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Evening star., 1950-04-27
Men and Monkeys

In recent front page article by your
science editor, Thomas r. Henry, the
opening remark-"Gravity made man out
of q monkey'-Struck me. Reading the
article with zest usually reserved for
your comic page. felt that taking it
with too much gravity might we'll make
a monkey out of a man.
A few points puzzled me: for example
training men to sleep standing up is sug-
gested as BRAIN -improver. But if this
new theory claims vast amounts of lab
oratory evidence, on subjects ranging
from snakes to university students, it
should be clear that little training is
needed. I myself am personally &C
quainted with countless students who
possess wondrous talent for sleeping in
non-recumbent postures of fabulous va
riety.
And then, there's that tree dwelling
creature of the ape family who started
to walk on his hind legs, the better to
defend against enemies. and view the
landscape for food. It's curious, though,
that we descendants often climb trees
for the reasons that our ancestors de-
scended them.
And those poor penguinS whose brain
circulation improved, but who couldn't
get their brains to expand! Obviously
they never read about adaptability and
evolution, or they would have applied
for larger brains.
Again, feel that some ugly people
who insist on being logical may read
about natures ancient law of leaving
well enough alone" and then compare
the monkey (favorably) with some en-
barrassing people in present world af-
fairs
Evening star., 1950-04-27

@. Is there a substitute for ice that
can be used for skating?-J. c.
A. There Is a non-refrigerant called
Muck" that serves the purpose.
Evening star., 1950-04-27

@. Which President observed that "1t
is a great advantage to a President and
a major source Of safety to the country.
man"?-M. M.
A. This comment is found in the auto
biography Of Calvin Coolidge.
Evening star., 1950-04-27
Pessimisn1

Abnormal climatic conditions prevail
ing. once pure waters now reeking with
filth and poison, natural resources of all
kinds decreasing, droughts and floods oc-
curing. dust storms reappearing, the
Nations Indebtedness mounting, the
prices of essentials climbing, Govern
ment regimentation spreading, adults
killing themselves and one another, par
ents Staying their children, children
numbering one another, thousands of
persons starving in some lands, more
peoples submitting to dictator govern
ments, hatred being taught In many
places, huge armies everywhere training,
scientists in all countries feverishly
searching for more powerful weapons of
war
But the President tells the people that
everything is hotsy- -totsy both here and
abroad. Nero fiddled while Rome burned.
It could be that Neros present shadows
in the West and East, respectively, will
play. the piano and drink vodka, while
larger area than Rome burns.
J. J. Sperry.
Evening star., 1950-04-27

@. How long has it taken to complete
the 200-inch telescope?-G. j.
A. The idea Of building this great
instrument was conceived by DR.. George
z. Hale as long ago as 1928. The mirror
was successfully cast In 1894.
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Bots Dare, Mulberry. Black Lo-
Gust, Red Cedar, Heart Pine, Wild
Cherry, Chestnut or Catalpa.
Other species of wood may be
used If properly treated with
suitable preservatives. Treated
post and Bots dare must be
three inches or more at top. Greco
sote treated posts must be pres
sure treated. Steel posts may al
so be used. Post must be spaced
not more than 10 TT. center to CEN
ter and securely placed in ground
at least one and one-half feet.
All wire must be stretched tight
and stapled to every post with
heavy staples. All angle and gate
posts must be properly braced
and the entire job completed in
workmanlike manner. Braces
must be large as line posts and
same kind of material and or
Sassafras, Heart Cypress, Split
Post Oak and White Oak have
been approved to be used as line
fence post only. Corner, pull posts
and races must be out of the
timber listed in the above para
graph.
For cattle proof, four or more
strands of new galvanized barbed
wire must be used. The barbed
wire must not be less than 1914
gauge, four point spaced not more
than six inches.
For hog proof fences, the bot
tom part of the fence must be of
new woven wire with the top
and bottom wires ii gauge or
larger. There must be at least
eight line wires, l2k gauge or
larger. Stay wires must not be
less than 1914 gauge spaced six
inches or closer. The height of the
woven wire must be 80 inches or
more. For 80 inche woven wire,
two or more strands of new gal
vanized barbed wire must be
used above and one strand be-
low the woven wire. The barb
ed wire must be l2h gauge, four
point spaced not more than six
inches.
There is an old saying that a
man never owns his farm until
-
he has it fenced. With the above
assistance you actually get a lit
tie more than the wire would
/. cost in building your fences. Do
/ not attempt to carry out this prac-
tice until 70 have made applica-
ton in the PIMA office, which is
located downstairs in the Post
Office Building at Lexington.
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County Agent
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cover crop in the 1850 program
year.
d. Construction of fence a.
round woodlots to protect them
from grazing.
Performance Requirements:
Prior inspection of the area
proposed to be fenced must be
made by a representative of the
county committee and a sketch OF
the area must be on file in the
county office prior to granting an
approval OF assistance. This must
be done before you start the
fence.
At least 70 per cent of the area
fenced under paragraph a, b, and
G must be cropland or open pas
ture.
Posts INST be at least six feet
in length. With the exception OF
Bots Dare, untreated posts must
be four inches or more in dia-
meter at top or at ground level
and untreated cedar posts must
nave a minimum of three inch
heart. Untreated posts must be
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06
Mrs. T. r. Barrett Honored With
Delightful Bridge Porty Recently

Mrs. w. S. Heggie and Mrs.
W. E. Howell of Durant compii-
mented a recent bride, Mrs. T. r.
Barrett, formerly Miss Cargill
Howard, with a bridge party
Thursday afternoon in the lovely
Heggie home in Durant.
Beautiful arrangements of dog
wood and prple Iris with touches
of Easter decorations throughout
the house formed the setting for
this gala affair.
The honoree was gowned in a
lovely Spring frock of black and
white printed silk with a short
green jacket. She wore a black
milan hat and black accessories.
Guests enjoying the afternoon
of bridge were Mrs. T. R. Barrett,
Mrs. Pat M. Barrett, Mrs. c. M.
Jackson, Jr,, Lexington; Mrs. F.
w. Nutcher, Jackson; Mrs. w. HI.
HUMPHREYS, Clarksdale; Mrs. c. R.
King, Mrs. Marcus Love, Jr., Mrs.
w. H. Mckenzie, Jr., Mrs. c. M
Ray, Mrs. w. D.. Reid, Mrs. E. D,
Rush, Mrs. A. A. Derrick, Jr., Mrs,
Chariot Winborn, Miss Catherine
Calendar, Miss Edwina Martin
and Miss Mary Brown Winborn
Durant.
Tea guests were Mrs. j. M
Howard, the honoree's mother
Mrs. r. K. Ray, and Miss Edith
Webb Wilburn all of Durant.
High score was awarded Mrs
c. M. Ray, Consolation prize went
to Miss Catherine Calendar and
Mrs. P. M. Barrett was given low
score prize. The honoree was pre-
scented with a smart Cambridge
Arms" table appointment filled
with carnation, fern and white
tapers.
At the close of the games ar
attractive party plate consisting
of salad, sandwiches and sweets
with coffee was served the
players and tea guestse
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06
Business Women Meet
With Mrs. Stigler

The Business Women's Circle
of the First Presbyterian Church
met with Mrs. Stigler, president
of the Women of the Church, for
their first meeting of the new
year.
After a business session in
which Mrs. Virginia Williams was
elected treasurer for the new
year, Miss Mariana Kimbrough
gave the lesson. She used the 10th
Chapter of John in reviewing
Jesus Triumph over Death.
AT the close of the lesson, the
members gathered around the
beautifully set dining table where
they were served ice cream and
cookies. The Easter motif was
carried out and each one was
given a candy rabbit or chicken
for a favor.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06
Local Y-Teens Honor
Mothers AT Bonouet

The Lexington Y-Teens, under
the direction of Miss Mildred
Thrailkill, entertained their mo-
theirs with a banquet at the Alb
Taylor Memorial Home, Friday
night, March 81. Guest speaker
for the occasion was Mrs. P. H.
Williams.
The guests were greeted at the
ooor by Mrs. Cecil Mason who
presented them to the receiving
line which included Mrs. P. H.
Williams, Mrs. Dribben, Miss Mil
bred Thrailkill, and Miss Gwynne
Clack. After everyone had taken
their place at the tables, Mrs. j.
T. Majors gave the invocation.
Toast mistress for the occasion
was Adelaide Ramsey. Sylvia
Lynn Cohen welcomed the guests
and mothers and Mrs. Cecil Ma
son gave a response. Mary Arlyn
Young sang THAT Wonderful Mo-
ther of Mime" A report on the
Y-Teen work for the year was
given by Blanche Legate after
which the Y-Teens joined in sing
ing "Ting-a-Ling'' toast TO their
mothers.
Ann Patterson introduced the
1850 and 1851 officers and told a
little about their duties. Mrs. P
\. Williams, who was guest
speaker, gave a very interesting
talk on Mother Daughter Rela-
tons" After her talk, the group
joined in singing "Blest Be The
Tie"
The banquet hall was decorated
in the Y-Teen colors, blue and
white. Streamers were draped
from the walls to the chandeliers
under which hung a cluster OF
blue and white ballons. The din
ing tables were BEAUTIFULLY deco
rated with bouquets OF dogwood
and blue and white Iris. Blue and
white tapers illuminated the hall
Those attending were Mrs. W.
B Drlbben, Mrs. E. w. Hooker,
Mrs. E. White, Mrs. H. Flowers,
Mrs. A. r. Carroll, Mrs. Norman
Weathersby' Miss Maxine Riggan,
Mrs Lea Smiley, Miss Clara Wat
son, Mrs. J. G.. Herbert, Jr-, Miss
Mildred Thrailkill, Mrs. w. A
Ramsey and Adelaide, Mrs. P. II
Williams and Nancy, Mrs. Cecil
Mason and Cecile, Mrs. w. l.
| Ellis and Vivian, Mrs. E. Cohen
and Sylvia Lynn, Mrs. c. c. Le-
gate and Blanche, Gwynne Clack
Mrs. J. B. Yearwood, Sissy, and
Betty, Mrs. A. E. Edwards AND
Dorothy, Mrs. j. T. Majors ano
Barbara, Mrs. T. w. Ware and
Carolyn, Mrs. A. j. Hearn and
Patsy, Mrs. G. S. Patterson and
Pat, Mrs H. H. Downer and Dot
and Mrs. r. r. Farmer and Bob
by.
Others there were Mrs. l.. w
Rabb and Bettye, Mrs. M. j. Fon,
Vile and Mary Jean, Mrs. Hattie
Peacock and June, Mrs. v. B
Hathcock and Lillian, Mrs. w. H
Roach and Mary Astor, Mary Ar.
lyn Young, Wanda Wilcox, Peg
gy Craney, Antoinette Wilderson
Emily White. Jessie Kitchens, De
lores Tate. Ida Kate Ship, Mary
Ann Mayo, and Laverne Mcbride
The dinner was prepared by the
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06

We take this opportunity to
thank each and everyone of you
for the contributions made to the
Mississippi YWCA and the Lex
ington Y-Teens. Part of the a.
mount raised was sent to the
state YWCA office at Jackson.
The local Y-Teens had a Mother
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Daughter Banquet. March 81,
with a portion of the money. We
appreciate the wonderful way
the people of Lexington respond
ed to our request. In the future
we shall be happy to serve you
and the community in any posi-
bic way.
Sincerely yours,
The Lexington Y-TeenS-
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Cord Of Thanks

To my many friends and neigh
bors and the good Doctor Herr
ing that cared for me while in
the hospital. | thank them all and
won't forget them as long as |
live.
May God bless you all.
Mrs. S. H. Upshaw.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06
B. And p. W.. To Hold
April Luncheon Tuesday

The Lexington Business and
Professional Women will hold
their April Luncheon, Tuesday,
April IL, at 1900 noon at the Alb
Taylor Memorial Home.
The program for the day will
be on Our Emblem and Ruth
Duke, Maude Legate and Peggy
Diggs are in charge.
Mr. and Mrs Norman Weathers-
by and Chick and John, were
Jackson visitors last week.
Mrs. Ben Hilbun was a Satur-
day afternoon guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Denton Rosamond.
Mrs. G. E. johnson, Mrs. Kelly
Criscoe and Mrs. Leo Maness
shopped in Greenwood Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rome and
Sharon of Wynn, Arkansas, visit
ed Mrs. w. l.. Upchurch over the
weekend.
Mrs. Wooten Anderson Of
Hughes, Arkansas, visited her
cousin, Mrs. James Moore. Fri
day.
John Holditch left Friday for
Corinth where he will be County
Agent.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06

VFW Women. The Hi-Y boys
served. They were: Banks Shop
herd, torrance Frost, Gilberf
Bradley, Joe Moore, Paul Bragg,
and Bobby Fisher.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06

Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan is visit
ing relatives in Lexington this
week.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06

John Holditch left Friday for
Corinth where he will be County
Agent.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-04-06
Clubs Personals

MI. and Mrs. Wilburn Hooker
were Memphis visitors Sunday.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-01-28
City Federation Of
Women's Clubs
Entertains National
President

Mrs. Ella P. Stewart Of Toledo
Ohio. National President Of Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs, was honored
guest of the City Federation at an
entertainment given at the home Ut
Mrs. Mabel McFadden, 416 NV 18TH
st. last Monday evening between
the hours of four and nine O'Clock.
Quite number Of club, church ana
sorority ladies were present TO chat
with Mrs. Stewart and her guest
All the visiting ladies were pre-
scented lovely corsages. Mrs. stewart
who is a member Of the Delta so
rority was presented corsage by
Mrs. augusta Colston of Beta Aeta
Sigma Chapter. Mrs. Harris VINO is
an Alpha Kappa was presented a
corsage by Mrs. Gussie Dobos OF the
Gamma Zeta Omega chapter OF this
citv. The other ladies were given
corsages by the city Federation,
presented by Mrs. Stephans ana
Mrs. Wilson.
Inc mousse was OOe~oAy
ated with all kinds Of flowers. Re-
freshments were served, after which
Mrs. Stewart spoke on the plans for
the year and the highlights OF the
coming convention at Atlantic City,
N. J. this summer.
Mrs. stewards party, Mrs. j. c.
Mills. DR.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Harris OF
Toledo, Ohio and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward James of Institute, w. Va. ana
DR.. and Mrs. william Stewart were
on their way to Haiti for three
weeks vacation.
Mrs. James will be remembered
nv West Virginia State students as
the former Post Mistress.
The City Federation consist of the
following clubs: The Quest club,
Mrs. Myrtle Davis, president; The
Idle Hour Art and Social club, Mrs.
Georgia Rollins, president; The
Phyllis Wheatley Art and Social
club. Mrs. Anette McNeal, president;
The Royal Twenty Club, Mrs. Lu'
ellie johnson, president and the
Willing Workers club. Mrs. Ella Sui
Ger, president. Mrs. Marie Price is
president of the City Federation.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-01-28
'muIatto'' Returns
Monty Gift Fan Club
President breaches
Tolerance

Mt. Vernon, N. Y. - (CNS) -
Eleanor Paul, of 2 North Street, Mt.
Vernon, is active president Of the
Official Montgomery Cliff Fan
Club and Editor of it's journal,
Cliffs Clippings" which prints
praises of the rising movie star. In
the winter issue of this journal she
writes an editorial to all Monty
lovers there are 10 in her club
Celebrating the first birthday of the
Club, Eleanor writes:
you know, when I come to think
of it, we are just like any ordinary
year old baby! We, too, are taking
our first steps out into this big wide
world, and just like Junior we're
meeting many, many wonderful
people. People of all faiths, races
and creeds - yet, we have one COM
mon meeting ground. We all admire
the same actor! And in a fan club
that's all that matters. Believe me,
I know. I've received letters from
all parts Of the world and from all
parts of this good old USA; and
you know something, people every
where are so very different and yet
so very much alike. I'm sure you
know what I mean.
people everywhere are the same
whether they live in far-off
Africa, as many sincere Cliff adj
mirers do, or if they live right in
the heart of New York City. A great
lesson is taught by fan clubbers
That lesson is Tolerance" To q
fan the only thing that matters is;
Are you right guy? No guy or gal
is ostracized because of race or color.
All you need in this club or any
club of this nature is the ability 10
laugh at a joke, eat when you're
hungry, and cry when you're sad.
Ever hear of tougher qualifications?
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-01-28
White East St. Louis
Parents Against ''No
Bias" In Schools

EAST ST. LOUIS - (ANP) -
About $50 White parents, attending
a meeting here last week sponsored
blythe Alta Sta Improvement associ-
alton of East st. Louis turned
thumbs down on a proposal to abol-
ish race segregation in the city
schools last week.
This action was recorded after
three members Of the local board Of
education explained to those present
why segregation was being ended.
One of the school officials. Warren
s. Plant. told the group that unless
Negroes were permitted in city
schools starting January 80, the
city would lose 100000 in state
funds a fact which would make it
financially impractical to continue
segregation.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-01-28
STARS GIVE UP
CONCERT TOURS
TO DO "THE
BARRIER"

New York City - (CNS> - rhe
love of star for opera, especially
when its good opera and the players
are in it for art, notwithstanding
race, creed or color, was evident
when Muriel Rain, former Carmen
Jones" star fatty gave up concert
tour to do 10 evenings of American
opera in 1.-THE Barrier" Perhaps it
was because her close friend, poet
Langston Hughes, wrote the Libret-
to. But we rather think twas be-
cause the play had a. definite mean
ing and though the Brander Mat
thews Theatre of the Columbia I'm
iversity Workshop seats only 200
patrons, somehow scout may see
its possibilities and try it out on
Broadway. For that reason, to help
her people put good point across,
she took the role - without pay.
Muriel Rain plays a different
kind of role in "The Barrier" She's
a mother, southern mother with
worried, troubled expressions and
81 4Cl III 1IC1 SOlIs N0l1O "OhA0 AAOA
hair piled carelessly and an apron
wrapped around her. For this is a
tragedy - "of sons love for his
father that turned to murder, caused
his mothers madness and his own
suicide" explains writer Hughes.
''Its conflict was motivated by the
barrier of race between them.
In his first book of poetry Lang
ston Hughes wrote the basis he
later used for "Mulatto" 1929 his
first play now retitled '"The Barrier"
which later (1935) starred the great
Nose McClendon. He called it
Gross:
"My old mans a white old man
And my old mothers black
If ever I cursed my white old man
/ take my curses back,
If ever cursed my black old mother
And wished she were in hell
I'm sorry for that evil wish
And now I wish her well
My old man died in fine big house
My ma died in shack
I wonder where I'm gonna die
Being neither white nor black"
Though Hughes had thought of
"Mulatto" as the basis for must
cal drama, it was when Jan Meyer
owitz approached him with ideas for
the musical score that Hughes
transposed the play into musical
words. But it was Meyerowitz's work
which convinced Hughes, without
much effort, the great possibilities
of the new opera. Together with q
faithful cast, they stayed into the
wee hours rehearsing over and over
again. And for project without pay
involved, with just 200 seats selling
for $1.20 apiece, enough to cover
production costs, the cast, its IL
bretto and score man stuck together
admirably.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-01-28
New York u. Will
On Jazz

NEW YORK CITY - (CNS) - A
jazz series of greats" in the bust.
ness will begin at New York Uni
versity this season when the stu
dents welcome such luminus stars
as Louis Pops" Armstrong, Dizzy
Gillespie. Benny Goodman, Eddie
Condor and Count Basic. Each will
hold open discussions on history of
jazz, present and future, as they
see it. Duke Ellington has also been
invited to speak on the subject Of
Jazz Through The Ages"
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-01-28
The Hatchet's Buried

BY William Henry HUFF for AMP
That person is all right with me;
The hate I thought I had is gone.
We get along like one. two. three.
Our hearts are no more like a stone.
I would not for my own right arm
For Glory, praise or love. or gain
Subject that person to a harm
Or even to the slightest pain.
, 1950-01-23
Virgin islanders Renew PIedgem New Year

The first meeting of the year
OF the American Virgin Islands
Civic Association was held on
Thursday night at it's usual
meeting place with a very fine
attendance Of the natives who
renewed their pledge cards for
1850 to continue work in the
interest of the islands and
their people, according to a
press release received today.
The audience listened to a
message delivered by the Pre-
gident Ashley L. Totten who
the work of the
Civic Association for the past
year and dealt with many of
the problems which the orga-
nization will have to battle in
the not too distant future.
In the course of his remarks
Mr.. Totten stated that the up
hill fight to help the islands
and their people becomes
greater and more difficult be-
cause of the determination on
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, 1950-01-23
Miss Merle Christiun
Departs for Mdinlund:
Returns to Duties

Miss Merle Christian, daugh
ter of Mrs Elena Christian, de-
parted last weekend for the
mainland to resume her dut-
les at a Bronx Hospital where
she is a technician. Her moth
er, several relatives & friends
were at the airport to see her
off.
Miss Christian spent her
four weeks vacation here, and
is one of the several outstand-
ing natives with a brilliant ed
ucational background, who
loves her homeland better
than anywhere else in the
world, and would remain if
she had the opportunity that is
offered her on the mainland.
land.
, 1950-01-23
Local Chamber of Commerce
10 Get New Secretary

Ivan ]. Chapel of Charles
City, Iowa, has been selected
by the local Chamber of Com
merce to take the post of Exc
cutive Secretary. He will ar
rive here within a week to as
sumo his duties. Mrs. Chapel
will accompany her husband.
MI. Chapel, recommended
by the National Chamber of
Commerce of the United States
is AZ years old and has had
wide experience in Chamber
and related work for many
years, and has been a resident
of the Hawaiian Islands for ten
years. He has travelled widely.
Ever since the reorganiza-
ton OF the st. Croix Chamber
of Commerce at the end of
1947 it was the plan of the Exc
cutive COMMITTEES to engage an
Executive Secretary to under
take the management of the
Chambers affairs. However, it
proved impossible to raise
enough funds from the dues of
the members to pay for the
services of such a mar, and the
Committee continued to under
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, 1950-01-23
Elius Williums,
Prominent Citizen Of
C~hristiunsted. Posses

Elias Williams, prominent
citizen of Christiansted passed
away quietly at his home in
Strand Street, on Saturday
night and was buried yester-
day. He was 70.
He is survived by his wife,
a brother, Daniel, sister, Eme-
liza and three children, one of
whom, Alex, is we'll known.
Mr.. Williams, a former teach
er, was a high churchman,
holding the post of Sexton at
st. Johns Anglican Church
for AZ years, first under the
Reverend Father Watson and
now under the Rev. Father
Hubert Piggot who, despite
his own illness and heavy rain
fall, left his bed to perform
the burial ceremonies.
Mr.. Williams started his
career as a monitor under the
late John T. Quinn, was pro-
NOTED to assistant teacher and
served at the Diamond Rural
School, later he became a full
teacher and assigned to the
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