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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1947

Page

4

H. Marshall Buys Farm Near Winfield

Crawfordsville farmer H Marshall purchased a 122 acre farm belonging to C Matthews and G St Arth near Winfield at auction Tuesday January 28 for 158 dollars per acre. The property lies on a gravel road with seventy acres well cultivated and hog tight. eighteen acres limed and fertilized annually. remaining land in permanent pasture. The eight room house is partly ...

Columbus Junction Wugh Marshall Crawfordsville Co. C. Matthews G .St. Arth Winfield

Merz Farm Sale and Lins Move Near Brighton and Thornburg

Auctioneers Klotz and Duncan of Columbus Junction describe the Merz farm four miles west of Brighton as sold to Howard and Lins. The Lins family moved from the Cotter community to a Thornburg area farm, and then to the former Merz property.

Arthur Merz Brighton Howard Lins Cotter Thornburg Lins Merz

Agriculture Dept Announces Frozen Eggs Price Support Program

The agriculture department announced a price support plan for frozen eggs. Sellers must certify they paid producers at least 33 cents a dozen for shell eggs bought for processing. The 33 cent price applies through February March and April. Brown sugar unsuitable for canning may be used in pickle and relish recipes like chili sauce and green tomato relish.

Washington Agriculture Department

Birds Found Across Florida Reach Over Forty Species

A survey notes that more than 40 distinct bird species have been observed in Florida at various times. The record highlights Florida as a habitat for diverse avian life, with many species recorded across different counties and habitats.

Florida

Fire department answers call to Grove roof blaze

Brighton residents report the fire department responding to a roof fire at the 5S Grove home on Monday evening as stock was being loaded inside the property.

Fire Departent Brighton J. Grove

Fire at Depot Borough Causes Major Smoke Damage

A fire at a depot area burned a large hole around the chimney but was quickly controlled. The blaze was believed sparked by embers from the tools. Mrs Eliza Norton of Brighton was summoned to Salem due to her daughter in law's illness and is visiting at Roll Hydes near Wayland. Glenn Hargains and mother travel to Monroe Michigan for their granddaughter Joan Hagans wedding to Robert Berry. The bridegroom elect serves in the Navy and is on 20 day furlough. Other notices include bridge party at Mrs Raymond Stacy and Harmony club gathering with Bible quiz.

Eliza Norton Brighton Covina Calif Salem Harry Norton A i Roll Hyde Waylane Glenn Hargains 3. H. Hagars Monroe Mich Redding Joan Hagans Robert Berry Eleet Miss Hagans Krony Krew Aymond Stacy Robert Laughridge Keokuk Joe Day Cary Long Norman Dakins Glendale Burbank Long Beach Pastena Harmony Club S. J. Hagane

The Strangest Thing the Spider as Engineer

The spider is described as the original engineer with eight legs and the ability to regrow limbs. Its silk, though stronger than hemp, is scarce for cloth but used in telescope cross hairs. A spider has three pairs of spinnerets with about 100 tubes each, exuding silk through a body thread. Different thread strengths build webs.

Evening Games Followed by Refreshments After Meeting

The Tuesday evening featured games and, afterward, refreshments were served, outlining a social gathering with activity and light fare.

Davis and Maxwell Families Visit In Crawfordsville

At Crawfordsville travelers Mrs. J A Raymond reports Emery Davis and son from Burlington along with Mr and Mrs Floyd Maxwell visiting on a Sunday in late January in the local scene.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Emery Davis Burlington Floyd Maxwell

Coming to State Sunday Guests and Local Visits

Social notes list visitors and weekend guests around Washington and Highland communities. Scott Welch and Howard Caldwell hosted day guests at local homes while Elmer McArlor and family visited Ray C. Miller’s residence. Joe Martin of Centred College hosted five roommates at his home, highlighting regional and out of state connections.

Scott Welch Howard Caldwell Washington Harry Jones Levi Blanchard Elmer McArlor and Son Ray C. Miller Highland Community

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