Waverly Democrat, Feb 7, 1980, p2. Waverly State Bank was robbed in October 1928. Police officer Art Simpson and Russell Slight (right) with submachine gun purchased in the late 1920's for protection against bank robberies which were numerous in the 1920s. Photo is from the 1940's. The gun was purchased by the 3 banks during the late 1920s, but stored in another building and was never used. Years later disposition of the gun had to be approved by the gov't. It was then illegal for civilians to own.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89B0271.
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Waverly Democrat, Feb 7, 1980, p2. Waverly State Bank was robbed in October 1928. Police officer Art Simpson and Russell Slight (right) with submachine gun purchased in the late 1920's for protection against bank robberies which were numerous in the 1920s. Photo is from the 1940's. The gun was purchased by the 3 banks during the late 1920s, but stored in another building and was never used. Years later disposition of the gun had to be approved by the gov't. It was then illegal for civilians to own. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89B0271.