Waverly Iowa

Biographical Sketch of Almer G. King

The subject of this review is one of the well known and representative men of Malheur County and is to-day entrusted with the responsibilities of one of the main County offices and has made a record for himself of faithfulness, integrity, and capabilities, that places him secure in the esteem and respect of the entire population of the County. Almer G. was born in Waverly, Iowa, on December 6, 1866, being the son of George and Littie (Kimball) King. In 187o, the family came west via San Francisco and Portland to a place opposite Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia, where … Read more

Munger, Robert W. – Obituary

Local Merchant Dies Suddenly Robert W. Munger, aged 63, manager of N. K. West and Company Gents’ Furnishing, died very unexpectedly this morning at his home in the Grande Ronde apartments. He was born June 13, 1880, in Waverly, Iowa, and had resided in La Grande two years. He is survived by his widow, Lucille, four children, Richard, in the U. S. service in St. Louis, Missouri, Robert of Long Beach, California, Mrs. Dorothy Coombs of Long Beach, and Mrs. James Kelly of Longview, Washington. Funeral announcements will be made later. The La Grande Evening Observer, La Grande, Oregon, Monday … Read more