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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1927

Page

21

Hats Off For The Starry Flag G A R Marches In Honor

Memorial day pages recall the Grand Army of the Republic veterans in Black Hawk County. Robert Anderson post of Waterloo lists 56 Civil War veterans across Waterloo, La Porte City, Cedar Falls and beyond, with Brownell post Cedar Falls contributing 16. The roster names dozens of veterans by company and state, noting several nonaffiliated survivors and eldest members.

Grand Army OF the Republic Robert Anderson Post Waterloo Post Cedar Falls Waterloo Robert Anderson la Porte City Hudson Gilbertville Soldiers Home Marshalltown Brownell Post Black Hawk County John Tripp Charles Herring Andrew Bishop F. M. Thomason Charles F. Brown Commercial Street Joe Filingaman California Harvey Smith West Union

Memorial Day Parade to Lead to Waterloo Theatre Address

Memorial day events center on a parade to Waterloo Theatre where Grimwood will speak. Legion posts honor five fallen Becker Chapin members and note two veterans in government hospitals. memorial records list dozens buried in local cemeteries including Waterloo area and Elmwood veterans.

Waterloo Theatre Grimwood

Roll of Honor Dead from Robert Anderson Post G A R

Roll of honor lists members of Robert Anderson post and James Brownell post who died since last Memorial Day. Names include N O G Munger Byron Leighton William Snodgrass Baldwin M Carr William Kates Isaac Wright Ell Swank W H Remington W H Van Tilburg.

Robert Anderson Post N. OG. Munger Byron Leighton William Snodgrass Baldwin Willliat Kates Saac Wright Ell Swank James Brownell Post W. Remington W. H. van Tilburg

Grand Army post recalls Civil War comrades in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Grand Army post, the only in Black Hawk county outside Waterloo, lists 16 surviving Civil War veterans among 172 comrades who answered the final roll. The roster includes AL Arex, Enoch Boyd, J A Speer, Eldridge Wilson, H H Markley, and others with units from Iowa Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Maine, noting some service not recorded.

Issac Wight Vinton Ja Brownell James Brownell Cedar Falls Black Hawk County Waterloo FL Arex Maine Jacob Boehmeler Lowa Enoch Boyd G. A. Fabrick Thinois A. Fintey Wlinois B. Humbert Hy Meyers Illinois Cavalry Brinkiey Pierce J. A. Speer Pennsylvania C. S. Simons New York Eldridge Wilson BE. A. Wright Iowa Anci Walker Cyrus Tiehty Tavenly Eli Crouse H. H. Markley

Pensions Paid to 489000 Veterans and Widows in April 1927

The April report from Commissioner Winfield Scott shows 489000 Civil War veterans, widows, and nurses on the pensions rolls, with total April payouts of 19,315,723 dollars. Civil War veterans numbered 94263 on May 1, 1927, down 1400 in April, receiving 6,616.86 dollars in total. Widows on pension rolls numbered 214923, paid 7,008,949 dollars, down 1117 in April. Spanish-American War veterans on rolls numbered 135008, up 1937, with 4,377,798 dollars paid. Widows of Spanish War veterans totaled 24860, paid 799,580 dollars. Army nurses increased pensions to 10949 dollars for April. Six Mexican War veterans and 983 widows received 912 dollars and 47,485 dollars respectively. Indian wars involved 3774 soldiers and 3082 widows, with 941, by monthly totals of 94057 to veterans and 41127 to widows. World War veterans on the rolls totaled 48 disabled and 17 widows May 1.

United States Bureau of Pensions Winfield Scott Scott United States Compensaton and War Veterans Bureau

Poem of Remembrance and Fatherland Tribute

A troubled patriotic verse honors fallen soldiers and homeland. It laments silence of drums and fading glory while praising memory, Mother Earth, and divine rebirth. The poet invokes sorrow, resilience, and freedom as the living keep vigil for the dead.

Mother Marth Christ Cing Ian

Veterans of Civil War gather at Memorial Hall photo

On a bright day last week, 21 Civil War veterans gathered at Memorial hall for a group photo. The event included most Waterlow survivors, with two from ia Porte, totaling 1,761 years of service among ages 80 to 90.

Memorial Hall Waterlow Ia’ Porte G. A. HK Veteran Warriors Levi L. Jos Martin Bender John

Flag Display Rules And Salute Instructions

The document outlines flag handling from sunrise to sunset, hoisting speed, placement on platforms, and rules for vertical horizontal display. It covers bunting use for rosettes, half mast procedures on Memorial Day, mourning, and crepe usage by order of the president. It also details flag handling for parades, caskets, church display, and the pledge of allegiance.

Wahrermann Asporny United States of America

A Day for Flags Proclaimed in Waterloo

A Waterloo notice declares a holiday with all marts closed and industry suspended except necessary services. The order specifies a general shutdown to honor the occasion, affecting local commerce and daily operations across the city.

Waterloo

Veterans keep patriotic flame alive in Waterloo groups

Members of local veterans camps in Waterloo and vicinity rally to Memorial Day prep. Fred Willer camp reports 10 percent Spanish war veterans among its ranks and Company B 49th Iowa Infantry’s 106 men in 1919 match current strengths. Camp commander Charles T. Dwyer leads activities with Helen Gould auxiliary.

Miley Sniunish Phar Boys Wrecd Wallerenna No. 1 W.va Ager CG. A. RR. Andl Fred Willer Waterloo Charles TR Dwyer Sixth Street Helen Gould Memorial Hall Forty-ninth Lows Infantry Waterlow Masins

Three Musketeers Survive Waterloo Civil War Company

In Waterloo a group known as the Thres Mus- Rripers or “Three Musketeers” are cited as the county’s sole survivors of Company Oy Thietye second Iowa. Among them are Leyl Le Jalls, 89, and Alvard Pape, 84, with others like David Meyers of Wisconsin and AL Parmenter in the Dakotas noted as survivors. Baldwin Carries Bullet. Comrade Baldwin, of Hudson, is a member of Robert Anderson post GAAL and remembers battles in Tennessee, Mississippi, and via Red River. The piece recalls injuries, hospital stays, and long postwar lives, tying names to a Civil War era’s Waterloo memory.

Waterloo Leyl le Jalls Cnmpiain Baldwin Hudson Robert Anderson GAAL Tennessee Missoni Wen Tie Red River Per Watkin Crenamiter Hey Hell Pavennert

Veterans of Waterloo era recount service and losses

The account details a soldier born Mavel and his comrade at Mitine who enlisted with Conway’s unit at Waterloo. They fought in seven battles and several skirmishes losing 4 seraten. Women on one side and the other were described, while names like Vage and Daven appear in reminiscences. The piece notes muster dates and discharge figures, including 9 killed and 24 transferred due to disability.

Levi la Doll Wirst Street Eas Waterlo New York State Mareinus Waterloo White Wee Mengettl Owhhich Fle Jolie Watering California Cilia Raldwle Willers Mavel An Mitine Dolls Tle Witterloo Conway Owithout Miosicreddai Peige Lewis Datagie Ae Cioran Cataotiy Cig Ioad Runierers Flubert Pechies Waterloon Ceompany Bleasiant Wasrenib Fies Digrase

Cuba Invites War Veterans to 1928 Reunion in Havana

Cuba invites Spanish War Veterans of 1898 to attend the 30th annual national encampment in Havana in 1928. President Machado, Ambassador Porera, and Postmaster General Aballi express enthusiasm and promise continued friendship with the United States during Machado's Washington visit and Coolidge's tentative plans for a reciprocal visit.

Cuba Chay Gerandy Moechade Washington Machida United States Coolidge Cube Hold Ineha Farang Machado Porrera Aballi Oonsis Mach Neigy Creneral Aballi United Spanish War Veterans Richard J. Harden Department of the District of Columbia Ambaissador

Waterloo Memorial Day Observance to Honor Veterans

Waterloo citizens join nationwide Memorial Day rites with grave decorations for about 650 soldiers across four cemeteries. A 1:45 p.m. service honors sailors and marines. a 5 p.m. veterans parade, led by David Allison, weaves through downtown to Waterloo Theatre for flag-raising, speeches, and Gettysburg addresses. The day also features theater programs, music, and postevents, including a baseball game between Tinnola Central and Cedar Rapids.

Waterloo America Witt Cedar River Memorial Hall David Allison Robert Anderson Post Bluff Bridge Franklin Parkavenue Lafayette Waterloo Theatre Pallee Department American Legion Bend Boy Scouta Sona Grand Army of the Republic al Spar Allison Veterans and American Legion U. S. W. V. Ran Corps George Woodall Paul Davin Lincoln Gallysturg T. PF. Shannon T. F. Shannon A. J. Artua American Legion Brucher Fred Koch Leah Gallop B. A. Grimwood

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Dave Allison la Porta City John Armstrong Illinois Highth Street Tillners Washington Street G. W. Bothwell Wisconsin Randolph Street Alonzo Bagley Brandon G. B. Birdsall A. F. Baldwin Clark H. &. Corwin Des Moines Julius Dennis Missouri Cavalry Ricker Street Aa. I. Ettinger Fourth Street Jenne Gushard Samuel Gushard Seventeenth Illinoia Cavalry Gilbertvlile Joseph Grimm Pennsylvania Cavalry Blot John C. Good Fortsnaventh Joseph Huseman Henry Hollman Forty Seventh Iowa L. C Holcomb Titnals Levi L. Jolls Thompson Avenue Joseph Klingaman Wiliam Lindsley Sturgeon Bay Wis John Moyer First Cavalry Locust Street Edwin Moses Hitneis Riehl Street Herbert Northey Twentyfirst Mullan Avenue Alvah Fage Jefferson Street J. G. Richstein Second Indiana Buckingham Shoman F. Shannon Ninth Town Cavalry Joseph Schuler Fourth Lawa Cavalry Lafayette Street Simon Shaulla Home Park Boulevard W. H. Stevens Wisconsin Artillery Denver Street Henry Seekers Maryland August C. Tate Tafnyetts Street Amos Wheat Almond Street Vienry Woors Mulberry Street E. F. Wine West Virginia, Cavalry Gray Street W. AW. Whitenack Becker-Chapman Post Taps Legion Charles O'Keefe Walter Kechler Walter Bartlett James Lennan Nick Wasner Inose Uloyd Laces Oakes Home Denver Cole Allan Johnson Army Beaptink Hot Springs Ark Martin Dolan Edwin Brows Dr.e. Jaynes Riley Downs Forrest Kirkhart Wo Case Eben A. Simith LeRoy Carcoll Edwin J. Brown John A. Minerd Fred W. Lucas Lynn Miller Clyde W. Woegroner Harvey H. Anderson Harold Peryertl Robert R. Dawgon Tielwin Hoff Ralphs. Robertson Lionel I. Heing Frank D. Winters John Letsos Thomas FR. Wing Vfloye B. Ferguson Diatuea Patterson Fred Hickey Jahn WW. Marlin L. Patterson Frank J. Bearsey Elmwood AL Elmwood Cecil Primer Ray FE. Bass Arnold Weilheyer George Johnson Charles Hudson Ray Beebe Roy DeCamp Ellis J. Hoffman Harry R. Jones John Stlehen Earl D.vattle Arthur J. Dunbar Theodore Ptak George W. Tull Bureton Shafer Harold RB. Millar E. I. Marsh Frank G. Hitchins Granny Hohl Lea RR Leckington Marshalltown, Ja Cool Winfield Jones Atlanta, Ga Shoato Moyer Wy Cornwell Department of Town C.F. Brown Venterrow Davell Allison Tsar Giushard Henry Woorre Cinad AL C. Tate Bottony Raw A. le Ettinger Shannon Edwin Moser Adjutant Simon Shaulis A.P. Batewin Chirk Alvah Hage Julian Dennis Blynd Jos. Seluailer Quartermaster Flink Charles EF. Dwyer Fred Willercamp G. A.B. Burden Alvat Pag Ines Conyaches Page Aloe Jolla Arthur A. Zimmerman Towa Tolala al Lo National Aph Linois Ohio Unhad Aber Kenty Legion Alaska Avixone Arkans Eri Alalit Conne Hewat Fustele Columbia Mexico Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Ns Hampshire New New Jersey Mexico North Carolina North Darole Ovegen Ae de Pananta Illinois Central Cedar Rapids Fairrow Cemetery G. A. RK W.T. Edwards Bugle Assembly G. R. Whaylan Forayer W. T. McCormick A. A. Hofttan Richard Crane Mr. McCormick Jean Margeadant Coralie Coontz Dorothy Gallagher Harriet Buck U. S. W. V. Squad Elmwood Cemetery Bugls Assembly Henry Dallman J. Paul Vincent Aancolns John Ass Reading Marjorie Harker Boy Scouts Watering Cemetery Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary, Bugle Assembly Marion Snodgrass Matle Quartet 0. M. Vasey Iris Eva Wanamaker American Legion Aqua Yagary Teps—Burler Tinnola’ Central C. RT & BP Biasissippi Valley League Park Erans
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