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        <ExplanationTxt>Line 8:$2000.00 Transferred from Links Foundation Central Missouri (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for scholarship awards. $36.69 deposit to correct erroneous entry with debit card.</ExplanationTxt>
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