Kellerton American Legion Post 676

DUFFIELD, JACKSON, GLEASON, TEALE, BASSETT, GALBRAITH

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 4/24/2010 at 04:46:59

KELLERTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 676

Kellerton's American Legion Post 676 was organized early in January of 1946. There were 69 charter members and Ted DUFFIELD was elected as Commander of the Post.

In May of 1947, the Legion assumed responsibilities of Memorial Day services at the cemetery. A white cross was put into place, honoring those whose lives were lost in service to their country. Each Memorial Day the flag at the cemetery is flown at half-staff until after a gun salute and taps is played.

In 1976, the Avenue of Flags was started at the cemetery with 30 poles and service flags to be flown at Memorial Weekend.

KELLERTON AMERICAN LEGION AUXILLIARY

Kellerton's Auxilliary of American Legion Post 676 was organized with the first meeting held January 17, 1946. The following officers were elected:

Ruby JACKSON, president
Fern GLEASON, vice-president
Lucy TEALE, secretary
Leone BASSETT, treasurer
Helen GALBRAITH, board member

With the assistance of generous contributions from the community, an American Legion building was purchased. The first meeting in the new American Legion Hall was held on March 14th of 1947.

SOURCE: Kellerton, Iowa: A History to 1981 p. 50. 1981.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2010