Nebr. Sfate Historical Society
vol. no. liii
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1937.
NO. 18
Catholic Daugh
ter Joint Recep
tion Held Here
Two Courts, Lady Loretto of This
City and Emanuel of Nebraska
City Hold Meeting Sunday.
From Monday's Dally
Catholic Daughters of
America i
held a joint reception of new mem
bers in the Knights of Columbus hall
in Platismouth yesterday afternoon.
Two courts were present. Lady Lor
etto, Xo. 709 of Plattsmouth and
Emanuel, No. 1122 of Nebraska City.
Miss May Hyland, district deputy,
of Lincoln had charge of the cere
mony. She was assisted by Mrs.
Katherine Mullen of Plattsmouth,
grand regent. "
New members of Plattsmouth are
Mrs. Florence Bryant, Mrs. Lucy
Gaylord, and Miss Eleanor Swatek.
Nebraska City's new members are
Mrs. Henner and Mrs. Collins.
Monsignor George Agius opened
the program with the invocation. A
violin solo was played by Miss Mil
dred Knoflicek, accompanied by Miss
Edna Mae Peterson.
Mis. Mary Hyland of Lincoln, dis
trict deputy, was the main speaker
on the program. She talked on the
progress of the Catholic Daughters,
the aims and ideals of the organ
ization. Miss Wilma Swatek gave a
reading and Miss Betty Voboril pre
senated a vocal solo. She was ac
companied by Miss Edna Mae Peter
son. Monsignor Adolph Mosler, chap
lain of the Plattsmouth court, gave
an address. A piano solo followed musical onering ot tne program,
by Miss Edna Mae Peterson. Miss The members of the group enjoyed
Margaret Philips of Nebraska City j the mock wedding that was staged
presented a reading. Miss Eleanor i during the course of the afternoon.
Swatek talked on her Impressions of j Mr. and Mrs. Livingston, the guests
the Day. The meeting was closed j of honor, are living on a farm north
with an address by Monsignor Agius. west of Weeping Water and have a
The banquet was served with the ; very large circle of friends over the
assistance of the Junior Catholic county who will join in their con
Daughters. Tables carried out the gratulations.
court colors of purple and gold. Pur- During the afternoon light refresh
pie sweet peas were the cut flowers ments were served,
on the tables and gold candles in
crystal sticks were used. The menu
served was: breaded beef tenderettes,
escalloped potatoes, buttered kernel
corn
perfection salad, pickles, coffee;
and rolls,
iee cream
As dessert, purple brick j Honorable William u. Kieck, tne ties
with a gold cross in the'f fellowship and Christian service
center, and angel cake frosted
in i
1 urple and gold, were served.
The Catholic Daughters of America
v ere highly honored to have with
(hem the newly appointed Monsignor j activities of this life. It was Inevit
Mosler and Monsignor Agius. This ( able. All that medical science and
was the first public appearance made!lov5nS care could do was done,
by the Monsignors, outside the We have anxiously watched for his
church, since the appointments were ! recovery and for his return to con-
made. A number of guests from Ne
braska City were present. Miss Cul
len of Council Bluffs was also "a
visitor.
AN APPRECIATION
Words seem inadequate to truly
express to our many kind friends
v ho were so thoughtful to us in the
hour of our breavement, our deep
appreciation.
The words of sympathy, the acts
of kindness, the beautiful flowers and
those who took part in the services
have eloquently spoken of the love
and honor to our loved one, for which
we are deeply grateful. ,
To everyone and to every organ
ization that participated in paying
tribute to our husband, father, son
and brother, we express our thanks.
Mrs. W. G. Kieck and famjly, Mr.
and Mrs. W. M. Kieck, Dr. and Ernest
Kieck, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kieck.
FINAL MUSICAL HONORS
The musical department of the
Plattsmouth high school will have a
very fine group to compete In the
state music contest which will be held
at Hastings, April 30, May 1st.
Mildred Knoflicek, violin, and Dick
Hall, boys low voice, were given a
superior rating at the Friday tests
at South high at Omaha.
The Saturday contests saw the
girls' glee club and the boys quartet
each rated as superior and these with
the Friday winners will go to the
state meet.
The mixed chorus was rated excel
lent for their work and the boys glee
club rated as good.
ENJOY BIRTHDAY PARTY
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. William
Schmidtmann, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. II. F.
Goos and daughter, Harriett and Mr.
and Mrs. V. II. Schmidtman and
daughter, Janis, were visitors at
Omaha where they were guests of
Dr. and Mrs. George Schmidtman.
The occasion was the birthday an
niversary of Dr. Schmidtman and in
honor of the event Mrs. Schmidtman
had prepared a very dainty and much
enjoyed dinner, which was featured
by the usual birthday cake.
Dr. Carl F. Schmidtman and wife
of Omaha were also guests at the
family dinner party.
Cass County
Couple Enjoy
Silver Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Livingston
Honored on Anniversary at the
Cyrus Livingston Home.
Sunday afternoon a party of some
fifty relatives and friends of Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison Livingston, gathered
at the Cyrus Livingston home west
of Murray.
The event was the passing of the
silver wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Harrison and the occasion
was fittingly observed by the party
in their honor.
During the afternoon a very inter
esting program was given and in
which members of the group parti
cipated. The Livingston quartet gave
seeral selections, and the Harrison
Livingston family also joined in the
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
In the passing of our intimate
friend and devoted president, the
have been severed.
In the infalible wisdom of Al
mighty God. "Bill" as he was always
known to us, was called from the
tinue his work in the cause to which
he was so earnestly devoted.
In life he was dear to us, hi3 mem
ory is dearer still, nay tis sacred. We
as members of the Official Board of
the First Methodist church of Platts
mouth, Nebraska have lost a devoted
friend and tireless co-worker in the
cause of Christ our city has lost one
of it's most useful citizens, who has
given his life to the welfare and hap
piness of our people the cause for
which our church stands has lost a
most consecrated disciple, and the
principles of Christianity, which he
exemplified in his daily life have lost
a most ardent and perservering
champion.
We do not bid him farewell his
spirit will ever remain among us
as he steps on in advance to achieve
more and more of the virtues he
loved until we meet again.
And realizing to the fullest extent
the still heavier loss sustained by
those nearest and dearest to him, we
extend to Mrs. Kieck and the other
members of his immediate family,
the most sincere and tender regards
at this time.
We therefore direct that this tri
bute be inscribed upon the official re
cords of our church that future gen
erations may know and appreciate
his splendid Christian character, his
many benevolent deeds, and the re
spect and esteem in which he was
held, and that this heartfelt testi
mony of our sympathy and sorrow
be forwarded to the family of our
departed brother by the secretary of
the Official Board of the First Meth
odist church of Plattsmouth, Ne-
braska.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Light Vote is
Cast in Election
Here Tuesday
Democratic Councilmanic Candidates
Prove Largely Winners Vincent
Wins in Triangle in 4th.
The Winners
BOARD OF EDUCATION
E. A. Wurl.
J. A. Capwell.
COUNCILMEN
1st Ward W. II. Puis. D.
2nd Ward W. C. Tippens, D.
3rd Ward J. C. Conistock, D.
4th Ward Fred II. Vincent, Pet.
5th Ward E. O. Vroman, R.
One of the smallest votes at a city
election in manv years was cast on
Tuesday as the residents of the com- j
munity named two of the members j
of the board of education and five
members of the city council.
The councilmanic races saw the
democratic candidates largely suc
cessful in all but the fourth and fifth
wards. The board of education battle
saw the two present members, E. A.
Wurl and J. A. Capwell, returned to'most highly esteemed business men, :
office. j Tuesday observed the passing of his,
W. II. Puis, who has just retired gist birthday, being hale and active,
from the council from the third ward despite the many years of life that he :
will return'to the body as a member j has passed.
from the first ward as he was elected j j,ir. Fricke made his usual visit
by a comfortable margin. to the drug store on Tuesday, ar-1
In the second ward W. C. Tippens, j riving at the accustomed hour and I
the veteran member from that ward, j looking after his work with all of j
was returned by a large majority, . the care and diligence that has!
leading all of the victors in the srze of : marked the more than half century
their majority. j that he has been a part of the busi-:
J. C. Comstock was selected as a , ness life of the city.
member of the council from the third' At the noon hour Mr. Fricke was;
ward and will bring to the office
splendid qualifications.
The fourth ward saw a real "home
race" between former Mayor C. A.
Johnson, the democratic candidate
and Fred H. Vincent, candidate by
petition -and O. E. Finneyfrock, re-j
publican. The first count of the
votes developed a tie of 49 each be -
tween Johnson and Viucent but later 'circle and relatives from other points,
the election board decided to count ai Mr. Fricke spent the afternoon in
ballot that had been rejected. The,
voter had failed to mark in the j family group and receiving the greet
square, but had crossed opposite the j ings of the friends and relatives from
name of Vincent to show their intent j many distant points, several cable
and this gave Vincent a one vote ma-'grams being received from Germany,
jority. ithe ancestral home of the family and
Councilman E. O. Vroman was easy! greetings from the friends of later
winner in the fifth ward over Henry years in this community.
Kuhman. the democratic candidate. Out of town guests at the dinner
The unofficial vote cast for the var-' included E. A. Fricke and son, Bobbie,
ious candidates was as follows. j Mrs. II. A. Wiggenhorn and Miss Vir-
Board Of Education . J ginia Wiggenhorn of Ashland, Mrs.
E. A. Wurl 445 j Russell Harris, a daughter and Louise
S. S. Davis 227
J. A. Capwell 312
Dr. P. T. Heineman 292
Councilmen
FIRST WARD
W. II. Puis. D 82
Henry T. Woster. R 54
SECOND WARD
W. C. Tippens, D 114
C. D. Palmer. R 41
THIRD WARD
J. C. Comstock, D 9G
E. C. Giles. R 62
FOURTH WARD
C. A. Johnson, D 49
O. E. Finneyfrock, R 32
Fred II. Vincent, P 50
FIFTH WARD
Henry Kuhman, D 24
E. O. Vroman, R 65
Maj.2S
Maj.
Maj. 34
Maj. 1
Maj. 41
The newly elected councilmen will
be seated at the last meeting of the
council in April.
FRANK C. HATFIELD IS DEAD
Bellevue, Neb. Frank C. Hatfield,
65, whose wife's death has been a
mystery since the finding of her body
in the kitchen of the family home
last Aug. 3, died Monday after a long
illness at the home of his niece, Mrs.
Frances Means.
A coroner's jury found Mrs. Hat
field died of a blow on the head. Be
side Mrs. Means, Hatfield is survived
by another niece, Mrs. E. A. Thomp
son of Denver. Services were held
Wednesday afternoon.
RETURN FROM LONG TRIP
Harry Long and family of South
Bend, returned Tuesday from a trip
of some 10,000 miles through the
central, southern and eastern states.
They made the trip by car and trailer
and had a very delightful time in
viewing the many points of interest.
Some time was spent in Florida dur -
ing the extreme winter and which
proved a very pleasant o'utinfi for
them.
GIVES SHOWER FOR BRIDE
Sunday afternoon a miscellaneous
shower was given at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Kozak in the west
part of the city, the event honoring
Mfs. Dullard Wales, formerly Miss
Rose Kozak.
The afternoon was spent visiting!
and enjoying a number of games that
were appreciated by all of the party.
There were many beautiful gifts
.1 . . . V. rt i 1 1 o ; i r i t l.i-;... i ii ,1 I
which will be a remembrance of the
many friends.
Fifteen were present to take part
in the shower and the afternoon
j closed with the serving of dainty
I refreshments.
Lon? Time
Business Man
91 Years Old
F. G. Fricke, Oldest Druggist in State
in Point of Service, Is Honor
ed or. BirtKIy.
p. g. Fricke, one of our oldest and :
the honor guest at a family dinner
jat the home on North Cth street, ar-
; ranged by his daughter. Miss Dora,
, who is with her father at the home.
j The event was one of charm in the j
j attractively arranged placements for j
the dinner and brought added pleas-1
, ure to Mr. Fricke in the presence of j
jmany of the members of the family;
visiting with the members of the!
Harris, a granddaughter of Mr.
: Fricke and Mrs. A. C. Pancoast, a
niece, of Omaha. Mrs. E. A. Fricke
was prevented by illness from attend
ing the dinner.
On Sunday Mr. Fricke was visited
by several of the relatives who were
not able to be here for the dinner,
Mr. E. A. Wiggenhorn and Mrs. Ada
Lansing of Ashland and Mrs. Maude
Fricke and daughter. Marion, of Lin
coln, Mrs. R. H. Harris and Mrs.
Madge Wilson Johnson of Omaha.
All of the children were able to
extend their greeting in person to the
father save Dr. Albert Fricke of Los
Angeles.
Mr. Fricke has been a most famil
iar figure in the community in many
years, quietly living his life and by
his example as an outstanding man
and citizen, has served as an inspir
ation to those who have had the priv
ilege of knowing him.
That many , years have been given
Mr. Fricke in his useful life is the
source of happiness to his family and
friends and that he may have many
more of them in the universal wish.
TO UNDERGO OPERATION
Miss Ida C. Mosler was taken to
Lincoln Monday where she will take
some time and she will remain at
Lincoln until entirely recovered.
During the absence of Miss Mos
ler, Miss Gail Davis of Crete will
look after the management of the
Holy Rosary parsonage.
RETURNS HOME
E. A. Rosen was at Nebraska City
Tuesday and on his return was ac
companied by Mrs. Rosen and their
; infant daughter, Judith Ann. The lit-
tie one is doing fine and it is a very
hannv occasion for all of the mem
bers of the family to be home again.
ATTEND LODGE MEETING
Monday evening W. A. Robertson,
deputy grand master of the A. F. &
A. M. of Nebraska, with W. F. Evers,
superintendent of the Masonic Home,
were at Weeping Water to attend a
session of the Masonic lodge of that
place.
The Weeping Water lodge confer
red the entered apprentice degree on
Calvin Carsten, son of Senator and
Mrs. Fred Carsten of Avoca.
Following the ledge work the mem
bers enjoyed short talks from Mr.
Robertson, Mr. Evers and Dr. Thomas
of Weeping Water.
The members were treated to a
very much appreciated lunch at the
close of the evening.
RECEIVES SCHOOL HONORS
Helen Madge Garnett, of Platts
mouth, student at the University
of Nebraska, was one of the students
honored at the convocation at the
university Tuesday. Miss Garnett
was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, hon
orary scholastic fraternity, being one
of the thirty high ranking seniors to
be so honored.
Miss Garnett is a graduate of the
Plattsmouth high school in the class
of 1932.
Packed House
Opening Night
Minstrel Show
End Men Keep Audience Roaring;
Songs of Past Year Featured by
Chorus of 17 Voices.
Clever original jokes presented by
stuttering Ray Bourne, "Ilallud" Ed
Howard, sober Homer Spangler, and
"love salesman" Herman Meisinger
sent the audience into peals of
laughter Monday night at the opening
presentation of the Mynard Minstrels
of 1937 at the Mynard community
hall. Raymond Cook is again direct
ing the production. Novel arrange
ments of the songs are given by the
chorus of 17 voices.
"Down the Campus" by the eight
piece Cole orchestra opened the eve
ning's entertainment. "On the Go"
and "Sunset Waltz" followed. The
curtain went up to the chorus num
bers "Sing. Baby Sing," ''With Plenty
of Money and You," and "Halle
lujah." Lawrence Leonard, beside being
the father of twins, has a fine tenor
voice. He sang "Ah! Sweet Mystery
of Life" accompanied by the chorus.
Misses Evelyn, Lois and Flora Bell
Meade did some close harmonizing
on "Gypsy Love Song" and "It's
D'Lovely." Ed Howard took the
house with "Red Hot Henry Brown."
A beautiful arrangement of songs
of the past year was given by the
girls. Bob Vallery, and the ensemble.
Lighting effects during the songs
were especially good.
"Good Night, My Love" was sung
by the sweet voiced Mrs. Chester
Wiles. Lawrence Leonard, Ed How
ard, Art Ilild, and Charles Howard
sang "Dear Old Girl" and "Mandy"
as quartet numbers. The first part of
the program was closed with a clever
arrangement of a hit review of 1936
by the Morris Brothers & Ensemble.
Part II consisted of some individual
numbers. Miss Helene Perry read
"Anne o Green Gables" to open the
exhibition of outstanding talent.
Olin and Bernard Morris played
Hawaiian melodies. Miss Mildred
Knoflicek played "The Bee" and an
encore. Mildred also accompanied
many of the numbers throughout the
show and played with the orchestra.
Her violin was a distinct addition to
the program.
"Last but not least" came Wayne
Bennett all dressed up in Mae West
style as "Miss Dizzy Fish" to furnish
fifteen minutes of gay entertainment.
Ed Schulhof was the victim last
night. The program closed with the
ensemble singing, "I'm Alabama
Bound." Mrs. Roy Cole accompanied
throughout the two hour entertain
ment. Members of the chorus were: Alice
Wiles, Lucille Wiles, Katherine
Wiles, Thelma Dill. Mary Helen Dill,
Evelyn Meade, Lois Meade, Flora
Bell Meade, Margaret Ann Vallery,
Art Hild. Lawrence Leonard, Olin
Morris, Bernard Morris, Charles How
ard, Towner Livingston, Bob Vallery.
Mrs. John Beetem Elected
First District President of
Nebraska Federated Clubs
Two-Day Session at Weeping Water Draws to a Close with
277 Registered Mrs. G. A. Butts an Outstanding
Speaker Plattsmouth Well Represented
Mrs. John Beetem of Douglas, was
announced the new first district pres
ident of the Nebraska Federation of
Women's clubs at the close of the two
day session at Weeping Water last
evening. She will succeed Mrs. J. A.
Jimerson of Auburn who was pre
siding officer throughout the conven
tion. Mrs. F. B. Ireland of Lincoln
is the new vice president; and Mrs.
A. H. Jone3 of Weeping Water, secretary-treasurer.
Brownville's junior club won the
attendance award. Six delegates
came sixty miles to attend the meet
ings. Nebraska City was awarded
the high honor for the greatest per
cent of increase in membership. Lin
coln had the greatest increase in
numbers. The ladies expressed a de
sire for another summer institute to
be held in Peru.
General Director Speaks
Wednesday's program opened with
a parliamentary law class conducted
by Mrs. C. S. Clayton. Parliamentary
procedure was discussed and practical
applications made. Mrs. John Beetem
called the meeting to order and as
sembly singing was led by Mrs.
Charles Jelinek. Reports of the dis
trict officers were followed by the
main speaker of the morning, Mrs.
M. E. Scott, general federation direc
tor. She used as her topic "Wake
Up and Live and Help Live."
Mrs. Scott aroused the club women
to the opportunities and privileges in
the promotion of vital issues.
She
urged them to further the control of
liquor, cancer and crime. She em
phasized an "education for living"
in speaking of safety. She also urged
the women to prepare the minds and
bodies to receive spiritual values and
stated that the Federation has a dis
tinct place in the promotion of Chris
tian principles.
Mrs. Fred Siefer, pianist, gave
"Valse" and "Juba Dance."
Art Exhibit
"Modern Art in Modern Life"
was presented by Nellie Schlee Vance
of the University of Nebraska. Miss
Marie Kaufmann of Plattsmouth,
district chairman of art, introduced
Miss Vance. A number of outstand
ing pictures were shown and dis
cussed. Mrs. Jelinek sang "A Brown Bird
Singing" and the Louisville Chorus
sang "Moonlight" and "Rain."
W. Roy Breg of Washington, D. C.
gave an address on "Allied Youth."
This organization is being promoted
to sponsor the temperance movement.
Mrs. Ray Norris presented Frances
Rehmeier, 4-H club state champion
from this county with Miss Jessie
Baldwin, home demonstration agent.
The scholarship loan fund was pre
sented by Mrs. Ernest Overton.
County President's Luncheon.
Mrs. Elmer Sundsirom of Platts
mouth, president of the Cass county
woman's club presided at the lunch
eon j-esterday noon. Short reports
were made by Mrs. Arch Hosterman
of Brownville, Mrs. Frank Thompson
of Raymond, Miss Jessie Baldwin,
Mrs. Paul Wilcox of Omaha, Mrs.
Ernest Overton of Nebraska City,
Mrs. Theodore Voss of Johnson coun
ty, and Miss Evelyn Wolph of Ne
hawka. Donald Buell of the University of
Nebraska was presented by Mrs. J. C.
Russell, district chairman of drama,
on the afternoon program. He gave a
clever presentation of the process
through which a play reaches Broad
way. The Lincoln Woman's Club
Chorus of eleven members sang "Song
at Sunrise" and "The Swan."
Reads for Women
Mrs. Frances Pelton o Lincoln
read "The Rolling Years." The num
ber was followed by a group of two
numbers by the girls' sextette of the
Weeping Water high school under the
direction of Mrs. Everett Pickens.
Nadine Bradley, director of house
hold arts of the World-Herald, spoke
upon the art of being well dressed.
She presented a budget for dress and
urged that women "aim toward mak
ing the figure perfect rather than
being stylish." A style show was
presented with the courtesy of tin;
Brandeis stores in Omaha.
TUESDAY'S PROGRAM
Mrs. J. A. Jimerson, district presi
dent called the meeting to order. Mrs.
Wm. Baird of Plattsmouth led the
devotional period. Mrs. A. H. Jones,
hostess president, gave the address of
welcome. It was followed by greet
ings from Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom of
Plattsmouth, county president. Mrs.
John Beetem, district ice president
gave a short talk of appreciation.
Speaks on Omahas
Mrs. Otto Wilson. stat? chairman
of Indian Welfare spoke on '"Thft
Omahas as I Know Them." She told
of the background of the Omaha trib
and of the location of Indian tribes
in the United States. Sho also gave
personal experiences, with the tribes.
Mrs. Guy L. Furdy, personnel di
rector of the Brandeis store of Om
aha, described the work in the laro
department store. She told of the
work that goes on behind the sienes.
Tree Planting:
Assembly call by Dorothy Everett
opened the tree planting ceremony.
Mrs. Ralph Sellhoin, violinist, play
ed "Trees." The presentation of th
Chinese elm was made by Mrs. E. A.
Carmine, district chairman of oa-
seVvation. Mrs. A. II. Jones gave a
short address of acceptance. Mrs.
R. L. Cochran spoke on "Nebraska,
the Tree Planter's State." She paid
high tribute to the pioneers of Ne
braska. A conference luncheon for Juniors
and for state and district chairmen
and officers was held at the noon
hour. Mrs. M. E. Scott, general fed
eration director, acted as toastmis
tress. Mrs. G. A. Butts. Mrs. A. II.
Jones, and Mrs. 11. L. Cochran were
speakers.
Aiternoon Session
Tuesday afternoon's prn r a m
opened with an organ prelude by
Mrs. Roy Haslam. Assembly singing
and introduction of guests followed
Mrs. M. S. McDuffee. state president,
talked on "Women's Clubs and Our
Changing Times." She en oui -a tod
the work with the young people,
stressing the fact that these were to
be the leaders in years to come. Mrs.
Esther Old Wells, soprano, sang
"She Stands There Smiling" and
"Pale Moon."
Book Review
An excellent review of the hook
"Honourable Estate" by Ve ra Bi it
tain was presented by Mrs. Paul Tag
gart of Valley, Nebraska. Mrs. Tng
gart was presented by Mrs. J. A.
Pctrea, district chaidrian of liter
ature. Assembly singing was follow
ed by an open forum on federation
affairs led by Mrs. McDuffee.
Eanquet
Mrs. A. II. Jones presided at the
banquet honoring junior, business and
professional woman's club Tuesday
evening. Sprinklers in rainbow colors
were suspended from the ceiling.
Small umbrellas were used as favors.
Cut flowers on tables were cand'.ilas
and pussy willow blanches. Follow
ing the three course dinner, tiny
Clarice Milian and Gloria Fowler pre
sented corsages of roes and sweet
peas to the district and state officers
and to the state chairmen.
Mrs. Charles Jelinek of Lincoln.
(district chairman of music, led th
group singing following the banquet.
She was accompanied by Mrs. Har
old Harmon at the piano and Mrs.
Wm. Joyce at the violin.
Mrs. G. A. Butts of Burwell spoko
to the young women of their her
itage. She showed that despite dis
couraging years they had come into
the inheritance of life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness. She spoke
of the protection given by our gov
ernment. Her definition of harpiess
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