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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1932
Page
4
The Edison Park Way Commission approves a circular memorial for Thomas A Edison in Perth Amboy New Jersey. The structure would be 180 feet across with a 176 foot shaft and cost about 850000 dollars. Architects Colonel Hugh A Kelly and John B Peterkin designed the project and Mrs Edison will be asked to approve.
West Chester notes include P D F Brumbart as correspondent with reports on a PTA meeting next Monday, county declamator contest Tuesday, Wayland girls winning and freshen boys losing, Ka lona game Friday, and multiple local moves. Also mentions bus trouble from mud, firemains bell visit to Kent, and various social activities and visits. Virginia Fersont, a former student, won first in dramatic class.
Archaeologists uncover iron hand statues shaped to a coffin dating around 600 B.C. in the Eastern Alps, suggesting ritual or burial practices. The discovery highlights ancient metalwork techniques and funerary customs.
Western Springs native and Northwestern University graduate Miss Grace Mertsky, 21, is reported in Shanghai amid active conflict. Her mother awaits news as Mertsky works as a statistician in the war area.
A new leader named Lieian takes charge of a Shanghai based real estate company. The firm operates in the French Concession where recent clashes have intensified, marking a period of heightened violence in the district.
Chiropractor DR CHAS BROWN offers Neurocalometer service from an office opposite the court house with distinct phone listings 192 for office and 102 for residence, located in the downstairs suite.
Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia announces insurance and annuities products including retired life income. H. W. Hyde is listed as district agent.
The Brighton area reports on church ladies aids social events at Mrs. Frank Hoskins home and Christian church activities hosted by Mrs. Chris Mann. The Harmony Club and Mothers and Daughters Club convened with meals and crafts. Obituary notes Mrs. Emma McNeese died aged 187 in Fairfield. burial planned in Hillcrest cemetery.
LEXINGTON February reports show B Young's and Milford Anderson's completing summer butchering on Monday. Warren Matthess and wife with Charlene visited Ed Kleinberg Sunday afternoon. Mars Clarence Timmins and daughter visited Walt Patter son Wednesday. Delbert Badham of Washington stayed with Nate Young for a few days and left Wednesday evening. Mrs John Withoft and Mrs Jed Kleinberg called on Mrs H L Huber Wednesday afternoon. Earnest Strum delivered hogs to Washington Thursday.
A Los Angeles Times quip notes that those who claim juries are too ornery to serve have no time for jury duty, highlighting attitudes toward civic participation and public service.
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