Diving into the Journal archives this week reveals pictures of the Verwood Dramatic Society's production of A Murder has been Arranged, the Colehill Wives Easter Fayre and the mayor making ceremony of April 1, 1974.
Enjoy this collection of photos from 50 years ago this week.
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