Churches in Waterloo back disarmament drive
Most Waterloo churches expressed approval of the international disarmament program. Walnut Street Baptist opposed it, while First Methodist indicated strong support with about 85 percent in favor. Other churches reported near unanimous or strong backing, framed by a call for a conference of nations. A Gen Bliss letter to the Church Peace Union urged religious unity for peace.
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Waterloo
J. R. Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
G. D. Serrill
First Christian Church
Walnut Street Baptist Church
D. J.ser, Jr
Ben J. Howrey
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E. Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
F. W. Court
First Congregational Church
First Evangelical Church
Clinton F. Smith
C. J.ins
First Baptist Church
Bliss
Church Peace Union
Fifth Avenue
New York
The
Union
Tasker H. Bliss
Staf
United States
Committees Named for S Third Division Reunion
Preparations are under way for the Eighty-eighth division reunion in Des Moines August 26 to 28 with an expected attendance of 5000 to 6000 veterans. Capt. H K Rouse of Waterloo is on the arrangements committee.
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Des Moines
H. K. Rouse
Waterloo
American Legion Power Shapes Midwest Legislation
Chicago reports the American Legion and other ex soldier groups influencing state laws across the Midwest with bills benefiting veterans. Missouri moves to legalize boxing, Nebraska expands it, while Oklahoma empowers county boards to use property as veterans clubs. Illinois lawmakers push pensions, homes for veterans, a $25,000 statue, and citizenship tied to employment. North Dakota requires citizenship for teachers, bans foreign language teaching in Nebraska, and flags for veterans in schools. Armistice Day becomes a legal holiday in several states. residency and hiring favors for veterans spark court questions. Marriage licenses listed for several individuals in Iowa and Illinois, including Abraham Voogh and Leone Croy.
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Chicago
American Legion
Middle West
Missouri
Nebraska
Old Statehouse
Little Rock
Oklahoma
Legion Posts
Indiana
Tllinois
Pasa
North Daketa
North Dakota
Amie
Arkansas
Courier
Veterans of Fife and Drum to Stir Camp with Martial Music
Waterloo prepares for Grand Army encampment with a drum corps of about 40 veterans. Quarters are at Hammel hotel for this fife and drum unit. John Averill of Waterloo is a member with others from across the state. The group energizes gatherings and is funded by the Greater Waterloo association.
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Veterans OF Fife and Drum
Waterloo
Grand Army
Hammel Hotel
John
Averill
Greater
Gov Kendall to be honored guest at G A R luncheon
Gov Nathan EK Kendall will be guest of honor and principal speaker at a luncheon given by the Greater Waterloo association for the G A R encampment at noon Wednesday. A large attendance is expected as members greet the governor and hear his patriotic address.
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Gov. Kendall
Nathan EK. Kendall
Greater Waterloo Association
Pressiny
Nimble Man Survives Runover Grabbing Car Bumper
Charles G. Stearns 521 Baltimore Street an American Railway Express employee narrowly escaped serious injury after being run over by a car at 11 30 am crossing Fourth Street from the Iowa State Bank He grabbed the bumper and rode the underside until the front end pulled clear then walked home Later a doctor found a wrenched back He has served the express company for 62 years and, though a pensioner, keeps working for light tasks three to four hours daily.
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Charles G. Stearns
Baltimore Street
American Railway Express Company
Stearns
Fourth Street
Iowa State Bank
Pic
Mr. Stearns
Express Company
Althe
John Golden in grave condition at last reports
The condition of John Golden president of the United Textile Workers who had been critically ill for weeks after a general breakdown was reported grave today Physicians said he had been sinking rapidly in the last 24 hours in New York June 6 by the Associated Press
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John Golden
Associated Press
New York
United Textile Workers
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Walnut Street Baptist
Legion
Tinois
Ilinoia
Senate
Normal
Illinois Solons
Stn
Abraham O. Voogh
Ariington
Leone Jane Croy
Cedar Falls
Carl Sebben
Mattie Whitnoble
Sumner
Harlan Schroder
Freeport
Nova Bordner
St. Frank
A. Geismar, Prop
Panama
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