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Military index

Clayton co. Iowa - American Legion & VFW Posts
... includes Auxiliary & Service Star Legion records

(various dates)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Founded September 29, 1899 in Columbus, OH. Veterans of the Spanish-American War, and the Philippine Insurrection founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits due to their service-many came home wounded and had no medical care, or veterans' pension. Those eligible for membership in the VFW are those that have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay. The VFW Auxiliary supports the VFW and is active in civic affairs. American Legion Conceived in France at the close of the World War as a means of providing diversion and recreation for soldiers no longer needed in military service, the tentative organization of the American Legion quickly spread to America and the Legion became outstanding as a peace-time organization of ex-service men. During the early history of the Legion its major interest was in the work of rehabilitation. In recent years the interest of the Legion has centered around a program of community service, which has come to be known as the "Iowa Idea"...... The American Legion Auxiliary is closely associated with the Legion. Its program has been progressive and always in support of Legion activities....... ~excerpt from the 'Author's Preface' in the book The American Legion in Iowa 1919-1929; by Jacob Armstrong Swisher, 1929. Service Star Legion Organized in Baltimore, Maryland in 1919. The group's purpose was to bring comfort and aid to servicemen and their families, and to support the U. S. government.

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American Legion Posts in Clayton county, Iowa 1919-1929

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Miscellaneous Records
Unless otherwise indicated, the following were contributed by either Reid R. Johnson or S. Ferrall

-Elkader- 1919 The first meeting of the local Post of the American Legion was held at the court house on Tuesday evening, Aug. 12th. The Post has received its charter and now has authority to proceed with its organizaton. The Post will be called the Lemka-Stendel Post in honor of two local boys who made the supreme sacrifice on the battle fields of France. This organizaton will also be known at Post No. 106 of the American Legion - Iowa Branch. Briefly stated the object of this organization is to unite and band together for the purposes outlined in the National Constitution of The American Legion, those who served in the army, Navy and Marine Corps of the United States between April 8th, 1917 and November 11th, 1918. The chief purpose of the meeting last evening was to begin the work of organization. A membership Committee was appointed to obtain a complete list of all men eligible to membership and to obtain as many applications for membership as possible before the next meeting on Thursday evening, Aug. 21st. The membership fee is $1.00. The following men were appointed to secure applications - V.S. White, Jas. Fitzpatrick, Ernest Seifert, W.R. Marshall, Harvey Gottschalk and J.F. Maley. They will also act as the Executive Committee until the permanent organization is completed. ~Elkader Register, Thursday, August 14, 1919 1920 On Monday, January 5th, Lemka-Stendel Post, No. 106, of the American Legion elected the following officers for the present year: P.C. - John F. Maley V.P.C. - Ray Talley F.O. - J.F. Fitzpatrick P.A. - Ernest F. Seifert P.H. - Wm. Boland Executive Committee - Wm Gleason, Wm. Allen, Walter Bink, Geo. Meyer and Leo Casauit. The local post now has a total membership of fifty-two. ~Elkader Register, Thursday, January 15, 1920 1922 Lemka-Stendel Post, No. 106, Iowa Department of the American Legion, new officers for 1922: Commander - Dr. P. R. V. Hommel Vice-Commander - Earl B. Becker Finance Officer - John F. Maley Adjutant - Ernest F. Seifert Seargant-At-Arms - Philip Quinn Historian - Wm. P. Boland Executive Committee - W. S. Cordiner, Lyle Barthel, Leo Cassutt, James F. Fitzpatrick, A. C. Atkins ~Elkader Register, Thur., 05 Jan. 1922. Local News Notes columns. 1923 Lemka - Stendel Post, No. 106, American Legion, at their meeting held last evening elected officers for the ensuing year. The following were elected: Commander - Leo Cassutt Vice-Commander - Wm. G. Gleason Adjutant - Ernest F. Seifert Finance Officer - John F. Maley Chaplain - Ray D. Talley Sergeant-At-Arms - Devillo Prouty Executive Committee - James F. Fitzpatrick, Dr. P. R. V. Hommel, Ed. Leonard, Walter Bink, Harry L. Meyer ~Elkader Register, Thur., 28 Dec. 1922. Local News column 1925 At a regular meeting of Lemka-Stendel Post, No. 106, American Legion, Elkader, Iowa, held last evening at the K.C. hall, the following officers were elected for the year 1925: Wm. G. Allen, Post Commander Dr. E. S. Stong, Vice Post Commander H. L. Meyer, Finance Officer Edw. Hahn, Adjutant Ed Aronson, Chaplain Albert Holden, Sergeant-At-Arms Executive Committee: Ben Leonard Ernest F. Seifert G. H. Schmidt L. L. Sickel Dr. P. R. V. Hommel ~Elkader Register, Thur., November 27, 1924 1926 The regular monthly meeting of Lemka-Stendel Post, No. 106, American Legion, was held at the town hall, Friday night. The following officers were elected for 1926: Commander - Ed Leonard Vice Commander - J. F. Fitzpatrick Finance Officer - H. L. Meyer Adjutant - Ernest F. Seifert Chaplain - Phil Boland Sargeant At Arms - Albert Holden Executive Committee - E. W. Hahn, Ed Anderson, Ben Leonard, J. F. Maley, Dr. E. S. Stong ~Elkader Register, Thur., 4 Feb. 1826. Local News Notes column 1927 At the annual election of officers of the Lemka - Stendel Post, No. 106, of the American Legion, Monday evening, all the old officers were re-elected as follows: Commander - Ed. Leonard Vice Commander - J. F. Fitzpatrick Adjutant - Ernest Seifert Finance Officer - H. L. Meyer Chaplain - Ed. Arensen ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 20 Jan. 1927 1928 The regular meeting of Lemka-Stendel Post No. 106, American Legion, Elkader, Iowa, was held last Monday evening, at the K.C. Hall. Attorney F. E. Sharp was elected Post Commander, succeeding Edw. Leonard, who had been Commander for the past two years. The local post at the time of organization had a membership of about one hundred. At the present time there are only fifteen members, as follows: George H. Schmidt John F. Maley James F. Fitzpatrick Fern E. Sharp Edward Leonard Ernest F. Seifert Harry L. Meyer Edward W. Hohn Lyle Barthel Alvin D. Mueller Earl B. Becker P. R. V. Hommel Claude E. Firman Wm. G. Allen H. W. Mumby The election of officers resulted as follows: Post Commander - F. E. Sharp Vice-Commander - H. W. Mumby Finance Officer - H. L. Meyer Adjutant - E. F. Seifert Chaplain - Earl B. Becker Sergeant-At-Arms - Wm. G. Allen ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 02 Feb. 1928. Pg. 01 1930 Thomas Thompsen was elected Commander of the local post of the American Legion at its annual meeting on Thursday evening. Other officers are: Vice Commander - Earl B. Becker Adjutant - F. E. Sharp Finance Officer - H. L. Meyer Chaplain - Ed. Leonard ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 02 Oct. 1930 1932/1933 At the annual meeting of the local post of the American Legion Thursday evening, the following officers were elected for the new year. Commander - A. J. Johnson. Vice Commander - Ben Leonard. Adjutant - Thomas Thompsen. Finance Officer - H. L. Meyer. Executive Committee - F. E. Sharp, James Fitzpatrick, Wm G. Allen, E. F. Seifert, G. H. Schmidt. Sergeant- At-Arms - Geo. Boehm. At this same meeting, officers for the Legion drum and bugle corps were also elected, as follows: Commander - Leigh Mathews. Vice Commander - Wm. G. Allen. Adjutant - G. H. Schmidt. Finance Officer - James Fitzpatrick. (The next office and name is illegible) Historian - M. E. Passmore. The local post will be active in at least three major projects this fall. Included in this group will be the Dairy Day celebration next Thursday; an armistice day program, and the work with the drum and bugle corps, which will be a year old next month. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 29 Sept. 1932 1934/1935 Elkader: The Lemka-Stendel unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Smith. Officers elected were: President - Mrs. D. L. Smith Vice President - Mrs. G. C. Jones Secretary - Mrs. M. E. Passmore Treasurer - Mrs. P. R. V. Hommel Historian - Mrs. W. W. Davidson Chaplain - Mrs. Thor Fisko, of Garber Sergeant-At-Arms - Mrs. Ben Leonard Executive Committee - Mrs. L. A. Meder, Mrs. Harry Meyer, Mrs. E. W. Hahn ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 04 Oct. 1934 1935/1936 Earl B. Becker, local clothier, was elected commander of the local post of the American Legion at the annual meeting held in the basement of the opera house evening. He succeeds Geo. H. Schmidt, who was commander of the post for the last two years. Other officers elected Thursday evening were: Vice-Commander - Harold Downey Adjutant - H. L. Meyer Finance Officer - Norbert Niemeyer Sergeant-at-arms - Ben Leonard Historian - M. E. Passmore Executive Committee - Walter Bink, Dr. P. R. V. Hommel, D. L. Smith, Leigh Mathews, and Wm. G. Allen ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 19 Sept. 1935. Condensed from a longer article A most attractive setting opened the American Legion Auxiliary 1935-1936 year at a luncheon at the country home of Miss Louise Liers on Thursday, October 3. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. M. E. Passmore and Mrs. Dwight Smith. Among the thirty guests were a Gold Star mother, Mrs. Ina Matthews, and Mrs. Thomas Thompson. The meeting opened with County Chairman Davidson installing the following officers: President - Mrs. Wm. Allen Vice-President - Mrs. L. A. Meder Secretary - Mrs. M. E. Passmore Treasurer - Mrs. H. L. Meyer Historian - Mrs. Elmer Bente Chaplain - Mrs. Orlando Bailey Sergeant-at-Arms - Mrs. James Corkery ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 10 Oct. 1935. Society column Clarence Moser, former county commander of the American Legion, installed the officers of the local post at a meeting held in the opera house last Thursday evening. Officers installed at this time were: Commander - Earl B. Becker Vice-Commander - Harold Downey Adjutant - H. L. Meyer Finance Officer - N. H. Niemeyer Sergeant-At-Arms - Ben Leonard Chaplain - Rev. M. J. Harder Historian - M. E. Passmore ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 7 Nov. 1935 1949 The American Legion Auxiliary elected and installed officers for the coming year at a meeting at the Vets club last Monday evening. The officers elect were: President - Mrs. Gertrude Colvin Vice President - Mrs. Anna Saur Chaplain - Mrs. Helen Taylor Sergeant-At-Arms - Mrs. Roma Eischeid Asst. Sergeant-At-Arms - Mrs. Ruby Frye Secretary - Mrs. Elaine Syverson Treasurer - Mrs. Greta Freitag Historian - Mrs. Ann Johns Poppy Chairman - Mrs. Clara I. Leonard After the election the installation took place with Mrs. Ann Johns, a past president, as installing officer. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 21 July 1949 ~*~*~ -Guttenberg- 1926 Guttenberg American Legion Auxiliary, on Tuesday of last week, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President - Mrs. Jennie Merrill Vice. Pres. - Mrs. Joseph Vodicka Secretary - Mrs. Frank Fukey Treasurer - Mrs. Oscar Menieyer Chaplain - Mrs. A. C. Beutel Historian - Mrs. George Geuder Sargent-At-Arms - Mrs. A. J. Lake Executive Committee - Mrs. Julius Behrend, Mrs. Clarence Wachendorf, Mrs. C. P. Luther ~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Dec. 1925. Guttenberg columns At a recent meeting Prairie la Porte Post, No. 373, American Legion elected the following officers for the coming year: Commander - A. J. Lake Vice Commander - Frank Junk Adjutant - George L. Geuder Finance Officer - Oscar Niemeyer Master-At-Arms - Joseph Vodicka Post Historian - Frank Junk Chaplain - G. W. Hunt ~Elkader Register, Thur., 12 Nov. 1925. Guttenberg column At a meeting of Prairie la Porte post No. 373, American Legion, held at the Legion hall here on Monday evening, the following executive committee was selected: Chairman - E. A. Felder Clarence Wachendorf I. L. Stenson H. L. Pesch Albert Sadawasser, Jr. The meeting was well attended and considerable business of importance was transacted. After the business meeting social hours and a fine luncheon were enjoyed by all present. ~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Mar. 1926. Guttenberg News column At a special meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held at the Legion hall here on Friday evening, the following officers were elected for the coming year: Pres. - Mrs. Jennie Merrill Vice Pres. - Mrs. Joseph Vodicka Sec. - Mrs. Frank Tukey Treas. - Mrs. Oscar Niemeyer Chaplain - Mrs. A. C. Beutel Sargeant-at-Arms - Mrs. A. J. Lake Historian - Mrs. G. W. Hunt Executive Committee - Mrs. C. P. Luther, Mrs. Matt Weber, Mrs. Julius Behrend. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 11 Nov. 1926. Guttenberg column 1927 At a meeting of Prairie La Porte Post of the American Legion the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Commander - George L. Geuder Vice Commander - Julius Behrend Adjutant - A. J. Lake Finance Officer - Oscar Niemeyer Historian - Frank J. Junk Sargeant-At-Arms - Joseph Vodicka Chaplain - G. W. Hunt ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 28 Oct. 1926. Guttenberg column 1933/1934 GUTTENBERG: At the annual meeting of Prairie La Porte Post, No. 373, American Legion, held at the Legion Hall in Guttenberg, the following officers were elected for the coming year: Commander - Joe Tvrdik Vice-Commander - Frank Junk Adjutant - Joe Kasper Finance Officer - Oscar Niemeyer Sergeant-At-Arms - Henry Block Historian - George Geuder Chaplain - G. W. Hunt Executive Committee - E. A. Fender, L. E. Nigg, Ed. Wagner Graves Committee - Clarence Saeugling, William Vogt Service Committee - A. J. Lake ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 26 Oct. 1933. Guttenberg column At a meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, the newly elected officers were installed, as follows: President - Mrs. Leora Tvrdik Vice-President - Mrs. Leo Lake Secretary - Miss Elsie Becker Treasurer - Mrs. Mollie Niemeyer Historian - Mrs. Clara Vodicka Chaplain - Mrs. Florence Fukey Sgt.-At-Arms - Mrs. Osie Nading Executive Committee - Mrs. Ina Felder, Mrs. Amanda Beerman, Mrs. Lillian Ash ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 23 Nov. 1933. Guttenberg column 1935 GUTTENBERG: At a meeting of the local American Legion Auxiliary, held at the Legion Hall here on Tuesday evening of last week, the following officers were installed for the coming year by Mrs. Zelma Davidson, Clayton County chairman: President - Mrs. Al Lake Vice President - Mrs. Alma Franks Secretary - Miss Elsie Becker Treasurer - Mrs. Mollie Niemeyer Historian - Mrs. Agnes Beutel Chaplain - Mrs. Margaret Hunt Sergeant-At-Arms - Mrs. Lillian Ash ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 22 Nov. 1934. Guttenberg columns ~*~*~ -Marquette- 1935 The following are the new officers for the American Legion Post No. 305: Commander - D. J. Herron 1st Vice-Commander - L. Hakeman 2nd Vice-Commander - J. Geraghty Adjutant - L. Schott Finance Officer - C. W. Waltz Chaplain - A. W. Henthorn Sgt.-at-Arms - John Loetz D. J. Herron was appointed delegate to the National Convention at St. Louis. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 26 Sept. 1935. (Marquette column) The new officers of the Marquette Legion Auxiliary were installed at the home of Mrs. A. W. Henthorne Wednesday. They are as follows: President - Miss Hazel Barr Vice-President - Mrs. M. R. Dykeman Sec./Treas. - Mrs. Ernest Nicholsen Chaplain - Mrs. Emmet O'Rourke Sergt.-at-Arms - Mrs. A. W. Henthorne Historian - Mrs. Donald Herron Executive Committee - Mrs. E. L. Langlie, Mrs. M. C. Young, and Mrs. Thomas Barr, Jr. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 17 Oct. 1935. McGregor column ~*~*~ -McGregor- 1933 McGregor: The American Legion and Auxiliary held their first meeting after the summer recess on Thursday evening. The Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year as follows: President - Winifred Hayes Vice-Pres. - Clara Hagensick Secretary - Irene Phelps Historian - Ellen O'Reilly Sergeant-At-Arms - Lena Theviot Chaplain - Hazel O'Neill ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 21 Sept. 1933 1935 The local American Legion Post No. 267 elected the following officers at their last meeting: Commander - William R. Stone Vice-Commander - A. J. Cords Adjutant - H. F. Haltmeyer Finance Officer - F. L. O'Brien Sergeant at Arms - Marvin Hagensick Chaplain - David Olmstead Executive Committee - W. R. Zweig, Homer Minney, Dr. J. F. Walter, W. W. Phelps, R. T. O'Brien ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 26 Sept. 1935. McGregor column ~*~*~ -St. Olaf- 1935 St. Olaf: The St. Olaf unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met last Thursday evening at the Legion Hall. The hostesses were Mrs. C. Schmidt and Mrs. A. Knuth. Officers who will serve the unit for the coming year were elected as follows: President - Mrs. Blaine Johnson Vice-President - Miss Elsie Fuelling 2nd Vice-President - Helga Torsrud Secretary/Treasurer - Miss Francis Johnson Historian - Mrs. Fred Rugland Chaplain - Mrs. Elmer Knutson Sergeant At Arms - Mrs. K. Stearns Executive Board - Mrs. F. Vogt, Miss Laura Fuelling, Mrs. Art Knuth ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 10 Oct. 1935 St. Olaf: St. Olaf Legion Post, No. 388, held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8th at the Legion hall. New officers were elected as follows: Commander - Ewald H. Hart Vice-Commander - Philmon Embretson Adjutant - Ben Schmidt Sergeant-at-Arms - Harrison Wold Historian - Fred Rugland Chaplain - Blaine Johnson Executive Committee - Floyd Orvis, Oscar Thompson, Robert Hulverson ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 17 Oct. 1935 1949 The St. Olaf American Legion held its regular meeting Thursday evening. Russell Leeman, World War II veteran, was elected Commander of the post. Other officers were: Adjutant - Arthur Wiker Finance Officer - Oscar Thompson 1st Vice Commander - Tov Torsrud 2nd Vice Commander - Fred Rugland Chaplain - Philmon Embretson Sergeant-At-Arms - O. V. Embretson Color Guards - Robert Hulverson, LeRoy Larson Service Officer - Don Houg Historian - Tov Torsrud Executive Committee - Harvey Busch, Walter Rugland, Harry Wold. The St. Olaf American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting Thursday evening at the Legion hall. The following officers were installed by Elsie Fuelling, past president: President - Miss Hilda Fuelling 1st Vice President - Mrs. Effie Rugland 2nd Vice President - Mrs. Louise Rugland Secretary - Treasurer - Mrs. Gladys Embretson Chaplain - Mrs. Helga Torsrud Sergeant-At-Arms - Mrs. Rose Koehn Historian - Mrs. Betty Orvis Executive Committee - Mrs. Mabel Knuth, Mrs. Leona Vogt, Mrs. Ella Thompson. Miss Ruth Engelhardt, who attended Girls State at Grinnell, gave a report on her trip ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 21 July 1949 ~*~*~ -Strawberry Point- Historical Info. Strawberry Point Post No. 218 of the American Legion was organized in 1920 and received its charter on July 20 of that year. Among the first members of the organization were Meron Axtell, Arthur Baumgartner, D. G. Courtnage, Fred Birrer, A. R. Dittmer, Walter Fredrick, Carl Fults, A. C. Huebsch, Ben Kleinlein, Con Kleinlein, Henry Knake, Lloyd Kramer, Dave Hamlett, Leon Olinger, J. F. Reilly, Gusta Sherman, Howard Steward, Louie Schmidt, Stanley Sargent and Elwin F. Sargent. The legion first held its meetings in the old Opera House until it burned in 1925. When the new bank building was built, a corporation known as Legion Activities, Incorporated was formed, and the old bank building was purchased for a permanent home. Legion meetings are held in the second floor meeting hall and the first floor is occupied by Meyer’s Jewelry Store. Present officers of the American Legion are Lyle Jones, Commander; J. J. Hotz, Vice-Commander; Richard Allen, Adjutant; Meron Axtell, Chaplain; Ben Kleinlein, Sergeant-at-arms; and A.C. Fliehler, Corporal of the Guard. The post now has 137 members. The legion Auxiliary received its charter on April 28, 1922. It is an active organization, meeting once a month in the Legion Hall. Present Officers are: Mrs. A. R. Dittmer, President; Mrs. Judson Elliot, First Vice-President; Mrs. Lavern Dalen, Second Vice-President; Mrs. Edward White, Recording Secretary; Mrs. D. M. Newton, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Ben Kleinlein, Treasurer; Mrs. Mayme Alderson, Chaplain; Mrs. A. C. Fliehler, Historian; and Mrs. Calvin McCary and Mrs. Clyde Bollman, Sergeants-at-Arms. ~the Legion article was published in the 'Strawberry Point Centennial Thrills' booklet issued on the 100th Anniversary of the city of Strawberry Point, IA (1853-1953) ~transcribed by Terry Sargent for Clayton co. IAGenWeb 1932 The Auxiliary Unit No. 218 held their regular meeting in the Inger park Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Anna Preston, the unit president, called the meeting to order with all joining in the salute to flag and allegiance. A report of the committee on county meeting to be held here Oct. 11th, was given by Mrs. Bertha Kleinlein. The delegates to the district meeting at Independence are Mrs. Bertha Kleinlein and Mrs. Louise Gipper. The following officers were elected for the year: Unit President - Mrs. Anna Preston. Senior Vice President - Mrs. Bertha Kleinlein. Secretary - Mrs. Florence Courtnage. Treasurer - Mrs. Edith Bowman. Historian - Mrs. Blanche Campbell. Charlain - Mrs. Gusta Hamlett. Sergeant-At-Arms - Mrs. Nettie Jenkins. Executive Board - Mrs. Cassie Fliehler, Mrs. Florence Courtnage, Mrs. Mary Hoeft. By-Laws - Mrs. Nellie Moser, Mrs. Ida Campbell, Mrs. Anna Moser. Captains for members - Mrs. Clara Steward, Mrs. Bertha Kleinlein. After the meeting closed a picnic supper was served, followed by a social time. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 15 Sept. 1932. Strawberry Point column Last Tuesday evening the American Legion held their meeting in the rooms over the bank and elected the following officers: Commander - B. F. Kleinlein. Vice Commander - D. G. Courtnage. Adjutant - L. A. Klisart. Treasurer - G. E. Dunfrund. Sergeant-At-Arms - E. L. Kenneally. Chaplain - C. B. Moser ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 29 Sept. 1932. Strawberry Point column 1933/1934 STRAWBERRY POINT: Tuesday evening the American Legion Post held its regular meeting in the rooms over the Union Bank and Trust Co. The following officers were elected: Commander: L. L. Kramer Adjutant - L. A. Klisart Treasurer - G. E. Dunfrund Chaplain - C. B. Moser Vice-Commander - H. M. Fliehler Sargeant-At-Arms - Emil Rebaschus ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 26 Oct. 1933. Strawberry Point column 1934/1935 STRAWBERRY POINT: The American Legion held their meeting Thursday evening and the following officers were elected: Commander - Frank E. Kuehn Vice Commander - George E. Dunfrund Treasurer - J. J. Matthews Adjutant - D. G. Courtnage Sergeant-At-Arms - L. L. Kramer and Ben F. Kleinlein ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 20 Sept. 1934 1949 Post No. 218 of the American Legion at Strawberry Point elected the following officers at their meeting Thursday evening: Commander - Darwin Newton Vice Commander - Robert S. Hansel Adjutant - Fred Reil Sergeant-At-Arms - Don Miersen Finance Officer - George Dunfrund Chaplain - Meron Axtell Historian - David Jones ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 14 July 1949 ~*~*~ Veterans of Foreign Wars 1953 Clayton County Post No. 4565, V.F.W. installed their new officers at the last regular meeting. Installation was conducted by Boyd Huggins, past post commander. Newly elected and appointed officer installed were: Commander - Lawrence E. Miller, Jr. Adjutant and Quartermaster - Harvey E. Daniels Senior Vice-Commander - Valmah E. Gossman Junior Vice-Commander - Gerald Palas Advocate - MaLloyd Mueller Chaplain - Ed Leonard Surgeon - Dr. P. R. V. Hommel Patriotic Instructor - David Walch Service Officer - William E. Witt Publicity - Boyd Huggins Terms run for one year. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 16 Apr. 1953 ~*~*~ -Service Star Legion- 1921 The Service Star Legion held a business meeting on Saturday, January 8, and elected the following officers: President - Mrs. William O'Brien Vice-President - Mrs. James Canada Recording Secretary - Mrs. Gus. Wilke Correspondence Secretary - Miss Zelma Robbins Press Correspondence - Mrs. Ray Hagensick Treasurer - Mrs. J. F. Becker Historian - Miss Jessie Turner ~Elkader Register, Thur., 20 Jan. 1921. Local News Notes column 1923 The Service Star Legion held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Katheryn Carpenter last Friday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Pres. - Mrs. G. H. Wilke Vice-Pres. - Mrs. J. F. Becker Secretary - Mrs. Katheryn Carpenter Treasurer - Mrs. Wm. H. O'Brien Chaplain - Mrs. E. M. Paul Reporter - Mrs. Ray Hagensick Organist - Mrs. Mabel Atkins ~Elkader Register, Thur., 14 Dec. 1922. Local News column 1925 The December meeting of the Service Star Legion was held last Friday evening at the Woodman Hall. Officers for 1925 were elected as follows: President - Mrs. Louise Becker Vice President - Mrs. Julia Stebor 2nd Vice President - Mrs. Kate O'Brien Secretary - Mrs. Claude Firman Treasurer - Mrs. Mary Bente Historian - Mrs. Rose Miller Chaplain - Mrs. Eva Prouty The secretary and treasurer reported work done during the past year. Money for State and National organizations expended as follows: Blind Veterans Home, Baltimore, $25.00. This is a national home and Vocational Training School, training blind veterans to be self supporting. Disabled Veterans State Hospital at Knoxville, $25.00. This hospital has 450 occupants at present. Forget-me-not sale, $33.00. Sent for Iowa's ex-servicemen's fund. Poppy Sale, $40.00. Local or state relief as needed. Hostesses at this meeting were three local members assisted by Mrs. James Matthews, Sr., of Farmersburg, who is a Gold Star Member of the Elkader Chapter. After the program and business meeting refreshments were served. Ex-servicemen are always welcome at the meetings or to drop in after the meetings for coffee and sandwiches. ~Elkader Register, Thur., December 25, 1924 1926 On Friday evening, Jan 15, the Service Star Legion met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hahn. After the regular business meeting, officers were installed for the new year. The result of the election is as follows: President - Mrs. John Stebor Vice President - Mrs. S. Powell 2nd Vice President - Mrs. Claude Firman 3rd Vice President - Mrs. Huggins Secretary - Mrs. E. W. Hahn Treasurer - Mrs. George Bente Chaplain - Mrs. J. F. Becker Organist - Mrs. Dean Prouty Historian - Mrs. Miller ~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Jan. 1926. Local News columns 1927 The Service Star Legion met with Mrs. O'Brien and the assistant hostesses Freda Wells, Julia Preston, Fannie Turner and Bertha Behrens. The meeting was the last of the year and officers were elected as follows: Pres. - Bertha Powell Vice-Pres. - Mae Firman Second Vice - Goldie Huggins Third Vice - Alvina Seiffert Sec. - Treas. - Vera Hahn Historian - Clara Leonard Chaplain - Louise Becker Pianist - Eva Prouty Color Bearer - Zelma Davidson Guard - Margaret Hyde A Christmas donation to Knoxville hospital was voted. A luncheon was served by the hostesses. The Service Star Legion has given liberally to all veteran hospitals and the Club House for blinded ex-soldiers at Baltimore. Less financial aid has been called for this past year than in previous years, as the government is now giving all necessary help to the boys and many of the wounded and sick have passed into the Great Beyond. The local chapter will be glad to aid any ex-soldiers or their families in the community if notice is given to the secretary, Mrs. E. Hahn, or Mrs. O'Brien or Ella Maley of the relief committee. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 16 Dec. 1926 1929 Elkader Service Star Legion officers The Service Star Legion, Elkader Chapter, installed the following officers for the ensuing year, with Mrs. J. F. Becker as installing officer: President - Mrs. Mae Firman First Vice Pres. - Mrs. Blanche Becker Second Vice Pres. - Mrs. Jessie Sharp Third Vice Pres. - Mrs. Golda Huggins Secretary - Mrs. Lillian Schulte Treasurer - Mrs. Alvina Seifert Chaplain - Mrs. Gladys Sickle Historian - Mrs. Clara Leonard Color Bearer - Mrs. Golda Huggins ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 24 Jan. 1929

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