Military Life Bulletins
Merci boxcars subject of documentary
Henry Heinaman and Jerry Ondracek, both of Sedalia, were surprised Beth Spiegel and Pauline von Moos wanted to see them. Spiegel, of Altadena, Calif., and von Moos, of Los Angeles, are working on a documentary film called “Boxcar Memories: The Journey...
1940s dance helps veterans with trip
A 1940s theme dance to benefit the Show-Me Honor Flight will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 15 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591, 121 S. Ohio Ave.Advance tickets cost $8 or $14 per couple and are available by calling Tony Gallagher at (660) 287-3812. Tickets...
Color Guard places second at state
Sedalia’s American Legion Post 642 Color Guard took second place in the color guard competition at the American Legion’s State Convention in Jefferson City on July 11.Color guard members who competed were Charles Brandkamp, Joe Cochran, Danny...
Heinaman donates scrapbooks to veterans
Henry Heinaman, right, chef de train of 40 & 8, Voiture 333, recently donated two scrapbooks to veterans at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He presented the books to Jan Smith, director of volunteer services at the home. They are filled...
7th District of American Legion gathered in Sedalia
Post 642 recently hosted the 7th District, Missouri American Legion, past post commanders quarterly meeting.Commander George Hill, Post 478 in Blackburn, led the meeting with 13 members present. Adjutant Paul Bennett, Post 642 in Sedalia, read the minutes.Finance...
Post 642 helps family and elects officers
POST 642 HELPSOPFER FAMILYAmerican Legion Post 642 recently conducted a karaoke dinner and raffle to assist the Mike Opfer family. Their home in La Monte caught fire on March 9. Through the leadership of DJ Wolf, more than $2,100 was raised to assist...
VFW Post 4195 to meet Friday
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4195 will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the post on state Route D. The District 6 meeting will be Sunday in Harrisonville. Members interested in attending should call the commander at (660) 429-6577. ...
Marine Parents conference set for Aug. 9
The Marine Parents Regional Conference for military and Marine families will be held in Kansas City on Aug. 9. Personnel from the USMC Mobilization Command Unit and Marines from Headquarters Company, 24th Marines, both out of Kansas City, will be present. ...
Honor Flight fundraising event schedule
Honor Flight Fundraisers Whole Hog Dinner When: 5 to 8 p.m., Friday Where: Shriner’s Club, 1615 Elm Hills Blvd. Cost: $10 1940s Dance and Costume Contest When: 5 to 7 p.m., open house; 7 to 11 p.m., dance, Aug. 15 Where: Veteran’s of Foreign...
Honor Flight off to good start
A Sedalia group is making strides in its effort to send World War II veterans to visit a memorial in their honor in Washington, D.C. Show Me Honor Flight has raised $16,000 through about a half dozen fundraisers and events since the group formed in mid-April....
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