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NEWTON
Interesting Facts Regarding the City
It is interesting to note just what Newton stands for to residents in other parts of the country. With its beautiful long avenues, its long lanes leading into beautiful wide parks, its streams and hills, its lovely gardens and artistic residences, it stands for prosperity and success. It signifies elegance and beauty, rather than fashion and display.
Although the march of time has brought changes to Newton in every part, though much of its barren land has been transformed into house lots and streets, though many of its old farm houses have been turned into modern dwellings, still Newton maintains an abundance of its natural beauty which has given it the name of the Garden City-wide- spread recognition as a city of beauty-a city of homes.
The Charles River winds its course along the northern and western boundaries for more than sixteen miles, adding utilized water power at its upper and lower falls and much beauty to the scenery for miles around. New- ton has that same New England atmosphere which characterizes so many other Massa- chusetts cities, with its stable type of people whose interests are centered in their homes and the finer things of life. Each and every part of Newton typifies the modern "home city," a source of admiration to all visitors and of pride to its citizens.
A Few Historical Facts
As early as 1631 Newton was settled and fortified, less than a year after the founda- tion of Boston. In those days, Newton con- sisted of a large tract of land with a dwelling here and there-a modest settlement, but the foundation, nevertheless, upon which rests the beautiful progressive city of today. King's hand-book of Newton states "the domain northward of the Charles was acquired from the Indian queen, the squaw-sachem, Nane- pashemet's daughter, one of her perquisites being a new coat each winter as long as she lived."
Newton was incorporated a town in 1688, being called New Cambridge until 1692; and having outgrown town government by 1873, was chartered a city in that year.
During the war with the Indians the men of Newton left their homes and families and fought with the rest of the settlers. There is a stone in Nonantum, known as the Eliot memorial, which bears this inscription: "Here at Nonantum, October 28, 1646, in Waban's Wigwam near this spot, John Eliot began to preach the gospel to the Indians. Here he founded the first Christian community of In- dians within the English colonies."
During the period of the Revolutionary War, the men of Newton rose with the other men of Massachusetts and shared the hard- ships that the crude army led by the great George Washington endured. And so, history repeats itself down through the ages. There are many beautiful monuments and ancient landmarks, silent tributes to the men who so nobly answered the call to arms, from the early days when the settlers fought with the Indians, to the World War.
Population
The best estimates of the present popula- tion of Newton indicates that it is over the eighty-seven thousand mark today. This shows a tremendous increase within the past decade. The steady stream of people who come to Newton yearly to make their homes here are of the thrifty, desirable sort-good citizens who soon blend into the social and civic life and share the pride of their neigh- bors in their adopted city.
Administration
The administration of Newton's city gov- ernment is in the hands of safe and con- servative executives, honest public-spirited citizens who have the best interests of the people at heart and in their minds. This is
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manifested by the high standards of admini- stration which this city has always experi- enced.
Newton has a police force of 149 men, giv- ing it protection at all hours of the day and night. Within recent years, all new modern fire apparatus has been installed. The fire department with 138 permanent men is al- ways ready at hand to meet every emergency.
Educational Opportunities
One factor which has always given Newton a high standing in the estimation of those looking for a good "home city" is its superb system of schools. Since the early days of 1699, when the first little schoolhouse was built and John Staples became teacher, hold- ing his scholastic sessions four days in each week for a stipend of two shillings a day, the school system of Newton has grown nobly.
Since those early days, Newton has de- veloped tremendously along educational lines. Now there are high grade modern buildings -schools of the highest type for this purpose, with proper exits and due caution against fires and other emergencies. There are also new modern high schools, and the number of pupils that enter the high schools has in- creased appreciably within the last decade. There also are several very fine private schools. The Lasell Junior College, with its beautiful spacious grounds, established 1851, has long been famous. This young ladies' academy has admitted young women from all parts of the United States.
Among other well-known private schools within the city are Fessenden, and MtIda Junior College. The higher institutions of learning are represented by Boston College, in the Chestnut Hill section of the city, and the Andover Newton Theological School (1825) at Newton Centre.
Newton also has a splendid playground system which has developed tremendously within the last decade. There are now many beautiful spots which have been turned into playgrounds for the young. These play- grounds are in charge of very efficient young men and women and the children are taught all sorts of healthful games, while other edu- cational opportunities and interests are en- couraged and promoted.
The Public Library
Another important factor which cannot be disassociated from the school room is the Newton Free Library. This was organized in September, 1869, and received the property of its sponsors, the Newton Library Associa- tion. In 1875 the stockholders of the associa- tion transferred the entire estate to the City of Newton. The location of the building is on Centre street, the ancient main thoroughfare of the town. The Newton Library contains 236,895 volumes and is continually adding to the collection. There are valuable reference books of all periods, as well as works of old
and new fiction. There are also many beauti- ful and rare prints. There are now branch libraries in ten sections of the Newtons, the most recent one being that established in Newtonville
Church and Social Activities
Church influence is strong in Newton, many social and welfare activities also centering in the church organizations, of which there are forty-six in the city. The first church was organized in 1633.
There are over one hundred forty clubs and fraternal organizations in the city, a federa- tion of Women's Clubs, Kiwanis, Lions, Ro- tary, and the Newton Chamber of Commerce.
Growth
History shows that the different parts of Newton have made rapid strides in develop- ment. In 1860 Nonantum Hill had only the Ricker family on its massive western should- er. The greater part of it consisted of scrub oak, a lonely and desolate tract of land. Early in 1800 Newton Lower Falls was a tranquil little village with but ten resident families. In 1872 the village had risul to 940. A little later the village of Newton Highlands was not much more than a crossroads settlement in a region of farms. Nearby were shops of the blacksmith and wheelwright. But today Newton is a great modern city teeming with activities, ever growing, ever expanding. Beautiful modern structures are constantly being erected. Among the later ones the An- gier Memorial School at Waban, the Oak Hill School at Newton Centre, the Franklin School at West Newton, the Eliot Lincoln School at Newton, the West Newton Memorial Library and the Newtonville Branch Library, add much to the appearance of these sections. There are also the Christian Science Church and the Junior High School in Newtonville and Boston College in the Chestnut Hill sec- tion.
Business Activities and Opportunities
Although Newton is widely known as a residential city, it has various manufacturing activities. At Lower Falls is located one of the first paper mills established in the country. In Newton there are also machine shops, and factories engaged in the manufac- ture of fire alarm supplies, silk, worsted, rub- ber, paper boxes, curtains, railway signals, cordage, radio tubes, knit goods, &c.
There are numerous retail stores and specialty shops, pharmacies, modern sanitary markets and food shops, and up-to-date cloth- ing stores well managed and well stocked, a complete range of merchandise at prices as low as any in the large centers.
Information regarding manufacturing op- portunities, business facilities and residential advantages will be supplied on request by the Newton Chamber of Commerce, 297 Walnut Nv
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DIRECTORY
Direction, To Business Eniterprbes or the ~ Locallt
Street Guide and Directory „kuvchokkny
The Alphabetical Section-
A guide to the population, its ac- tivities and addresses.
The Buyers' Guide-
To the commercial, professional and industrial interests.
The Classified Section-
A guide to the many business in- terests, arranged under typical head- ings.
The Householders' Guide-
A guide to the streets and avenues and the residents and tenants there- on.
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POLK'S NEWTON CITY DIRECTORY 1951
Copyright, 1951, by R. L. Polk & Co.
Miscellaneous Information
For information not found in this department see regular Alphabetical Section or under proper headings in the Classified Business Directory
City election held biennially on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November of the odd numbered years.
City Government Organized on the First Secular Day in the following January. Meetings of the Board of Aldermen on the First and Third Mondays of each Month at 8.00 P.M., except in July and August
GOVERNMENT
CITY
City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Av, Newton Centre
MAYOR
THEODORE R. LOCKWOOD
Mayor's Secretary, Mrs Emma M Connolly
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
President, Wendell R Bauckman
Vice-President, Ernest G Angevine Clerk of Board, Frank M Grant
Aldermen at Large
Ward 1-Edw A Fahey, Carleton P Merrill 2d
Ward 2-Wm R Mattson, Riley J Hampton Ward 3-Kenneth E Prior, Ernest G Ange- vine
Ward 4-V Stoddard Bigelow, Earle D Wood
Ward 5-Wendell R Bauckman, Edwin A Terkelsen
Ward 6-Julian D Anthony, John R Osborn Ward 7-John C Beale, Winfield C Ander- son
Ward Aldermen
Ward 1-Leo M Cannon
Ward 2-Arthur S Scipione
Ward 3-Jos B Davis
Ward 4-Harold B Buse
Ward 5-Clyde S Casady
Ward 6-Stanton J TenBroeck jr Ward 7-Paul S Rich
Standing Committees, 1951
Finance-Anthony, chairman; Angevine, Beale, Fahey, Mattson, Wood and President Bauckman.
Public Works-Prior, chairman; Buse, Casady, Merrill, Rich, Scipione, TenBroeck.
Claims and Rules-Angevine, chairman; Anderson, Bigelow, Casady, Fahey, Mattson, TenBroeck.
Franchises and Licenses-Anderson, chair- man; Bigelow, Cannon, Davis, Hampton, Os- born, Terkelsen.
Public Buildings-Hampton, chairman; Anderson, Bigelow, Cannon, Davis, Osborn, Terkelsen.
Education-Casady, chairman; Anthony, Hampton.
Legislation-Buse, chairman; Cannon, Da- vis, Osborn, Rich, Scipione, Terkelsen and President Bauckman.
Kenrick Fund-Beal, chairman; Hampton, Prior.
Select Committees
Street Traffic-Fahey, chairman; Prior, Rich, Scipione, TenBroeck, Terkelsen, Wood. Municipal Parking and Meters-Mattson, chairman; Beale, Buse, Davis, Merrill, Rich, TenBroeck.
Ward Lines-Casady, chairman; Anderson, Hampton, Merrill, Osborn, Prior, Wood.
Street Renaming-Davis, chairman; Buse, Cannon, Merrill, Rich, Scipione, Terkelsen.
Regular meetings of the board 1st and 3d Mondays of each month except in July and August.
DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS
Office Hours at City Hall 8.30 am to 5 pm except Saturdays when closed all day
City Clerk-Frank M Grant
City Treasurer and Collector-Archie R Whitman
Deputy Collector-Gustaf E Frye
Accounting Department-John D Martin, Comptroller of Accounts.
Public Works Director-Willard S Pratt
City Engineer-Ulderico M Schivone
City Solicitor-Matt B Jones jr. Office, 30 Federal st, Boston
City Physician- Sidney Derow, MD
Street Commissioner (Highways, Forestry, Sewers, Street Lights)-Harold F Young
Forestry Division-Combined with Street Department; Geo B Rogers, Supt
Water Commissioner-Jos J Murray
Board of Public Welfare-Benj J Bowen, Chairman; Edw C Keating, Joseph B Jamie- son, Joseph Chevarley, Thos E Shirley and Edmund J Poutas, agent
City Infirmary 525 Winchester st. Supt Gardner Reynolds. Matron, Mrs Virginia E Reynolds
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Recreation Commission-Evan C Johnson, Comnr; Wm J McCarthy, Chairman; How- ard Whitmore jr, Mrs Jeannette C West, Jas E Murphy, Ira M Conant
Civil Defense Dept-Douglass B Francis, director, 430 Walnut Nv
Municipal Research Library-Harold T Pilsbury, director, 211 City Hall
Planning Board-John W Kellar, Chair- man; Thos R King, Richd A Lovell, Theo H Oakey, Wm J Payne. City Engineer and director of Public Works are members ex- officio.
Licensing Board-Office, City Hall; Roy V Collins, Chairman; Fredk J Fessenden jr, Hugh Harwood
Public Buildings Commissioner and In- spector of Buildings-office City Hall; Arthur Campbell
Inspector of Plumbing-office City Hall; Ellsworth W Poole
Retirement Board-Jos B Jamieson, Chair- man; John D Martin, sec; Archie R Whitman, treas
Board of Appeal on Building Laws-Chas A Sawyer jr, Lucius E Thayer, Augustus L Wakefield
Trustees of Chaffin Fund-Frank A Day, Chairman; Warren W Oliver, sec; Loomis Patrick, Ralph F Taber, Frank H Stuart, Wm H Rice, Jas B Palmer, Chairman School Com- mittee ex-officio
Sinking Fund Commissioners-Wm F Chase, Gordon B Russell, Lucius E Thayer, Archie R Whitman, city treas
Trustees of Cousens Fund-Kenneth W Rogers, Chairman; Jas A Waters, Thos V Cleveland, sec
Trustees of Eliot Memorial and Read Fund Harold A Wooster, F Brittain Kennedy, Doug- las B Francis
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Public Weigher, J Ellis Brown
Registrars of Voters-Chas J Doherty, Thos F Donnelly, Norman J Mitchell, Chairman; Frank M Grant, City Clerk ex-officio, Clerk
Auctioneers-Chas K Anderson, James J Bagley, Benj Bellar, Joshua W Brown, Geo W Bryson, Stephen F Burke, Fred W Burns, John T Burns, Robt J Burns, Joseph G Can- cellieri, Saul S Chipman, J Fredk Clune, Eug J Conroy, J Oliver Daily, Ellis L Gates, John H Gordon, Richd Gray, Frank K Harris, Ken- neth B Hastings, Chas Hurwitz, Wm M Ja- cobs, Robt W Katz, Chas J Kinchla, Benj F Louis, Saml W Macey, Richd R MacMillan, Chas A Malley, Nelson A Mcgrath, Ralph C Morse, John H Murray, Jos P O'Donoghue, Ralph M Patterson, Chas Popkin, Abram I Pransky, Chas Scipione, Chas J V Scipione jr, Geo E Seeley, Nelson M Silk, Jas T Sullivan, Paul F Sweeney, Arthur J Swett, Herbert C Swett, Paul R Tucker
Constables-Louis Ebb, M John Enegess, Ralph T Laffie, Chas Scipione, Chas J V Scipione, John H Murray, Chas H Duke, Ir- ving Koffman, Jas A McAdams jr
Agent of Veterans Services Department- Edmund T Dungan
Inspector of Animals and Dog Officer-Dr Richd C Schofield
Inspector of Milk-Harlan W Kingsbury
Fence Viewers-Carmen A Vitti, Scott H Wells
Bureau of Old Age Assistance-Florence S Fitzgerald, Supervisor.
Bureau of Aid to Dependent Children- Florence S Fitzgerald, Supervisor
Veterans' Housing Department-Carl C Mullen, Commissioner; Fredk A Hawkins, Warren W Oliver, members
ASSESSORS' DEPARTMENT
Office 116 City Hall-John D Wright, Chair- man; Albert H McAuslan, Sydney B Holden
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Headquarters 1164 Centre NC
Chief appointed by Mayor and Aldermen, others by Chief of Department, subject to ap- proval of Mayor
Chief of Fire Depaartment, Inspector of Wires, Superintendent Fire Alarm Telegraph, Inspector of Petroleum and Forest Warden. John E Corcoran; office hours 8:30 to 10 am, 1 to 2:30 pm
Asst Chiefs-Wm C Fanning, Henry L Murphy, headquarters No 2 Engine House, West Newton
Engine 1 and Ladder 3, 336 Washington, Newton-Capt, John L Martin; Lieuts, Fredk R Kinchla, Harvey D Preble, Lawrence J Smith, Geo H Viylleumier, Raymond F Hodg- don
Engine 2, 1455 Washington st, W Newton- Capt, Jas J Clarke; Lieuts, Geo E Herlihy, Alf B Lawson, Robt M Malone
Engine 3, 31 Willow, NC-Asst Chiefs, Everett H Siebert, Francis J Linnehan; Capt, Philip K Coakley; Lieuts, Geo F Saunders, Jos P Walton
Engine 4 and Ladder 1, 990 Washington, Nv-Capt, Timothy D Herlihy; Lieuts, Leo J Hogan, Paul B Jones, Danl J Coakley, Arth R Trainor, Thompson Fleming, Danl J O'Con- nell
Engine 5, 425 Auburn, Auburndale-Lieuts, Jos P Murphy, Gerald A Lombardi, James A Walsh
Engine 6, 2040 Beacon, Waban-Lieuts, Chas Kramp, Lawrence H Kerr
Engine 8, 381 Watertown, Nonantum- Lieuts, Thos P McManus, Patk H Lochiatto
Engine 9, 80 Manet rd, CH-Lieuts John T Dooley, Fredk W McLoughlin
Engine 7 and Ladder 2, Boylston and Cook sts, NH-Capt, Fredk A Perkins; Lieuts, Wm H Fitzgerald, Fredk E Fitzgerald, Albert L Carpenter, Edw J McDade, Louis A Colella
Engine 10, 755 Dedham, NC-Capt, Francis X Dwyer; Lieuts, John F Faherty, Edw R Dunn
Signal Tower Bells
2 Blows for test at 11:45 am, Sundays at 11:45 am
3 Blows repeated 3 times no school at 7:15 -8:00 am
10 Blows followed by station number. Mo- bilization of American Legion
12 Blows followed by station number. Mo- bilization of Boy Scouts
14 Blows followed by station number. Mo- bilization of Police
15 Blows followed by station number 311. Mobilization of Militia
Railroad Fire Signal, one long and three short blasts of the locomotive whistle repeat- ed
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Office 218 City Hall
Members of the Board-Henry W Godfrey, M. D., Chairman; Gertrude K Daley
Director of Public Health, Ernest M Morris, MD
Chief Sanitary Officer and Milk Inspector -Harlan W Kingsbury
Inspectors-Alex A Robertson, jr, Norman E Whitney, Jas Cummings, Chas Hopkinson, Mark D Lurvey (technician)
Meet 1st Mon at 7.30 pm
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT Newton Free Library 414 Centre st., Newton
Org 1869. Inc. 1871. Transferred to City of Newton 1876. President of Board of Trus- tees, Judge Thos Weston. Treas, John F Brown. Sec, Harold A Wooster. Trustees: Jas P Gallagher, Mrs Jean D McAdams, Vin- cent P Roberts, Thomas Weston, John F Brown.
Meetings of Trustees-3d Friday in each month at 4:15 P.M.
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Committee on Books: The President, ex- officio, Mrs Jean D McAdams, Jas P Galla- gher. Committee on Buildings: The Presi- dent, ex-officio, Vincent P Roberts, John F Brown. Librarian: Harold A Wooster. De- partment Heads: Helen L Saunders, Asst to the Librarian; Margt G Hooper, Catalog; Dorothy H Gower and Marion K Gustin, Cir- culation; Mildred N Frost, Reference; M Ger- trude Sweeney, Repair of Books. Boys' and Girls' Library of the Newton Free Library: Ann E Golding, Supervisor of Work with Children; Mabel Marion Hinkle, Head of Schools Division.
The main Library building was dedicated in June 1870, being built, furnished and main- tained for five years by interested citizens, a fund of over $65,000 being collected for this purpose by public subscription, the late J Wiley Edmands contributing $17,000. In March 1876, the entire property of the Li- brary was given to the City of Newton on condition of its maintenance, forever, as a Free Library. In 1887, a large addition was built by the City; in 1912, a four-floor book- stack with a capacity of 85,000 volumes was erected; in 1925, the top floor of the stack was completed and a three-car garage built; in December 1950, work on an addition ap- proximately 40x85 feet across the front of the present building was started. This ad- dition which will be completed by the fall of 1951, with repairs and improvements to the present building will cost approximately $200,000, and will modernize and greatly ex- tend the use of the first floor library facili- ties.
In addition to the Main Library, the City of Newton has an especially strong branch library system made possible by the interest of public-spirited citizens. The West New- ton Branch Library was erected in 1926, the building and grounds valued at over $62,000 were given to the City. In January 1928, the citizens of Newton Centre and Auburndale gave new buildings and land valued at about $63,000 and $52,000 respectively. A new me- morial Children's Room was added to the facilities of the Auburndale Library in April 1949. In 1930, Waban citizens gave to the City a new branch building valued with grounds at $75,000. A fine new building costing over $100,000, the largest branch in the system was dedicated at Newtonville on December 1, 1939. The money for the valu- able site was given by Newtonville citizens, the building was erected by a P. W. A. and City project. In 1934, the residence of the late John C. Chaffin, 126 Vernon St., acquired by the City in 1930, was remodelled for a "Boys' and Girls' Library." At Lower Falls, a remodelled engine house serves as the village library. At Highlands, Upper Falls, Oak Hill and Oak Hill Park the libraries are in school houses and in Nonantum, in rented store quarters. At the Newton-Wellesley Hos- pital there is a branch of the Newton Free Library. There are library halls for educa- tional, civic, cultural meetings at Auburn- dale, Newtonville and Waban, some 251 meetings were held in 1950.
The book circulation in 1950 was 728,153 volumes, of which 209,235 volumes were juvenile; 6,302 musical records were bor- rowed, extensive reading room reference ser- vice was also given. The Main Library and Branches combined subscribe to 377 titles of periodicals and newspapers or 816 copies in- cluding duplicates. There is a duplicate pay collection of recent fiction for public con- venience.
A summary of expenditures from City appropriations: total salaries, staff and cus- todians, $124,541.54; care of buildings, $15,- 542.98; books, binding, periodicals, $24,592.03; office expense, $5,399.62; auto maintenance, $987.63; rent, $1,200; total City appropriation expenditures $172,263.80. (The sum of $11,- 643.65 was paid to the City Treasurer from
fines and collections). In addition the Build- ings Dept. spent $3,822.95 in repair of library buildings, $10,784 in special repairs at the Main Library. The Street Dept. (Forestry Div.) spent on Library grounds, $4,010.15. The expenditure from funds was $5,892.37 for books, $217.33 for music and musical records, special library equipment $208.34, other $265.09.
Main Library open daily 8 AM to 9 PM. (Summer schedule-closed Wed evening and Saturday afternoon and evenings), Sundays Closed all holidays. Hours at the Branches vary. Call BIgelow 4-9040
Branch Libraries
Books are delivered daily except Thursday at each of the ten villages given below ex- cept Upper Falls, Lower Falls, Nonantum and Oak Hill, which are delivered 2 to 4 times weekly
Auburndale-375 Auburn, Rachel M Santo- liquido, in charge
Newton Centre-1294 Centre, Esther Perl- mutter in charge. Boys' & Girls' Room, Ar- lene M Lynde
Newton Highlands-Hyde School, Joan Nolan in charge. Boys' & Girls' Room, Marion J Brown
Newton Lower Falls-677 Grove, Arthur E Robinson in charge
Newton Upper Falls-Ralph Waldo Emer- son School, Hester I Billings and Marion J Brown in charge
Newtonville-345 Walnut, Alice S McMul- lin in charge. Boys' and Girls' Room, Gloria J Sydlik
Nonantum-136 Adams, Virginia A' Tash- jian in charge
Oak Hill-Oak Hill Park, Jeanne P Duke Waban-1610 Beacon corner Woodward, Mildred Libby in charge
West Newton-25 Chestnut, Ellen M Earley in charge. Boys' & Girls' Room, Mrs Marie L Sullivan
There are 84 individuals on the library service payroll, 6 in janitor service and 1 in automobile service, or 52 employees in terms of full-time service.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Headquarters 1321 Wash st WN
Chief of Police-Philip Purcell
Deputy-Patk J King
Captains-Danl E Crowley, Chas E Walker Lieutenants-Wm J Burke, John N Mc- Mullen, Geo W O'Neil
Sergeants-Richd L Bannon, Thos B Con- cannon, James W Corcoran, Bartlett Cullen, Richd F Donahue, Wm H Dowling, Thos F Leehan, A Chas Mascia, Thos H McCormick, John H Sheridan
Clerks-Mildred C Cronin, Esta F Hayes, Susanna W Shields
THE DISTRICT COURT OF NEWTON
Court House, 1309 Wash st, WN Presiding Justice-Donald E Mayberry Special Justice-W Lloyd Allen Clerk of Court-James P Gallagher Assistant Clerk-David C Lombard Court Officer-Francis J Cook Chief Probation Officer-M John Enegess Probation Officer-Emily M Hickey
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