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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1946

Page

5

Gladys Marth To Lead Vacation Bible School in May June

Gladys Marth will direct a daily vacation Bible school from May 20 to June 7 for children in Columbus City, Columbus Junction, and surrounding areas. The program is under the Columbus schools with music taught by G. W. Ayers. District residents Howard Barnard and family visited from the west coast. Charles Morgan, formerly of Grandview, has bought a 253 acre Clinton Cocklin estate farm and will take possession in 1947.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Columbus City Gladys Marth Columbus Hillsboro Stockport Keosauqua G. W. Ayers Mt. Pleasant Howard Barnard Sl.ec Sl.ec. and Mrs. Barnard, Formerly Miss Jjoye Gilkey West Coast Charles Morgan West Liberty Grandview Clinton Cocklin

Hemp and Flax Noted as Common English Crops in 1570

The record notes that in the year 1570 hemp and flax were widely cultivated in England. It highlights their status as common crops, reflecting agricultural practices of that period.

England

Landscaping Farmstead Clean-Up Step for Grounds

A good clean-up of yards and grounds is the first step in landscaping the farmstead. This practical measure focuses on tidying space, removing debris, and preparing soil for future planting projects.

Eight Wives Brought to Milwaukee from Detroit for Abandonment Charge

Joe Varga a 34 year old resident confessed to police that since 1939 he has acquired seven additional wives without divorce and will divorce all seven to marry his common law wife who is mother of six children. Wisconsin does not recognize common law marriage.

Millwaukee Wisform Detroit Joe Varga Varga Wisconsin

Freight loads inare rise per train since 1920

The average freight load per train was 1 140 tons, up from 708 tons in 1920, indicating a substantial growth in railway freight capacity and utilization.

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