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Webr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. LVn PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1941. KO. 79 Government is the Subject of Interesting Meet Searl S. Davis and J. Howard Davis Heard in Rotary Program in Appeal for Improvement Frm Tuesday's Dairy - City government in Plattsmouth and the need for greater interest of the men and women of the commun ity, was the theme of a very inter esting program at the Rotary club today, former Mayor John P. Sattler being the leader and Searl S. Davis former councilman and J.i Howard Davis, a former city attorney being the participants. Mr. Sattler had with him a copy of the first ordinance book of the city, published back in 18G7 with the first ordinance of March 14, 1S55, providing for the establishment of the council of three, the members to receive five cents each, payable in city scrip. The clerk and treasurer were to receive J 25 a year, also in scrip. This was signed by "Wheat ley Mickelwait as the first mayor. Another old ordinance was that cre ating r. police force of 14 members, divided into two groups of seven men erch, to receive $2 per day while on duty. Another of the ordinances pro vided for the levy of a tax of one half of one per cent on the taxable property of the city. The penalty of fifteen per cent for delinquent taxes was also imposed. Mr. Sattler after the review of the early day government presented Searl Davis, who in his service in the council had been a strong factor in city financing. Mr. Davis called attention to the fact that the city government here was one of the largest in the state and that the need he felt for more efficient and smaller governing bodies. He was not find ing fault with the present govern ment and pointed out that ten years ago the city bonded debt had been $327,000, that now it was $198,000 or a reduction of $130,000. In this connection Mr. Davis paid a fine tribute to Mr. Sattler, mayor of the city when the moves to reduce the debt were first started. The city now paid off from $12,000 to $13,000 a year on the bonds. Mr. Davis pointed to the fact that there were thirteen officers includ ing ten councilmen, mayor, treasurer and clerk in the administration of the city government. The cost of the salaries of the legislative and execu tive departments of the government was $1,900. Many had advocated the plan to make the city government more compact by a two-ward plan reducing the council to four with a mayor presiding. Mr. Davis called attention to the towns where there is commission J form of government, small bodies ; such as Nebraska City with three j commissioners. In these commission- ers the responsibility is laid direct ly to the department and its officials and not passed around among a large body to all have a part and none a direct mandate to perform. He felt that in the small body of city offi cials that the responsibility was a great deal heavier. The present city government operates on a budget, but it is much easier to allow funds to be overdrawn through unauthor ized or unanticipated uses, getting out of hand until overdrawn funds were the result despite the budget plan. Mr. Davis urged that more interest be taken in the city government by the people, that men of business ex perience take more of a part in the effairs of the city, men with courage and willingness to oppose what they might feel was wrong. The speaker pointed to the need of greater interest if the city was City to embark in the ownership of thejare anxious to know jurt where they water plant or the erection of a new one, especially in the present form of government and methods of handling the management. Direct responsibil ity should be necessary in the pur chasing for the plant as well as in the handling of collections and the Lusiness affairs. He felt that in a smaller bodyihas been visiting is the city as a more men would be willing to take up the responsibility of serving, that good men could long be kept in of fice, city planning in advance for a better community. Mr. Davis cited the athletic park as one of the results of advrnce planning by the city and board of education, giving them a definite plan to work on when the opportunity afforded. Mr. Davis stressed that there had been much talk in trying to improve the city government form now was the time for all to do something about it. Elect good men and see that they were kept in to serve the people to derive the benefit of their experience. J. Howard Davis also touched on the city affairs with a very inter esting story of how the legislative matters are originated and the bene fit that the community and the coun cil would both receive in the pres ence and show of interest at council meetings by the men and women of the community. More business iden tification was urged by the speaker in the city government. He paid tribute to many of the hard working members of the council who had a pride and pleasure in their service. Mr. Howard Davis also discussed the matter of the water plant and pointed out that citizens committee had assisted the councilmen in the plans so far carried on. He pointed out that the working of the Hen ningsen contract had showed need for a great investigation into all steps and moves in the water plant situation. The two boys, John Hoschar, senior and Tommy Doody, junior gave their farewell as members of Rotary for October, both expressing pleasure at the opportunity of belonging. FANQUET DINNER WORKERS Preparing and serving a banquet for over 500 persons is no easy task, and the only ones to realize this fact are those who have actual exper ience. To undertake such a task it is necessary to have considerable help, and assistants who can be re lied upon as well as cooperation. Such courage and faithfulness was found in a large portion of the women who prepared the noonday dinner and arranged the dining room for their guests. A large number of these women missed out on the big gest and most important event of the day that of attending the pontifical mass at 10:30 a. m. For a number of them, perhaps, will never have jceiianeous snower Honoring Airs. Ken the opportunity of hearing such aWortnan Wednesday, October 22nd mass celebrated in their own church. 1 Mrs. Ernest Janda was chairman of the dining room and her assist - ants many of these young ladies were waitresses were Mesdames John V. Svoboda, Louis Swoboda. Frank Koubek, James Zitka, Joseph Knofiicek, Edward Gradoville, Mich ael Duda, Arnold Shoemaker, Wil- bert R. Lang. William Nelson, Theo dore Svoboda, George Kalasek, Alan McClanahan; Misses Dorothy Svo boda, Josephine Rys, Mary Krejci, Lillian. Theresa and Josephine Sed- lak, Wilma Swatek, Rose Janca, Mary Kvapil, Antonia Vanck, Florence j Fischer, Josephine Warga and Mary,at Stanley Holly's home. Wm. Holly Ann Lipert in charge of the kitchen was Mrs. ber 20. and it vas his desire to in- Charles F. Janda and assisting ber'vite these close frionrls tn snpmi were tne following ladies: Mesdames Hermie Svoboda, William Swatek, Joseph Wooster. John Fischer, Thom- as Gradoville, Walter Martin. Adolph Koubek, Anna Zitka, Timothy Ko houtek, Charles Vitousek, John Ku bicka, William Sitzman, Joseph Sa farik, Josephine Janda, Julius Pitz, Joseph Kanka, Charles Warga, Miss Anna Jirousek. NAVY BOYS HERE Roy Wilson and Gilbert Harris arrived in Plattsmouth early Sun day morning, and are now guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Font Wilson at Murray, and Mrs. Anna Harris of Plattsmouth. It was seven weeks ago that the boys went to Great Lakes, Illinois, where they were sent for training. Navy life certainly appeals to them, and upon their return to the Great Lakes they will be transferred, whether they'll go to California or Florida or may be elsewhere. The two will leave for the east Sunday night at 10:55. VISITS IN OLD HOME Mrs. James H. Herold, of Peru, guest at the home of Mrs Henry Harold and at the A. L. Tidd home. Mrs. Heiold resided here for a great many years but in the late years has made her home in Minneapolis and Peru. "Social From Monday's Dany Visit Grandparents Here Jack Jr., and Roger vonGillern, of Lincoln, have spent the last of the week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Troop, south of this city. On Saturday Mrs. vonGil lern came down to join her children and on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Troop were at the farm home for a family dinner. Hold Family Reunion A large group of the descendants of the late David, John, Joseph and George Lloyd gathered for a reunion at the Frank Read home Sunday, where the dinner party at noon was the biggest item on the entertain ment. The group came with baskets of food and combined made a "feast suitable for a king." Not only were relatives here from around this -vicinity, but a host of them came from other states. Although not a rel ative, Mrs. Ann Rhoden of Murray was a guest. Those present yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. Will Reynolds of White Fish. Montana, Mrs. Rose Daily of Gering, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lloyd, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. George Lloyd and son. Jim. Omaha; Mrs. Lora Lloyd Kieck. Marilyn and Pill. Mrs. John Lloyd. Nehav.ka; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dill and Mary Helen. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. F. Marler and Edna Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Cole and family, Stan ley, Sterling, Maxine, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cole and family, of Nebraska City, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jacobsen, Wr.yne, Jean, Arden and Barton of Omaha; Frank Read and family, Ardath, Betty, Bill Seattle, Wash.) Margaret Ann. Unable to be present were Bert Lloyd, Murray; Nellie Lloyd Lewis. Omaha, Anderson Lloyd, Colorado, and Morris Lloyd, California. Fora Tuesday's faft? Shower at Murray Mrs. Robert Greenwald and Mrs. Sterling Ross entertained at a mis- 31 ine nome or ner niotner, Airs. jAdolph Ross. Several games were Pla'ed and Prizes &iven to Mrs. Mar- lon orthan, Mrs. Raymond Lan- caster and Mrs- Wm- Brandt, Jr. ; Each guest wrote their favorite re cipe for the bride. The bride ceived many lovely gifts. Refreshments were then served by the hostess. Entertains on Birthday Jcmes Rebal, Severin Krejci and Vaclav Dvorpcek were escorted to,Copes, and came to Nebraska w ith j Omaha Saturday evening. There they ihis parents when he was 12 years i were special guests of William Holly was seventy-seven years old on Octo-jthe (WeeK - ena with lnm. btanley came to ii.mMi.uuiu ivi int- men iiu uicii brought them back Sunday after- noon. The men enjoyed themselves immensely, and most of the time was spent in playing the old hemian card game, Taroky. Bo-I Belek-Kiser Wedding In a double ring ceremony Octo- ber 4 in Assumption Catholic church, Omaha. Miss Rita Elek. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Belek of Om aha, became the bride of Robert K. Kiser. Mr. Kiser is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Kiser of Platts mouth. Rev. J. J. Krajicek was the officiating priest. "Bob" was gradu ated from the Plattsmouth high school in 193S. Junior Woman's Club The last October meeting of the Junior Woman's club was held at ne Hotel Plattsmouth last evening with a very large attendance. The program was followed by a short business meeting. Emil Weyrich showed very inter-'pink esting pictures that he had taken on u,s 11 P lurougu ;ew juexico anunork was nresented with a Snnhontn the Bad Lands. Mrs. Russell Reeder sang two numbers accompanied by Mrs. L. S. Devoe. ' Miss Henderson gave a short talk explaining the nature of Dr. Kling's work in the Cass and Sarpy health unit and the clinic to be held here. The committee in charge was Agnes Muenster and From Wednesday's D&rJj St. Mary's Guild The members of the St. Mary's Guild of the St. Luke's church met Tuesday evening at the pleasant home of Miss Barbara Gering on North 6th street. The ladies spent the evening in preparing and label ing their usual fall output of de licious mince meat for the market. This annual sale is always awaited with interest by the public to secure the delicious mince moat. After the work period the ladies enjoyed a very pleasant visit and the delicious refreshments arranged by Miss Gering. Californians Feted at Linner Before Mrs. Ralph Coburn and son, Ronnie and Miss Helen Spicka re turned to Oakland, California Sat urday, they were dinner guests of Mr. nd Mrs. Philip Lepert and fam ily last Friday noon. In addition to the Californians, there were present Mrs. Joseph Kafka and daughter, Alice, Mrs. Charles Krejci and chil dren, Mary Jane and Raymond, all j of Omaha. Mrs. Coburn and Mi?s Spicka were crlled to Omaha by the death of their father, Joseph Spiika, who was buried last week. Blevins-Clark Miss Cassel Blevins, Nebraska City, and Charley Clark, Union, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Clark, were married October 18 at Rockport, Missouri. They will live in Union. The young man is employed at the bomber plant at Fort Crook. Miss Cassel. it will be remembered, was one of three persons injured in the auto collision on the Louisville road late in July. At that time four persons will killed, including Bill Hindman of Plattsmouth. C. D of A. Meet The members of the C. D. of A. en joyed a very pleasant time at the home of Mrs. John Hadraba last eve ning. Bridge and pinochle games were played during the evening after which October birthday greetings were extended. Delicious refresh ments were served by Mrs. Hadraba, assisted by co-nostesses Mrs. Joseph wooster and Mrs. John Bergmann. Mrs. Anna Zitka was awarded the j pinochle prize; Mrs. Cyril Kalina. the bridge prize; while the guest J prize was awarded to Mrs. C. Koeian. re-'Married a Half Centurv- Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Copes, Pal-j myra, Nebraska, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday, ! October 28. Mr. Copes was born at (Atlanta, Illinois. February 12, 1S65, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. old. Mrs. Copes was horn at Green-i wood. Nebraska, October 13, 1S-72. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Rhoden. Ttioir lr -,,.,.:,wi ,i o f iher parents October 2$. 1S91 bv Rev ajtus Alton, pastor oi tne Christian j church. j They went immediately to house- - keeping on a farm at Lorton, and have been crmtinunns residpTits nf Otoe county up to this time, except two years spent near Tecumseh. On account of ill health they are spending the day very quietly at their home in Palmyra. Honor Mrs. Randall York Mrs. Randall York, of this city, was entertained at a luncheon given in her honor Saturday at Hilltop House, 49th and Dodge streets, fol lowing her recent marriage. The pleasant event was given by the co-workers in the Disbursement Accounting office of the Northwest Bell Telephone Co. at Omaha. There were eighteen present. The centerpiece of the long table was a long and narrow basket of the fn flowers consisting of gladioli and asters. The guest of honor was presented with a corsage of deep carnations, j At the close of the luncheon Mrs. Mixmaster and a set of dishes for a service of eight, from the accounting office where she had been employed. Jubilee Guests Among the large group of outstate guests in Plattsmouth for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Holy Rosary church Sunday were included ; Sylvia Korbel, Selma Diehm. Wallace Nelson is Accepted for Naval Service First of Group Requesting ''Life in the Navy" Books Thru This Office to be Enrolled Wallace C. Nelson, a Murray young man, has become the first Journal contacted enrollee in the Navy since the start of the Navy's newspaper advertising campaign several weeks ago. There have been a good num ber of other requests for copies of the book "Life in the Navy," and some of these plan to join, but to Wallace goes the distinction of being the first to enroll. For earning that distinction, he will be sent with our compliments a copy of the Semi Weekly Journal during his first year of service and we shall hope to hear from him rather frequently concern ing progress made. It was during the Korn Karnival that Wallace came to our office re- j questing the "Life in the Navy" book which is still being given free to any and all young men applying for it and we felt sure that he had every intention of joining this branch of the service which offers such fine opportunities for advancement. He has enlisted as a storekeeper, 3rd class, and is now awaiting orders to report. Wallace is a son of the late Harry B. Nelson and Mrs. Selma Nelson, and has resided at the home of his mother in Murray since the death of his father, who was engaged in the hardware business there for a num ber of years. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Uhlik and daugh ter of Peoria, Illinois, Mrs. Anna Lorenz, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Worsham, Mrs. Eva Egenberger of Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Slatin sky of Sedalia, Missouri. The biggest majority of guests here for the day were from 'Omaha and the list is too large to mention. Many came from Lincoln and other points in Nebraska. j Denver Gest Returns ! After visiting with her mother, Mrs. Alma Yardley, Mrs. Florence Yardley and daughters and the other members of the late George W. jshrsder family, Mrs. Vera Claggett jand her daughter, Alma returned to (Denver, Colorado Monday. Although here just a short time, Mrs. Claggett enjoyed her visit with relatives whom she had not seen for some time. Sun- day she and her daughter were guests at a family dinner party at Mrs. Lulu Wolfe's home. Her visit in Plattsmouth with Mrs. Florence Yardley and daughters was much en- joyed. Her brother, Elmer Yardley, resides in Plattsmouth. Vint Netraska City P.E.O. Mrs. Alice Woster and Mrs. Mar jorie Lohnes of Plattsmouth, and pus. -iuax w ney or AorioiK, v a., were guests of Chapter CF, P.E.O., at its I meeting at the home of Mrs. Richard jKimmel, Nebraska City, Monday eve- ning. Sixteen attended. Mrs. Woster was a delegate to supreme convention at Vancouver, B. C, in September, representing several southeast Nebraska chapters, and gave a delightfully informal talk on her trip and on personal ex periences at the convention, with a few highlights of the business ses rions. Entertained at Dinner T.Ir. and Mrs. Walter J. Wunder lich, of Nehawka entertained a small group of friends Tuesday at a wild duk dinner at their lovely home with Mr. and Mrs. George Pollard, Mrs. Melvin Sturm, Coach and Mrs. Sehmadke. Miss Minnie Hild and Robert M. Walling of this city. Shuffle and Deal Club The Shuffle and Deal club Tues day evening was entertained at the ho .Tie of George Jaeger, a fine eve ning of cards being enjoyed by the jelly party of friends. In the play ing Carl Ofe and Dr. W. V. Ryan were winners of high score. Light refreshments were served during the evening. Made to ordei rubDer stamps at a price considerably below what yoa've been paying. Prompt service. RETURN FROM ILLINOIS Mrs. M. D. Brown and daughter, Renee, who have been spending a few weeks in visiting relatives in Illinois, returned home last evening. They were at West Frankfort and Alton, with relatives and friends. At West Frankfort they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn, parents of Mrs. Frown. They found the conditions in Illi nois very good and with a great deal of employment in the sections they visited, as there are many mines in the southern part of Illinois pro ducing coal, as well as manufac turing plants. John E. Gilmore Now Captain in Medical Corps In Service at Rankin Airfield, Tu lare, California, Promoted from First Lieutenant. First Lieutenant John E. Gilmore, in commend of the medical corps at the Rankin airfield. Tulare, Cali fornia, has received the notification of his appointment to the rank of captrin in the U. S. medical corps. Captain Gilmore is a graduate of the University of Nebraska college of medicine in June 1939 and has already been identified with the work in the medical corps since completing his intern work. Several weeks ago Captain Gil more made an air tour from Cali fornia to Chicago and on the trip hid an opportunity of a visit with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Gil more at Murray, where the new cap tain was born and grew up. His work at Rankin field is ex tensive as he hps the examination of the cadets in their entrance into the school for training as fliers. DOINGS IN DISTRICT COURT Judge W. W. Wilson was here Tuesday from Nebraska City to hold a session of the district court and passing on a large number of mat ters pending. In the case of Joseph M. Sedlak vs. D. O. Dwyer. et al, an action for damages, the case was dismissed by the court on the motion of the de fendants. In Donald Philpot & Fred Koeh- ler, a partnership vs. B. & M. Con struction Co., the plaintiffs were awarded judgment for $198.20 and the Plattsmouth State bank was or dered to pay into the court funds of the defendant on deposit. Vesta Mae Baker was awarded a decree of divorce from Samuel J. Baker and the defendant ordered to pay the sum of $15 per week ali mony. In the case of Robert D. Fitch vs. the County of Cass, returned from the supreme court for rehearing. the plaintiff was awarded judgment or $i.ti, with interest at six per 'cent from this date until paid. This j action was for mileage claimed to 'be due the plaintiff while serving as Cass county surveyor. In the case of John T. Becker vs. the City of Plattsmouth, action to set out real estate from the city, special appearance of the city over ruled. Defendant given leave to plead. Robert Simmons vs. Sarl S. Davis, Trustee. Motion of the defendant to amend petition of plaintiff, submitted on briefs argued pnd submitted. Wanda Scheel vs. Walter Scheel. Plaintiff awarded decree of divorce and custody of child, defendant to pay $10 per month for care of child. Margaret Mae Simpson vs. Thomas Madison Simpson, plaintiff awarded divorce and custody of child and al lowed $35 for attorney fees. Elta Sahs vs. John Sahs. The .Emilie Eierl, Franz Petereit. Ralph plaintiff given leave to file amended Jioward, Walter Waskel, Louis Wag answer and defendant ten days tofner, John Henrichsen, Mrs. Carrie answer. Defendant to give $5 a. week. Erna Meierderks vs. Willie Meier derks. Defendant to pay plaintiff $10 per week for care of family. Defend ant to sell no cattle or hogs with- out permission of the court THE NEED OF TRUST Our country grows great and good as her citizens are able more fully to trust each other. Rural Students in High School Number 110 Shewing of Young People Cofpleting Their Last Years of High School Are Many. The non-resident students in the Plattsmouth high school this year is larger than it has ever been in the history of the school. Each year more students have selected Platts month for their high school until the enrollment has reached 111 students. These fctudents come a considerable distance; groups of them riding to gether in the same car. The Plattsmouth board of educa tion is redoubling its efforts in order to provide the very best school fa cilities for these students. The academic, as well as the extracurri cular activity program, has been modernized in order to provide the best possible education. These tuition students bring to the Plattsmouth high school about nine thousand dollars in additional revenue. Not only is the board of education doing their part in helping the rural students; many people in the com munity are providing opportunities for work. The rural students have become an important part of the Plattsmouth high school; both in the economic point of view as well as scholas tically. The following are tuition students: Jean Adams. -Margaret Adams, Betty A. Albert. Betty Allen, Marie Allen. Betty Alexen. Mririan Baker, Herbert Baumgart. Betty Baumgart. Edward Burlette. John Burlette. Ray mond Beverage. Ruth Blotzer, Emilie Eierl, Mary Buechler, Elmer Buech ler, Robert Campbell, Kenneth Campbell. Phyllis Carey, Shirley Chamberlain. Lloyd Coffelt. Wayne Coffelt, Eloise Cole. Robert Cole, Leone Coolman, La Verne Cotting ham, Marilyn Dress, Wilma Dooley, Josephine Eastridge, Stephen Fisch er, Rosa Forbes, Conley Galloway. i Robert Galloway, Bill Gayer. Bette Gayer. Beulah Godwin. Mary J. God win, Edwr.rd Grauf, Betty Halmes, Pete Halmes, Marie Hamilton, Har lan Hennings, Betty Henton. Lloyd Holman. Veda Horner, John Hoschar. Ruth Hull. James Hutchison, Betty M. Hutchison, Elmer Iske. Clark Jrrvis, Sherman Kage, Beulah Kiser, Robert Kraeger. Dordan Kuhns, Bruce Lanum, Alice Lanum, Jacque line Lanphear, Bonadelle Larson, Kathcleen Larson, Louise Lepert, Thclma Lewis, Arthur Lepert. Betty Lepert. Eldon Meisinger, Elizabeth Meisinger, Robert Meisinger, Wayne Meisinger. Wilbur Morri3. Robert Nickles. Wilma Nolle. Gene Nolting. Richard Novak, Donna F. Parriott. Elizr.beth Perry, Kenneth Petereit, Hertha Potschies, George Reed. Paul Ruffner. Richard Rummel. Duane Sick. Richard Sack. Jack Scott, Lloyd Sf-ott. Margaret Smith. Shir ley Speck, Mary K. Sporer, Doris A. Stander, Patricia Stander, Ted Stokes. Dan Terrvberry, Shirley Terrvberry, Marv Terryberry, Rob ert Terryberry. Rose M. Thompson. Dick Todd. Jo Ann Traudt, Dick Tritsch, Marcel Vinduska. Shirley Wheeler, Annice L. White, Darryl Wilson, Frances Wilson, Leah Winslow, Robert Woster, Chris Zim merman. Frank Cummins, Dale Hen ton, Billy Campbell, Lyle Meisinger. CHANGE IN MAIL ROUTES Because of recent consolidation of the rural mail delivery routes of Cedar Creek and Louisville, the fol lowing patrons of that community, formerly on the Cedar Creek mail delivery route, will, effective on next November 1, 1941. be transferred to the Plnttsmouth post office, and their farm deliveries of mail will be made by the mail carrier on the Platts mouth rural route No. 2: Hugo Meisinger, Robert Meisinger, Joseph Wagner, Otis Griffin. J. C. Meisinger. Arnold Meisinger, J. D. Rising, E. J. Ferrie, John T. Rice, John Vinduska. Henry Vinduska, Reuben P. Meisinger, Alois Bierl. Meisinger, Albert J. Meisinger. YOUNG CITIZENS CONTEST AT GREENWOOD SATURDAY The committee o: lie American Legion have selected Wm. Robert son. Jr., Carey Marshall, Bette Gayer, and Willa Jean Sylvester as the rep resentatives of the Young Citizens contest to be held at Greenwood Sat urday, November 1. Plattsmouth has taken part in this contest every year since its beginning.