This photo appeared in the Bremer County Independent on April 23, 1947. It was a demonstration of a resuscitator for Waverly and Plainfield firemen. The new resuscitator was expected to arrive in 4-5 weeks.
Art Mahnke plays the victim; Carl Homan (kneeling left) is the fire chief. The photo includes Bill Gerberding, Martelle Beebe, George Webster, Ed Kohlmann (suit), Frank Rohde, Reuben Judisch, Dave Rowray, Ed Mooney.
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. 91N0228
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This photo appeared in the Bremer County Independent on April 23, 1947. It was a demonstration of a resuscitator for Waverly and Plainfield firemen. The new resuscitator was expected to arrive in 4-5 weeks. Art Mahnke plays the victim; Carl Homan (kneeling left) is the fire chief. The photo includes Bill Gerberding, Martelle Beebe, George Webster, Ed Kohlmann (suit), Frank Rohde, Reuben Judisch, Dave Rowray, Ed Mooney. 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. 91N0228