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     Mazie C. Schadel was born on 1 July 1912, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.² She was the daughter of Francis O. Schadel and Katie Hauck. Mazie C. Schadel married Calvin Alexander Clark, son of Henry Preston Clark and Ida Louisa Schwalm.³ Mazie C. Schadel died on 12 December 2001, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 89.^2,1
Newspaper obituary:
Mazie C. Clark, 89, Pottsville
Mazie C. Clark, 89, formerly of RR1 .Klingerstown, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 12, 2001, at Pottsville Hospital, where she had been a patient since Nov. 20, 2001. She had been a resident at Tremont , Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, since Sept. 26, 2000.
She was born July 1, 1912, in i- RR1 Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Francis O. and Katie (Hauck) Schadel and stepdaughter of the late Mary M. (Starr) Schadel. She was married to Calvin 7 A. Clark, who preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 1960.
Mrs. Clark was educated in Upper Mahantongo Township schools.
She retired from the Muskin Shoe Factory, Millersburg, in 1974.
Mrs. Clark was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, RR1 Klingerstown, where she was a member of the Sunday school and ladies guild.
She was a member of the Daughters of America, RR1 Klingerstown, and a former member of the Mahantongo Valley Senior Citizens of Pitman.
Mrs. Clark enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering, traveling and raising flowers.
Surviving are five sons and daughters-in-law, Francis H. and Janet Clark of RR Elizabethville, Willard L. and Marie Clark of Valley View, James W. and Rebecca Clark of RR Elizabethville and Roy L. and Dolores Clark and Dennis C. and Joyce Clark, all of RR1 Klingerstown; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pauline "Polly" and Russell Mace of RR1 Dornsife and Mae and Harvey Neumeister and Joan M. and Ronald Bordner, all of Millersburg; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie Bowman of Millersburg and Lillian Wetzel of Middletown; and nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, were a daughter, Violet C. Maurer, on April 13, 1990; a grandson, Scott Clark, in 1988; and three stepbrothers, Lawrence, John and Wayne Stiely.
Visitors may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Salem United Church of Christ. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church by the Rev. Mark Rothermel of RR1 Klingerstown; her pastor.
Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, RR1 Klingerstown.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, RR1, Klingerstown, PA 17941; or to the Mahantongo Valley Ambulance Association, Pitman, PA 17964.
Arrangements are by the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, RR1 Klingerstown.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 13 Dec 2001, Thu, Page 19.⁴
She was buried on 15 December 2001, at Salem Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Francis O. Schadel married Katie Hauck.

     Katie Hauck married Francis O. Schadel.

     Violet Catherine Clark was born on 27 April 1929, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel.² Violet Catherine Clark married Lawrence A. Maurer, son of Howard A. Maurer and Edna C. Fetterolf.³ Violet Catherine Clark died on 15 April 1990, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 60.^4,1,5

     Lawrence A. Maurer was born on 5 June 1922, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Howard A. Maurer and Edna C. Fetterolf.² Lawrence A. Maurer married Violet Catherine Clark, daughter of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel.³ Lawrence A. Maurer died on 7 April 2012, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 89.²
Newspaper obituary:
Lawrence A. Maurer, 89, formerly of Klingerstown and since September a resident of Halifax, died Saturday, Apr. 7 at his son's home in Halifax. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet C. (Clark) Maurer, who died April 13, 1990.
Born June 5, 1922 in Klingerstown, he was a son of the late Howard A. and Edna C. (Fetterolf) Maurer. He was employed as a farmer and a steel worker, retiring from Bethlehem Steel in Steelton.
Lawrence was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready and served as a Trustee for the Klingerstown Fire Co. He was also a member of the Erdman Sportsman Association, Gratz VFW, Valley View Gun Club and Upper Mahantongo Hunting Club.
He enjoyed hunting and going for walks.
Surviving are five children, Ronald L. "Spider" Maurer and his wife Phyllis of Halifax, Sharon D. Guard and her husband Steve of Morris, Illinois, Diane M. Dressler of Elizabethville, Ricky A. Maurer and his wife Colleen of Harrisburg and Gina K. Maurer of Harrisburg; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a brother, Derl H. Maurer of New Jersey.
Lawrence was preceded in death by an infant sister, Violet; a sister, Alma M. Shelby; three brothers, Harold J. Maurer, Clair T. Maurer and Marvin C. Maurer; and a special friend of 20 years, Linda S. Janaski.
A viewing was held on April 10 at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Rd., Klingerstown, and on Wednesday, April 11, from 9-11 a.m. at the Salem Church of Rough and Ready, 11 Church Road, Klingerstown, where the funeral service was to follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Klingerstown.
Memorial contributions may be made Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Published in The News Item on Apr. 12, 2012.²
He was buried at Salem United Church of Christ, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Francis Henry Clark was born on 16 April 1932, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel.¹ Francis Henry Clark and an unknown person obtained a marriage license in May 1956 Dauphin County, PA.³ He died on 7 August 2006, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 74.²
Obituary in Harrisburg Patriot-News
ELIZABETHVILLE - Francis H. Clark, 74, of 6456 State Route 225 Elizabethville died Monday, August 7, 2006 at Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born in Klingerstown, PA on April 16, 1932, the son of the late Calvin and Mazie (Schadle) Clark.
He was a retired entomologist at Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville. He was a member of Salem UCC Klingerstown, PA.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Francis is survived by his wife, Janet (Kolva) Clark; a son, Dale E. Clark and his wife, Audrey of Elizabethville; a granddaughter, Tiffany L. Clark and a grandson, Nicholas S. Bixler, both of Elizabethville; sisters, Pauline Mace of Dornsife, Mae Neumeister of Millersburg, Joan Bordner of Millersburg; and brothers, Willard Clark of Valley View, James Clark of Elizabethville, Roy Clark of Pitman, and Dennis Clark of Klingerstown.
He was a member of the VFW in Gratz; the American Legion in Elizabethville; the Erdman Sportsman's Club; and Susquehanna Lodge F & AM No. 364, Millersburg.
Service will be held at at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz, PA, at 11 AM on Saturday, August 12th, with Pastor Heath officiating. There will be a viewing from 10-11 AM at the church. Burial will be at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church Cemetery. Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. is handling the arrangements.
Family request donations to Emmanuel Wesleyan Church 6297 Route 25 Gratz, PA 17030. To sign the guestbook go to www.hooverfuneralhomes.com www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in the Patriot-News from 8/9/2006 - 8/11/2006.²
He was buried on 12 August 2006, at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Willard L. Clark was born on 22 October 1935.² He was the son of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel.¹ Willard L. Clark died on 13 June 2011, Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street., Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 75.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
June 13, 2011
Willard L. Clark, 75, of 1743 W. Main St., Valley View, passed away Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.
Born in Klingerstown, Oct. 22, 1935, he was a son of the late Calvin and Mazie Shadle Clark.
He worked as a coal miner for the former Herman Bixler Mining Co. He was a coal truck driver for Kenneth Bloch Hauling and Excavating and worked for 27 years at Pine Creek Coal Co.
He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View; Upper Mahantongo Hunting Club, Klingerstown; Erdman Sportsman's Association; and was a former member of the Valley View Fire Company.
Willard enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and playing with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Scott W. Clark; a brother, Francis Clark; a sister, Violet Maurer.
Surviving are his wife, Marie A. Bixler Clark, to whom he was married 52 years; a son, Steve W. Clark and his wife, Kristi, Camp Hill; a daughter, Loriann M. Clark, Valley View; a grandson, Wayne T. Seiger, Donaldson; three granddaughters, Amanda M. Seiger, Valley View, Hailey N. Clark, Camp Hill, and Kearsten L. Clark and her parents, Dale and Tina Tobin, Tremont; three great-granddaughters, Kendra Gerber and Allyza Gerber, both of Tremont, and Addison Maurer, Valley View; a great-grandson, Todd Seiger, Pitman; three brothers, James Clark, Elizabethville, Roy Clark and Dennis Clark, both of Klingerstown; three sisters, Pauline Mace, Dornsife, Mae Neumeister and Joan Bordner, both of Millersburg; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, with the Rev. Philip Sabas officiating. A viewing will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
Published in Republican & Herald on June 15, 2011.³
He was buried at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4

     Roy Lamar Clark was born on 29 April 1939, PA.¹ He was the son of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel.² Roy Lamar Clark married Dolores Elaine Kissinger, daughter of Kermit Wilson Kissinger and Dorothy Jean Straub, circa 1965, PA.^1,3 Roy Lamar Clark died on 8 April 2023, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.⁴
Funeral home obituary:
Roy L. Clark
April 29, 1939 - April 8, 2023
Roy L Clark, age 83, of Mill Road, Klingerstown, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on Saturday, April 29, 1939, in Klingerstown, a son of the late Calvin Clark and the late Mazie (Shadle) Clark.
He served in the US Army.
Roy worked at the former Muskin Shoe Factory, Millersburg, and retired as a heavy equipment operator from Pine Creek Coal Company.
He was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready.
Roy enjoyed hunting, word puzzles, watching western movies, spending time outdoors, and fixing things. He was an excellent handyman.
His wife Dolores E (Kissinger) Clark passed away in 2018. He was also preceded in death by his parents; by three brothers, Willard Clark, Francis Clark, and Dennis Clark, and two sisters, Violet Maurer and Mae Neumeister.
He is survived by a daughter, Angela M Neugard and her husband Brady of Klingerstown; a son, Brian C Clark and his wife Ashley of Hegins; a granddaughter, Brittany L Neugard of Klingerstown; a grandson, Brockton P Neugard of Klingerstown; two sisters, Joan Bordner of Millersburg and Pauline Mace of Dornsife; a brother, James Clark of Berrysburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Salem Church of Rough and Ready, Rough and Ready, on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Mark E Mantz officiating.
There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the service.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.⁴

     Dennis C. Clark was born on 28 August 1940, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel.¹ Dennis C. Clark died on 7 February 2018, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 77.²
Funeral home obituary:
Dennis Clark
February 07, 2018
Dennis Clark, 77, of Rough and Ready, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his home.
Dennis was born in Rough and Ready, on August 28, 1940, a son of the late Mazie (Shadle) and Calvin Clark.
He was employed as an Entomologist at Fort Indiantown Gap.
Dennis was an avid deer hunter, he was proficient at skeet shooting, he loved to be outdoors and in the mountains. He was an all around handyman and enjoyed helping friends and neighbors with projects. He enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy with his wife. He enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready, the F&AM Valley Lodge #797 of Valley View, was a 32 degree Mason with the Harrisburg Consitory, the Upper Mahantongo Hunting Club. He was a social member of the Klingerstown Fire Company, the VFW in Valley View and Gratz, the Valley View Gun Club and a former member of the Erdman Sportsman Club.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years Joyce (Knorr) Clark they were married June 6, 1970.
Dennis is also survived by a daughter, Michelle, wife of William L. Porter II, of Klingerstown; a son, David Clark, of Pottsville; seven grandchildren; Delayna Porter, Dylan Clark, Noah, William "Trey" III, Olivia Grace, Kingston, and Robinson Porter. two brothers James Clark, Roy Clark wife Dolores; three sisters Pauline Mace and husband Russell, Mae Neumeister, and Joan Bordner and her husband Ronald; two sisters in-law Janet and Marie Clark and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Willard Clark, a sister, Violet Maurer; two nephews Scott Clark and Randy Mace, and a niece Lisa Straub.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 9:30-11 AM at the Salem Church of Rough and Ready. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Salem Church of Rough and Ready, Klingerstown, PA, at 11:00 with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating. The Masonic Lodge will conduct their service at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.³

     Pauline Ida Clark was born on 7 January 1934, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel.² Pauline Ida Clark married Russell A. Mace, son of Allen Woodworth Mace and Della Jennie Wiest, on 19 June 1954, Salem United Church of Christ, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,1 Pauline Ida Clark died on 2 September 2023, Nottingham Village, Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA, at age 89.⁴
Funeral home obituary:
Pauline I. Mace
January 7, 1934 - September 2, 2023
Pauline I. Mace, 89, of Dornsife, passed away on September 2, 2023, at the Nottingham Village, Northumberland. She was born in Rough [and] Ready on January 7, 1934, a daughter of the late Mazie and Calvin Clark.
She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Dornsife. Pauline enjoyed needle work, camping, roller skating, fishing, jig saw puzzles, traveling and visiting with family and friends.
Pauline is survived by her son, Terry (Ivy) Mace of Dornsife, four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Bordner of Millersburg; brother, James Clark of Berrysburg. She was preceded in death by husband, Russell A. Mace, son, Randy Mace, sister, Violet Maurer, brothers, Francis Clark, Roy Clark, Willard Clark, Dennis Clark, sister, Mae Neumeister.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00am at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Dornsife. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am on September 16, 2023 prior to the service. Interment will take place in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dornsife.⁴
She was buried on 6 September 2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.⁴

     Mae Ellen Clark was born on 16 November 1936, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel.¹ Mae Ellen Clark married Harvey G. Neumeister, son of Harvey T. Neumeister and Ada May Klinger, on 22 September 1956, Salem (Herb's) Lutheran Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ Mae Ellen Clark died on 28 March 2021, at age 84.³
Funeral home obituary:
Mae Ellen Neumeister
November 16, 1936 ~ March 28, 2021 (age 84)
On Palm Sunday evening, March 28, 2021, Mae Ellen Neumeister, 84, of Millersburg went with Jesus to be with our father God in Heaven. She was surrounded by family and friends to see her home.
Mae was born in Klingerstown, November 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Calvin and Mazie Shadle Clark. Mae had several jobs over her lifetime including Muskin Shoe Factory and Alvord Polk, but will be remembered for her love of babysitting for her family. Her family was the center of her world.
She was a member of Reigles Bible Fellowship Church, Millersburg and the American Folk Music Association. She enjoyed square dancing, playing bingo, family game night, watching baseball and Penn State Football.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey "Sonny" Neumeister; a sister Violet Maurer; brothers Francis, Willard and Dennis Clark.
Surviving are a daughter, Yvonne "Yonnie" Miller and her husband Brian, Millersburg; a son, Glenn Neumeister and his wife Elaine, Dornsife; two sisters, Pauline Mace, Dornsife and Joan Bordner, Millersburg; two brothers, Roy Clark, Klingerstown and Jim Clark, Berrysburg, four grandchildren; Preston and his wife Bridget Bergey, Alexa and her husband Ivan Zakaszewski, Kyle and his wife Claire Miller and Colby Neumeister. 3 great grandchildren Gage and Gannon Bergey, Jensen Zakaszewski. Nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Mae's life will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Reigles Bible Fellowship Church, Millersburg with Pastor Benjamin Brown officiating. Following Mae's wishes please dress casual, wearing blue jeans. Burial will be in the Riverview Memorial Park, Halifax. Viewing will be from 10-11 am at the church. Memorial donations in Mae's name can be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send condolences to the family visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.³
She was buried on 2 April 2021, at Riverview Memorial Park, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.³

     Russell A. Mace was born on 2 February 1934, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4 He was the son of Allen Woodworth Mace and Della Jennie Wiest.² Russell A. Mace married Pauline Ida Clark, daughter of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel, on 19 June 1954, Salem United Church of Christ, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,6 Russell A. Mace died on 24 October 2018, UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 84.⁴
Online obituary:
Russell A. Mace, 84, of Dornsife, passed away on October 24, 2018, at the UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. He was born in Lykens Twp on February 2, 1934, a son of the late Della and Allen Mace.
Russell was employed as a school bus mechanic and heavy wrecker operator for Marvin Klinger.He served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hunters Station, Upper Mahantango Hunting Club, life member of the Herndon Fire Company.
Russell is survived by his wife Pauline Mace, son, Terry Mace; brother, Russell Kerstetter; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Randy Mace, brothers, Irvin Mace, Mervin Mace, sister, Katherine Romberger, sister, Alverta Peters.
A visitation with family and friends will be held on November 10, 2018 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. emorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 11:00 am at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. Interment will take place in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery at the families convenience.⁴
He was buried at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hunters Station, Northumberland County, PA.⁴

     Harvey G. Neumeister was born on 4 January 1933, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Harvey T. Neumeister and Ada May Klinger.¹ Harvey G. Neumeister married Mae Ellen Clark, daughter of Calvin Alexander Clark and Mazie C. Schadel, on 22 September 1956, Salem (Herb's) Lutheran Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.³ Harvey G. Neumeister died on 2 August 2009, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 76.²
Newspaper obituary:
Harvey G. Neumeister, 76, Millersburg
MILLERSBURG — Harvey G. “Sonny” Neumeister, 76, of 204 Arch St., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born Jan. 4, 1933, in Hegins Township, a son of the late Harvey T. and Ada (Klinger) Neumeister. He was married to the former Mae Clark, who survives.
Harvey served in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.
He retired from Alvord-Polk Tool Co., Millersburg, and had worked at Kocher Coal and the Muskin Shoe Factory. Harvey was a musician for 70 years and played in numerous bands. He played a mandolin in the Army jazz band, which traveled from company to company.
He was a member of Reigle’s Bible Fellowship, AFMA, CPCA, Gratz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2385 and Millersburg American Legion Post 326 and attended the annual Deitsch Fersommling.
Harvey was a Little League and Teener League baseball coach and volunteered to provide musical entertainment in local nursing homes.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Elaine of Dornsife; one daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne and Brian Miller of Harrisburg; four grandchildren, Colby Neumesiter, Preston Bergey, Alexa Miller and Kyle Miller; one great-grandson, Gage Bergey; two brothers, Donald of Lykens and the Rev. Palmer of Cincinatis, N.Y; and four sisters, Nancy Koppenhaver of Millersburg, Joan Fisher of Shenandoah, Debra Neumesiter of Danville and Denise Woodruff of Endicott, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Evelyn Neumeister, and three sisters, Teresa Rittinger, Yvone Neumeister and Shirley Neumeister.
A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Reigle’s Bible Fellowship, followed by the funeral at 11 with the Rev. Benjamin Brown officiating.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
Memorial donations may be made to the Millersburg Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 72, Millersburg, PA 17061, or American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
The Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Millersburg, is handling the arrangements.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 04 Aug 2009, Tue, Page B5.⁴