- World War II Roy Talbott
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- May 5, 1944, was the day Roy Talbott, of Sedalia, almost lost his life.Talbott joined the Missouri National Guard in Sedalia in 1940 to earn extra money. He was part of the 128th Field Artillery, 2nd Battalion.... More of this story
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- 40 & 8 gives student nursing scholarship
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- Asden Swearngin was awarded a $1,000 nursing scholarship by 40 & 8, Voiture 333. Scholarships are... Full story»
- VFW Post 2591 Men's Auxiliary donates Beanie Babies
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- Joe Cochran, president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591 Men’s Auxiliary, presented John DeGonia,... Full story»
- Post 642 members attend convention
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- STATE CONVENTIONEight members of George A. Whiteman Memorial Post 642 of the American Legion attended... Full story»
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Ronald Hoppes
Through study and hard work, Ronald Hoppes, of Sedalia, moved through the ranks to become a brigadier general for the Army National Guard. Today, Hoppes spends his days working on his 200-acre farm and riding horses.“I have been retired for 10 years...
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...
Vietnam, Larry Collett
Editor’s note: Larry Collett served a year in Vietnam. He was an infantry platoon leader for the 11th Brigade, Americal Division for four months, before he was wounded. After recovery, he worked various jobs in Vietnam including psychological operations...
Korea, James Bass
I am the fifth of eight children born Oct. 20, 1930, to James Frederick and Myrtle Bass. I went to school until the eighth grade. I needed to help provide for my family, so I dropped out and started working. Later in my life, I attended State Fair Community...
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. ...
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