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ADAMS, Waldo
ADAMS, Waldo. (Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 1899--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 30, 1986). Adams was a grandchild of Austin ADAMS. Waldo Adams was named after Ralph Waldo Emerson, a literary giant, who was one of many to visit Austin Adams and join in the lively discussion of the Dubuque Round Table Club. (1)retired in 1966 as president of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE. Employed as a junior executive of ADAMS COMPANY (Encyclopedia Dubuque in 1921, Adams left eight years later to become an insurance agent.
Adams was the local manager of the Dubuque Thrift Plan, Inc. as well as a director beginning in 1931. By 1949 in addition to being a director, he served the company as secretary-manager. He later became president of FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE and expected his offers to also serve the community. (2) Adams served as a park commissioner beginning in 1935.
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Source:
1. Slichter, Harry, "The Adams' Round Table," Telegraph Herald, May 19, 1966, p. 3
2. Leitner, Jim, "Former CEO Always Answered the Phone," Telegraph Herald, September 15, 2008, p. 70