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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

Page

5

Legion Campaign Seeks Four Hundred New Members

Becker-Chapman post holds a well attended meeting to launch a membership drive with the slogan Make it a thousand. A committee will interview ex servicemen to inform them of Legion benefits as Bert Halligan Iowa commander urges unity and service to the community. Boxing bouts highlight the athletic program as Banks defeats Mars in a close four round affair. Wells family learns son Alonzo sails for England as Standard Oil inspector. his wife and children will visit prior to his departure.

Becker-Chapman Post Memorix Weed Ag Cie Campare Krary Bert Holgan Bert Halligan Davenport Iowa Department Legionnaires American Legion Legion Cervics Herman Miller Ralph Alexander Glen Wick Brick Murphy Carl Banks Kid Mars Banks Europe Manchester L. G. Wells Alonzo England Frances Standard Oil Company

Manchester Journal Fire Destroys Stearns & McCormick Store

Fire discovered at 4 30 a m in Stearns and McCormick department store in Manchester central business district caused almost total loss of contents from smoke and fire. Estimated materials and insurance loss around 35 000 with salvaging uncertain. Smoke damage extended to Gild Fuer Brothe next door but not severe. Firefighters arrived by 12 30 am, rapid motor truck enabled quick response and power. A separate North Franklin Street blaze earlier and quickly controlled with slight damage. Contested divorce suit Margaret Norris v George Norris reheard after defendant allowed default divorce. I G Murch assisting Hugh Clemans.

Manchester Stearns & McCormick Franklin Street Stiles Margaret Norris George Norris G. Murch Dubuque Hugh Clemans

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