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[BOWER, DERINDA LOVE MALONE] Mrs Bowers husband died in 1941 and she is survived by Mrs Aubrey Thompson of Gravity, Mrs O V Warrick of Wallalla [Molalla], Oregon, Mrs Pershing Frome of St Anthony, Idaho, Wayne of San Francisco, John T of Bremerton, Washington and Everett at home. Rev Vernon Carter of the Christian Church will have charge of the services Wednesday. [BOWER, DERINDA LOVE MALONE] She was united in marriage to William Bower in 1907 and to this union six children, John T Bower of Bremerton, Wash, Wayne E Bower of San Francisco, Calif, Mrs Avery Thompson of Gravity, Mrs Pershing Frome of St Anthony, Idaho, Mrs O V Warrick of Molalla, Oregon, and Everett L [eroy] Bower of the home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, her mother, father, two brothers and one sister. Mrs Bower was a faithful member of the Christian church. She was a loving mother and was concerned at all times about her children. Besides her children to mourn her passing, she leaves six grandchildren, 3 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law and many other relatives. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Vernon Carter, pastor of the Christian church, were held at the Walker Funeral Home Wednesday, March 19, at 2 p m. Music was furnished by Aletha Hutchings and Doris Forbes. Pallbearers were Warren Maranville, Arthur Lines, Charles Hutchings, C E Carr and Ralph Spunaugle. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. [BOWER, WILLIAM AGUSTUS] Mr Bowers [Bower] had been in failing health for several months. For many years he was employed at Swift and Co, being retired several years ago. He is survived by his wife and six children, Wayne of Grand Island, Nebr.; Mrs Pershing Frome of Long Beach, Calif; Mrs Aubrey Thompson of New Market; John of Bremerton, Wash, Eileen and Everett at home. [BOWER, WILLIAM AGUSTUS] He was married to Derinda Malone of Clarinda by Rev W T Fisher on Dec 11, 1907. After spending a year in the western part of the United States they returned to Clarinda where they have lived since. He worked for Swifts for 28 years. Besides his wife he leaves six children: John Bower of Bremerton, Wash, Wayne Bower of Grand Island, Nebr, Mrs Mary Thompson of New Market, Mrs Cleo Frome of Long Beach, Calif, Eileen and Everett living at home. There are also two grandchildren, Richard Wayne and Howard Thompson, also two brothers, George in Santa Cruz, Calif and Charley in Winter, Calif. Funeral services were at the Pruitt Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 24. Pallbearers were six employees from Swift & Co. Music was furnished by Mrs Doris Forbes accompanied by Miss Aletha Hutchings at the piano. [BUSING, SOPHIA MARGARETAH ALWINE HERZBERG] The deceased grew up in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Herzberg and spent her entire life in Page county, Iowa. On February 21, 1901, the deceased entered the state of holy matrimony with Mr. Wm. Busing. This union the Lord blessed with three children, of which one died in infancy. The husband of the deceased, Mr. Wm. Busing, died on January 25, 1931. After a lingering illness of nearly one year, suffering from a cancer, the deceased departed this life last Saturday, Feb. 13, at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 24 days. She leaves to mourn her departure two children, August and Minnie Busing, one daughter-in-law, three grandchildren, four brothers: Dick Herzberg, George Herzberg, Joseph Herzberg, Edward Herzberg and two sisters, Mrs. Emelia Nothwehr and Mrs. Dora Bartels, besides other relatives and friends. Interment was made in the Summit cemetery. The pallbearers were four brothers of the deceased and two brothers-in-law, Mr. Bartels and Mr. H. Nothwehr, at services held Tuesday in charge of G. Schaefer, pastor at the St. Paul's Lutheran church at Yorktown. [COULTER, ROBERT, 1845-1934] He is survived by four sons, J. F. of Page County, J. C., F. A., and M. A., all of Albia; two sisters, Martha Shannon and Sarah Miller, of Ireland; ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held from the United Presbyterian church at Albia, Rev. A. J. Visser officiating. Interment in the Service Chapel cemetery at Albia. [CRAIG, ALICE LOY] To the Craigs were born two children, Mrs. Eugenia Nichols of Mission, Texas, and Donald Craig of Clarinda. Mrs. Craig was a member of the Methodist church of Clarinda and a charter member of the Clarinda Chapter Number 214, Order of the Eastern Star. In the latter organization she served variedly and faithfully. Besides her children she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jess Curnutt of Shenandoah and Miss Susan Loy of Yorktown, two little granddaughter, children of Donald Craig, and a host of friends who are shocked at the suddenness of their loss. To all who mourn we extend the consolations of the love of Christ which passeth knowledge. Funeral services were held from her home on east Main street, Clarinda. The funeral address was by the Rev. Remo L. Robb and the Eastern Star service was conducted by the ladies of the chapter. She was carried to her resting place beside her husband in the Clarinda cemetery by Messrs. Ross Knox, George Anna, T. J. Whitehill, Donald Whitehill, Miller Dunn and Ross Miller. [CUMBERLIN, BESSIE ODELL COLVIN] When eight years of age, she moved with her family to Bedford, Iowa. A few months later they moved to a farm in Buchanan township near Braddyville, Iowa. The rest of her life was spent in this same vicinity. On April 13, 1904, she was married to Evert Cumberlin. To this union was born one son, Howard Lee. She united with the Siam Methodist church early in life and remained a faithful member. Her parents, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband; one son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Lee Cumberlin, two grandsons, Harold and Charles Cumberlin of Bedford; three brothers, Charley Colvin of Cypress, Calif, Edgar Colvin of Los Angeles, Calif, and Wilbur Colvin of Burlington Junction, Mo; one sister, Adah Belle Davison of Braddyville and other relatives and friends. Having been in failing health for many years, her absorbing interest in life was her home and loved ones, especially the grandsons, whom she adored. Funeral services were conducted at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda at 2 p m, Sept 9, 1952. Rev Lester Greenwood was in charge. Music was by Horace Richardson, accompanied by Aletha Hutchings. Thelma Miller and Helen Fine were in charge of the flowers. Casket bearers were Andrew Miller, Jesse Henderson, Eldon Miller, Tom Norris, Lester Walker and Frederic Handorf. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. [CUMBERLIN, EVERET] Mr Cumberlin had been in poor health for some time. He had been to the doctor the day before he died, and his death is believed to have been caused by a heart attack late Friday. He is survived by a son, Lee Cumberlin of Bedford, and two sisters, Mrs Harve Reed of Tipton, Ia. and Mrs. Iva Manley of Albuquerque, N. M. His wife preceded him in death four years ago. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p m. at the Walker Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. [CUMBERLIN, EVERET] At eight years of age he moved with his parents to a farm near Braddyville and spent the remainder of his life in that vicinity. He moved into Braddyville in February 1953, following the death of his wife on Sept 6, 1952. He was a member of the Siam Methodist Church. His parents, his wife and one sister, Mrs. Hollis Wolf, preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing his son, Lee Cumberlin of Bedford, two grandsons, two sisters and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted May 8 at the Walker Funeral Home by the Rev Frank Matthews of New Market. Music was by Horace and Charles Richardson, accompanied by Aletha Hutchings. Casket bearers were Tom Norris, Virgil Davison, Robert McClure, Lester Walker, Wilber Davison and Jim Wise. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery. [DUGAN, BEALLETA COOKIE BROWN] [DUGAN, MARGARET JANE BLAIR] Until that time she had been about her duties as usual and her sudden demise was a shock to the entire community in which she was known as "Aunt Maggie" by a host of friends won by her unselfish life of loving deeds and kindly ministry to both young and aged. She was reared in the Clarinda Covenanter Congregation and was active in service there until after her marriage Feb. 13, 1895 to Wm. A. Dugan of Coin, Iowa, when she became a member of the United Presbyterian church and was faithful and active in the work of her master and was a life member of the Women's General Society. She was one of a family of 14 children of whom 8 preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband and his aged father in the home and brothers Will and John Blair of Clarinda, Iowa and Robert of Olympia, Washington and sisters, Mrs. Anna Armstrong of Blanchard, Ia., and Mrs. Ruth Price of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, a number of nieces and nephews and a large company of friends who mourn her passing. Mrs. Dugan loved the Master in whose name she did so many beautiful deeds and may her reward be— "Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of Thy Lord." The funeral services at Coin Monday afternoon were conducted by her pastor, Dr. A. L. Davidson of the United Presbyterian church. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery. [DUGAN, SAMUEL BRAHAM] Mr. Dugan might truly be called one of our pioneers, coming to Iowa in 1868. He traveled part of the way by stage coach to the farm he later improved for his home. June 14th, 1870, he was united in marriage to Belletta [Bealletta] C. Brown, who preceded him in death fourteen years ago, after having spent 52 years of life together on the farm to which he had brought her as a bride. Three children came to bless this union. One son, W. A. Dugan of Coin, a daughter, Mrs. Belle Turner of Hayes Center, Nebr., and one daughter, Mrs. Etta Turner, who preceded him in death. He also leaves one grandson and a wide circle of friends. Of this immediate family all have passed on with the exception of an aged sister in Pennsylvania. As a man Mr. Dugan's life was above reproach. He was just and honorable in all his dealings with his fellow men and as a pioneer had much to do with shaping the various enterprises of the community. He was a man of deep religious conviction and had great faith in prayer, repeating the Lord's Prayer a few minutes before his death. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs, Ia., later transferring his membership to Coin United Presbyterian church of which he was a member. He was a member of the session of this church for many years, an office he still held at the time of his death. The past eleven years of his life were spent in the home of his son, Will, where he has been well cared for and where he passed away July Fourth. The burial service of S. B. Dugan was conducted by Dr. Davidson in the W. A. Dugan home Monday at 10 a. m., July 6, 1936. The text of the funeral sermon was Ps. 112 6, "The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance." The pall bearers were Robert Reed, Robert Downing, Sam J. Allen, Clark Hart, J. F. Monzingo and W. A. Malone. The interment was in the Elmwood cemetery by the side of his wife where her body was laid fourteen years ago. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord . . . that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Rev. 14; 13. [DUGAN, WILLIAM ALEXANDER] Mr. Dugan had arisen early in the morning apparently feeling as well as usual but became suddenly ill and died before the doctor reached him. Mr. Dugan was 81 years old in April and had lived in the Coin community all of his life. He was born on the adjoining farm owned by his father and mother, the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Dugan. He is survived by his wife, Laura, and one sister, Mrs Belle Ozenbaugh of Fruita, Colo. Funeral service was held this Monday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church in Coin. Dr Martin of Tarkio, Mo, was in charge. Burial was in the Elmwood cemetery, south of Coin. [DUGAN, WILLIAM ALEXANDER] He was united in marriage to Margaret Blair, Feb 13, 1896, who died April 23, 1934. He married Laura Draper Sept 3, 1935. He was a life-long member of the United Presbyterian church and was serving as an elder when he died. He is survived by his wife, Laura, and one sister, Mrs. Belle Ozenbaugh of Fruita, Colo. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug 25, 1952, at the United Presbyterian church in Coin. Dr. Martin of Tarkio, Mo. was in charge. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery, south of Coin.
[DUPLE, JOHN] Since the death of his wife he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. McNutt, at College Springs. At the time of his death he was in Iowa City where he had gone for treatment. For three weeks everything that could be done was done, but to no avail. He passed away Saturday afternoon at the age of 80 years, five months and 14 days. He is survived by two brothers, Tom Duple of Buffalo, Okla., and Harvey Duple of Millerton, Iowa; his two daughters and seven grandchildren and other relatives. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W. H. Meredith, pastor of the Clarinda Methodist Episcopal church, at the Walker funeral Home in Clarinda and the burial was in the Oak Grove cemetery. Relatives from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Teters and children, Mr. and Mrs. Messenger and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Duple, all of Millerton, Ia. [EARHART, JOSHUA ALTMAN] Mr. Earhart was reared in the College Springs neighborhood, living at Clarinda until about thirty years ago. He moved first to Ft. Morgan and has lived on a ranch in Montana for 26 years. He was 75 years of age at the time of his death. [ELRICK, SCOTT MARSHALL, JR., 1884-1910] [ELRICK, SCOTT MARSHALL, SR., 1833-1910] [EWING, MARGARET SPENCE] In 1858 her parents moved by ox team and wagon to Iowa and in 1859 settled on what is historically known to the community as the "Ewing place." For more than three-quarters of a century this was "home" to Miss Margaret. Early in life Miss Ewing professed her faith in Christ and united in the fellowship of the Reformed Presbyterian congregation of Clarinda. It is not enough to say that she was a life-long member. The faith of her church was her faith, its needs her needs, its worship her worship, its works her work, and its Lord her Lord and God. Among a wide circle of widely scattered friends she was known for her Christian generosity and kindliness. After a lingering illness under which she steadily weakened and the gracious assurances of "all is well" she slept in Christ to join her father, her mother, her sister Sarah, and two infant children of the family, amid the great throng around the throne of God. Funeral services were conducted from her home on Friday, March 20. Her pastor, Rev. Remo Robb, was assisted by the Rev. Paul Coleman of Kansas City and the Rev. Owen F. Thompson of Blanchard. The many beautiful floral tributes were in charge of the Misses Rosine Guenther, Elizabeth Huggins, Margaret McCalla, and Eleanor Woods. Pall bearers were Messrs. Jas. McCalla, Wilson McCalla, Homer Woods, Earl Woods, George Head and William Moore. To the brother who is now left alone a host of friends offer their help and their sympathy and commend to him the words of the Lord Jesus, "I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you." [FOSTER, GEORGE MILTON] When a small boy he came with his parents to the vicinity of Braddyville, where he has since resided. On August 30th, 1891 he was married to Wilma Hopple; to this union two children were born, Effie Palmer of Gillette, Wyo., and Carl Foster of Clearmont, Mo. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Wilma, son Carl, daughter, Effie, five grandchildren, one grandson, Clara Tinnell, has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Foster since a small child. He also leaves one brother, Alden Foster of Hopkins, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Emma Artlep [Artlip] and Mrs. Ida Huddle, both of Braddyville, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The funeral was conducted at Shearer church by Rev. Dayhoff of the Methodist church, Braddyville, Ia. Interment in Shearer cemetery. Mrs. Pauline Teucher and Mrs. Lucille Teucher accompanied by Miss Eva Galis at the piano, furnished the music. Pallbearers were Geo. Laub, Ephram Johnson, Geo. Johnson, Jean McMueller, Jim Waldruff, N. S. Huddle. [FOX, FRANK E.] The funeral service for "Uncle Frank" as even children were wont to call him, was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Walker Funeral home. He is survived by a brother, George Fox at Central Point, Oregon, a half-sister, Mrs. M C McVay of Clarinda, besides more distant relatives here. Mr. Fox has been in ill health for several years but has remained in his home except for short times when at the hospital and with relatives. [FOX, IDA M. HAKES] For a time, she was a teacher in the schools of Page County. She was married to Frank E. Fox, November 8, 1885. She has lived near and in Clarinda all her life; and in the present home which they built thirty-one years ago. She leaves one brother—Ed Hakes of Hawleyville, Iowa, and one sister, Alice Peterman of Oakland, California. Aside from these she leaves her husband, other relatives, and many friends to grieve her departure. The neighbors speak of her in kind words and the many noble qualities she possessed. The funeral service was held at the residence, 511 North 10th St., Monday, April 23, at 2:30 p. m. and was conducted by Rev. B. F. Hall. Mrs. D. E. Carver and Mr. Hall sang two numbers. Flower girls: Helen, Maurine, Katherine and Gertrude Searl. Pallbearers: Orville C. Greene, Lon Swisher, Fred Fisher, George Annan, H. M. Walker, and Clark McKeown. Interment was made in the Clarinda Cemetery. [FREUDENBURG, MARIE WILHELMINE LACKEMANN] Mrs Marie Freudenburg, whose maiden name was Lackemann, was born in Bremen, Germany, June 26, 1876. Here she was baptized in the Lutheran faith in early infancy, renewing her baptismal vow by the rite of confirmation at the age of 14 in the city of her birth. In the year 1901 the deceased came to this community to make her future home and a year later on April 3, 1902, she was united in holy wedlock to Herman Freudenburg. This union was blessed with three children, Gerhard, Anna and Carl, principal of the Christian Day School at Jacob, Ill. After her marriage she and her husband first established their home on a farm near Yorktown, Ia. Three years later they moved with their children to their present farm some 10 miles northwest of Clarinda, where Gerhard and Anna still reside. Mrs Freudenburg had held membership in the Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1905. She leaves to mourn her departure her children, Gerhard, Anna, Carl and his wife Esther; two grandchildren; one sister-in-law and other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held May 10, 1956. There was a prayer service at the Foster-Harmon-William Mortuary followed by services at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev E A Fritz, pastor of the church, officiated. The organist was Mrs Ben Goecker. Bearers were William Baumgarten, Adolph Herzberg, Ralph Demanett, Paul H Herzberg, Hilbert Grebert and Herbert Otte. The flowers were cared for Mrs Arnold Fastenau and Mrs Ralph Demanett. Ushers were Mervil Sunderman and Gilbert Sunderman. Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. [GRAY, WILLIAM HARRY] He moved near New Market, Ia., with his parents at the age of one year and six months and lived in and around here until his death. He leaves to mourn his going his father and mother, three brothers, Lawrence, Gilbert and Wilber, one sister, Mrs. Harry Smith, all of Clarinda, and a host of relatives and friends. Three years ago, he joined the United Brethren church. Only a few hours before his going he said he was ready to go, that there was nothing between him and God. Services were held at the Walker Funral Home at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Long had charge of the services. Pallbearers were Harry Brown, Glenn Wallcott, Don Parker, George Parriott, Fred Watten ad V P. England. Music furnished by Mrs. Dale Smith and Mrs. Phillip Pollard. [HARMS, EDWARD JOHN HENRY] Edward John Henry Harms was the son of Fred and Martha, nee Kluge, Harms, born July 14, 1893 near Clarinda. He was baptized at Immanuel church and confirmed on March 29, 190[?]. He went to South Dakota with his parents in March 1910, where the family homestead two miles northwest of Canistota was purchased. He lived on the same place all his life, first with his parents and then his family. He and his parents joined Zion Lutheran church and he continued active membership until his death. On December 10, 1929 he was united in marriage to Martha Kiehn at Chamberlain, S D. Two daughters, Valedda and Elsie, were born to them. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Anelia, his mother and father. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, both at home, three brothers, Martin of Clarinda, Dan of Yorktown, Herman of Sioux Falls, S D; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service[s] were held Sept 16 at the Harms home and at the Zion Lutheran church, Rev P R Albrecht being in charge. Pallbearers were Herman Wittrock, Wm J Bormann, Herbert Langlett, Matt Eichhorn, Hilbert Wieman and Frank Krumvieda. The body was laid to rest in the Canistota cemetery. Among those attending were Mr and Mrs Dan Harms and Mr and Mrs Martin Harms of Clarinda, Mr and Mrs Wilbert Harms of Storm Lake, who visited at the Fred Bormann home. [HUDDLESTON, TOBITHA WAY ROUSE] She grew to womanhood in Hillsdale, Ia., and in the year 1886 was united in marriage to William Rouse. Three daughters were born to this union, Fern, Rea, and Margie. The husband and father passed away Sept. 15, 1905. Later in life, in 1912, she was married to Charles Huddelston [Huddleston] of Omaha, Nebr. They resided on a farm near New Market, Ia., for about twelve years. After her health failed, they moved to their home in New Market. Mrs. Huddelston joined the Methodist church at the age of 15, at Hillsdale, Ia. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Charles Huddelston [Huddleston]; three daughters, Mrs. Fern Clark of Hopkins, Mo., Mrs. Rea Burgin of Shenandoah, Ia., and Ms. Margie Johns of Des Moines, Ia.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The life of this good woman and devoted mother was laid in humble paths and quiet ways. The funeral services were held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the New Market Methodist church, with Rev. Charles Arnold in charge. The singers were Miss Opal Wallace and Mrs. Bessie Godfrey. Mrs. Charles Arnold was the pianist. Burial at the Old Memory cemetery. [JACKSON, CARGILL C.] In March 1883 he came with his parents to Hawleyville, Iowa, and in this community spent the remainder of his life. On March 27, 1889, he was united in marriage to Mary Berton Holland, daughter of Miles Hansen and Hannah Bentley Holland. To them seven children were born, all living. On April 18, 1934, his faithful wife was taken by death. Five years later he suffered a stroke of paralysis which left him a semi-invalid for the remainder of his life. In early manhood he embraced the Seventh Day Adventist faith and in this remained steadfast to the end. He was the third child in a family of seven children, all of whom along with his father and mother preceded him in death. Those surviving are his seven children, Orah C., Mrs. George Royer, of Clarinda; Mae, Mrs. Kyle Pace, Diagonal, Ia; Lulu D, Mrs. Ernie Baggs, Council Bluffs, Ia; Theodore, living at home; Ina P., Mrs Leslie Pratt, New Market, Ia; Willie W., New Market, and Mary Emma, Mrs. Glen Hulbert, Clarinda; fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces and nephews along with many friends. He was preceded in death by one grandchild Gerald Jackson, who passed away in 1933 at the age of eight years. The funeral service was conducted by Ellsworth L. Woods, pastor of the Clarinda Christian church at the Walker Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1945, at 1:30 p.m. Music was provided by Aletha Hutchings. Casket bearers were Leslie Pratt, Glen Hulburt, Kyle Pace, Elmer McCoy, George Royer, and Ernie Baggs. Interment was in the Hawleyville cemetery. On March 27, 1889, she was united in marriage to Cargil[l] C. Jackson of Hawleyville. To this union seven children were born, all of whom survive. In November 1889 she united with the Seventh [Day] Adventist church at Hawleyville, Ia., and remained faithful to the end, dying firm in faith and feeling secure in the love of her Savior. She had suffered greatly for the past three months and several times had expressed a desire to enter into her rest. We have lost from our midst a devoted wife, a loving mother, a good friend and a kind neighbor. He entire life was spent in this vicinity, except for short stays in Texas with her husband on business. She died April 18, 1934, at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 24 days. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, C. C. Jackson, New Market, Ia., her seven children, Orah (Mrs. George Royer), Clarinda, Ia.; May (Mrs. Kile Pace), Benton, Ia., Lulu Berringer, Council Bluffs, Ia.; Theodore, Council Bluffs, Ia.; Ina (Mrs. Leslie Pratt), Clarinda, Ia.; Willie, New Market, Ia.; Emma (Mrs. George Slack), New Market, Ia.; one brother, George Holland, Encampment, Wyo.; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Martindale, of New Market; ten grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. All that loving care and medical science could do was done but to no avail. God saw fit to recall the life he had given, though with aching hearts we humbly bow to His will and say it is well. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Walker Funeral Home, Rev. R. S. Fries of Nevada, Ia., Seventh Day Adventist minister, being in charge of the services. Burial was in the Hawleyville cemetery. The pallbearers were George Royer, C. E. McCoy, K. C. Pace, A. C. Martindale, Leslie Pratt and George Slack. Music was furnished by Mrs. Harry Hakes and Mrs. George Spaulding. Those from out of town who attended the funeral included Mrs. Earl Switzer, Mrs. Ralph James, Mrs. Voil Denson; Mrs. Bert Baggs, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Matton, Walter Norris, all of Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jackson of Glenwood, Mrs. John Tipton of Tabor, and Rev. R. S. Fries of Nevada, Ia. [JOHNSON, JOHN ADDISON] June 4, 1908, he united in marriage to Miss Anna B McKeighan of Portsmouth, Ia. To this union seven children were born. A son, Dwylan Edwy, preceded him in death at the age of three years. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ted T Miller (Lenore) of Clarinda; five sons, Howard W of Cedar City, Utah, Meade of Salt Lake City, Utah, James B of Hays, Kans, John A of Adel, and Hollis E of Rock Island, Ill; a brother, Walter A Johnson of Monroe, Wisc; a sister, Mabel Layton of Phippsburg, Colo; 17 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a host of friends. Dr Johnson had lived at the farm home for the past 18 years. His body was returned to College Springs, where he was born and received his early education. He attended Amity College in College Springs, Still College in Des Moines and the Tarvox Optical School in Omaha, Nebr. where he graduated and received a life-time membership in the American Optical Association. Dr Johnson, with his brother, Dr Ben Johnson, maintained an optical office for nearly two years at Albia, Ia, and for seven years in the office with Dr Miller, Dr Wycoff and Dr Davies at College Springs. He took up farming but continued to fit glasses until 1934 when he suffered a stroke. When a young man he professed his faith in Christ and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of College Springs and continued in the faith until his death. Funeral service was held from the Montgomery Funeral Home at Buffalo, Mo, May 4, with the Rev Crawford, Methodist minister, in charge. Mr Johnson was then brought to Clarinda on May 7 where funeral service was conducted from the Walker Funeral Home with the Rev Clarence Davis in charge. Music was by Mary Brummett and Aletha Hutchings. Casket bearers were Clark Perry, Fred Hanson, Bill Whipp, Clark McComb, Roy Sherman and Don Jillson. Burial was in the Maple Hill Cemetery at College Springs. [JOHNSON, LEO BYRLE] He was married to Madge Iva Hamm, October 22, 1922 at Clarinda. To this union was born one child, Ramon Leo. He is survived by his wife and son, Ramon, his father, Felix G. Johnson, two brothers, William B. Johnson and Robert S. Johnson, two sisters, Mrs. Oma L. Hines and Mrs. Myrtle G. Mohney, and other relatives and friends. His mother, three brothers and one sister preceded his death. At the age of twelve, he moved with his parents to Clarinda, where he lived until his marriage. Since his marriage, his home has been at Shambaugh, Ia. For the past six months he and his family have made their home at Hoisington, Kansas, where he had work. It was while on his way home from work that he was in an auto accident which resulted in his death. [Poem not transcribed.] [LAWSON, JOHN ALEXANDER "JACK"] Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 at the Rose Hill church with burial in the Rose Hill cemetery. Services were conducted by a Villisca minister assisted by Mrs. Fesler of Clarinda. [LAWSON, JOHN ALEXANDER "JACK"] In June 1925, he was married to Malinda Stevens. She departed this life several years later. On January 26, 1938, he was united in marriage to Katherine Mosher. They continued life on the farm where he was very active until failing health of recent months. Those who survive are his wife, a brother, Walter Lawson, of Crofton, Nebraska; and two daughters, Mrs. Riley Douthit and husband of Clarinda, and Mrs. Fred M Barr and husband, of Des Moines; also, a number of nieces and nephews. His entire life was spent in Page County and for the past 47 years he has lived on the home farm. Funeral services were held Monday, April 2, at 2 p m from the Rose Hill church in charge of Rev Peters of Villisca, assisted by Mrs T Fessler of Clarinda. He was carried to his final resting place in the Rose Hill cemetery by Ed Williams, Chet Williams, Less Durham, Luther Eden, J A DePew, George Miller. Mrs. Lawson was born April 26, 1852, in Sweden and came to America with her parents when she was but six weeks old. She was married in Clarinda, Iowa, on May 30, 1894, and since that time has lived in the vicinity of Hepburn. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was a member of the Methodist church. Besides her husband she leaves also a niece, Mrs. Emma Peterson of Geneseo, Ill., who is here to attend the funeral. The body was brought to Villisca Wednesday on No. 4 and taken from here to the home. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed at the time The Review went to press but it was thought it would not be held before Friday. [LAWSON, MALINDA E. WESTERBLO STEPHENSON] Mrs. Lawson is the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been born April 26th, 1852, in Sweden, coming to America with her parents when but six weeks of age. She was married to Mr. Lawson in Clarinda on May 30, 1894, and since then has lived in the vicinity of Hepburn. Besides her husband, she leaves a niece, Mrs. Emma Peterson, of Geneseo, Ill., who was able to come to the funeral, which was held Friday afternoon at the Rose Hill Church, southwest of Villisca, where interment was made, services being conducted by Rev. J. L. Boyd, the Methodist pastor at Villisca. Mrs. Lawson was a member of the Methodist Church and a woman of considerable character, who will be missed from the community. [LAWSON, MARY BELLE SULLIVAN ELRICK] She was united in marriage to Scott M. [arshall] Elrick December 31, 1885. To this union was born eight children, Lulu and Della having previously departed this life. The husband and father died March 10, 1910. On June 10, 1925, she was united in marriage to J. [ohn] A. [lexander] Lawson. She leaves to mourn her departure, five daughters and one son: Mrs. Leona Fastenau, Mrs. Jennie Fastenau of Hepburn, Ia.; Mrs. Daisy Eickemeyer of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Mrs. Grace Boo, Hepburn, Ia.; Mrs. Wilma McNerney, Coin, Ia., and Fred Elrick of Chicago; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, also three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Marie Hollis, Mrs. Emma Nelson, Mrs. Abie Bennington and P. D. Sullivan. She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior when she was fifteen years old and became a member of Rose Hill church. Mrs. Lawson lived most of her life in this vicinity, except a few years in Council Bluffs and Cheyenne, Wyo. Although she never possessed the best of health she was always busy and found great happiness in the companionship of all her friends. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Rose Hill church, Rev. Arthur Mortensen, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Villisca, being in charge. The music was furnished by a mixed quartet, including Mrs. L. W. Scott, Mrs. Forest Means, Roy Means, Rev. A. Mortensen, accompanied by Mrs. J. L. Wheeler. Pallbearers were Willie Sullivan, Dan McCoy, Henry Browning, Charlie Sullivan, Martin Sunderman and Les Dirrim, and two granddaughters, Ersel Fastenau and Dorothy McNerney, assisted with the flowers. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery by the side of her first husband, Mr. Elrick. [MACE, SHILIA REE] She leaves to mourn her departure her father and mother; one sister, Shela; three half-sisters, Thelma Mace of Council Bluffs, Ia., Norma Myres of Shenandoah, Ia., and Vera Baker of Waneta, Nebr.; one half-brother, Roe Mace of Clarinda; also, her grandmother, Mrs. Elta Ridnour of Clarinda and a host of friends. Little Shilia Ree was sick for one month. All that loving hands could do for her was done, but Jesus saw fit to take the little flower away. Services were held January 25 at 10 o'clock at the Walker Funral home. Rev. Long was the minister in charge. [MALONE, BOIES CAMPBELL] With exception of about 12 years, his life was spent in Clarinda. He lived one year in Shenandoah and the last eleven years in Clearmont, Mo. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Gertrude Biggers in Burlington Junction, Mo., May 10, 1914. Two children were born to this union, Elanor Nadine and James Thomas. He leaves one brother, William Malone, of Clarinda, Iowa, and a sister, Mrs. Will Bower, of Clarinda, and many devoted friends both in Clarinda and Clearmont. He had been a sufferer for more than a year. Just two weeks ago he was admitted to the Menorah hospital in Kansas City, Mo. All was done for him that was humanly possible but to no avail. He attended church in Clarinda. His creed was that of love for the true and the beautiful in God's world. He was honest with his fellowman, trustful, sincere and very much devoted to his family. The funeral service was held in the Methodist church in Clearmont, Mo., Sunday, March 22, 1936, at 2:30 p. m., with Rev B. F. Hall in charge. A quartet composed of Everett Gray, Mrs. Pauline Hamilton, Mrs. Lucile Burch and Lewis Wallace, with Mrs. J. F. Wolfe, pianist, sang two numbers. Scott Hitchcock of Clarinda sang a solo. The flower girls were Virginia Gray, Audrey Bartlett, Dorn Bentheien, and Winifred Green. Pallbearers, J. M. Smith, C. A. Skeed, J. F. Wolf, R. R. Ance, C. D. Lane and Frank Rhodes. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. [MALONE, FRANCES ELIZABETH DAVIS] She lived in Illinois during the Civil War and later in Harris County, Missouri. She came to Page County in 1874 and on September 13, 1877 was married to Thomas Malone who departed this life July 19,1928 on his wife's 76th birthday. She lived in Page County, since her marriage, with the exception of 18 years in Burlington Junction, Missouri. The children born to this union were William Malone of Clarinda, Iowa, Kate, who died February 24, 1908, Mrs. Derinda Bower of Clarinda, and B. [oies] C. [ampbell] Malone of Clearmont, Missouri. There are eight grandchildren. She also leaves one brother—H. E. Davis of Stratton, Nebraska, and two sisters—Mrs. Emma Holman, Hanford, California, and Mrs. John McLaughlin, Gregory, South Dakota. She was a member of the Universalist Church. In disposition she was pleasant, kind and cheery, and helpful to those about her. She was a great lover of flowers. The funeral service was held at the Pruitt Funeral Home Monday, April 23 at 4 p. m. and was in charge of B. F. Hall. Music: Mrs. Leslie Forbes sang two hymns, Mrs. Hall accompanist. Flower girls: Mrs. Aubrey Thompson, Cleo Bower, Eileen Bower, Nadine Malone. Pallbearers: John Bower, Wayne Bower, Aubrey Thompson, Paul Anderson, Walter Keener, Wm. Harnagel. [MALONE, KATE M.] [MALONE, THOMAS W.] He came to Clarinda about 1875 and has lived here continuously with the exception of the past 18 years, which he spent in Burlington Junction, Mo. He was married to Frances E. Davis at Clarinda, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1877. To this union four children were born, three of whom are living. Their names are William, Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mrs. William Bowers [Bower], Clarinda; B. [oies] C. [ampbell] Malone, Clearmont, Mo. Katie of Clarinda passed from this life Feb. 24, 1908. He is survived by his three children, seven grandchildren and his wife, who was 76 years of age on the day of his passing. Mr. Malone enlisted Jan. 18, 1864, at Maquon, Ill., in Co. A, 14th Regiment, Illinois voluntary cavalry, for the period of three years, and was mustered out of service July 8, 1865, as a private and paroled prisoner of war. He was taken prisoner near Columbia, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1864, and confined in a prison at Meridian, Miss., and also at Andersonville. He served as prisoner a total of six months and eight days. He was a charter member of the volunteer fire department of Clarinda and served as chief for a number of years. He was also a charter member of the Page County Mutual insurance company and was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Early in life he became a member of the Universalist church. Thus his history is closed and his works follow him. Let us emulate his virtues. Let us estimate the good in his life as a legacy to be used wisely for the good of mankind. The funeral was held at Pruitt's mortuary at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by B. F. Hall, pastor of the Church of Christ. Two selections, "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me" and "Waiting in the Sunshine," a song dedicated to Mr. Malone because of his service as a Union soldier, were sung by B. F. Hall and Miss Eva Garrison, with Mr. Hall at the piano. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. [MALONE, WILLIAM FRANCIS "WILLIE"] He lived in the place of his birth until 1909, at which time he moved to Burlington Junction, Mo., and lived there for 20 years and then returned to Clarinda in 1929, where he resided until the close of life. For a series of years, he was a member of the Fire Department of Clarinda and rendered effective service. For several years he was an employee in the Clarinda rug factory. His other activities included carpentering, gardening, and other responses to various calls for help. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Will Bower of Clarinda. One sister, Kate Malone and a brother Boies Malone preceded him in death as have also his parents. He also leaves 4 nieces and 4 nephews. Thus another member of society has been removed. His works follow him. All the things in his life worthy of imitation should be received by the living as a legacy to be wisely used for growth in the best things of life. The funeral service was held at the Pruitt Funeral Home April 11, 1937, at 2:30 p m with Rev B F Hall officiating. Mrs. Harris rendered two solos with Mrs. B F Hall accompanist. Pallbearers: E E. Radke, Clyde Slump, Herman Ward, Omar Willison, Floyd Fry, Glenn Davison. Flower girls: Eileen Bower, Cleo Bower and Nadine Malone. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. [MILLER, JAMES DONALD] Early in life he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was united in marriage to Ethel M. Clothier of Seattle, who still survives him. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Maggie A. Miller, three brothers, Fleet Miller of Yorktown, Iowa, Clark E. Miller of Weslaco, Texas, and Warren Miller of Clarinda. Also, his wife and three sisters, Mrs. Edna Andrews, Miss Daisy Miller of Clarinda, and Mrs. Vern Mathewson of Shenandoah, Iowa. One sister, Mrs. Roy Baker, who preceded him in death only two months ago. Besides many other relatives and friends, both here and in Seattle. He passed away at his home in Seattle on February 9th after a brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon form the home with Dr. Shenton officiating. Interment followed in Clarinda cemetery. Mrs. Nina Cozad beautifully sang "Face to Face" and "Looking this way." Pallbearers to take him to his final resting place were his brothers and nephews. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. [MILLIGAN, CHARLES LOGAN] War I Vet Had Moved to Be With Children in Washington He was a World War I veteran, born in Villisca. He had gone west to be with three of his children, Dorman Milligan, Wilmer Milligan and Mrs. Arloa Wirth, at Vancouver. A daughter, Mrs Emma Jean Evans, is at Clearmont, Mo. Two brothers are Lonnie and Harvey of Villisca and a sister, Susie Belote of Sherman, Tex. His wife had died in 1952. The funeral rites will be Wednesday at 2 p m at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda with the Rev Ralph G Allen officiating. Burial will be in Clarinda cemetery. [NIXON, ELIZABETH ANN "BETSY" DAVISON] Ab Davison received word Tuesday that his aunt, Mrs. Betsy Ann Nixon, of Hopkins, had passed away. [NIXON, ELIZABETH ANN "BETSY" DAVISON] [ORME, BERT NATHAN] On Nov. 22, 1900, he was married to Miss Pearl Bramble. His entire life was spent at Hawleyville and New Market. The last 36 years he lived at his home where he passed away Saturday at 11 o'clock p. m. He was one of a family of six children, the father, mother, two brothers and one sister having preceded him in death. The members of his family left to mourn his passing are his wife; a nephew, Harry Glassgow, who has made his home with them; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Rucker of North Grove and Mrs. Louie Spielman of Clarinda, and a number of nieces and nephews. He leaves behind a host of friends who join the family in their sorrow. The funeral service, with Rev. Charles Arnold in charge, was held at the New Market Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Singers were Mrs. Myrtle Murren and Mrs. Bessie Godfrey. Mrs. Charles Arnold was pianist. [PALMER, MABEL FRANCES ROYSTON] On August 3, 1933, she was united in marriage to Roy J Palmer. They have been residents of this vicinity since 1935. She had worked at various places here; the last nine years she was employed in the Farmer's Union Shipping Association office. She had been an active member of the Open Bible Church for the past 11 years, serving in various offices. At the time of her death she was a member of the church board and a teacher in the Sunday School. She is survived by her husband, Roy, and their daughter, Donna Jean, at home; her mother, Mrs Maude Royston, Pikeville, Tenn; her father and stepmother, Mr and Mrs Robert Royston of Pattonsburg, Mo; three sisters, Mrs Pauline Reed of Pattonsburg, Mrs Ruth Adams of Gilman City, Mo, and Mrs Ruby Bell of Kansas City, Mo; a brother, Jewell Royston of Wichita, Kans, and a host of relatives and friends. Memorial services were held May 19 at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda with the Rev Leo Simmons officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs Leo McKown and Mrs Junior Thompson, accompanied by Miss Aletha Hutchings, organist. Pallbearers were Donald King, Marvin Hamilton, Merl Eberly Sr, Jerry Cutter, Ernest Wallace and Owen Thompson. Interment was in the Clarinda Cemetery. [RIDNOUR, BENJAMIN BELLE] He was united in marriage to Lizzie Head on Sept. 27, 1893, and to this union nine children were born. One daughter, Marie, preceded her father in death Nov. 9, 1900. He is survived by his widow and four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Luther, Mrs. Erma Luther, Mrs. Berniece White of New Market, and Mrs. Beulah Boelling of Nodaway; four sons, Claude and Ivan, of Creston, Lasure of New Market, and Neely of College Springs; four brothers, Fred of Clarinda, Rufus of Nodaway, James of New Market, and David of Livingston, Mont.; two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Vance of New Market and Mrs. Harriet Peckenpaugh of Toledo, O. His death is also mourned by 21 grandchildren. He united with the Methodist church at Hawleyville in 1898, during a revival meeting conducted by Rev. Ray Harvey. The funeral service was in the Walker Funeral Home at Clarinda. The singers were Mrs. Bessie Godfrey, Mrs. Myrtle Murran; Walter Noble and George Webb. Pianist was Mrs. Mary Arnold. The service was in charge of Rev. Charles Arnold. Burial was at Hawleyville. [STONE, JOSEPH RICHARD] For the past thirty years he has engaged in the buying and shipping of livestock. May 20, 1881, he was united in marriage to Lydia M. Eberlin. To this union were born nine children, three of whom have preceded him to the better world. Surviving with the wife are the children, Floyd Stone of Akron, Ohio, Fred, Clyde and Ralph Stone and Mrs. Lola James of Braddyville, Ia., and Mrs. Mabel Wolfe of Harrisonville, Mo. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother, who reside in Montana, also nine grandchildren: Yale C. James, Joseph R. James, J. Otto James, Bonnie L. James, Mabel C. James, C. Stanley Stone of Braddyville, and J. George Wolfe and L. Evelyn Wolfe of Harrisonville, Mo. Mr. Stone's father was a civil war veteran. The three sons, Fred, Clyde and Ralph are world war veterans. Mr. Stone was a kind and loving father, always providing for his wife and children. Those who knew him best were his closest friends as he had nothing he would not share with others. In the twenty-six years that he has been buying and shipping livestock in Braddyville and the adjoining vicinity, he has been patronized by hundreds of farmers who have continued from year to year to be his closest friends which is the proof of the high esteem in which he was held for his honorable dealing with the public. Mr. Stone had held several offices of trust, serving as mayor and as secretary and treasurer of fraternal organizations to which he belonged. At the time of his death he was a member of the town council. He will be greatly mourned by his family and missed by a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the Methodist church, after which the remains were taken to Graham, Mo. for burial. [THOMPSON, MILDRED ELENOR BROOKE] Her life was spent in Shenandoah until 1920, at which time she with her parents moved to Creston, Ia., and after two years of residence there came to Clarinda, where she lived continuously until her passing. She attended the Clarinda high school and was a member of the Church of Christ since 1924. She was united in marriage to Darrell E [dgar] Thompson Aug 26, 1932. To this union one son was born, James Lee, Dec 29, 1936. Aside from the husband and child she leaves her parents, Mr and Mrs L [eo] D [ecatur] Brooke of Clarinda; a grandmother, Mrs Minne [Minnie] Brooke of Leon, Ia, one brother, Lester D of Clarinda, two sisters, Mrs Max Woodward of Villisca, Ia, and Wanda at home. A sister, Mrs Maxine Brooks Updike, preceded her in death Jan 24, 1935. She also leaves two nieces and two nephews. Mildred was of a reserved disposition. She had many close friends because of her loyalty to them. Those who knew her best prized her friendship most highly. All who knew her are deeply grieved at her passing. "They Softly Walk"
[UHL, HERMAN JACK] The family moved to Omaha when Jack was a child, and there he spent most of his younger days. He served in the United States Navy before and during World War I until an injury, when he was hospitalized in 1917-1918 in the Veterans Hospital in California. He received his discharge from Mare Island Naval Base in 1918. He returned to Omaha where he was employed. He was united in marriage Oct 4, 1929, to Pauline Bales of Council Bluffs, formerly of Clarinda. They lived in Council Bluffs for two years and then moved to Clarinda. To this union two sons were born, Robert Dale who died in infancy and William Herman, now serving in the United States Navy, stationed at Fort Miley, San Francisco, Calif. In 1939 they moved to Braddyville. They operated a drugstore for several years and Jack had been employed at the post office in Braddyville from July 1, 1952, until the time of his death. Jack was baptized in the Lutheran faith when a child. He was an active member of the Holbrook-Snively American Legion Post 698 of Braddyville. He had been seriously ill since January and had been hospitalized at different times in the Veterans Hospital in Omaha and in the Clarinda Municipal Hospital since December. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and infant son. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Pauline and son Bill; three sisters, Mrs Theodore Leach and Ann Uhl of Omaha, Nebr. and Mrs Roy Friend of Denver, Colo; two brothers, Bill Uhl of Council Bluffs and John Uhl of Waterloo, Nebr. and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home May 21 with the Rev Lester Greenwood in charge. Music was by Aletha Hutchings, organist and Doris Forbes, soloist. Casket bearers were Russell Holt, Sidney Creveling, Merrill Miller, Roy Hazelton, Glen Hazelton, Ottie Thompson. Honorary bearers were Oppie Ross, Jim Wise, John Wamsley, Bob McClure, Bert Jenkins, Lawrence McMullin. In charge of folding the flag at the ceremony was C T Bales, brother-in-law of Mr Uhl. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery. [WHITE, BERNICE IOLA RIDNOUR] At the age of fourteen she united with the Hawleyville Methodist church during the pastorate of Rev J Owen Smith. On May 16, 1929 she was graduated from the Clarinda high school. She then taught school for three years prior to her marriage to Everett G White of New Market. To this union were born two sons, Everett Wendell, aged two and one-half years and baby Darwin Duane. Beside her husband and two children she leaves to mourn her passing her mother, Mrs Lizzie Ridnour, three sisters, Mrs Blanche Luther and Mrs Erma Luther of New Market and Mrs Beulah Boelling of Blanchard; four brothers, Ivan and Claude Ridnour of Creston, Neily of College Springs and Leisure of New Market. One sister, Carol Marie, died in 1900; her father, Mr. Belle Ridnour, passed away February 13, 1937. Bernice was of a cheerful disposition; always she will be remembered by her friends and relatives as the peacemaker. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." The funeral service, the arrangements for which were made by the deceased, was conducted by Rev Charles Arnold at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, at two o'clock Saturday afternoon. The singers were Mrs. Lester Walker and Horace Richardson; pianist, Velma Howard. Pallbearers, Art Johnston, Roscoe Mulkins, Fred Stimson, Stanley Stimson, Forrest Richardson, Howard Richey.
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