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Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19
McGehee News

Mrs. Minnie Rathey and Mrs.
Bessie Robinson entertained with
a lovely and elaborate luncheon
Tuesday night, September 9 at
Mrs. Rathey's home. The lunch
con was in honor of Mrs. lola
| Rathey and Mrs. Ellen Hall of
| Chicago. I'll. Miss Earnestlne
| CASTOR acting as receiving hos
tess, met guests at the door and
| welcomed them into the gather
ing. The home was beautifully
dccorased with bouquets of roses
that were accentuated by an even
lovlier gathering Of guests The
hostesses took over after the
guests were welcomed by co-hos
CASTOR and served refreshments,
tess CASTOR and served refresh
ments. Eight very close friends
were guests to the affair.
Mrs. Rathey left on the 10th
enroute back to Chicago. Mrs.
Hall, with her children, left We'd
nesday to stop over in Memphis,
I Tenn, and continue to Chicago
| from there.
Friends here expressed sorre
at the departure of these two
very popular ladies' A "Fish Fry"
was given at the home of Mrs. j,
M Hart last Tuesday.
Miss Dorothy Gill Of Warren
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Abe King and Mrs. Jude jenkins
this week.
The No. Singing Choir moi
Thursday and Frioay nights al
the usual hours. J. b Coleman and
John Ellis, presidents.
The Silver Rose Quar'etta tmale
: and fcmale) rendered two selec.
tons at the white Baptist Church
: last Sunday evening. These mu.
steal numbers were apparently en-
. joyed by all.
The District SINGING Conven
tion (SouthcasD will convene al
the Seven Star NJ, B. Church ii
d Dermott. The officials have ex-
tended cordial invitation to all
, to attend the singing sessions.
The Silver Rose Quartette m
at Mrs. Bertha Ellis home last
Tuesday. In connection with .
birthday celebration, a deloctahlC
repast was served following the
business and rehearsal session.
Thurow Peete, son Of Mr.. anC
Mrs. f. A. Peete, left last Sun.
dav to enroll in the Arkansas
State A. NJ. and n, Coll ge fo'
special work, He received his Il
s. degree from Xavier Uniyersit!
New Orleans) in 1889.
Mrs T. C. Evans will spend APP
proximately 10 days visiting re
lativs in Wilmot
Mrs. Essie u Wallace (Desh'
end Drew County Demonstration
returned from two weeks vaca
ton in Nashville, Tenn last Mon
day.
The Snatch Team Of ST. Peter
A. NJ. f. Church met at the HON
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton ElIiso1
last Tuesday evening After bust
ness sessions, the host served
Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19
Council Requests
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ttohtihueu from rage -
taken hv the council, the bound
airy of the Oakland ark would
border Battleville, an all Negro
community. Negro property
owners are therefore risking the
security of their homes, as the
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gates from four states were repre-
scented at the meeting which was
attended by outstanding leaders
of African Methodism. Pr sident
d. 0rmonde Walker of Wilber-
force was there. Among the Bis
hops of the church were, Curry,
Allen, Sims, Nichols, and Davis,
The success of the conference was
assured by the faithful and loyal
workers of St, John, un Ter the pas
torship of the Rev, J, II, Greene
A. M. and N. OPENING was at
tended by many local citizens. In
cidentally. DR., ]. B, Watson is
entering his fourteenth year as
president. There are eighteen new
teachers on the faculty. DR., Wat
son ANNOUNCED that only two teach
ers were asked not to return
both dismissed, aceor ing to the
president, upon the recommended
tion of the heads of the depart
ments.
LOYAL SUPPORTER for the
PPESS-Mrs. Fannie Reed, oil
1918 Seull ST., who never fails to
call el9 when the newsboy doesn't
get around. he advises change in
the reportorial policy of the
PPESS-write about, she says,
the little folks who buy the pa
rer'--GONE TO SEE MAMA
Roger Williams, of the Colleeiate
Barbar Shop (they advertise in
the PRESS has gone TO Ashdown
for few days visit with his mo-
Their. Henry Williams, brother. re-
ports that Roger didn't go home
to pick cotton, but is doing a bit
of carpentry for TIL family
What a versatile harhcr' UP
AGAIN-Ts Pine Bluffs most sue
eessful busin ssman, Mr., F. X.
Miller, after a five days confine-
ment at his home. We are glad te
see him back at the helm of hi
many varied business emit rprises
WORKSHOP STUDENT returns
Miss Pinkie Thrift, head of the
Department of Home Economies i
at the A. NJ. and N College, re
ports successful period of study
at the Y. of Chicago in August
Miss Thrift visited with relatives
ard friends at her home in ia
Maica, Long Island. WEEPING
AT THE VARSITY is Miss Ger
trude Coats. waitress. She mourns
the loss of those mon in Uncle |
Sans army. WELL KNOWN ST
JAMES memhor is reported to
have been "turned out" Of the |
church by Rev. r. j. Griffin. Be
cause of failure to observe the
rules of the discipline, Mrs. G.
NJ. Patillo is reported to be out OF
st. James after so many, many |
years. There are others slated to |
be dealt with according to law,
The trouble seems to arise out Oh
the failure to support the pastors
program, which included six o.
clock morning services, which
some of the members opposed. in
HIS SOLITUDE--all because his
wife has not returned, Dr. F. F..
Lltes says that he doesn't think
he will be able to hold out much
longer. Hurry back to the city,
Townsend ark To BE Addition
To White Park
The much talked about Negro
Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19
Flowers, ono

/ lowers, ono
secretary, at a
mass meeting
h Id at the
Mellilieu Meth
odist Church.
The success
ful mass meet
ing which stim-
ulated interest
in "a poll tax
drive now being
conduct ID auar
Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19

II nntIn1Pd frOm Faro y
was not stopped so easily; he
voted, and his vote showed that
he had no desire to be organized
in any major organization by de-
feating the Union with a vote Of
over hundred against it.
Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19

tai, was in need of blood trans
fusion, and that any volunteer
blood donor would be greatly APP
preciated.
Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19
Blood Donor Needed

1t was announced late today
that Mrs. Ola Us Parker. at pres
ent interned at University Hospi-
Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19
Wynn Sponsors TT.
Smith Meeting

FIT SMITH-An encouraging
report of ono activities during
the past ninet en- months was made
Sunday evening, by ", Harold
Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19

College in Little Rock and is a
recent graduate from the 7th
Corps Area Motor Transportation
School at Fl. Crook, Neb., where
he was stationed as a member Of
the Military Police.
Arkansas State press., 1941-09-19
This And That
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without a direct slap or destroy
ing its entertainment value. II
| am wrong, get me right.
Will see you LATER!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
FINAL TEMPLETON
 PAYMENT, $7.OOO
Decision Expected Tomor- row Morning; Six Uncon-
 tested DivOrces

The receivers of Charles A. Tenn pleton, Inc, will ask Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne for pernis- sion to make Q final, payment of approximately $7,000 to the firms creditors, according to @ listing of motions at tomorrow mornings short calendar session. s
 It Is expected that once the pay. ments are made, M. Templeton will ask the court for reinstate- ment as the firms owner and man. ager, and that the company be de- clared free from its receivership. Earlier this week, the receivers an- nounced that this final payment of $7,000 would be made on or before May 16.
 Scheduled for trial Friday rnogn- ing are six uycontested divorce acc tions as follows: Lucille Guisto Bingham, against Robert Schofield Bingham; Margery Fredericka Tay- Tor vs T,hurston Obsy Taylor; Helen Elsie Jabs Post against Newton K. Post; Gladys G. Hodson w Fred- erick B. fiodson; Mona Bella Rit- chic (RiccD vs Ralph Francis Rit- chic; and Martha Blattmann Me- Nulty vs John J. McNulty.
 Motions to be made in actions not yet ready for trial are as follows: Max Elendorff vs Hertha Schultze and allowance to defend thu suit; the same motions will be made in the cases of George Dulina vs Qenia Krayeski Dulina, and Alice Tur- cote vs Arthur Turcotte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03

Anthony, Albert Taller, Roland Keaveney, Wilfred Bibeau, Henry Barry, Fenton Cuddy, Edson B. Hitchcock, Harold Manville, Will liam Secor, -Jr., James Mc0rath William Magee, Donald walker.
 James Mihailoff, Vito Demola Donald Post, J. Warren Upson, Da- vid Hadley, Floyd Rasmussen, Ail- thony Colucci, Alfred Pepin, Don1- enic Castaleo, Samuel Travel, Louis A. Freeman, Hector Bernier, Ed ward Mraz, James Ambercrombie, Agosta Agostirso, Sam Manella, George Scott, Joseph Harpin, Giles Anderson, Frank Schwartz, M. M. Gillette, Frederick Bauby, Stanley Lucas, Charles Hughes, James Mur- phy.
 Entertainment Committee: Jo- seph Reiner, chairman: Ray Ma thieu, co-chairman: Charles Cog gins, co-chairman; Joseph DiPietro, James Boylan, Nick Jamele, Pete DiCicco, Charles DeBischop, o. Ar- thur DuBois, Dr. Kenneth Elan. chard, John A. stephonaitis, Don- aid Walker, Philip Taber, John Line- burg, Fenton Niver, Andrew Cooney. James Galullo, Salvatore Puzzo, Newton Post. Francis Bergin, Thom- as Bane, Charles Elwell, John De- leskis, John W. Stokes, William Lanesay, Angelo Possenato, Simon Cronin, Leo Pepin, George Nc. Grath, Dr. Wertheimer, Dr. Frank. lin Warren, Earl Anderson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
 GIVEN PATROLMAN
Edward McD Donald Informs Board of Illness; Store
 Makes Request

The police board yesterday grant. ed Patrolman Edward McDoald c leave of absence without pay from duty for two months, from April 1 to June1. He was recently ordered to return to duty after physical ex- aminations by Dr. A. J. Finn, police surgeon.
 Patrolman Mcdonald requested the leave of obsence in Q statement furnished by c physician which stated that he had not recovered sufficiently from an ailment which had incapacitated him for many weeks, and in e letter which he sent, said that he was not in physical condition to assume duty.
 A request from the management o fthe Brown building to have two meters removed from the buildings entrance for purposes of loading and unloading and that the curb be painted yellow to designate that area as a loading zone. The request was referred to the committee on traf- fic.
 The committee also received c re- quest of the Red Gross to increase the parking time to two-hours near the Kingsbury house on Prospect street for the accommodation Of service workers, who are engaged m voluntary relief work for the Red Gross program. :.
 The communication was referred to the traffic committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
3,lOO APPLICANTS
 OBTAIN LICENSES
Nearly 45,0OO Auto Driv. CTS Must Apply Before
 Deadline April 30

Approximately 46,O00 drivers will be obliged to secure licenses within the next a business days remaining before the headline is reached on April 90, Mrs. Alice E. Bradley, sue pervlSor Of the local branch on Wa- tertown avenue of the motor vehicle department, announced today. Mrs. Bradley estimates that there will be 4S,O0O renewals for this year as compared to 45,O00 of last year.
 At the present time 3,1O0 have renewed their licenses which ls Q record gain of 1,e0O over last year. The operatcrS license gre @ as in the past, Mrs. Bradley said, when she mentioned that there were many inquiries concerning the General As sernbly discussion Of reducing the fec and explained that any action taken before the end of the present session would not be effective for this period of renewals.
 The blanks for the application are attached to the old certificate and persons who seek their renewals should i'll out the space for date of birth in addition to printing their names and signature otherwise the license application will be returned. The application may be mailed or taken to the local branch tn per- son. but it should not be ssns to Hartford
 The supervisor advises that per- cons ilving in tlze Waterbury area shoalid applp at she Wate<1uEF o9- flpe on yFafeKscWn avsnzze
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
.$22 FROM TAGS IN FOUR HOURS
Meter ViOlatOrs Enrich Pc. lice Golfers Today; Canl-
 paign Underway

The parade of the tagged filed into police headquarters to pay q fines from 6 o'clock this morning until 12 o'clock and police coffers were recipients of t22 within four hours.
 This increase was noted by police ofncials to be the result of the rec cent campaign which city court prosecutors and judges voiced CO., operation with police to see that parking meter users observe city ordinances.
 It was observed this morning that groups of violators clustered about the desk window of the po- lice station, with q bills in their hands.
 A campaign statement to make violators observe the parking law, warns that the delinquent who ig- nores police slips will be summoned into court on warrants and that they will be prosecuted and subject. ed to costs of court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03

Success, spelled with capital let- ters, marked the get-acquainted party of the new John Leopold Morse mems clothing store on Bank street last evening, for the crowds of weN-wisl1ers kept fiocking to the emporium in such steady streams that an emergency cali had to be sent out for more refreshments to accommodate everyone.
 This morning this streamlined and nlodernized headquarters for the well dressed man ofilcially got un- derwey ae far as business was con- cerned. The entire personnel of the company was more than elated with the countless compliments paid them by their numerous acquaint- ancee who took advantage of the open house party last evening.
 McDuff Pleased
 Manager George McDuR told the Democrat this morning that 1t was with a great deal of pleasure that he played host last evening, for the large and appreciative turnout prov- ed to him that the new Leopold Morse headquarters here will bring in male customers who appreciate true quality, exact fit and unusual values at factory.to-you prices.
 MT. McDuff said that the major ity of men on hand last evening inspecting the new store were very much interested in the four dif- ferent charge plans which the firm offers, namely, 30-tiay charge &C., count, 10 weekly payments, one- third monthly plan and the lay away plan. The latter calls for no credit investigation and was in- augurated primarily for people pre- ferring not to have their new clothes delivered before completing pay mentS.
 Stan Present
 E Other staff members on hand last evening to see that the guests were royalty welcomed and entertained were Miss Mary Augefli, Umberto Colletti, Elmer Seymour, Thomas O'Brien, Edward Horigan, Bernard L. Mullen, Charles Connell and Augisto Mattei.
 Tn e9 years, Leopold Morse con- pany has spread from the original small store in Dock Square in Bos- ton to c dozen retail stores, a great manufacturing plant, and Q whole sale business that caters to the 1in- est mems stores from coast-to-coaSt,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
GIRL RECEIVES
 $7o FOR SCAR
Two Other Stipulated Com. pensation Agreements
 Approved Today

Three stipulated agreements to- taling S8N were approved today by Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot, including that of An- toinette Mascia of 89 Carver street, who asked for compensation for scar injuries she sustained in an accident while working for the Connecticut Children's Hospital on Watertown avenue.
 Tn ratifying Q settlement of $7o as full and final payment for all claims against the hospital, Com- missioner Talbot required the claim ants mother to agree to the settle- ment, since the claimant Is @ minor of i7.
 Giles J. swet of Winsted was granted compensation of $34s in @ finding and award by stipulation against the Torrington Building company, as full and final payment for Q right thumb injury leading to infection and amputation. The Tor rington company disclaimed respor- sibility, charging that MT. Sweet sustained the injury while of the job.
 Marian E. Brooks of Ridgewood, N. J., will receive $409 as full and final payment for leg injury she suffered while working for the Ken Mont Camp, Inc, of Kent. Miss Brooks claimed that she dislocated her right knee when she dived of 6 raft at the camp site. She fur ther charged the accident was caused when the raft gave way.
 Tn addition to the award, Com missioner Talbot ordered that hos- pital fees totaling $290 be paid by the insurers of the camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
NO DECISION IN
 SUIT OVER NOTE
Judge Wynne to Decide Issue SO0fl-L0cal W0ni.
 an Suing for $l5,OO0

Decision was reserved this morn- ing by Superior Court Judge Ken- meth Wynne in the $750 civil action damage suit brought against John Diorio of Waterbury by Ralph De- vino, also of this city.
 Basis for the suit was an alleged promissory note of $546.50 dated August 8, 1888, which note was sub- sequently endorsed to the Water bury National Bank by the plaintiff. Devino charges he paid the note when the defendant failed to keep the agreement. Atty Edward Mas colo appeared for MT. Devino.
 Rose Guarino of Waterbury seeks damages of $l5,000 in @ civil action now being tried In Superior Court against William J. Cox, State High way Commissioner. According to her complaint, she fell on an ellegedly defective highway in Middlebury on october 22, 1888, suffering serious internal injuries in addition to bruises and abrasions about the body. Trial is expected to take all of today and possibly most of to- morrow morning. Atty. Mascolo rep- resents the Waterbury woman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03

At tonight's meeting of the local club President Mihailoff will ofn- cially announce his standing com mittee for the coming year. They will be as follows:
 Honorary Committee: ex-Mayor Patrick Perriello, Vernon Hall, Har- old Post, Anthony Petrillo, George Mitchell, Mortimer Calvin, Harry Krasow, Harold Hadley.
 Board of Directors: Harold Had ley, chairman; Harold Post, Harold Rogers, William Kolbeck, Maurice Gruskay, Frank varanelh, Harry Laraviere, John McGurk, George Crocicchia.
 Speakers Committee: Vernon Hall Louis Ciraldi, Charles Foster, AL bert Hummel, Andrew Kata.
 Publicity Committee: William Pape, chairman, Edmund sonntag, Edward Udelowits, Rudolph Hennick, Yale Matzkin, Homer Bernier.
 Bylaws Committee: William Root, Edward Sweeney, Morris Robin, Frank Rossi, Fred Packard.
 Finance Committee: Francis Phil- lips, chairman; Michael Galullo, Edward Cohen, Frank Summa, George Towles, Harry Post, George Kingston, Burton walker, Donate Pope, Samuel Williams, Sd, John J. Kearney, Harry Krasow, Walter Smethurst, William Gerardi.
 Election Committee: Leo Archarn- bault, chairman; Charles Summa, Maurice Wrenn, Thomas Lepore, John Burrall, Anthony Petrillo, Pat rick Periello, George Mitchell and William Kolbeck.
 Membership Committee: Robert Stone, chairman; Edwin Wells, CO., chairman, Louis Shaker, co-chair- man: Oscar Warner, Max Kiessling, Wendell Cross, William Black, T. E.. Conway, Walter Torrance, M. D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
CHINESE PEOPLE
 TOLERANT RACE
Former Missionary States Natives Understand Jap-
 anese Invasion Motive

enjoyed missionary work in China for three years, described the chinese as tolerant people in an address last evening at the South reiterated church, followed by movies of the Far Eastern conflict. Rev. M. Webb Wright, pastor, in- troduced the speaker.
 Rev. MT. Leete claims the Chin- ese are c very understanding race despite the invasion. They know that it Is only Q small powerful gang that is driving the entire Jap- snese people into this war he stated.
 Many missionaries are still re- maining there, but are sending their families home, he added, since the United States Department of State has requested their departures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03

Convention plans will be discussed ct Q meeting of the Young Mems Republican Club tonight at The Elton. Newly elected officers, headed by President Samuel Mihailoff, will be installed.
 Delegates from all parts of the state and prominent party leaders will attend the convention, which will be held at The Elton.
 The committee appointments an- nounced by General Chairman Krasow are as follows:
 Honorary Committee
 Vernon Hall, J. Warren Upson, Floyd Rasmussen, Patrick M. Per- riello, George J. Scott, Michael J,Anthony, Judge Theodore E. Con- way, Michael J. Galullo, Charles R. Summa, Mitchell G. Meyers, j.. Milton Burrall, Frederick w. Pa- eonba.
 Committees
 Banquet: Harold Post, waterbury, Rlaairman; Homer Bernier Antonio eerillo, Philip Bernstein, Mortimer Calvin.
 Credentials: George Crocicchia, N,dward Wells, Andrew Kata, James Morrow, Walter Smethurst.
 Publicity: Frank Johnson, chair tnan; Albert Martin, Walter Brooks. Entertainment: Samuel Mihailoff, waterbury, chairman; Robert Stone, Hale Matzkin, Edward Sweeney, yoseph ReineY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
Young C. O. P State Convention Committees Named
New Store Thronged
 For Impressive Debut
Johnson-LeopOId Morse Writes New Chapter on Pubs
 lies Interest Appreciation; Staff as ReceptiOnists

and from Canada to the Gulf o1 Mexico.
 Thus, in ie4i, Morse quality and style Is made available to millions of style and quality conscious men. Tn New England, there are ten Morse controlled stores in various sections.
 These stores are all considered one of the big Morse family their managers and personnel are constant visitors to the 'homeN store . and their aims and polt- cies Identical.
 Now, all the members of the great Morse family welcome Johnson, Inc. long the source of Leopold Morse clothing, in Waterbury. For with the JohnSon-Leopol0 Morse merger, this leading mems store be- comes 6 Leopold Morse store sell- ing at the new low factory-to-ycs1 prices 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
Sodality To Present
 Annual Play Sunday
School Children to Be Featured in Operetta; Holy
 Name Society Planning Communion Breakfast
BROOKLYN NEWS

The st. Joseph's children of Mary sodality and the children of St. Joe seph's school will present their an- nual Palm Sunday performance Sunday night, April 6, at St. Jo. seph's auditorium. A three act lithuanian play, "The Beggar" or "The Calling of St. Francis" will be staged by the Children of Mary, and an operetta, "Pumpurelis", will be presented by the school children. A special drill, "The Merry Dancers" will be rendered by the children of the first grade. The performance, Which will be given for the benefit of the parish, will start at 7:30. Sister Joseph Bernadine IS director.
 Those who will take part in the play are as follows: St. Francis, Nellie Shukis; the father of St.. Francis, Mary Aubauskas; Bishop of Assist, Josephine Stokna: the Judge, Anne Alubauskas: the Priest. Nellie Shopis; Bonbarone, Calerie Jakstas; Anzelas, Vera Valaitis; Or- landas, Mary strickulis; sabatinas, Anne Bogusis; Erkole, Helen Matu. liunas; Tankredas, Helen Lincnikas:
 Elgeta, Sophie Paulius; the Gypsy Queen, Nellie Shopis; Qypsies, Ce- cilia smolskis, Helen Alubauskas, Florence Ayotte, Rita Ayotte, Helen Karalvis, Matilda Jankauskas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03

Reception: Mrs. Anna May Swataski, New Britain, chairman; Mrs. Helen Hitchcock, Mrs. Ruth D'Anthony, Mrs. William Gerardi, Mrs. R. W. Phillips, Mrs. Jack Miller, Prospect.
 Registration: Herbert Korn, East Haven, chairman; Mrs. Tillie Becker, Cleo Bouchard, Harold Rogers, Mrs. Helen Santora, Mrs. Edna Breithaupt.
 Resolutions: 0. Arthur DuBois, William Curtiss, Burton II. Walker, Edward Udelowitz, Albert Schia- vore.
 Tickets: Harold Eadley, Water- bury, chairman; Andrew Cooney,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
Chairman Issues List
 Of Aides For Coming
 Session In Waterbury
President MhaiIoff of Local Club to Announce Stand ing Committees at Meeting TOnight-Pro.
 gram to Be Discussed

Committee appointments for the state convention of Young Republicans here April 25-2627 announced today by Chairman Harry Krasow The convention will be addressed by natonallyknown speaker, perhaps Con man. If Mr. Martin should not be able to appear the com
 tee hopes to either District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey New York; Governor Harold Sassen of Minnesota or U S. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
ART SACRIFICED FOR FRIENDS

East Lansing, Mich.-(UP)-Miss Erma Weber. an immigrant from Vienna now working as 6 research assistant in Michigan State cole iege's horticultural department. is selling her personal art treasures Co raise money Co bring her friends som Harope fo kl1is eaaznixv.