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EVARTS, John S.
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EVARTS, John S. (Apr. 6, 1889-Dubuque, IA, May 16,1980). Employed at the A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY for many years before his retirement in 1961, Evarts held office in local and state labor unions. He held membership in the Machinist Union Local 1238, the American Federation of Labor, and the CIO.
During WORLD WAR II, Evarts served on the Rent Control Board. He was active in the DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB and served as an officer of the Boosters.