ames Junior Chamber of Commerce
Gene S. McGuire
Karl Melcher
Marshalltown Times-Republican
EB. T. Flaherty
Charles E. Finley
Rollie Williams
Pops Harrison
University of Iowa
Mrs. Palmer Hosts Rural Woman's Club Meeting
Fourteen club members and guest Mrs. Lloyd Walker gathered at Mrs. Charles Palmer's home yesterday afternoon. A brief business session preceded contests run by the entertainment committee. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Grant Humston and Mrs. Frank Pringle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Woman's Club
Lloyd Walker
Charles Palmer
Grant Humston
Glenn Schwartz
Mary Shields
Palmer
Frank Pringle
Birthday Club Honors Marie Jackson With Party
Mrs Karl Bickford hosted the Birthday club Thursday evening for Marie Jackson born March 12. The evening included the initiation of Mrs Ellis Negus and bingo. Ten members were present, seated for two course refreshments, with Easter colored flowers and a gift given to Miss Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Bickford
Birthday Club
Marie Jackson
Ellis Negus
Miss Jackson
Sunshine Club to Elect Officers at Underwood Home
Sunshine Community club members will elect officers at a meeting next Wednesday afternoon held at Mrs. Melvin Underwood’s home. Members will answer roll call with the question What Makes a House a Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
Melvin Underwood
Knights of Pythias lodge meeting notice
Announcement for PB lodge meeting on Monday at p m in the rank of page. All knights are required to attend. Mention of $413.
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P. m
Cucumbers Grown In Himalayas Reach Impressive Lengths
Readable notes describe cucumbers in the Himalayas growing past a foot long. British farmers are said to guide growth by slipping long glass tubes over the fruit to prevent curvature. The text notes cucumbers are about 95 percent water.
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Himalayas
Aklavik: Northern Trading Post in Arctic Circle
Aklavik lies well inside the Arctic Circle near Point Barrow and is the Mackenzie river delta’s largest trading post. Temperatures reportedly reach 65 below zero at times, according to National Geographic Society.
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Aklavik
Arctic Circle
Point Barrow
Alaska
National Geographic Society
Mackenzie River
Presbyterian Aid Group Meetings Held Yesterday
Group meetings of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society were held yesterday afternoon. Group 2 met at Mrs. Fred L. Moore's home with co hosts. Twenty members answered Toll call with hints on house cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Fred L. Moore
Anna Case
Harry Turner
W.A. Whiting
Ben Briley
J. W. Baker Relief Corps Holds West Chester Meeting
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps met at K. P. hall in West Chester with 14 members. Two new officers were installed, and the group offered sympathy to Mrs. Harriet McCaughley on her father’s death. An April 5 quarterly tea was announced at Mrs. Ralph Robertson’s home for Grand Army Day.
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J. W. Baker Relief Corps
K. P. Hall
West Chester
Harriet McCaughley
McCaughley
Luncheon Meeting Held by Woman's Mission Society
Thirty members and friends attended the Women s Baptist Missionary society luncheon at Mrs. Jake Mayer s home. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. C W Long and Mrs Clyde Brown. Talks covered Christian medical work abroad and hospitals in Assam India Chita and Burma with prayers by Rev I Fredmund. The six tieth anniversary will be observed April 8 at the church and the Washington association missionary rally is set for April 13 at Wellman Baptist church with addresses by Mrs F R Asquith and Miss Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Baptist Missionary Society
Jake Mayer
C. W. Long
Clyde Brown
Tom Davis
St. Luke
Mra. Fredmund
Howard Messer
C. B. Yard
Assam
Will Sickels
India
J. N. Dodd
I. Fredmund
Chita
Burma
Baptist Mission Society
Washington Association
Wellman Baptist Church
F. R. Asquith
Waterloo
Carter
Proamund
Mes
Mrs William Sloat Honored At Stewart Home Breakfast
Mrs William Sloat former Jane Stewart was guest of honor at a three course breakfast hosted yesterday in Mrs George C Stewart’s home at 421 South Avenue B Twelve relatives attended with jonquils and snapdragons centerpieces Colors yellow and salmon pink set the luncheon mood A social hour followed the meal and shower gifts were presented to the honoree
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sloat
Jane Stewart
George C. Stewart
South Avenue B
Billy Winegarden Celebrates Third Birthday
Mrs Russell Winegarden hosted a party for her son Billy's third birthday on Friday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Jonnie Brenneman Fara Lee Mrs Ned Wahl Donnie Kenneth Mrs Keith Adams Jim my and Donna Winegarden. Shamrock brick ice cream and angel food cake were served. Billy received toys and other gifts enjoyed by the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Russell Winegarden
Billy
Jonnie Brenneman
Fara Lee
Ned Wahl
Donnie
Kenneth
Keith Adams
Jimmy
Donna Winegarden
Rebekahs Old Folks Social Features Varied Music
A social for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs was held last evening in the T O O F hall. The program included a quartet, a trio, songs, harp selections and instrumental numbers by local residents and the Oxford orchestra. Committee members were Henry Zieglowsky Florence Zieglowsky Farl Nicola Bertha Kupka Emma and Jess Campbell.
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Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
T. O. O. F. Hall
Milo Steele
Charles Murdock
Mr. Walker
Harold Kerr
Rosella Hotle
George Hotle
Ernestine Murdock
Meredith Chance
Carol
Doris Gray
John Simmering
Martin Girls
Wilbur
Clarence Zieglowsky
Steele
Mrs. Steele
Julia Zeck
Mrs. Zeck
Oxford Orchestra
Henry Zieglowsky
Florence Zieglowsky
Farl Nicola
Bertha Kupka
Emma
Jess Campbell
W H M S Elects Delegates for District Convention
Delegates from the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church were elected for a Burlington district convention. Elected delegates are Mrs. R G Cherry, Mrs. J E Kunath, and Mrs. Mary Genkinger with alternates Mrs. Bunce, Mrs. Arthur Atack, and Clara Huber. The convention is set for April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Methodist Ehurch
Burlington
L. A. Bunce
R. G. Cherry
J. EK. Kunath
Mary Genkinger
Bunce
Arthur Atack
Clara Huber
Cherry
Kunath
Joint Missionary Aid Meeting at Tucker Home
The Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society held a joint meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Claude Tucker's home with twenty women attending. Mrs. Mort King led devotions, and Mrs. William Putnam led the study on Religion of India. Papers were presented by several members, and the group announced a March 31 special meeting in the church primary room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society
Claude Tucker
Mort King
Reacer
William Putnam
India
Vernon Carter
May McFarland
Georgia Wearson
Ettiene Spenser
Larson
Ladies Aid Society
Carter
Ed Simmering
Frank Gobble
Warren Stewart
Local Nomination committee formed at meeting
A. W. Yard and Mrs. Will Sickels led as members of the nominating committee. Mrs. Fredmund introduced Mrs. Lewis Johnson and her daughter Wanda Lou, recent arrivals from Tipton. Fifty calls were reported for the month as Mrs. C. B. Wyrd and Mrs. Mary Phillips offered players to close the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Yard
Fredmund
Lewis Johnson
Wanda Lou
Tipton
Will Sickels
C. B. Wyord
Mary Phillips
Social calendar notices list meetings and events for clubs and groups
The calendar lists U and I club supper postponed to next week, White Shrine card party, DeMolay and Masonic events at the Sever Fe and Masonic Temples, Agnes Wheelan home, and music and Bible department gatherings. Also details changes in time and place for E O W and Priscilla clubs and other local groups with host addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U and I
Sever Fe
W. M. Tweeter
East Washington Street
Mary Genkinger
E. O. W. Club
Garrett
Priscilla Club
H. M. Shaver
South
Iowa Avenue
Rosemary Club
Charles Wiley
Bethel Missionary Society
Ray Lambert
Navajo Club
W. T. Carson
Sunshine Community Club
Melvin Underwoon
Opening Meeting of Garden Dept Held Last Night
The Garden department of Fort nightly club held its spring opening last night at Mrs. C. C. Wilson’s home. Mrs. Wilson led the business session and Mrs. Riay mond Anderson spoke on What to Do When Spring Unlocks the Door. Lillian Hetherson of Prake University addressed local teachers. Plans for the year include selling conservation stamps and Ketter Homes and Gardens subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Department
C. C. Wilson
Ketter Homes and Gardens Magazine
Birthday List Includes Many Local Residents
Marjorie Means and another Marjorie with last name Rittenhouse celebrate birthdays today. Mrs. Berkeley Ward, EK M. Pierce, Gene Thomas from Des Moines, Le Roy Pratt, Mrs. John Custer, Mrs. Wilfred Smith near Crawfordville, Cora Mae Randall, and Judy Warren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Warren, mark today with cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Rittenhouse
EK. M. Pierce
Gene Thomas
Des Moines
LeRoy Pratt
John Custer
Wilfred Smith
Crawfordaville
Cora Mae Randall
Judy Warren
Lewis Warren
Birthday and Anniversary List for Local Residents
Sunday notices honor birthdays for Mrs. Jesse Pearson Mrs. Ed Sullivan Ella Warren James Schmoeller Mrs. Latimer Davis Harold Maas Velma Rephart and Mrs. J H Thompson near Crawfordsville Tomorrow includes the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Orville Elder with celebrations planned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Pearson
Ed Sullivan
Ella Warren
James Schmoeller
Latimer Davis
Crawfordsville
Harold Maas
Velma Rephart
J. H. Thompson
Mr. and
Mrs. Orville Elder
Post-nuptial Shower Honoring Mrs J B McConahay
A post-nuptial shower at the W S McConahay home honored Mrs J B McConahay with 50 attendees including Mrs J McConahay II and guests Mrs William McConahay and Mrs Russell Wykert. The Mothers' Club met with Mrs Donald Morgan in Columbus City where Mrs Herbert Newell spoke on the pre school child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mar
William McConahay
Russell Wykert
J. B. McConahay
Mothers’ Club
Donald Morgan
Columbus City
Herbert Newell
Music Program From Iowa City Club Announced
The Fortnightly club will host an exchange music evening on Monday at 8 p.m. hosted by Mrs. W. M. Tweeten at 1027 East Washington. Iowa City women from the music department perform pieces by Mendelssohn Wagner Sibelius and Rachmaninoff with soprano Mrs. Ellett and flutist Mrs. Stark among performers. Chorus director Mrs. Hawley and accompanist Mrs. Smith lead the program titled Wings of Song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
W. M. Tweeten
East Washington Street
P.m
Washington Group
Mendelssohn
Belle
Isianswkeinc Vincent
Leybach
Roy Mushrush
Land of Home
Sibelius
Burleigh
Wagner
Rosamunde
Mushbrush
Buxton
Sunset Circle Meets With Mrs Holmes on Thursday
Mrs Claire Holmes hosted the Sunset circle Thursday afternoon with most members present. Three guests, Mrs Frank Boshart Mrs Russell Williams and Margaret Spangler attended. Mrs Merle Twinam gave the farm bureau lesson Hand made Rugs and samples of rugs were shown. Mrs Bert Spangler and Miss Spangler helped serve refreshments with Easter color decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire Holmes
Tee
Frank Boshart
Russel Williams
Margaret Spangler
Merle Twinam
Farm Bureau
Bert Spangler
Miss Spangler
Bridge Club Meets at Anderson Home
Mrs. Lucille Anderson hosted the Tuesday Bridge club at her Anderson home on a Wednesday afternoon. Two tables played bridge and a one course luncheon was served. The D A. PP. club gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Mildred Stephens hosting and most members present. The group shared social time and a luncheon. Founders Day observance by the W. F. M. S. of the Methodist church featured a program with birthday cake for Mrs. BE. K. Annas served to guests.
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Ainsworth
Lucille Anderson
AL PY
D A. PP
Mildred Stephens
The
Methodist Church
BE. K. Annas
Gentzler and Allen Jrls United in Washington Church
Mildred Jean Gentzler of Columbus Junction married James Allen Jr of Columbus City Friday night at 9 in the United Presbyterian parsonage Washington Rev W M Nichol Jr officiated with attendants June Davis Ainsworth and Laurence Richards Columbus The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Edward Gentzler and the groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs James Allen Jr of Columbus City The couple will reside in Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Jean Gentzler
Columbus Junction
James Allen, Jr
Columbus City
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
W. M. Nichol, Jr
June Davis
Ainsworth
Laurence Richards
Edward Gentzer
Good Cheer Club Holds Thursday Afternoon Meeting
Members of the Good Cheer club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ardell Pieper. Eight members attended with two guests Mrs. Carrie Bailey and Margaret Escher. They played bingo and enjoyed a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Cheer Club
Ardell Pieper
Carrie Bailey
Margaret Escher
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Wolf Floral CO
Evelyn Meek
Frank Knight, Keota
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C. V. Crull
Muscatine
Ellis Davidson
Froehner
Davis Ee
Umlandt
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Wee
Walker Anran Nee Crone
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Sitle A
Lester Orr
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al Baldridge
Wellman High School
Kalona
Rosas Levert
Kitty Mae
Mrs. C. Palmer
Sunshine Club
Presbyterian Aid Group
John W. Lemmon
J. B. Randle
FE. A. Ralston
Harold Williams
Stephen Vincent Binet
the Devil
Daniel Webster
Lemmon
Robert Risk
Plora Dodds
the Treader
Rennie Dawson
Fred Reid
Roy_Stewart
F. W. Eastwood
Eastwood
R. L. Badger
Tom Berdo
Woman’s Mission
Stewart Home
Billy Winegarden
W.H.M.S
Tucker Home
Garden Dept
Marjorie Means
Mrs. Berkeley Ward
J. McConahay II
Washington Daily Daily
Iowa City Club
Le _ Rachmaninitt
Gerald Buxton
Alexander Ellett
Herald Stark
Cedias
Maud Smith
Nwnswoan
C. A. Hawley
Smith
Mrs. Claire Holmes
Bridge Club
Anderson
M. Jean Gentzler
A. B. Schmoeller
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