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Ground cleared for E A A camp plans in Waterloo
A general committee drawn from 11 patriotic groups met in Memorial hall to organize the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Waterloo on June 7 to 9. George W. Harbin was named chair and Carrie L. Riley secretary. Subcommittee heads were named for entertainment, reception, transportation, decorations, badges, publicity, parade, halls, rooms, vocal music, program, registration, and more. Finance will be led by H. C. Kelley with ongoing Monday meetings to track progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Waterloo
George W. Harbin
Grand Army Post
Carrie L. Riley
Byron Leighton
Ida Alderman
John Boeller
Etta Kops
Helen Gould Auxiliary
E. L. Barihe
American Legion
Rufus Jacoby
Rainbow Veterans’ Society
J. O. King
Rainbow Circle
Raymond Snodgrass
Ethel Snodgrass
Greater Waterloo Association
H. C. Kelley
G. Crabtree
Thomas F. Shannon
Ray R. Reed
J. A. Gary
E. L. Barthe
Frank Stull
C. G. Crabtree
B. L. Barthe
Patriotic Organizations