John Thomas Glenn

JOHN GLENN, EARLY PIONEER LAID TO REST

MANY OLD TIME FRIENDS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN GLENN AT FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY.

For 37 years Vernal and the Ashley Valley have been familiar with John Glenn, who met his death last week near his farm on White River when he was struck while in bed where he and Perry Dean were camped, by a falling limb from a dead tree. When talking just before leaving home he said, "I never felt more contented since Mrs. Glenn had her stroke than now."

He was highly respected by all, a man, with a keen memory, liberal in views, honest and upright. It was said of him, he knew every section of the entire country. When coming here from Heber City in 1886, the year the soldiers were first stationed at Fort Duchesne, he first taught school in Merrell's Ward, now Naples and also his young wife in Union Ward.

He next entered the mercantile business, hotel business, survey and abstracting, and interested in several irrigation projects. He was also interested in various land enterprises. It has often been said, "If you want to know, ask John Glenn," and generally he knew.

He was always busy and a typical slogan in advertising was "John Glenn, too busy to write advertisements."

His life was full of adventure from his earliest days to its closing by the sad accident, and with many hair breadth escapes. He was an interesting story teller and you could rely on what he told as being facts, it made no difference-how strange the occurrence.

The deceased was born in Manti, Utah, December 1, 1859. Was married in the Logan Temple to Miss Olive Haws, August 21, 1885. There are five daughters as well as the invalid wife surviving: Mrs. C. L. Knight, Randlett; Mrs. Charles Strohmeyer, Fayettesville, Atkansas; Mrs. W. H. Gagon, Jr, Roosevelt, Utah; Mrs. Ada Waller, Lapoint, Utah and Mrs. Frank O. Hill, Wellington, Utah; two brothers, Robert Bingham, Utah and Austin, Cedarview; and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Camp, California and Mrs. Ada Dabling, Lund, Idaho. Mrs. Ann Murray, not a child, but always since coming here to the valley in 1886 has lived with the family. Mrs. Whalin is now with Mrs. Glenn and went to Ouray with her. Mrs. Glenn will continue making her home in Vernal.

Mr. Glenn was one of the first students of BYU at Provo and passed the highest test in mathematics up to the time of his graduation. He will be missed in the community, where he has been active so long. After Mrs. Glenn became stricken with paralysis several years ago, he has been her constant companion giving every moment of time possible to her comfort. Always attentive, kind and considerate.

Funeral services were held at the Vernal Second Ward Chapel at 1 o'clock p.m. Friday, April 20, under the direction of the Vernal Second Ward bishopric with Bishop George E. Wilkins presiding.

The second Ward choir under the direction of Professor O. Norman Olsen with Mrs. Arthur Manwaring at the piano sang "Rock of Ages," "Unanswered Yet," "I Have Read of a Beautiful City" with Mrs. Walker, soloist and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River."

The speakers were County Assessor James M. Shaffer and A. G. Goodrich of the Uintah State Presidency, both old time friends of the deceased and Bishop Wilkins. They spoke words of consolation to the bereaved relatives and especially to the invalid wife. They also told of his long and useful life in this country.

The opening prayer was offered by E. H. Belcher and the benediction by President Wallace Calder.

The chapel was filled with sorrowing friends who had come to pay their last respects to one of the pioneers of Ashley Valley section, and who was so well known to all. The casket was literally covered with many cut flowers from the many friends.

Interment was made in the Vernal cemetery. A. A. Haws dedicated the grave.

-Vernal Express, April 27, 1923, transcribed by Rhonda Holton

TRAGIC DEATH OF JOHN GLENN NEAR HIS RANCH ON WHITE RIVER WHEN LIMB OF BURNING TREE CRASHES TO THE GROUND, STRIKING HIM.

John Glenn, 63 years of age, one of Vernal's best known characters, who has been a resident here for the last 37 years, died at Ouray hotel at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning the result of a most peculiar accident which occurred early Tuesday morning.

Monday morning Mr. Glenn took the stage to Moffat where he was met by Perry Dean with a team and started to the Glenn ranch on the White River, 13 miles up from Ouray. Arriving at Independence at noon he was asked to stay overnight. Declining they drove on and intended camping where night overtook them.

Arriving at the new county swinging bridge across the White River about an hour before sundown, Mr. Dean suggested camping there with a crew who were going to the oil shale fields. He again demurred and said there was a good camping place about an hour's drive up the river and he would be able to get to his ranch early the next morning. They camped at this place and made their bed near a large dead cottonwood tree.

The tree had been fired before so they made their campfire near the tree. Mr. Dean remarked they would have live coals for their early morning fire. Just at the peek of day they were borh awake and saw fire coming from some holes in a limb about 10 inches in diameter far up in the tree. The flames sputtering Mr. Glenn said he was sure there was honey in the limb which causes the sputtering fire. They then discussed their morning arrangements and it was decided to get up when light enough and drive to the ranch for breakfast.

Mr. Dean said they again laid down and each drew the covers over his head. Whether Mr. Glenn was asleep or not he does not know, but Mr. Dean was not, and he thinks within five minutes the limb crashed to the ground, one end striking Mr. Glenn's hat, which was at the head of the bed and burying it in the ground. Evidently a portion stuck Mr. Glenn somewhere at the side of his head but did not break the skin except a very small place on the temple, but did not crush his head.

Mr. Dean was struck across the legs with a smaller limb and somewhat bruised. He reared in bed throwing the covers and limb from their bodies so he did not know just how the limb struck. He asked Mr. Glenn if he was hurt. He replied, "Not much" and took out his false set of teeth which he always keeps in his mouth when out camping. However, Mr. Dean could see he was injured badly and asked if he should go for help to which he received an affirmative reply.

He went to a hill and looked for a sheep camp. Seeing none he returned and found Mr. Glenn unconscious. Sparks from the limb had set the bedding on fire which he put out and then rode one of the horses to the camp they had passed, Mr. Atwood went to Ouray for help and others soon came back to Mr. Glenn.

They took him to Ouray where medical aid was summoned from Vernal, and his daughter, Mrs. C. L. Knight from Randlett. Matt Curry started to the scene in his car and met them coming in, After arriving at Ouray Mr. Curry, Mr. Stark, Indian farmer and M. F. Ketchum did everything possible to help.

Never for a moment did he regain consciousness, his entire body being paralyed. Death came peacefully at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning. Dr. Francke, attending physician, said the cause of death was concussion of the brain caused from the blow.

When Mrs. Glenn who was an invalid was told late Tuesday evening of the injury to her husband she withstood the shock admirably and was taken to his bedside, leaving in about 20 minutes after learning of the accident. She did not know how badly he was hurt until arriving at Ouray.

About 150 Indians to whom Mr. Glenn was always a friend, visited him during the day he went to Ouray. One old Indian after looking intently at the unconscious form went outside and sat down in gloom. When asked by Mr. Knight what was the matter said, " Indian, heap mad." When asked what he was mad about, replied John Glenn, my friend, he heap sick. Maybe so, he die, Indian, he heap mad."

The body was brought to Vernal Wednesday and arrangement made for funeral services at 1 o'clock today, Friday, under the direction of the Vernal Second Ward Bishopric at the Second Ward Chapel.

The deceased is survived by his wife, four daughters, two brothers and two sisters and 22 grandchildren.

-Vernal Express, April 20, 1923, transcribed by Rhonda Holton

Relatives: Glenn, Sarah Williams (Mother) Glenn, Robert Wilson (Father) Haws, Mary Olive (Spouse)

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JOHN GLENN, EARLY PIONEER LAID TO REST -- MANY OLD TIME FRIENDS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN GLENN AT FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY. For 37 years Vernal and the Ashley Valley have been familiar with John Glenn, who met his death last week near his farm on White River when he was struck while in bed where he and Perry Dean were camped, by a falling limb from a dead tree. When talking just before leaving home he said, "I never felt more contented since Mrs. Glenn had her stroke than now."

He was highly respected by all, a man, with a keen memory, liberal in views, honest and upright. It was said of him, he knew every section of the entire country. When coming here from Heber City in 1886, the year the soldiers were first stationed at Fort Duchesne, he first taught school in Merrell's Ward, now Naples and also his young wife in Union Ward.

He next entered the mercantile business, hotel business, survey and abstracting, and was interested in several irrigation projects. He was also interested in various land enterprises. It has often been said, "If you want to know, ask John Glenn," and generally he knew.

He was always busy and a typical slogan in advertising was "John Glenn, too busy to write advertisements."

His life was full of adventure from his earliest days to its closing by the sad accident, and with many hair breadth escapes. He was an interesting story teller and you could rely on what he told as being facts, it made no difference-how strange the occurrence.

The deceased was born in Manti, Utah, December 1, 1859, and was married in the Logan Temple to Miss Olive Haws, August 21, 1885. There are five daughters as well as the invalid wife surviving: Mrs. C. L. Knight, Randlett; Mrs. Charles Strohmeyer, Fayettesville, Arkansas; Mrs. W. H. Gagon, Jr., Roosevelt, Utah; Mrs. Ada Waller, Lapoint, Utah and Mrs. Frank O. Hill, Wellington, Utah; two brothers, Robert Bingham, Utah and Austin, Cedarview; and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Camp, California, and Mrs. Ada Dabling, Lund, Idaho, and Mrs. Ann Murray, although not a child, but always since coming here to the valley in 1886 has lived with the family. Mrs. Whalin is now with Mrs. Glenn and went to Ouray with her. Mrs. Glenn will continue making her home in Vernal.

Mr. Glenn was one of the first students of BYU at Provo and passed the highest test in mathematics up to the time of his graduation. He will be missed in the community, where he has been active so long. After Mrs. Glenn became stricken with paralysis several years ago, he has been her constant companion giving every moment of time possible to her comfort. Always attentive, kind and considerate.

Funeral services were held at the Vernal Second Ward Chapel at 1 o'clock p.m. Friday, April 20, under the direction of the Vernal Second Ward bishopric with Bishop George E. Wilkins presiding.

The second Ward choir under the direction of Professor O. Norman Olsen with Mrs. Arthur Manwaring at the piano sang "Rock of Ages," "Unanswered Yet," "I Have Read of a Beautiful City" with Mrs. Walker, soloist and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River."

The speakers were County Assessor James M. Shaffer and A. G. Goodrich of the Uintah State Presidency, both old time friends of the deceased and Bishop Wilkins. They spoke words of consolation to the bereaved relatives and especially to the invalid wife. They also told of his long and useful life in this country.

The opening prayer was offered by E. H. Belcher and the benediction by President Wallace Calder.

The chapel was filled with sorrowing friends who had come to pay their last respects to one of the pioneers of Ashley Valley section, and who was so well known to all. The casket was literally covered with many cut flowers from the many friends.

Interment was made in the Vernal cemetery. A. A. Haws dedicated the grave.

Vernal Express, April 27, 1923, transcribed by Rhonda Holton

DEATH CAUSED AFTER ACCIDENT ON WHITE RIVER -- TRAGIC DEATH OF JOHN GLENN NEAR HIS RANCH ON WHITE RIVER WHEN LIMB OF BURNING TREE CRASHES TO THE GROUND, STRIKING HIM.

John Glenn, 63 years of age, one of Vernal's best known characters, who has been a resident here for the last 37 years, died at Ouray Hotel at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning the result of a most peculiar accident which occurred early Tuesday morning.

Monday morning Mr. Glenn took the stage to Moffat where he was met by Perry Dean with a team and started to the Glenn ranch on the White River, 13 miles up from Ouray. Arriving at Independence at noon he was asked to stay overnight. Declining they drove on and intended camping where night overtook them.

Arriving at the new county swinging bridge across the White River about an hour before sundown, Mr. Dean suggested camping there with a crew who were going to the oil shale fields. He again demurred and said there was a good camping place about an hour's drive up the river and he would be able to get to his ranch early the next morning. They camped at this place and made their bed near a large dead cottonwood tree.

The tree had been fired before so they made their campfire near the tree. Mr. Dean remarked they would have live coals for their early morning fire. Just at the peek of day they were both awake and saw fire coming from some holes in a limb about 10 inches in diameter far up in the tree. The flames sputtering Mr. Glenn said he was sure there was honey in the limb which causes the sputtering fire. They then discussed their morning arrangements and it was decided to get up when light enough and drive to the ranch for breakfast.

Mr. Dean said they again laid down and each drew the covers over his head. Whether Mr. Glenn was asleep or not he does not know, but Mr. Dean was not, and he thinks within five minutes the limb crashed to the ground, one end striking Mr. Glenn's hat, which was at the head of the bed and burying it in the ground. Evidently a portion stuck Mr. Glenn somewhere at the side of his head but did not break the skin except a very small place on the temple, but did not crush his head.

Mr. Dean was struck across the legs with a smaller limb and somewhat bruised. He reared in bed throwing the covers and limb from their bodies so he did not know just how the limb struck. He asked Mr. Glenn if he was hurt. He replied, "Not much" and took out his false set of teeth which he always keeps in his mouth when out camping. However, Mr. Dean could see he was injured badly and asked if he should go for help to which he received an affirmative reply.

He went to a hill and looked for a sheep camp. Seeing none he returned and found Mr. Glenn unconscious. Sparks from the limb had set the bedding on fire which he put out and then rode one of the horses to the camp they had passed, Mr. Atwood went to Ouray for help and others soon came back to Mr. Glenn.

They took him to Ouray where medical aid was summoned from Vernal, and his daughter, Mrs. C. L. (Elsie Alberta) Knight from Randlett. Matt Curry started to the scene in his car and met them coming in. After arriving at Ouray Mr. Curry, Mr. Stark, an Indian farmer and M. F. Ketchum did everything possible to help.

Never for a moment did he regain consciousness, his entire body being paralyzed. Death came peacefully at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning. Dr. Francke, attending physician, said the cause of death was concussion of the brain caused from the blow.

When Mrs. Glenn who was an invalid was told late Tuesday evening of the injury to her husband she withstood the shock admirably and was taken to his bedside, leaving in about 20 minutes after learning of the accident. She did not know how badly he was hurt until arriving at Ouray.

About 150 Indians to whom Mr. Glenn was always a friend, visited him during the day he went to Ouray. One old Indian after looking intently at the unconscious form went outside and sat down in gloom. When asked by Mr. Knight what was the matter said, " Indian, heap mad." When asked what he was mad about, replied "John Glenn, my friend, he heap sick. Maybe so, he die, Indian, he heap mad."

The body was brought to Vernal Wednesday and arrangement made for funeral services at 1 o'clock today, Friday, under the direction of the Vernal Second Ward Bishopric at the Second Ward Chapel.

The deceased is survived by his wife, four daughters, two brothers and two sisters and 22 grandchildren.

Published in the Vernal Express, April 20, 1923, transcribed by Rhonda Holton.

John Thomas Glenn
BIRTH 1 Dec 1859
Manti, Sanpete County, Utah, USA
DEATH 18 Apr 1923 (aged 63)
Ouray, Uintah County, Utah, USA
BURIAL
Vernal Memorial Park
Vernal, Uintah County, Utah, USA
PLOT BH11.00_L2_S1
MEMORIAL ID 46927292 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 1
JOHN GLENN, EARLY PIONEER LAID TO REST

MANY OLD TIME FRIENDS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN GLENN AT FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY.

For 37 years Vernal and the Ashley Valley have been familiar with John Glenn, who met his death last week near his farm on White River when he was struck while in bed where he and Perry Dean were camped, by a falling limb from a dead tree. When talking just before leaving home he said, "I never felt more contented since Mrs. Glenn had her stroke than now."

He was highly respected by all, a man, with a keen memory, liberal in views, honest and upright. It was said of him, he knew every section of the entire country. When coming here from Heber City in 1886, the year the soldiers were first stationed at Fort Duchesne, he first taught school in Merrell's Ward, now Naples and also his young wife in Union Ward.

He next entered the mercantile business, hotel business, survey and abstracting, and interested in several irrigation projects. He was also interested in various land enterprises. It has often been said, "If you want to know, ask John Glenn," and generally he knew.

He was always busy and a typical slogan in advertising was "John Glenn, too busy to write advertisements."

His life was full of adventure from his earliest days to its closing by the sad accident, and with many hair breadth escapes. He was an interesting story teller and you could rely on what he told as being facts, it made no difference-how strange the occurrence.

The deceased was born in Manti, Utah, December 1, 1859. Was married in the Logan Temple to Miss Olive Haws, August 21, 1885. There are five daughters as well as the invalid wife surviving: Mrs. C. L. Knight, Randlett; Mrs. Charles Strohmeyer, Fayettesville, Atkansas; Mrs. W. H. Gagon, Jr, Roosevelt, Utah; Mrs. Ada Waller, Lapoint, Utah and Mrs. Frank O. Hill, Wellington, Utah; two brothers, Robert Bingham, Utah and Austin, Cedarview; and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Camp, California and Mrs. Ada Dabling, Lund, Idaho. Mrs. Ann Murray, not a child, but always since coming here to the valley in 1886 has lived with the family. Mrs. Whalin is now with Mrs. Glenn and went to Ouray with her. Mrs. Glenn will continue making her home in Vernal.

Mr. Glenn was one of the first students of BYU at Provo and passed the highest test in mathematics up to the time of his graduation. He will be missed in the community, where he has been active so long. After Mrs. Glenn became stricken with paralysis several years ago, he has been her constant companion giving every moment of time possible to her comfort. Always attentive, kind and considerate.

Funeral services were held at the Vernal Second Ward Chapel at 1 o'clock p.m. Friday, April 20, under the direction of the Vernal Second Ward bishopric with Bishop George E. Wilkins presiding.

The second Ward choir under the direction of Professor O. Norman Olsen with Mrs. Arthur Manwaring at the piano sang "Rock of Ages," "Unanswered Yet," "I Have Read of a Beautiful City" with Mrs. Walker, soloist and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River."

The speakers were County Assessor James M. Shaffer and A. G. Goodrich of the Uintah State Presidency, both old time friends of the deceased and Bishop Wilkins. They spoke words of consolation to the bereaved relatives and especially to the invalid wife. They also told of his long and useful life in this country.

The opening prayer was offered by E. H. Belcher and the benediction by President Wallace Calder.

The chapel was filled with sorrowing friends who had come to pay their last respects to one of the pioneers of Ashley Valley section, and who was so well known to all. The casket was literally covered with many cut flowers from the many friends.

Interment was made in the Vernal cemetery. A. A. Haws dedicated the grave.

-Vernal Express, April 27, 1923, transcribed by Rhonda Holton

TRAGIC DEATH OF JOHN GLENN NEAR HIS RANCH ON WHITE RIVER WHEN LIMB OF BURNING TREE CRASHES TO THE GROUND, STRIKING HIM.

John Glenn, 63 years of age, one of Vernal's best known characters, who has been a resident here for the last 37 years, died at Ouray hotel at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning the result of a most peculiar accident which occurred early Tuesday morning.

Monday morning Mr. Glenn took the stage to Moffat where he was met by Perry Dean with a team and started to the Glenn ranch on the White River, 13 miles up from Ouray. Arriving at Independence at noon he was asked to stay overnight. Declining they drove on and intended camping where night overtook them.

Arriving at the new county swinging bridge across the White River about an hour before sundown, Mr. Dean suggested camping there with a crew who were going to the oil shale fields. He again demurred and said there was a good camping place about an hour's drive up the river and he would be able to get to his ranch early the next morning. They camped at this place and made their bed near a large dead cottonwood tree.

The tree had been fired before so they made their campfire near the tree. Mr. Dean remarked they would have live coals for their early morning fire. Just at the peek of day they were borh awake and saw fire coming from some holes in a limb about 10 inches in diameter far up in the tree. The flames sputtering Mr. Glenn said he was sure there was honey in the limb which causes the sputtering fire. They then discussed their morning arrangements and it was decided to get up when light enough and drive to the ranch for breakfast.

Mr. Dean said they again laid down and each drew the covers over his head. Whether Mr. Glenn was asleep or not he does not know, but Mr. Dean was not, and he thinks within five minutes the limb crashed to the ground, one end striking Mr. Glenn's hat, which was at the head of the bed and burying it in the ground. Evidently a portion stuck Mr. Glenn somewhere at the side of his head but did not break the skin except a very small place on the temple, but did not crush his head.

Mr. Dean was struck across the legs with a smaller limb and somewhat bruised. He reared in bed throwing the covers and limb from their bodies so he did not know just how the limb struck. He asked Mr. Glenn if he was hurt. He replied, "Not much" and took out his false set of teeth which he always keeps in his mouth when out camping. However, Mr. Dean could see he was injured badly and asked if he should go for help to which he received an affirmative reply.

He went to a hill and looked for a sheep camp. Seeing none he returned and found Mr. Glenn unconscious. Sparks from the limb had set the bedding on fire which he put out and then rode one of the horses to the camp they had passed, Mr. Atwood went to Ouray for help and others soon came back to Mr. Glenn.

They took him to Ouray where medical aid was summoned from Vernal, and his daughter, Mrs. C. L. Knight from Randlett. Matt Curry started to the scene in his car and met them coming in, After arriving at Ouray Mr. Curry, Mr. Stark, Indian farmer and M. F. Ketchum did everything possible to help.

Never for a moment did he regain consciousness, his entire body being paralyed. Death came peacefully at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning. Dr. Francke, attending physician, said the cause of death was concussion of the brain caused from the blow.

When Mrs. Glenn who was an invalid was told late Tuesday evening of the injury to her husband she withstood the shock admirably and was taken to his bedside, leaving in about 20 minutes after learning of the accident. She did not know how badly he was hurt until arriving at Ouray.

About 150 Indians to whom Mr. Glenn was always a friend, visited him during the day he went to Ouray. One old Indian after looking intently at the unconscious form went outside and sat down in gloom. When asked by Mr. Knight what was the matter said, " Indian, heap mad." When asked what he was mad about, replied John Glenn, my friend, he heap sick. Maybe so, he die, Indian, he heap mad."

The body was brought to Vernal Wednesday and arrangement made for funeral services at 1 o'clock today, Friday, under the direction of the Vernal Second Ward Bishopric at the Second Ward Chapel.

The deceased is survived by his wife, four daughters, two brothers and two sisters and 22 grandchildren.

-Vernal Express, April 20, 1923, transcribed by Rhonda Holton

Relatives: Glenn, Sarah Williams (Mother)
Glenn, Robert Wilson (Father)
Haws, Mary Olive (Spouse)

Family Members
Parents
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Robert Wilson Glenn
1813–1873

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Sarah Angeline Williams Glenn
1836–1914

Spouse
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Mary Olive Haws Glenn
1864–1938 (m. 1885)

Siblings
Sarah Jane Glenn Camp
1854–1930

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Robert Wilson Glenn
1856–1936

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Marcia Ann Glenn Wall
1857–1914

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George Austin Glenn
1861–1934

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Ada Glenn Dabling
1864–1946

Children
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Elsie Alberta Glenn Knight
1886–1938

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Lydia May Glenn Strohmeyer
1887–1961

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Albie Elnora Glenn Gagon
1889–1959

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Veria Glenn Hill
1892–1976

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