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Legion Helps 9 Ex Service Men to Obtain Loans
Becker-Chapman post 138 American Legion aided 59 ex service men to obtain loans on adjusted service certificates repaying 4112 during February and March through the U S Veterans Bureau at 6 percent interest. Employment found for 73 in February and 47 in March. The post also secured disability and compensation benefits for a World War nurse, along with temporary credit help for four men and aid from county relief. World War veterans from Cedar Falls and nearby towns sought assistance in claims, employment, and life insurance matters. On March 22 six World War veterans obtained citizenship under the Soldiers Act of 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker-Chapman
American Legion
E. J. Brucher
United States Veterans Bureau
R. J. Laird
Dayton Fenstermaker
World War Nurses Presbyterian Hospital
Black Hawk County Soldiers Relief Commission
Iowa Bows Board
Cedar Falls
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Janesville
Waverly
Parkersburg
Ackley
Hudson
Dike
Reinbeck
Traer
Dunkerton
Jesup
Independence
Brandon
Raymond
Dewar
Michael Karlas
Peter Zarifis
Gust Atrizos
Nick Mahharras
Jacob J. Folkers