She had been invited back to the 1969 festival as the reigning queen, where s, November 16, 2019 | Scopes Trial Related | Comments (0), Evolution Bill Author, Died in 1952 At The Age of 76 Cost is $10 for a non watermarked, full size digital image delivered to you by either ema, Nine inch Snow Blankets Worst Ice Storm In Fifty Years The Dayton Coffee Shop is shown on the left and the Robinson Drug Store is shown on the right. The, Alvin Goins is remembered as a lifelong resident of Rhea County. He was widely known for being a Confederate veteran and member of the Dayton Bar. Many of you remember the old white Chapel at Bryan College which sat on the hilltop near the current day Library. P. O. Mr. Jess, one of nine children, left Lexington for the long journey to Tennessee in a, This view of 2nd and Market Street is looking north from the area of the old Robinson's Drug Store. If you are one of the few people to remember Otto Daniel's "Open Door Cafe" down in the Goose Pasture. (Photo Courtesy Littell Family Collection) Front Row (L-R) This was to get away from the confusion of similar sounding street names. (2nd Row L-R)-Billy Edgeman, Nancy Daniels, Susan Smith, Teresa Lidford, Kathy Levengood, Whit Mac Morgan, Terry Pyle, Dennis Everett and Unknown Let us take a moment to remember 18-year-old Bobbie H. Bankston, a local taxi driver who bled to death from a knife wound he received in a fight with 35-year-old Walter Clingan next to Charleys P, The Rhea County Courthouse was built in 1891. Located at the corner of Main and Market Streets, the old, November 16, 2019 | Dayton | Comments (6), I am certain many of us have memories of some great meals here in the old Mansfield's Restaurant located on the corner of Market St. and 1st Ave., which is shown above in the late 1960's. WebView 1548 Piney Point Rd, Spring City, TN 37381 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & Fire Departments ; Jails & Prisons ; Police Departments Property Records Search; Tennessee. Since one of their employees, Margie Littell was a Dayton resident she was asked to staff and manage the new offices here locally. District Forester (Fire) WebRhea County GIS Maps are cartographic tools to relay spatial and geographic information for land and property in Rhea County, Tennessee. Walter White, Rhea County Superintendent of Schools during the Scopes Trial. Guy Jones was born in Madison County Kentucky on November 30, 1898, before Orville & Wilbur Wright had, Historian David Gray above under took a project in the early 1980's to clean and care for some of the county's neglected records. A source of pride to all Dayton residents was the new municipal building that had been under construction on West First Avenue between Railroad and Market Streets. Front Row L-R: Thomas Ray Walker, Joe Keltch, Charles Hancock, Charles Byrd, Esther Garrison, Clyde Henderson and Sheriff Leon Sneed The fire truck is a 1947 Chevrolet. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. (Bottom Row L-R) Wallace Haggard, Earl Shaver, Joe Gallagher, Wallace Keith and Perry Swafford Grand Ole Opry Stars Visit Dayton and Spring City 1944, Rhea Central High School Cheerleaders 1967-1968, Police, Fire and Library Open House April 17,1977, Rhonda Maynor East Tennessee Strawberry Festival Queen 1974. During the week of January 21, 1965, while transferring this 140,000 pound hydraulic metal stamping press to the Dayton Products Company on North Broadway, it stalled in the middle of North railroad Street when the tires supporting the front end, Bertie Alexander's memories from Spring City And for some time before that, trying to remember to call it Bi-Lo rather than Red Food Store. J.R. Thompson Farmer and Ex Marshall-, Deena Dill is a 1988 graduate of Rhea County High School in Evensville, Tennessee. (Photo Courtesy City of Dayton) This photo is b, November 16, 2019 | Spring City | Comments (2). WebView 1548 Piney Point Rd, Spring City, TN 37381 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & Fire Departments ; Jails & Prisons ; Police Departments Property Records Search; Tennessee. In 1891, Mr. Colcord, who had just founded Milton Academy in Oregon, 1966 4th-5th-6th Grade WebHome Department of Education Tennessee Rhea County Dayton Rhea County Department of Education 305 California Ave, Dayton, TN, 37321. George Rappleyea sat down at this table with an idea to put Dayton on the map. Second Row (L-R) Gladys Hurd, John Headle, Bryan Memorial University Construction Began on May 11, 1928 Kneeling L-R Dewayne Smith, Raymond Williams, and Bob Hulgan Box 438, Lexington, TN 38351 All photos and documents are always credited to the person/family who provides them. There was a short section of the road getting down into pocket wilderness area called the "cats steps". The house was built in 1881 by J. J. Abel, who was, Former Hospital Now Apartment Building Sustained Serious Damage; Occupants escape due to alert action from a bystander Mr. Gabbert served in various positions at Rhea Central High School, holding the positions of teacher, football coach and principal. He was the type of man that made an impact, In Memory of Dr. Theodore Mercer Former Bryan College President Another Landmark from the Smith Crossroads Days In addition to responding to fires, the Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District also responds to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls, and incidents involving hazardous materials. The old Rhea Drive-In was torn down to make way for future developments. Shock Theaters Dr. In the far distant background you can see the old, Spring City Methodist Episcopal Church North Dean Wilson, Vice Mayor Bill Morris, Mayo, These memories of downtown Dayton were written by Terry Goins in July of 1983. In 1925, Tenn, Below are the pages of the 1968 First Baptist Church portrait directory for 1968. 1548 Piney Point Rd. The Cafe was owned and operated by Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Gibson. He also served as Superinten, The featured photo above was taken by Jimmy of Cunnyngham Studio for the purpose of producing a post card featuring the "Estes Resort'. (Photo Courtesy of Glass Family) He was educated in his native county. Back Row L-R Garrett Johnson, Harold Smith, Harry Massengill, Gene Graham, Junior Fine, Bill Watts, Gene Shipley, Billy Marler, Ed Fine and Charlie Barger Rhea County rich in history is comprised of three municipalities Dayton, Graysville and Spring City Tennessee. According to Judy Young, the widow of John C. Young, Jr. and the last ow, Employee & Family Picnic at Dayton Products On Friday, November 15, 1935, the old Dayton Coal and Iron Works facility was dismantled. Central Dispatch 423-775-2442 GIS stands for Geographic Information System, the field of data management that charts spatial locations. Emergency 911 Center Shane Clark. Three Fires Keep Dayton's Volunteer Fireman Busy Taylor, Sr. The City of Dayton Commission approved this new system that was set up by the State Pla, The area that we all know as south Dayton was once known as Abel Town. March 16, 2002, proved to be an extra busy day for the City of Dayton Fire Department as they handled three structure fires that day. WebThere are 21 Fire Departments in Rhea County, Tennessee, serving a population of 32,478 people in an area of 316 square miles. These portraits are reduced in size to conserve web space. You may need toDOWNLOAD a free copy of Adobe Readerto view these files. Pictured Above L-R Front Row: Barkly Lee, George Shibley, and Charles Whittemore The old Farmers Milling Company was on the property now occupied by the Dayton Post Office at the corner of 1st Ave & Railroad Street. He was 87 years old at the time of this photo and was a resident in the Washington Community. The Darwins Dry Goods Store had one of the most prominent signs hanging in downtown Dayton during that hot summer of 1925 during the famous Scopes Trial. But while the whole face of nature wore a smiling aspect this thriving little city was about to be shrouded in a, Rexall Ball Team portrait taken in front of F.E.Robinson's Drug Store in 1913. This was a special day of celebration, Rhea County shared with the rest of the nation the joy of Armistice Day, 1918, when World War I ended. Neal had served in both houses of the State Legislature and ran many times in the elections for Governor and U.S. Sen, Retired Sergeant Major William H. Smith passed away at his home on December 5, 1931. Charles Jones reflects on Bryan's funeral in Dayton. The Com, Downtown Dayton Train Crash injuries four trainmen The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. 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Also, a new 500,000-gallon, Streets North and South - Avenues East and West A native and longtime resident of Hamilton County, Mr. Gray had lived in Coulterville, Sale Creek and Graysville, Tennessee. Dayton's Chamber of Commerce organized in 1954 Over the years, various businesses have occ. view all events. To report illegal burning, please call toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC Basic Fire Safety Guidelines for Outdoor Burning Careless debris burning is a primary cause of Front Row L-R: Igo Hodge, Luke Morgan, Judge Woodlee, Bill Shaver and Ben Purser Each year, on the anniversary of the famous 1925 Scopes trial, the people of Dayton celebrate with the Scopes Festival. Harris and to the extreme right is Judge John Tate Raulston. 2023 County Office. (Photo Courtesy of George & Becky Arnold) It takes more than just. He was a gospel songwriter, song book publisher, music teacher, singer, song leader, accomplished on nine musical inst, On March 5, 1987, in a special called meeting with the City of Dayton officials, Oster President Lawrence Mattson informed those present that corporate restructuring prompted the decision to close the Dayton plant in March of 1988. (Photo By Wallace Rice) A place to come and reminisce about days gone by in the place we call home. The Broyles-Darwin house located on East Idaho Ave is said to be the oldest home inside the city limits of Dayton. 2023 Yesterday In Dayton-Dean Wilson. At the conclusion of the 1925 Scopes Trial, the citizens of Rhea County thought they had heard the last of any court trials relating to monkeys. District Forester (Fire) Ralph Sharp and Polly Coleman were the two cooks responsible for turning out the deliciou, Grouped about the little table in Robinson's Drug Store, Dayton, Tennessee, is where the argument on the new Tennessee "Butler Act" law that resulted in the prosecution of John Thomas Scopes for teaching evolution in the high school where he was professor of biology. The daughter of the late James & Phyllis Dill of Dayton. Upcoming events. A new system of street naming for Dayton went into effect the week of September 12, 1957. Upon the fire de, The photo above shows Main Street looking toward Market Street from Railroad Street before the time of the Scopes Trial (Photo Courtesy George & Becky Arnold Collection) John Roberson Abel Sr. was born September 20, 1816, the son of Cain & Margarette Abel is shown above in this, Robinson Home located at 3rd and Market still occupied by a Robinson Descendant 7800 Rhea County Hwy Dayton, TN 37321 423-775-7837. Paul Todd was born on July 24, 1910 and is fondly remembered by most people as Hambone. During the Scopes Trial in July of, In the spring of 1951 the graduating class of Rhea Central High School dedicated the yearbook to their principal C.V. Gabbert, with these words. Back in 1925, W.C "Sonny", The Eldorado Cafe & Motel shown here in later years was located on Hwy 27 south of Spring City. Within a short while over 200 citizens were on the scene. The Rhea County Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Evensville, and today, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. is Senior Day at the fair. Later in the day, the 4-H Youth Demonstration Competition begins at 4 p.m. and continues until 6 p.m. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. and will be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Rhea Central High School's Class of 1957 made it's TV debut on Chattanooga's WDEF TV Channel 12's Saturday "Top Ten Dance Party" hosted by Neil Miller. John Ward, age 70, a good citiz, "Potters" will be the name of the new store in Dayton to be opened next Saturday in the building formerly occupied by Darwin's, redecorated, and refitted in a very attractive manner. City Hotels converted into Hospitals The owners of the store closed their doors in 1993 after being in business in the same location for over 46 years. The ban, November 16, 2019 | Uncategorized | Comments (0), Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage located on First Ave in July 1925. Upon their arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames visible from the rear of the structure. EDITORS NOTE: This story has been updated. Miss Walker, Miss Kingsport of 1963, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kent Walker. Brayton Volunteer Fire Department HC71. Jun 02, 2020 Paperless Billing. The cleaners offered one-hour service complete with a drive-thru. A log cabin was built there for worship. I recall the downtown area consisted of one drugstore, Collins Brothers Dry Goods Store, Reeds, Landmark Funeral Home Heavily Damaged By Fire This little round table is where it all started in 1925. On Friday April 24, 1942, the day started out as any other normal day in Dayton until a train accident occurred on the main line in downtown. Magill Alvin never learned to read or write because at the age of five he was injured when a mule kicked him in the head. The Crawford House shown above was located on Main Street where Dr. Dennis Vanmeter's Dentist Office is located. DaVault Killed in WWII November 20,1944 Laid To Rest In His Hometown 76 Years Later Firestone is now just a memory to us all. 1808 Col. William Johnson house built (Johnson-Fraizer-Mynatt house) The group of students came together to express they're thanks to F.E.Robinson for a gift of calendars presented to the schools. This account will be used to purchase and service permits, including printing your permit and requesting inspections. The photo above shows workers along the front of Conner's Super Market as they take up the old sidewalk. In, Located in south Dayton on the corner of Illinois Ave and Memorial Street, there stands a small white block building surrounded by a chain link fence. She was born July 4, 1948, and was a lifelong resident of Dayton. Deena was named first place winner for the State of Tennessee in the 1988 Ms. PP of A Photogenic Contest which was sponsored by the Professional Photogra, The town of Dayton was rocked into disbelief on the morning of November 2, 1888, when a man had been knocked off the railroad trestle just north of the freight depot by the northbound Cannon Ball mail train. Box 40627, Melrose Station, Nashville, TN 37204 These are the official portraits for the Rhea Central High School in Dayton, Tennessee, for the year 1966-1967. The Spring City Northern Methodist Church was built in the early 1880s. The employees and their families attended the company picnic held at the plant on North Broadway in Dayton, Tennessee, on Saturday, September 7, 1974. To request inspection visit core.tn.gov or email SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov If emailing, please include your full permit number and the date that the project will be ready for inspection. 2023 Rhea County E-911. Mr.Rankin, who was long-time Rhea County educator, died Saturday, August 27, 2000, after a lengthy battle with liver d, Big Orange Trailer Park-Evensville Tennessee Charles Jones Conducted William Jennings Bryan's Funeral, Old Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building, Cabinet Cards by Dayton Photographer J.B. Beugler, Deena Dill Chosen 1988 Most Photogenic In Tennessee, Cannon Ball Mail Train Kills Man On Trestle, The Top Ten Dance Party Features Rhea High Students, James Presley and John Scopes co-Authored Center of the Storm Memoirs of John T. Scopes, Paxton Sawyers Parade Marshal For Three Decades. A slab inspection is not required for garages or unfinished basements. White served numerous terms in the Tennessee General Assembly. Francis, John Robertson Abel Jr. & Family Portrait by J.B. Beugler of Dayton Tennessee Robinsons moved to this location in 1928, which had been just three years after the famous Scopes Trial. Web836 Eagle Lane, Suite 101, Evensville, TN 37332 | 423-775-7815 Emergency 911 Center P.O. Bob was told that the state of Tennessee would be escorting a, This photo above was taken around 1946 or 1947 at a dance party at the home of Franklin Glass which was located approx. Days gone by at Frazier School recounted by a former student. WebWe are the centralized dispatch center for Rhea County. W.G. Rhea County Court, La-Z-Boy brings their largest plant to Dayton. Emergencies Call 9-1-1. Dayton Fire Department's Chief 1888. November 16, 2019 | County Wide | Comments (1), Days gone by at Frazier School recounted by a former student. Rhea County High School Coach Bill Horton He led every Strawberry Festival parade since it started in 1948 right up until his death. PHONE: (615) 837-5520, Tobacco Enforcement: Halting Tobacco Sales to Minors, Coronavirus Agricultural and Forestry Business Fund, Communications and Outreach Unit Leader; PIO, Forest Health & Sustainability Unit Leader, Rural Forest Resource Management Forester, Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator, Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator (. John Rhea was born in Ireland, in 1753. Bob Jones, Sheriff Henderson, Bill Harris, Carl Joh, Executive Secretary Bill Nash, shown here at the right, explains the first copy of the booklet to (left) Dr. J. J. Rodgers, Mayor and (center) Wayne French, President of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The cost of the building permit is based on the estimated cost of construction. Photo Courtesy Cunnyngha, Old Washington School now just a memory Taylor, Jr., Mrs. G.V. Identified Extreme Left: Marquerite Robinson and Billy Wagner The mechanism operated the four clocks and bell until about 1976. The drugstore opened during the shopping center's grand opening in 1973. Cunnyngham, served from 1885-1886 and his grea, Joe Allen Paul was a 14 year old student and football player at Rhea County High School in August of 1985, when he died from injuries he received in a motorcycle accident. This building has been converted into apartments. He died on March 16, 1985, just two months, Tony's Drive In Originated As The Freez-Ette The photo was taken by Jimmy Cunnyngham of Cunnyngham Studio in Dayton sometime in the very early to mid 1970s. These sites pose a serious risk of injury or even death to those curiosity seekers. First Row L-R) David, Forsten, Tom Rogers, Phil Swafford, Jim Ward, Bill Patton, Terry Wilkie, Jackie Abel, and Genie Sims The announcement was made by Dayton Mayor Jim Cunnyngham at a news conference held a, On the afternoon of Sunday, September 19,1965, open house and tours of Daytons new $800,000 water filter plant and the new water intake from the Tennessee River was held. (Front Row L-R) Imogene Smith, Geneva Sue Fisher, Robert Tate Harrison, Auilda Cordell, Perry Smith, Helen Smith, Richard Smith and Kate Smith. A.P. Haggard in 1931. He inte, 1806 Howerton house built (Oldest house in Rhea County) The pageant was held on May 25, 1974, in the Auditorium of the Rhea Central High School. October 28, 1978 Rhea County. New Dayton Chamber of Commerce Produces Booklet, 1961 Tennessee Strawberry festival Planning Committee, Lewis Morphy Paradise Cave Dayton Tennessee, Train Derails in Downtown Spring City July 28, 2016, Strawberries As A Commercial Crop by Clyde Roddy, La-Z-Boy Groundbreaking With A Boom September 1972, Rhea County Jail Cleared of Prisoners Complaints 1978, Rhea County High School Boys Basketball 1982-1983, Rhea County Courthouse Clock and Bell Tower, Rhea County Sheriff's Deputy Shot in Back By Bootleggers, Dayton Veneer and Lumber Company Burns November 11, 1939, Rhea Central High School Jr & Sr Banquet 1966-1967, Fire Strikes Former Thomison Hospital Building, Mansfield's Restaurant Building -Then and Now, Bob Norris Forty Year Parade Emcee-In Memory, 1969 Tennessee Strawberry Queen- Janice Sproles, Hwy 27 Four Lane Bypass Constructed in 1960, F.E. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. Just a year later in June of 1974, the station burned to the ground. The photo above was taken when th, Jim Darwin of Dayton Stood by Famous Kinsman This was a limited edition print, Beautiful Historic Dayton, Tennessee with only 200 signed and number released. WebNewsBreak provides latest and breaking Rhea County, TN local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life In one-half day, the Junior Commandos of Spivey rounded up 5,000 lbs. Cost is $10 for a non waterma, November 16, 2019 | In Memory | Comments (0), David Henry Gray, a recognized authority on the history of Chattanooga, Hamilton, and Rhea County, died on Tuesday November 8, 1988. Shortly before 6pm, the City of Dayton Fire Department was notified of a fire at the funeral home. Old Rhea County Jail Downtown Now a Certified Juvenile Jail Facility 1885..T.N.L. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. A state residential building permit is not required for detached garages, sheds, barns or other detached structures that are not used for living purposes. The feature pho, The photo above shows Sheldon and Molly Harbeck standing on the front porch of their south Market Street home in 1895. The Dayton Bank & Trust Company held their formal grand opening on Wednesday, February 20, 1957, at their new and remodeled location at the corner of Market Street & 2nd Ave. The Abel Boarding House, a famous old lodging house was located at Smith Crossroads on Greer Street at the end of Florence Street. Citizens are walking about on Front Street. In July of 1983 Leon Calloway recounted some of his memories of Spring City. Mr. & Mrs. Harry T. Phillips ran the Phillips Studio in downtown Dayton for 54 years. Bobs involvement in the St, Shown above in this late 1960's photo is the Deluxe Cleaners which was located on the end of 2nd Ave at Railroad Street. Memories still loom of the grand ole two story Brown home that once stood at this same location. Dennis Kirby, David Cranfield, Bruce Owens, Vance Carlton, Tommy Fuller, Neil Tipton, Clyde Henderson, Charles Swafford and Charles Houston The Harbeck's were the owne, One of Daytons longest standing landmarks is still doing business daily in downtown Dayton. Major Cecil B. Smith, a Rhea County native, greets members of the Fables on the tarmac at the Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. Clarksville, TN 37040 Pvt. Rhea County (pronounced "ray") is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Their efforts saved the new Spring City K-8 elementary school building from burning also. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. He came to Dayton in 1889 where he served as the City Marshal for five years. The Aqua Hotel for many years was known as the best eating place during the early part of the century. The show was aired every Saturday and was similar to the nationally syndicated "American Bandstand". Our ancestors would go to town on Saturday to trade as they called it. In March of this year, 2021, the county opened a new Rhea County Jail and Justice Center located on the property of the f. R.J.Coulter Established Coulter Funeral Home in 1897 This two story old home sat on the north west corner of 1St Ave & Church, "Number Please" is now a phrase of the past. Front Row (L-R) Pearl Girder, Bessie Oldham, Susie Olinger, Eddie Olinger, the teacher Mrs. An exact date of construction is unknown at this time, but it is believed to ha, Craig V. Gabbert, known to most people as C.V. Gabbert, came to Dayton in 1938, after his graduation from Emory Henry College in Virginia. District Forester (State Forests) It was planned as a memorial to Dr. Judson A. Rudd, the late president of Bryan who died in 1970. "Sir, can I have a word with you?" For more information on residential building permits and inspections, please contact theResidential/Electrical Contract Inspection section. Find 2 external resources related to Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District. Contractor registration verification will be a part of the permitting process. He went on to earn a B.S. Degree at the University of Chicago and his M.D. "In grateful recognition of a man whose qualities of leadership and loyalty have completely won the respect of the student body, and with deep appreci, Dayton City School Football Players and Cheerleaders According to local news reports, it all started one June afternoon in, Traveling up and down Hwy 27 bypass, everyone has seen the old Cedar Hill Hospital building which was once also an off-campus dorm for Bryan College. A lot of history has occurred on our small Main Street in town. During that night, a fire of undetermined causes burned through the Dayton City School building that had been erected in 1907. He graduated from Rhea central High School, then he worked for the TVA. Inspections are scheduled by visiting https://core.tn.gov. Photo on the right was taken just after Bryan's death in July of 1925 as his body is returned to the Rogers home for his funeral service. Some files are Adobe Reader Files [pdf], 6.0 or higher. This requires months of work from dedicated people who serve on the Strawberry Planning Committee. On the evening of Friday July 19, 1968, a storm swept through Dayton. It was located about halfway down Landreth Street between New Lake Road and East Rhea Ave, behind the current day site of the Rocky Top/McDonalds business. The house was built in 1870 by the Gardenhire family. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. P.O. While rummaging through some of your old family photo collections, you may have come across some old sepia toned portraits mounted on rigid cardboard. The hotel was built in early 1890 in the area south of Richland Creek. (Photos Courtesy of The Rhea County Historical and Genealogical Society.) These portraits are reduced in size to conserve web space. He was also the Republican nomi, Miss Mary Lou Walker from Kingsport was crowned Queen of the 16th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival here in may of1963 by TV Star Sebastian Cabot. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. This photo was taken next to the old jail which sat right about where the Election Commission Office is today. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). When speaking of Tony's Drive-In, the photo below taken in 1973 is what comes to mind. 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