Early Settlers of Black Hawk County Picnic History
The Black Hawk County Old Settlers association, formed June 4 1884 in Waterloo, has held annual picnics since 1885 at venues like Washington and Cedar River parks. The 1932 meeting at Chautauqua park elected officers and noted Civil War veterans joining from time to time, with ongoing membership and a tradition of reflecting pioneer experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Mainy Settlers’ Association
Waterloo
West Sde Park
Washington Park
Cedar River Park
Chautauqua Park
Iing
John C. Hartman
Prinkley Pierce
Cedar Falls
H. W. Grant
James F. Camp
la Porte
A. J. Edwards
Roger Leavitt
CedarFalls
City Removes Slush Difficulties with Level Streets
Waterloo residents no longer wade through slush on walkways as city crews cut protruding tongue-like toppings and grade walks to permit water to run to gutters. A hall foot of land was removed from a parking area to improve drainage, with similar work in other districts praised by the Veterans association for its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Eile
Cemeny
East Fourth Street
Franklin
Walnut
Vetera
Veterans’ Association
Bath parlors reopen under Dee Martin in Watertoo and Cedi Fats society
A Watertoo and Cedi Fats society member hails the new dual bath house under Dee Martin in the Black Hawk building. Separate ladies and gentlemen parlors offer complete equipment including porcelain tubs, marble showers, electric and steam baths, masseuse services, and a rest room. Manager Miss Gerda Rune, a trained nurse and Swedish masseuse, leads a capable staff with Miss Alta Northonp assisting, promising high satisfaction and refined care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Watertoo
Cedi Fats Society
Black Hawk
Dee Martin
Wother
Doe
Syndicate
Gerda Rune
Red Cross
Stockholm
Minneapolis
Afiss Alta Northonp
Doc Martin
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Prospect Hills
Albert E. Gibson
Favorite Fork County
George W. Harbin
E. A. Snyder
David Allison
Jun Porte
Adjwant
D. R. Weaver
Sid Anderson
Elias Skinner
Ellis & Foster
Jefferson Street
Richmond
Eulee Il
Este Cfes
Les Festacles
Alegie
Egleaias
Syae
Funi
Carter
Urey
Vaughan Implement Co
N. E. Iowa
Money Saver
Dart Light de
Dart
Itx
Dart Manufacturing Co
Waterloo, Iowa
C. BL Higdon President
J. Wardisty
OTIS
Higdon Secy-Treas
Higdon-Hardisty Co
Marsh-Place
Bidg
Waterloo, Towa
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