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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23
REV. WALTER S. SPIKER

Rev. Walter Scott Spiker, 6S,
pastor of the Pine Grove Brethren
church at Swallow Falls, died last
Thursday, December Is, at his
home at Swallow Falls. northwest
Of Oakland.
A native of Sincs, he was born
October 8, 1886, son Of Israel 7.
and Virginia Lewis Spiker. Rev.
Spiker was also an Elder Of the
church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Martha f. Spiker; two sons, Bliss
Spiker. Swallow Fails; Ralph Spik-
en-, Sang Run; daughter, Mrs.
Russell Friend, Swallow Falls; two
sisters. Mrs. Flora Skipper, Hut
ton; Mrs. Grace Lewis, Oakland.
Also surviving are two half
sisters, Mrs. Maujc Swearman, of
Baltimore; Mrs. Mary Sines, Of
MeyersdaIc, Pa.
Funeral services We're conducted
Sunday afternoon at o'clock from
the Pine Grove church with Rev.
Emory T. Fike. Terra Alta, W. Va,
and Rev. Paul S. Parker, Deep
Creek Baptist pastor, officiating.
lnterment was in the Bray ceme-
terry near Swallow Falls.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23
Saint Nicholas
Was Bishop OF Myro

Saint Nicholas lived some 1000
years ago in Turkey where he was
for II years Bishop of Myra. To-
day, the place is known as Demre.
province Of Antalya-where his
church may stin be found and one
may yet hear Of the generous acts
which made his life a great legend
and gave him the Santa Claus"
character we all know today.
1t is said that Saint Nicholas, a
man of great virtue and piety, be-
came the patron saint of boys
when he restored to life the sons
Of a rich Asiatic, who had been
murdered by a robber-innkeeper
while they were enroute to school
at Athens. 1t is said that he was
warned of the crime in a dream,
but was unable to reach the inn
In time to prevent the murders.
He restored the boys to life
through prayer and the murderer
confessed his crime.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23
FROM MOTION PICTURE.
John Wesley Film
Scheduled at Aurora

The new motion picture, "John
Wesley" will be shown at the Au-
rora Methodist church, on Sunday,
December 2G, at 7:3O p. M, ac-
cording to the pastor, Rev. Hugh
L. Smiley.
The feature-length film is in the
new Eastman color and was pro-
duced by the Radio and Film Com
mission Of the Methodist church in
cooperation with J. Arthur Rank.
John Wcsley's dramatic and
eventful life is unfolded in this
story Of a man Of slight stature
but of impelling influence upon his
contemporaries and upon history
His work was frowned upon by
the lethargic leaders of the Church
Of England Of that day, but it en-
abled him to influence so many
phases of the life of English-speak-
ing peoples.
The Rev. Mr.. HUGH L. Smiley OK
planned that while the film is be-
ing released only to Methodist
churches during the initial period,
the public is invited to see the
picture at the Aurora Methodist
church.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23
Have 50th Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Garlitz,
Of mean Grantsvillc, were enter
tanned recently with family din
ncr on the occasion of their golden
wedding anniversary.
The family presented the couple
with cash gift of $50.
Attending were Mr.. and Mrs.
Victor Wilson and daughters, Ell
mer and Clarence Garlitz and chill
dren; Mr.. and Mrs. Esco Garlitz
and children; Mr.. and Mrs. Anvil
Gaylitz and children; Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Winebrenner and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. William Garlitz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Olin Eisler and Cecil
Baker.
A daughter, Mrs. Mildred Baker,
was unable to attend as she is a
patient in Memorial hospital in
Cumberland. The youngest son is
serving with the army in Korea.
Ten of their grandchildren at
tended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garlitz have lived
on their farm near Grantsville since
1910.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23
Christmas Rose Is
HuIIowed BY Legend

The delicate beauty of the
Christmas-rose (helleborus niger)
is hallowed by legend. A poor shep-
herd girl. the story goes, wept
bitterly as she watched the Wise
Men on their way to the Christ
Child bearing rich gifts when she
had nothing. An angel appeared.
Upon learning the reason for the
girls distress. the angel caused
the ground to be carpeted with
shining white flowers. The young
shepherdess gathered some bios
sons When she presented her
gift. the Infant smiled and as His
fingers touched the white flowers,
the petals became tinged with
pink
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23

American Legion, of Thomas, w
Va, and also the Blackwater Civic
association.
Surviving besides his mother,
who resides in Davis. W. Va, is
sister, Mrs. Ruth Miller, also of
Davis.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon at , o'clock from
the Spigglc Funeral home in Davis
with Rev. Andrew B. Mann, pastor
of the Davis Presbyterian church,
officiating. Interment was in the
Davis cemetery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23
CARL W PATTERSON

Carl William (PaU Patterson,
81, manager Of the Meyer Motor
Sales garage on North Third street
in Oakland, died Saturday after
noon, December Is. at o'clock. in
the Garrett County Memorial hos
pital.
Death was the result Of a heart
attack.
Deceased was born September
IS, 1900, a son Of Mrs. Betty Mont
gomery Patterson and the late
William E. Patterson.
Nh. Patterson had been employed
by II. A. Meyer and the late Edgar
Meyer for the past 35 years. A
veteran Of World War II, he was
a member Of Blue Ridge Post -.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23

KING SIZE Letter of
thanks" is mailed by 19-mOnth-
old triple amputee in ROxbury,
Mass. who received artificial
limbs in time to walk for 1858
Christmas celebration.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-12-23

Crop volume in 1854 was fifth
high on record.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
CLAYTON

Ewell's-St. Paul Church Notes
Sunday, November 7th is the
11th Sunday in Kingdomtide. At
the IL am. service of worship,
the minister will speak on zone
Thing 1 Know" The Senior and
Junior Choirs will sing. In the
evening at 7, youth IA to 25 will
meet for worship. = On Sunday,
october 31st last the officials and
teachers Of the Church School
were recognized and consecrated
for the work of the coming year.
The Church Calendar lists the
following: Friday, November 5th
at 8 pm, the Sunshine Glass will
meet at the home of Mrs. Earl
Moore. Monday, November sth
at 8 pm, the Contact Club will
have a special meeting in Fellow
ship Hall. Monday, November 9Th
at 7:30 p.m., the Sub-District for
Youth will meet at Townsend
Methodist Church. Wednesday,
November 10th at 8 pm, the Of
fetal Board will meet in the
Church Parlor. The Devotional
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
Calendar of Events

Nov. Junior Varsity Football
Game at Mhddletown-3:3
No. 2-No school, Election Day.
Nov. 3-Senior Magazine Party
in the Cafeteria-7:30.
Nov. 5-Antrim Bureau Assem-
bly-8:50.
Nov. 81 Football Game with
Lewis-Home-8:00.
Nov. 6-Safety Conference, Do
yer High School-9:00.
Nov. 8-12- National Education
Week.
Nov. IL P.T.A. Meeting, High
School Auditorium-8:00.
Nov. 12-Football Game with
Saint Peters, Home-8:00.
Nov. 13-Junior Varsity Foot
ball Game at Saint Andrews-2:00
Nov. 19-Junior Play-8:00.
Nov. "a Thanksgiving Assem-
bly-1:25.
Nov. "a - Football Game at
Caesar Rodney-8:00.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
KentOn

Kenton Methodist Church, the
Rev. Donald Dewey, pastor, an
nounces Sunday services as fol-
lows: preaching service, 11:15
am; Sunday School, 10:15 am.
Francis Downs is the superinten-
dent. The official board meeting
was held on Monday evening. The
w. S. c. S. met on Wednesday
evening. Hartly Church will hold
Homecoming Day services on Sun
day, Nov. Z with guest speakers
and special music. Morning SER
vice will be at IL o'clock; after
noon service, 2:30 o'clock. Even
ing service will be devoted to
song service and the motion pic
ture, GAS the Twig Is Bent" The
Rev. Dewey announces the Kenton
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
Halloween Party

A most successful Halloween
Party was held last week at
Smyrna High School. Miss Jane
Reed and the Leaders Corps as
sisted by the G. o. officers staged
the event. The funniest costume
award was given to Fred Bush
and second place to Zane Robin
son. The best dressed award was
presented to Karl Gebhart and
isabelle zippe with Douglas Miller
second. The most original cos
tune award was given to Betty
Jane Liefer with Donald Jarmar
snnd John Sheridan second. Games
dancing, and refreshments were
enjoyed by the over 800 in at.
tendance.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04

the Arena in Philadelphia recent
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Irwin rec
emily celebrated a 25th wedding
anniversary. Mrs. Irwin is the
former Miss Katherine Hardesty.
Mrs. Sally Carter, of Riverside,
N. J., was the guest last week of
her brother, Mr.. Thomas Cook,
and family, and her sister, Mrs.
Mamie Shockley. - At a recent
election of officers of the lam
guage clubs at Smyrna High
School, Spanish 1 Club selected
Robert Hurd, as president; David
Comegys, vice-president, and Paul
Loder, secretary. Catherine Nor
man, a member of the program
committee of Latin Club i, and
Tarun Comegys, a member of the
program committee of Spanish
Club H.-Ensign and Mrs. Roland
Mills, Jr., of New London, Con-
necticut, were the recent guests
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ro-
land Mills. Ensign Mills is with
the United States Coast Guard
Mrs. Frank Houtman, Miss Cath
crime Houtman and Miss Patsy
Langren attended a performance
of the Ice Capades in Philadelphia
recently.-Mrs. Eugene Knox of
Wilmington, a guest of Mrs. Bes-
sic Bennett last Friday.
The weakly wit: Some husbands
have meat for dinner every night
"a Beef from their wife.
The Weakly Wit: Don't drive
your wife to dark despair, by
fixing things beyond repair.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04

and Friendship Churches will have
no services on Sunday. Sunday
School will be at the regular
time, 1918 am.
The Homemakers Club met at
the home of Mrs. Mae Davis on
Thursday evening, Oct. 25. Mrs.
Raymond Ford presided and the
meeting opened by repeating a
prayer for happy home, creed,
and flag salute. Roll was called
IN Il members present. Com
mittee chairmen reporting were
MIS-. Kizzie Crossley, on health;
and Mrs. Mae Davis, on family
lie. Pie club voted to sponsor
donation for the Kent General
Hospital. Election of officers vas
held and the following were elect
ed to serve for the year: Mrs.
Kennard Wooleyhan, president;
Mrs. Carl Pedrick, vice president;
Mrs. Susie Knotts, secretary; Mrs.
Mae Davis, treasurer. The next
meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Raymond Ford on Thurs
day evening, Nov. 25. The topic
will be Decorative Stitchery. Mrs.
Wooleyhan presented the topic,
Sharpening Knives and Shears"
and Repairing Electric Cords"
The social hour was spent in play
ing games. Refreshments were
served by the hostess, Mrs. Davis.
Decorations were in keeping with
Halloween.
The Halloween party sponsored
by the Grange held in the school
was we'll attended. Prizes were
awarded for best and comical
dressed, and also for games. Re-
freshments were served and every
one had an enjoyable evening.
Mrs. Edward Hughes, Jr., gave
a Halloween party on Saturday
evening for her daughters, Peggy,
Susan and Martha, at their home.
Several of their little friends at
tended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Gaby and
daughters of Seaford spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Clifton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Darrell
and little daughter visited Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Lane of Milford
on Sunday.
Mrs. Raymond Ford has accept
ed a position with the Motor We
hicle Department.
The Rev. and Mrs. John Ander-
sen of Fairlee visited Mrs. Addie
Arthurs and family on Sunday.
The Adult Glass will hold their
annual banquet in the church on
Wednesday evening, Nov. 10 at z
o'clock. Committee on arrange
ments includes Mrs. James Row
linson and Mrs. Kennard Wooley-
han.
Mrs. Bessie Cleaver, former
resident of Marydel, died at the
home of her son Elliott, in Wood
bury, N. ]. on Saturday. Services
were held Wednesday from the
Hayes Funeral Home, Dover. In
terment was in Camden, Del.
cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
Home Economics Club

Barbara Shortt presided at the
Home Economics Club meeting
October 26 with an outstanding
attendance. Election of officers
was held and the following were
elected: President, Barbara Short;
Vice President, Betty Jane Still;
Secretary, Carole Ann Wickham
Treasurer, Josephine Walls.
The club will sponsor noon
dancing in the gymnasium every
day. Plans will soon be under
way for social meetings and other
activities for the Holidays.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
Varsity Football

The Smyrna High School Vars
ity football team will play host to
the Lewes Sea Hawks on our field
tomorrow night at 500 pm. The
inexperienced Smyrna team is i'm
proving with every game and has
high hopes of winning this con-
test. Only three of the boys in
the starting team will not be
around to play next year-John
Fortner, Sammy Jacobs, and Har-
ry Jarman. The accent on youth
will pay great dividends in future
years.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04

rNedulnB Ior IOudys In whom ye
also are builder together for a
habitation Of God.-Eph. 2:22.
Newman Lee-Urban Post 8801.
VFW Notes.-The Ladies Auxil-
iary to the Veterans of Foreign
Wars along with the Milford AUX
ilary and Cootiters entertained
patients at the State Welfare
Home on Wednesday evening, oc-
tober Goth. Music was furnished
and refreshments were served.
Ladies. remember Monday, No
vember 9Th is meeting night.
Come out and see what your or
ganization is doing.
P.T.A. Notes The Clayton PIT.
A. will hold an Open House meet
ing on Wednesday, November 10,
at 7:45 pm, in the School Cafe
terra. The public is cordially in
vited. Guest speaker for the ev-
ening will be Mr.. James H. Snow
den, president of the Delaware
Congress of Parents-Teachers.-
Mr.. John L. Shortall will give a
talk on the History Of Clayton
School.-There will be a tour of
the classrooms, after which re-
freshments will be served Mrs.
James L. Cubbage, president, has
named the following for the var
ious committees: Ways and Means
Mrs. Richard w. Comegys, chair
man, Mr.. Clinton Robertson, Mrs.
Virginia Wootten, Mrs. John
Richards; Hospitality: Mrs. Julia
Mast, chairman, Mrs. Bertha Cole,
Mrs. Mary Diemicke; P.T.A. Mag
azine: Mrs. Lena Hutchinson;
Safety: Mr.. William Hutchinson;
Legislature: Mr.. William Torbert,
Jr.; Membership: Mrs. Helen
zippe, chairman, Mrs. Edward
Morris, Mr.. Paul Rittenhouse,
Mrs. Peggy Carson, and Mrs.
Susan Massey; Bylaws and Pro-
cedure: Mrs. Grace Hurd; Pro-
gram: Mr.. Manuel Alvsrado;
Homeroom Mothers: Mrs. Robert
Robertson, Mrs. Wayne Hackman,
Mrs. Clark Davis, Mrs. Paul Rit-
tenhouse, Mrs. Ruth Wright, Mrs.
Miriam Pedrick, Mrs. Clinton Rob-
ertson, Mrs. Nora Smith, Mrs.
Grace Hurd, Mrs. Grace Moffett,
and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy.
Congratulations to Ken
meth Thorpe on his promotion to
Sergeant. Kenny is with the 9Th
Army in Korea and has served IA
months on foreign duty.-Mrs.
Harry B. Amos and Mrs. Stanley
Urban were hostesses at Bridal
Shower on Monday evening at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. Harry
Amos, for Mr.. and Mrs. William
It. Gibbons. After the shower Mr..
and Mrs. Gibbons went to their
new home in Leipsic. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gibbons were married in
Media, Pa, and have made their
home with the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Amos. -
Birthday congratulations this
week to Mrs. Jacob Crossley jim
mie Cubbage, Jr., and Paul G.
Bickling.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.. Irwin and
daughter Joan, of Cheswold, and
Mrs. Robert Faulkner, and son,
Robert, attended the Ice Capades
of 1855, in Philadelphia recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Neal, Jr.,
and family, were recent guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Burris.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Neal, Jr., Mr..
and Mrs. John Betz, and guest,
Mrs. Frances Scott, of Candy
Park attended the Ice CapadeS at
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
Assembly Program

MIR. William P. MacLean, ad-
yenturer, explorer, and big game
photographer, will present a bril-
liant all color film lecture, "Afri-
can Safari" to the students of
Smyrna High School tomorrow
morning at $50.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
Junior Play

The advertising committee of
the Junior Play would like to
fake this opportunity to thank
an the citizens of the community
for the wonderful support given
this project. $1,O08.00 was COL
lected for the advertising book, a
new high for sales in Smyrna
High School. The cast is busy
preparing the play for presenta-
ton on November 10.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
ESSAY Contests

Two Essay Contests are being
conducted in the 10th, 11th, and
18th grades of Smyrna High
School this week. IT Speak For
Democracy" is the title of one
contest and the other deals with
Youth in a Democracy.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
Safety Conference

Three members of the General
Organization of Smyrna High
School, Hal Bodley, Kendall Hud-
son. and Dianne Davis, will take
part in the Safety Conference to
be held on Saturday at Dover
High School Mr.. Charles Will
liams will accompany the group.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04

A new development in the field
of aerosol products now makes it
possible to dispense dry powders
from the push-button cans, in ad-
dition to the variety of sprays
and foams previously available.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04
SCHOOL
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Junior Varsity

The Smyrna High School Junior
Varsity Football team will try to
close out an undefeated season
next Saturday, November 13,when
they oppose the Saint Andrews
boys. The local team will be din
ner guests of the Saint Andrews
team and then will oppose them
on the football field.
Smyrna times., 1954-11-04

The local p. T. A. will sponsor
the group at lunch on the same
occasion.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01
( Ajo IeWs, cont'd)

ALI the Franciscan Fathers and Sisters
on the reservation we're invited to a
Fig Thanksgiving dinner given by rather
Justin, at ST. Catherine's S Parish hall
on THANKSGIVING Day. Four other Sisters
from the Irna culate Conception church
we're al SO invited.
Four ladies cooked and served the dinner
to the guests. They were: Mrs Lucy Bennet,
N1s. Nary Lou Ramon, Mrs. Mary Lou
Williams and Nrs. Peter blaine.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

The Arizona State Department O f Heal tn
Will have X-ray8 and blood test for
all who comes to ITEM. 1t urges every
one in A 10 to cone. The schedule for
the Public is December lst to l6h. Tt
will be held in front Of the American
Legion hall. We hope that all the
people from the village Will takead
vantaee Of it.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

Once more the church at San Xavier
mi s5ion is under repairs. The old
wood floor has been taken out, and
being repl aced with four inches Of
cement. On Top Of the cement. is Will
be finish with LlocAs of red tile.
While the church is under repairs,
Sunday l[asses are said in the school
hall at 8:A.M. and lO:A.N. All are
low masses.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

The St. Francis Fiest COM ittee are
eet ling ready for the annual St.
Francis Xavier Fiesta on Decnber 2nd,
31d and Ath. Everything will 90 on
as according to its custom on chose
. days, except the Bishop from Tucson
Will not come out on Dec. 3rd. to
eel citrate Pontificlal HiglMass on
account Of the church is under re-
pairs. Il is hoped that the church
Will be ready for use by chri tmas.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

On 1ovember 25th, Father Ca1Tni1us and
Bro Their Felis, came through Ajo on their
way back to St. JOINTS. They and seven
members Of the Sea Scouts Troop 80 of
St. John S had been camping out between
Puerto Pena5co and Cholla Pay on The
Mexican Coast. They arrived at their
camp Thanksgiving night and started
back at noon on the 28th Of November.
The boys had many wonderful experience
during their stay there. Three. Papa4oes,
three Apaches and one Pima were in the cro
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

Each month, Father Justin gets film
Of various activi tics on the 1fotre Dame
CAMPUS, usually football and other high
li0hts. Fe eets them throuoh the cour-
tesy Of Totre Dame University. Tt is
shown free at the Parish hall when ever
it Pets in.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

lfolisto Rios is confinded to bed again
at the Veterans hospital in Tucson.
Molisto is a veteran Of World War IT.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

Another foo tball season has ended and
also the long trips to Tucson and back
Even on work days some people 90 to see
the U.of A. rames and then rushed back
to work the next day. On every week
end off, the Ajo section tickets at
the U.A. Stadium is always a sell out
here in Ajo. Most Of the tickets we're
reserve seabs.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

Hiss Josephine Hieneman, head nurse
at Ban Xavier hospital is now on her
annual leave. She is visiting rela-
tives in California.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

The Nine and Mill Local Union #22866
has uroed that worker to join and
workers that are members to attend the
union meetings. Ne. are in need Of
repre5 enta tion, to show us what kind
Of a representation it can give US.
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

The windows at the San Xavier school
are broken aooin, after the stern
Occurring they rave the boys that
done it. before. 1t is not known if
it is the same boys titat did it again
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

On November 2Oth, Mr.. Henry Norris,
Mr.. Stephen alenzuela and Nr. Pete
n naine made a trip to Rocky Point on
the Mexican Coast.
By: Ed. Johnson
Papago Indian news., 1954-12-01

On the evening Of November nth, Miss
Nary 9. Danner, q retired nurse from
San Xavier no ospital, cave an outdoor
supper for the Indian empl oyees Of
San Xavier hospital. Tt was given at
her home in Tucson, all Who attended
en- joyed it very much.
Evening star., 1954-01-19

TRENTON TERRACE
Garden Apts.-10 Minutes Downtown
All utilities included attrac. lge. /
bedrm. apt, completely furn.,
$3.50; 2 bedrms. Sl20. Automatic
laundry room in basement, and
large playground area. once. 1000
Mississippi ave. Sc. 10. 2-061S.
Evening star., 1954-01-19

ARL.. close-in, best section; and .
bedrms.. $50 so and sos, utils., ex-
GEORGETOWN. D. c, Pentagon. Fl.
Myer Large closets, parking, laun.,
no children. MRS. FANDRICH. Out
wilson blvd. left on Oak St. right
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Evening star., 1954-01-19
ApTs. FURNISHED. c.

1921 3rd ST. NV bedrms.. liv
Phone RA. 6-0161 or Ii. 7-5l54.
Evening star., 1954-01-19

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One ana = benrm apt , mined oc-
cupancv. SIS and Si05 mo, incl.
utils; laundry facilities, > blks. 10
shopp!ng, buslines and George WASH
ingtol parkway. 3 Minis. 10 D. c.
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