August 22,1945 That afternoon the city began its celebration. A parade ending at the courthouse for celebrating V.J. Day. Placing the wreath on the memorial on the court house lawn. Mrs. W.J. Coffin, a gold star mother, placed the wreath on the veterans' memorial. Bremer County Independent; 22 August 1945p1.
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. 89C0100
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August 22,1945 That afternoon the city began its celebration. A parade ending at the courthouse for celebrating V.J. Day. Placing the wreath on the memorial on the court house lawn. Mrs. W.J. Coffin, a gold star mother, placed the wreath on the veterans' memorial. Bremer County Independent; 22 August 1945p1. 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. 89C0100