Grand Army men carry banner with ranks in Waterloo
The Grand Army of the Republic veterans keep Memorial hall as a gathering point with weekly meetings. Robert Anderson post held its annual election with 23 members voting. Col. Amos Wheat completes his fourth year as commander. David Allison elected for next year. Memorial hall serves as headquarters for allied veterans groups and auxiliary orders in Black Hawk county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meitoria! Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Waterloo
Robert Anderson
Memorial Hell
Civ
Amos Wheats
Dave Allison
GA. R
Women's Relief Corps
Ida Alderman
Lincoln Circle
Anna Becker
Memorial Hall
Fred Wildercamp
United Spanish War Veterans
A. G. Morrison
Helen Gould
Ida Burrows
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
J. H. Butts
American Legion Auxiliary
L. A. Deum
Sons of Veterans
George Clark
S. O. VW
Grace Stallman
Daughters of Veterans
Marty Woore
G. H. Hospers
D. A. V. Auxiliary
G. H. Hospérs
Vole
Black Hawk County
Allison
David Alison
Co. Gg
Ilinois Volunteer Infantry
Freeport
Tll
la Porte City
Miami County
Ohio
Col
Amos Wheat
Yeeport
Waterloo veteran service post reports year of aid to injured buddies
D A V Post here in Waterloo enters its fourth year continuing support for World War I veterans. Carl F. Rietz, commander, says 17 needy families received food clothing and fuel totaling 37 09 while ambulance fees and other costs were covered. The Forget-A-Not drive funds were split with half disbursed locally and the rest sent to state and national HQ to aid veterans and families. Other officers listed include Fred J. Kach George B. Pastel J F Ralensiefer Rex S. McCormb and L. G. Balensiefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-Marson Post
D. AL VW
Waterloo
Carl F. Rietz
Ng Milson Post
Air
AL Vita
Rietz
Fred J. Kach
George B. Pastel
J. F. Ralensiefer
Treasur
Rex 8. McCormb
L. G. Balensiefer
Legion post history shows growth and service in 1896 veterans
Beoker-Chapman post of the American Legion active in 1995 for World War II veterans. Funds raised near $5,000 toward a national endowment to aid disabled veterans and orphans. The fund's annual income around $245,000 supports rehabilitation and child welfare, with principal protected. The post assisted about 60 veterans with compensation filings at no charge and expanded its employment bureau. Armistice Day events, district conventions, and a joint banquet highlighted the year, with Gerald Holton appointed Third district adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beoker-Chapman Post
American Legion
National American Legion Endowment
Legion
di Dee. T
Gerald Holton
Dhe
Party of the Legion and
Au Jury
Memorial Hall
The
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Ajutane
Hotel Museell-Lamson
Srion
J. Ths Murphy
Dda Grove
Ir. Laird
Des Moines
W. OH. Muhlemann
Baele Stove
C Caplain
Tovethor
Frank Miler
Edicay of
Laws Logionaire
cMeers
Au i Wso
Whad Linge
Margaret Jones Hinderman
Caepadalsa MecDowell
Thel Molnes
Dallmann
Henry W. Dalimen
Pam Oander
Drop. C. Sage
A. I Shadle
Jee Sehimidi
Ae Swenson
Dliver
AL AL Zimmerman
L. Vedan
Prank Johnsr
Barnes
Sorzomt
Maine
Woo
Milley Slocuteye
Paul Davis Store Opens in New Eight Story Building 1925
The Paul Davis company inaugurates a new eight story Waterloo store at Fourth and Gy Tepe streets in a reinforced concrete building with walnut trim. Local officials and owners from across the region attend the opening, offering congratulations and best wishes to Vince for future success as the business showcases its latest facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Davis
Paul Davis Pe Company
Gutstlnding Mowt
Merei
Waterloo
Vince
Red Cross Battles War Wounded in Waterloo Chapter
Waterloo chapter of the American Red Cross reports extensive wartime relief work. In 1925, 375 soldiers or relatives sought aid for hospitalization, compensation, training, financial help, bonuses, insurance, and miscellaneous assistance. The chapter helped locate 17 missing men, processed 4,000 interviews, aided claims worth about 44,000 dollars, supplied sweaters for tuberculosis patients, and supervised guardians for veterans. Mrs. George B. Worthen led the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
American Red Cross
Red Gross
Iis
Ife
Iowa
George B. Worthen
Red Cross
Woman's Club
Hed Cross
Veterans’ Bureau
Black Nawk County
Worthen
Waterloo Woman Heads A. A. U. W. for State of Iowa
Miss Callie Wieder of the Waterloo branch ascends to state president for the American Association of University Women. She will preside at the Ames convention January 8 and 9 while Waterloo leaders Mrs. Fred J. Miller and Mrs. Co. W. Kirkpatrick attend. The branch reports 1126 members and a strong alumnae presence including Iowa State Teachers College and University of Iowa graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
American Association of University Women
Callie Wieder
F. Schermerhorn
Des Moines
Ames
Fred J. Miller
Co. W. Kirkpatrick
Miller
Tes
Indiananals
University of Town
Iowa State Teachers College
Cornell College
Columbia University
Memnbers
Luella Jane Read
Iowa College
Grinnell
National Association For Undergraduate Women In Colleges and Universities
Divorce Is Active in Cupid's Shrine
In Black Hawk county the clerk of courts issues marriage licenses at Cupid's shrine while divorces lurk. From Dec 1 1924 to Dec 1925 587 licenses were issued, 252 divorce petitions filed, 132 decrees granted, with 4 dismissed or continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
God of Love
Black Hawk County
Der
J. W. Thompson
Disaster Tornado Strikes Southern Illinois Relief Drive
A devastating tornado hit southern Illinois prompting a relief effort raising 31 700 for stricken areas. Cropper chairs the Waterlon chapter with Mrs Trumbalier serving as treasurer during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinois
Cropper
Waterlon
Trumbalier
The Waterton Dental Society’s Century-Long Reorganization
The Waterton Dental Society traces its roots to the Black Hawk Dental Society over 30 years ago, later Waterloo Dental Club, and since 1905 a thriving group with about 50 members from Waterloo and surrounding towns. Current officers lead a professional program of papers, clinics, and public education on prevention and early care, with notable outreach by dental hygienist Celia McCrolin to schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Jae
Waterton Dental Sov Eiety
Black Hawk Dental Society
Drs. C. P. Artman
T. A. Rose
A. N. Ferris
A. J. Begun
E.R. Showalter
KM. Fullerton
J. K. Fuller
Meany Casket Co Extends Sales in Eastern States
Meany Casket Co adds eastern territory to its sales area while no major extensions were launched in 1935. The firm operates a modern factory on Falls Avenue and notes two changes: a new building and machinery for metal vaults and burial cases, plus expanded eastern sales reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Suly
J. J. Meany
Buil
Meany Casket Co
N. Meany Casket Company
Falls Avenue
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Robert Anderson Post
D. A.V. Post
National Endowment
Fred Willier
New Mem
Bers
Colers
McKinley
Pred Wiltier
Waterloo Company
Helen Goula Auaiiary
Herbsleb
Morrison
Yhe Ho
Comepany
Fred Wittter
Tle
Henry Herbsleb
Broadway
Eleet
Henry W. Dallman
Henry F. 1Lerbsleb
State of Iowa
Association of University Womer
Unique Cleaners
Dental Society
Watszloo Dental Society
Celia McCrolin
Ize
Etnatic Jeurance Company
Gro. DL Green, Dist
Abrhager Avina Lilo Ins. Ca
Cent Bank
Inve
C.M. Allen Land CO
Our
Willart Batteries
Standard Battery & Electric Co
Waterloo, Iowa
Crossey & Murdock Radios
Union
Cutler Hardware Coo
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