Legion Minutes 1920 – 1935
From April 20, 1920 – Nov. 7, 1935
3rd meeting April 20, 1920
Regular meeting of Walsh Post No. 432 of The American Legion held at The Terril Savings Bank at Terril Iowa Tuesday evening April 20, 1920. Meeting called to order by Vice Commander Lovdahl who presided until the arrival of Commander Judkins.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved, with one exception, the motion which decided the regular meetings to be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month it was thot advisable to change to the first and third Wednesdays of each month on account of conflicting with the picture show.
Motion made and seconded that we put it to a vote to decide whether we donate or loan a dollar per member to the post for the purpose of relieving the post finance officer of embarrassment results decided in favor of donating.
Discussion of the presentation of French Memorial Diplomas taken up and it was decided that no definite arrangements could be made until a speaker is engaged after which a date would be set to fit his convenience preferably an Army Chaplain for speaker.
Motion made and seconded that a committee be appointed to arrange program for presentation of French Memorial Diplomas. Committee appointed by Commander Judkins
Ed Wymore, J.E. Gibson, Wm Rohlf, C.W. Lovdahl.
Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded that post adjutant be authorized to procure a chaplain for presentation of French Memorial Diplomas. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded that post adjutant call Rex Hubbard of Spencer by telephone to get information regarding chaplain services. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded that a committee be appointed to organize a baseball team. Motion carried.
Committee appointed by Commander Judkins as follows B.C. Wright, J.E. Gibson, C.W. Lovdahl and Ed Fleck.
Motion made and seconded that we hold Pete Clausons transfer until something more definite can be found out about such matters. Motion carried.
Adjourned on motion.
Oliver E. Reno
Post Adjutant.
4th Meeting May 5 1920
Regular meeting of Walsh Post No. 432 of The American Legion held at the Terril Savings Bank of Terril Iowa Wednesday evening May 5, 1920.
Meeting called to order by Commander Judkins. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Discussions entered into on French Memorial Diplomas and it was decided to have them presented in connection with Memorial Day exercises.
Motion made and seconded that Commander appoint a committee to meet with Commercial Club Monday might to see what the Commercial Club is going to do about Memorial Day.
Motion carried.
Commander Judkins as follows A.h.Schooley, Oliver Reno, B.C. Wright and Fred Hulle.
It was also decided a good idea for program committee of part of it to meet with the Commercial Club too on Monday night.
Motion made and seconded that a committee of five be appointed to arrange for an American Legion Dance.
Motion carried. Committee appointed by Commander Judkins as follows R.L. Todd, Bert Coleman, Claudi Krieger, Frank Mc Nary and Fred Hulle.
Motion made and seconded that dues be raised to $2.00 per year. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded that adjutant be authorized to straighten out affairs with Dickinson County Post. Motion carried.
Adjourned on Motion.
Oliver E. Reno
Post Adjutant
10th Meeting Oct 26 1920
Regular meeting of Walsh Post No. 432 The American Legion held at Terril Savings Bank Tue evening Oct 26, 1920, having been postponed from Tuesday evening Oct 19.
Meeting called to order by Commander Judkins minutes previous meeting read and approved as read.
Motion made by Hulle and seconded by Coleman that Fred Davis ice bill of $3.00 for ice used at the stand at “White Way Celebration” be allowed. Carried.
Motion made and seconded that Adjutant order a dozen American Legion Buttons. Carried.
Edward C Wymore was appointed by Commander Judkins to fill Frank Mc Narys vacancy on dance committee.
Motion made and seconded that December meeting be held Dec 17, 1920. Carried.
Entertainment committee appointed by Commander Judkins for Dec. meeting.
Oliver E Reno
Sopus Kanstrap (if in the county)
Jake Stroh
Adjourned on motion
Oliver E Reno
Post Adjutant
11 Meeting
Regular meeting of Walsh Post No. 432 American Legion held Saturday evening in basement of M.E. Church Terril Ia. Meeting called to order by Commander Judkins. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved as read.
Fred Hulle reported a small gain on Dance Committee.
The subject of doing some little act of kindness for Mrs Richard J Wilson while Mr. Wilson was at the hospital, was entered into discussion, and it was decided to pay his dues with subscriptions which was taken up then balance to be used for purchase of groceries etc which will be presented to Mrs Wilson about Christmas time. Others living in the county promised to contribute towards this shower such as potatoes etc.
Committee appointed by Commander Judkins to make arrangements for this was as follows
Albert D Coleman Lorrin S Cutshall
Ray C Babcock William Cruse
Election of officers was taken up nominating by acclimation electing by ballot with exception of two officers which were elected by acclimation.
For Commander- Schooley, Hulle & Lovdahl were nominated which resulted by balloting as follows Schooley 15 Hulle 2 Lovdahl 1. Schooley declared elected Commander.
For Vice Commander- Hulle and Babcock were nominated which resulted by balloting in Hulle 12 and Babcock 6. Hulle declared elected Vice Commander.
For Adjutant – Lovdahl & Reno were nominated which by balloting resulted in Lovdahl 13 and Reno 5, Lovdahl declared elected Adjutant.
For Finance Officer- Motion made and seconded that adjutant cast a unanimous ballot for Ed Wymore as Finance Officer. Carried
For Historian- Reno & Babcock were nominated which after balloting resulted in Reno 10 and Babcock 8, Reno declared elected Historian.
For Master at Arms- Albert D Coleman was elected by unanimous ballot.
For Chaplin- Ray C Babcock was elected by unanimous ballot.
Motion made and seconded that bill for $10.50 be allowed C. W. Lovdahl which represents item paid out by him for hiring bowery tore down. Carried.Meeting adjourned
Oliver E Reno
Post Adjutant.
12th meeting Dec. 31 1920
A special meeting of Walsh Post No. 432. The American Legion held at the Terril Savings Bank, Terril, Iowa Friday evening December 31, 1920. Meeting called to order by Commander Judkins. Minutes of previous metting read and approved of read.
Report committee on Christmas donations for Mrs. Richard Wilson reported duties preformed.
Motion made and seconded that bill of $16.00 to Anderson Lbr. Co. for depreciation on Dance Pavillion lumber be allowed. Carried.
Motion made and seconded that bill of $7.96 to Jas A. Smith Lbr. Co. for depreciation on Dance Pavillion lumber be allowed. Carried.
13th meeting Jan. 18 1921
The regular meeting of Walsh Post #432, The American Legion was held Tues. Eve. Jan. 18th, 1921 at the Terril Savings Bank. The meeting was called to order by Commander Schooley.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read by the adjutant and approved as read.
There being no committees outstanding, no reports were made.
At sick call, a report was made by Com. Schooley regarding the condition of Comrade J.P. Judkins and his small daughter who are confined with the grippe. The commander suggested that members of this post volunteer their services to take turns in assisting at the Judkins house for several nites was met by a hearty response, a number of men placing their names on a list for call. Wm. Cruse volunteer to spend the first nite there.
Next, a discussion was entered into regarding the proposition made us by Clares Stratman in regard to the rent of his hall for holding meetings. This discussion was led by Com. Schooley who stated that a meeting of the officers had been held the preceding week and at which Mr. Stratman gave his terms. These terms were to the effect that two or more meetings a month would cost us $2.50 each evening, while a single meeting a month would cost $3.00, we to furnish the coal for warming the hall. It was finally moved & seconded that we rent the hall at these terms and carried unanimously.
It was moved & seconded that we accept with thanks the offer of JP. Judkins & Wm. Cruse to make the necessary furniture & fixtures required according to the ritual of procedure at meeting nites. A gun locker was also included in this motion. Carried.
A discussion concerning ways and means of raising money and providing entertainment was entered into it being the general opinion that this post should attempt to put over either a home talent play, a minstrel or athletic show. A number of suggestions were offered and it was finally decided that in view of the lack of necessary material from which to choose, the adjutant be authorized to gather up such material as seeded fit and present this at a special meeting to be called later on in the month.
It was moved and seconded that the adjutant be authorized to order new stationery carrying the names of the new officers. Carried.
A bill for $9.55 presented by O.E. Reno for personal disbursements in connection with the repair of the pavilion canvases, express charges on shipment of supplies and expense of registered mail was ordered paid.
A bill for $40.00, presented by Mrs Layman, covering the rent of her piano for eight dances at the rate of $5.00 a dance was tabled until a later meeting when more information could be gained regarding agreements made with her by any of the dance committee.
It was suggested by Com. Schooley that in view of the willingness shown by the Terril Sav. Bank in allowing us to meet in their building, that at the conclusion of our meeting there we make an offer of payment. this suggestion met with approval.
Motion made & seconded that we adjourn. Carried.
C.W. Lovdahl
Feb 7 1921
A special meeting of Walsh Post #432, The American Legion was held at the office of the J. T. Anderson Lbr. Co. on Monday evening Feb 7th 1921. In the absence of Commander Schooley, he meeting was called to order by V.F. Hulle.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read by the adjutant and were approved as read.
A call for committee reports was made. Comrade Babcock reported that very little progress had been made in the matter of the Legion furniture but said it would be ready for our next meeting.
The bill for $40.00 presented by Mrs Layman for rent of her piano at eight dances was presented and after slight discussion was ordered paid.
A letter was read from Miss Sadie Anderson, a nurse whom the Legion engaged to take care of Comrade JP Judkins during the worst part of his illness. the letter was in answer to Com. Schooley’s request that she foreword her bill to the Legion for payment. Her reply was to the effect that she was glad to help the ex-service men in whatever way was possible and that as far as she was concerned the account was square.
The motion was made & seconded that a vote of thanks be tendered Miss Anderson by this post in return for her favor. Carried.
Communications in regard to the big meeting of Commanders & Adjutants at Des Moines to be held on Feb 12th, were read by the Adjutant. Vise Com Hulle went on to explain that because of the hurried answer required by the State Adjutant as to whether or not this Post would be represented, a meeting had been called for the post officers on the previous week to determine what delegates to send. He reported that the inability of the Post Com. & Post Adjutant to go made it necessary to press two other officers into this service and that Bert Coleman & Oliver Reno were appointed delegates.
The motion was made & seconded that these delegates keep strict tab on their expenditures for R.R. fare, board & room while away and to present their bills to the Legion upon their return – Carried.
On the call for unfinished business, the matter of a Post talent play was talked of again. A report was made by the Adj. as to what material he had gathered. The Adj. read a letter from the Lyndon, Vt. Post in answer to his inquiry as to getting the manuscript for the play “From Reveille To Taps”, which they had put on with success. Their letter appeared favorable to the Post and after considerable discussion it was decided the we await the manuscript for this play and put it on. The Adj. was instructed to write immediately to the Vt. Post for information as to probable date the m.s. would be ready and about what it would cost.
A suggestion made by V.C. Hulle that steps be taken to get a baseball team organized seemed to meet a good response,
although nothing was done other than getting the names of several players.
Volunteers were asked to make up a rifle squad, this squad to take care of rifles as soon as the locker is built and rifles placed where they would be convenient. Enough names were presented and the list was given to A.D. Coleman.
A number of men questioning the right of former Army nurses being admitted to The American Legion, it was suggested that the Adj. communicate with Dept. Headquarters for information. It was thot that in case the ruling will permit, we mail application blanks to several nurses who might wish to become members of this Post.
The motion was made & seconded that we adjourn to Tues. eve, Feb 15th 1921. Carried.
Feb 15 1921
A regular meeting of Wlash Post #432. The American Legion was held at Stratman’s Hall on tues. Eve. Feb. 15th 1921. In the absences of Com. Schooly the meeting was called to order by Vice Com. Hulle.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read by the adjutant and were approved of as read.
The Vice Com. called for any bills outstanding against the Legion. None were presented.
Bert Coleman, the only delegate present to the Des Moines Convention which was held on Feb. 12th gave a report on the important features of the meeting. Reported that particular stress is to be made by Legion Post to enforce Americanization in its community. Also reported that the convention wished to see Women’s Auxiliary Corps established in every Post.
Following this the subject of an Army uniform being worn by Harold Johnson of this village was taken up. It appeared from the discussion that this man is wearing the uniform without any right to it. A motion was made and seconded that a committee of three men be appointed by the Vice Com. to look into the matter and ascertain all facts before any steps be taken in the case. Carried. Committee appointed consisted of Glenn Shingerland, Arthur Roe & Michael Joyce.
Mr. L.A. Soan appeared before the meeting in the interest of the Com. Club and stated that the Com. Club wished to rent the building vacated by Wades. He stated that the Com. Club wished to have the Legion go in with them in keeping a clubroom on the lower floor and which could be used as a meeting place for both organizations. The details of this could be completed at a later date but he wanted the expression of the Legion on the matter.
It was moved and seconded that we accept the offer of the Com. Club and that we work on conjunction with them in an attempt to get clubrooms. Carried.
SEPT 20 1921
A regular meeting of Walsh Post #432 was held in the clubroom on Tues. Eve. Sept 20, 1921. The meeting was called to order by Commander Schooley.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read by the Adjutant and stood approved.
Commander Schooley appointed L.C. Kelly to serve on the decoration committee for the get – together meeting to take the place of Sam Breese.
A report was made by the Adj. on the festival Day dance. The report showed a deficit of $2.45. A report of the stand operated by Oliver Reno showed a net profit of $58.04. The doll rack netted $18.41, the cake raffle $10.60, and the Legion share in the cake auctioned off was $11.00
Upon motion made and seconded the committees were ordered discharged and reports accepted.
A short report was made by the delegate to the State Convention at Spirit Lake.
The following bills were reported and ordered paid
Q.Z. Reno – Expenses to Des moines on the Feb. 12th as delegate. $12.00
Bert Coleman- ditto $12.00
H. Tervene- Items for baby rock $1.20
L.E. Gill- bal. for ice cream, pop $3.90
Anderson Lbr. Co.- Mall for Leg. furniture $18.50
L.A. Lowrey- Drainage of pop for stands in 1920 $1.50
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Oct 21 1921
A regular meeting of Walsh Post #432 was held in the clubroom on Friday Eve. Oct 21, 1921. The meeting was called to order by Com. Schooley.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
The matter of putting on some sort of entertainment for the purpose of making some money was taken up. Various suggestions were offered and finally it was moved & seconded that a committee be appointed to take the matter under advisement and do whatever they see fit. Carried.
Committee appointed was
Pete Judkins Chairman
Glenn Shingerland
Bert Coleman
Ben Nutting
Jake Stroh
It was moved and seconded that the bill of Lighter Printing Co. of $26.60 less $4.00 for the raffle tickets be allowed. Carried. It was suggested that we lay the $4.00 on the table and settle it after the raffle had been concluded.
It was moved and seconded, after much discussion, that we abandon the phonograph raffle and return the money already taken in from the sale of tickets. This course was decided upon after it was quite plainly shown that it would be impossible to get rid of sufficiently enough tickets to break even. Ed Wymore Was designated as the one to take charge of the return of the money.
A delightful surprise was tendered the Post at this meeting when the ladies of the Auxiliary rudely broke up our meeting by serving coffee, pie, and sandwiches. Every one appeared to enjoy the interruption and appreciated the ladies efforts.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Nov 15 1921
A regular meeting of Walsh Post # 432 was held in the clubrooms on Tues. Eve, Nov 15th, 1921. The meeting was called to order by Com. Schooley.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read by the adjutant and were approved of as read.
On a call for committee reports, Pete Judkins, chairman of the committee for putting on a show of some kind, reported that they had decided on an athletic show which would be given within two or three weeks.
Ed Wymore, the Finance Officer, having left Terril, a report was made on his books by the Adjutant. The books showed a balance of $16.54 on hand.
It was moved and seconded that the Commander appoint a successor to the Finance Office to fill out the unexpired term. Carried.
Com. Schooley appointed Ben Nutting, and also authorized him to take over the refunding of raffle ticket money.
Bills of Ed Bailey, $1.70 for stove accessories and of Elec. Light Co. $1.50, for lights for month of October were presented and passed.
Concerning the rent of the clubroons, Ben Nutting was asked by the Commander to inquire what had been done so far by the Commercial Club as to the payment of the rent and report at the next meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was declared adjourned. Lunch was served by the ladies of the Women’s Auxiliary after the meeting was closed, and the announcement was made by Mrs. Schooley that after the business session and election of officers at the December meeting the ladies would serve an oyster supper at the Terril Hotel.
Dec. 20 1921
A regular meeting of Walsh Post #432 was held at the Clubrooms, Tues. Eve, Dec. 20th. The meeting was called to order by Com. Schooley.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and were approved of as read.
On a call for committee reports, Ben Nutting gave the information that he had visited officers of the Terril Com. Club and had received from them a check for $28.00 as payment for rent on the clubrooms to November 15th, 1921.
Pete Judkins, as chairman of the show committee, reported that nothing had been done to date as to putting on the athletic show. After some discussion on the subject, the Commander advised the committee to go on with the matter and put the show on as soon after the first of the year as possible.
The question of post dues for 1922 came up and the discussion centered around whether or not we should raise our yearly dues to $3.25 to meet the added cost of state dues. The motion was made and seconded that we leave the dues at $3.00 as before. Carried.
The motion was made & seconded that we permit card playing in the clubrooms by members following the business sessions and at social meetings of the post. Carried.
It was moved & seconded that an Executive Committee of three be appointed by the Commander for the ensuing year. Carried
Election of officers then took place and the following were elected:
Commander- C.W. Lovdahl
Vice Commander- J.E. Gibson
Adjutant- Ben Nutting
Finance Officer- Jake Stroh
Chaplain- Glenn Slingerland
Sergeant at Arms- Art Roe
Historian- Oliver Reno
The retiring post Commander Schooley suggested and immediately put into effect that the new officers take charge. So Commander Lovdahl took the chair and Adjutant Nutting took charge of the books.
Dec. 20, 1921
A report was made on the raffle money and $21.00 was turned into the post treasurer for raffle tickets that would not be cashed in.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to partake of an oyster supper given by the Ladies of Womens Auxiliary at the Hotel.
Jan 17 1922
A regular meeting of Walsh Post 432 was held in the Legion rooms Tuesday Jan 17, 1922. The meeting was called to order by Com. Lovdahl. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
Committee Reports:
Athletic committee reported that $86.50 was realized by there athletic show.
Ralph Van Hooser reported that the play committee had started work.
Motion made and seconded that the last motion in regard to the Executive Committee be amended to conform with the rules of the Iowa Legion.
Finance report by Finance Officer Jake Stroh read. It showed a deposit of $ 166.84.
Letters from comrade John Ewing read.
The advisability of having a social meeting between our regular meetings was brot up by com. Lovdahl. Motion made and seconded that we plan for these. Carried
The Post was divided into three sections and each section was to act in conjunction with the Auxiliary Committees read by Ceru Jovdahl.
Motion made that we plan for another Athletic show. Carried.
Committee appointed.
Jake Stroh Chairman
Burr Wright
Dick Wilson
Bert Coleman
Letters of Sharpsburg Post read.
Nomination for election of executive committee.
Van Hooser 10
Dick Wilson 12
Bert Coleman 10
Burr Wright 9
Ed Marxan 4
Andrew Rubis 3
Pete Judkins 3
Van Hooser, Wilson and Coleman declared elected.
JAN 17 1922 CONTINUED
Dues received:
Dave Roe 3.00
Ed Marxan 3.00
E Strongberg 3.00
Pete Meggers
Max Howe
L Cutshall
Roy Glover
L Fairbanks
Ed Wymore
Charles Mottinger
Oscar Johnson
Peter Miles
Wm Hyden
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Ben Nutting
Adjutant
Feb 1922
Executive Meeting
Members present:
Com. Lovdahl
Vice Com. Gibson
Adjt. Nutting
F. Off Stroh
Van Hooser
Chap Slingerland
Master at Arm Roe
Coleman
Meeting called to order by Com Lovdahl. The following bills were allowed.
Larson Electric Co. $1.55
Gill Pharmacy $3.55
Lovdahl miscellaneous $8.20
Andy Rubis $2.50
Glenn Slingerland $5.50
Lighter Printing Co. $7.50
Bert Coleman $1.00
Geo Nefzger Stove & Pipe $4.75
Gilbert Frigg Wiring $1.40
Buttons $3.25
Larson Electric Co. Jan $1.50
James Barton Adj Due Jan 15 $59.50
James Barton Adj Due Feb 1 $15.75
James Barton Adj Due Feb 15 $3.50
Feb 21 1922
Regular meeting held at the club rooms, Feb 21, 1922.
Officers present:
Com. Lovdahl
Vice Com Gibson
F.O. Jake Stroe
Historian Oliver Reno
Members present\;
Henry Buhr Ralph Cutshall
Wm Cruse Ray Babcock
Albert Lombard Dick Wilson
Leo Foster Ernest Strongberg
Chas Bingaman Ralph VanHooser
A.D. Coleman E.C. Wymore
A.H. Schooley B.C. Wright
Wm Rolph Andrew Rubis
Roy Glover
The meeting called to order by Com Lovdahl. Minutes of the last regular and executive meeting read and approved.
Reports of Committees\;
Bert Coleman reported that the show com. had postponed there show until some later date.
The athletic Com. reported that the school had decided to put on an show and they decided to wait.
New Business\;
Letter of James F Barton read and discussed by the post. Motion made and seconded that we send no delegates to the convention at Cedar Rapids. Carried.
Letter of Rushe Flower co read,
Motion made and seconded that we purchase 750 buttons size poppies, Carried.
Adjt ordered to order the same at once.
Bill allowed\;
Bill of Pete Judkins allowed by vote of the post $5.25
Bill of Eli Harrington for chairs read and passed by vote of the Post.
Bill of Oliver Reno for $1.25 for framing flag which was presented to the School, bill passed by vote of the Post.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
J.E. Gibson
Acting Adjt
March 21 1922
Regular Meeting of Walsh Post No 432. March 21, 1922.
Officers present
Comm Lovdahl
Adj’t Nutting
Hist Oliver Reno
Master at Arms Roe
Members present:
Pete Meggers
Burr Wright
Bert Coleman
Dave Roe
Ray Babcock
Bruce Reed
Louis Fairbanks
Meeting called to order by Comm Lovdalhl,,
Minutes of last regular read and approved,
Report of Committees
Bert Coleman reported that nothing had been dome yet in regard to an Athletic show but would start work on one,
Plans for memorial day discussed
Motion made and seconded that we send Two delegates to the district meeting at Storm Lake, Arthur Roe and Pete Meggers Volunteered to act
Motion made and seconded that the following bills be allowed,
lighter printing co $11.25
Bert Coleman 1.00
Rushe Flower Co 10.69
Comm Lovdahl reported that the rooms above the printing office could be rented at $12.00 per Month, Business men donating $.25 per month
Motion made and seconded that the rooms be rented.
Adj’t instructed to take up the cost of wiring with Mr. Grambling. Matter of Mr. Foster Brot up, Motion made and seconded that the Post loan Him the Sum of twenty $20.00
In regard to the collecting rent Ray Babcock offered his services to collect the rent form the business men.
Motion made and seconded that the Fiance Officer be instructed to Pay the rent every month.
There being no further business the meeting was declared adjourned.
Ben Nutting
Adj’t
April 18 1922
Regular Meeting of Walsh Post No 432 April 18, 1922
Officers Present:
Com. Lovdahl
Vice Com. Gibson
Adj’t Nutting
F.O. Stroe
M at Arms Roe
Members present\;
Andy Rubis Oliver Johnson Ray Babcock
Bert Coleman Wm Nachtigal Pete Judkins
Dave Roe Henry Nachtigal Pete Meggers
Henry Buhr Burr Wright Albert Lombard
Louis Fairbanks Wm Cruse
Visitors\;
Leo Kelly
Dr. Ellsworth
Minutes of last regular meeting read and approved.
Committee appointed by Com. to take up the matter of the wiring with Mr. Grambling. Committee appointed, Gibson and Babcock.
Moved and seconded that a screen be made to separate the hall, Approved, Pete Judkins volunteered to do the work.
Com read the report of the 11th district meeting, moved and sec that the dues of $.05 per member be paid by the post, carried.
Motion made and sec that the hall shall not be rented, and to be used exclusively be the Legion, Auxiliary and Business men. Carried.
Moved and sec that we have an opening dance Carried Com appointed Coleman,Howe and Wymore.
Moved and sec that the auxiliary be assess $10.00 as their
share of the rent on the old club rooms.
Moved and sec that we give Leo Foster a Transfer to the Marshalltown Post.
The Auxiliary agreed to take 1/2 of the popies purchased
Moved and sec that we purchase 100 town name plates,
carried.
Bill for songs allowed $5.18
Meeting adjourned.
Ben Nutting
Adj’t
May 16 1922
Regular Meeting of Walsh Post No 432. May 16, 1922
Officers Present\;
Com Lovdahl
Vice Com Gibson
Adj’t Nutting
F. O. Stroe
Members Present\;
Bert Coleman Louie Nachtigall Max Howe Henry Nachtigal Pete Meggers Andy Rubis Louis Fairbanks Lee Kemp Dave Roe Bert Isaac Sophus Canstrop
Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Bert Coleman reported that they had realized $10.00. on their dance. Another dance to be given Friday evening May
Communication of R E Long Read
Communication of James F Barton read, in regard to the decoration of oversees graves.
Motion made and seconded that the following bills be allowed
J F Anderson Lumber Co $9.25
Ed Baily and Son 1.65
Ben Nutting (Calls, express and postage) 5.26
Plans for Memorial Day discussed, Gibson appointed to take charge, Meeting to be called at hall at one o’clock May 30.
Committee appointed to see if it was feasible to have the Memorial Sunday services at the Lutheren Church, Dr. Schooley and L. Nachtigall appointed.
Meeting Adjourned
Ben Nutting
Adj’t
Oct 17 1922
The Regular Meeting of Walsh Post No. 432 Oct. 17, 1922
Officers present\; Comm Lovdahl, Vice Com Gibson, Adj’t Nutting, F.O. Stroe, Chaplin Glen Slingerland, Historian, Oliver Reno.
Members present\; Andrew Rubis, A. E. Lombard, A. D. Coleman, Chas Bingaman, Pete meggers, Buck Fairbanks, Dr. Schooley, Max Howe, Chas Mottinger
Meeting called to order by Com Lovdahl, and minutes of last regular meeting read and approved,
Ben Nutting of the hall renting committee reported that they had rented the hall to the Woodmen for $8.00 per month and to the Royal Neighbors.
Letter regarding the Iowa Bonus bill read, and plans were discussed for election day, Comm Lovdahl appointed a publicity committee, J E Gibson and Buck Fairbanks. Cars were volunteered to carry voters on election day,
Meeting Adjourned.
Ben Nutting
Adj’t
NOV 22, 1922
Regular meeting of Walsh Post No 432, Nov 22, 1922.
Officers present\;
Comm Lovdahl
Adjt Nutting
F.O. Stroh
Historian Reno
Members present
Schooley Fairbanks
Howe Johnson
Martain Judkins
Wilson Coleman
Bingaman Meggers
Rubis
Minutes of last meeting and approved\; Comm Robbins article on setting aside a percent of each members bonus read and the post decided to lay it over until the next meeting, financial report read, Election of officer for 1923.
Comm Fairbanks 4
Coleman 10
Vice Comm Reno 3
Wilson 6
Fairbanks 5
Adjt Bingaman 2
Johnson 4
Nutting 8
F.O. Stroh 7
Schooley 4
Martin 3
Chaplin Rubis
Historian Reno
Sergeant at Arms Fairbanks 13
Judkins 1
Meeting Adjourned
Ben Nutting
Dec 19, 1922
Regular meeting of Walsh Post No. 432, Dec 19th 1922.
Officers preset\;
Adjt Ben Nutting
Members present\;
Dick Wilson Lombard
R. Cutshall Rohlf
Meggers Fairbanks
Wm Nachtigall L. Nachtigall
Slingerland Rubis
Coleman
Meeting called to order by Adj’t Nutting, Minutes of last regular meeting read and approved, Application for bonus read and discussed.
Bills of Account\;
Ed Bailey $ 2.85
Leighter Printing Co. $ 12.40
Bills allowed by vote of the Post\;
Motion made that a committee be appointed to put on an Athletic Show, Committee appointed, Dick Wilson, Glenn Slingerland, and Andy Rubis.
Motion made that the dues be raised from $3.00 to $3.50 for the coming year. Carried.
Installation of Officers, A.D. Coleman, Comm. Dick Wilson, Vice Comm\; Ben Nutting Adj’t, Oliver Reno Historian, Buck Fairbanks Sergeant at Arms, Andy Rubis Chaplin.
Meeting Adjourned,
Ben Nutting, Adj’t
Jan 30, 1923
Regular meeting of Walsh Post Jan 30th 1923
Officers present\;
Comm Coleman
Vice Comm Wilson
Adj’t Nutting
Members present\;
Wm Rohlf Wm Cruse
Andy Rubis R Cutshall
Art Roe Nachtigall Bros
Fairbanks Marsen
Dick Wilson reported on the Athletic Show and about $60.00 realized.
Question of Hall renting brot up and voted to let it lay over until the next meeting.
Committee bot one set of Boxing Gloves and Punching Bag approved by the Post.
Meeting Adjourned,
Ben Nutting Adj’t
Oct 17 1923
Meeting called to order:
Officers Present\;
Comm Coleman
Vice Comm Wilson
Acting Adj’t Van Hooser
Historian Reno
Committee appointed to see Woosman about renting hall to them for meetings starting Jan 1.
Jake Stroh
Buck Fairbanks
Bert Coleman
Committee appointed to meet to discuss a halloween party for Legion & Aux
Bud Van Hooser
Dick Wilson
Meeting Adjourned until next meeting night.
Jan 26 1924
Meeting called to order for the special meeting to elect officers for the year.
Officers present
Comm A D Coleman
V.C. R.J. Wilson
Acting Adj R.S. Van Hooser
Nominations for Command\; Oliver Reno, Dick Wilson, R.S. Van Hooser, Bert Coleman. Motion made nomination cease, motion seconded.
Wilson 3
Reno 4
Van Hooser 0
Coleman 0
Oliver Reno elected Commander. Sophus Kanstrup, Knight nominated for Vice Commander, nomination ceased.
Kanstrup 4
Knight 2
Nominations for Adj. Wilson & Van Hooser
Wilson 5
Van Hooser 1
Nominations for Finance Officer
Van Hooser 4
Coleman 3
Nominations Sergeant At Arms
Art Roe 4
L Nachtigal 1
Nominations for Chaplain
Schooly 4
Knight 3
Nominations for Historian
Bert Coleman
Bert Coleman elected
Committee appointed to see Woodman on renting hall Wilson, Sophus Kanstrup, and Reno.
Meeting adjourned until regular meeting Night.
Feb 22 1924
Regular meeting Walsh Post # 432
Officers Present.
Comm Oliver Reno
V.C. S. Kanstrup
Adj R. Wilson
S.A. Art Roe
Chap Dr. Schooly
F.O. Bud Van Hooser
H. Bert Coleman
Members present
C. Bingaman 3 Nachtigal boys
Buck Fairbanks Mitts
Dr. Ellsworth Bill Cruse
A. Rubis Prof. Butson
Jim Griffin P. Johnson
Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Discussion of report of Committee on renting hall and night we are to have. Committee to continue on same.
Program committee app.
Glen Slingerland Prof. Butson Dr. Ellsworth
Executive committee, the regular officers & members.
Membership committee app.
Wilson Van Hooser Coleman
Athletic committee app.
Coleman Wilson Rubis
Agreed to forward dues of $.05 for each member to 11th district (Congressional) at Storm Lake to be drawn from the Treasurer.
Moved & seconded that the Athletic Com. be authorized to buy a set of gloves.
Agreed that the Adj. get particulars on pictures for Legion benefits.
A committee app. to secure data on flags & flagstaffs for the city as carried out by other posts, to report next regular.
No further business, meeting adjourned.
All sitting pretty for a big old style army stew prepared by Serg. Kanstrup & Roe, of army kitchen fame.
P.S. “some mulligan”, with bread & real butter & coffee galore, enjoyed unanimous. Continued James.
MARCH 4 1924
Regular meeting 3/4/24
Officers present
Comm Reno
Adj Wilson
F.O. Van Hooser
Members present
Rubis Bingaman
C. Fairbanks Nachtigal
Cruse Dr. Ellsworth
L. Nachtigal
Minutes read and approved.
Reports on athletec committee received, and agreed that the show would be right.
Committee on flag & flagstaffs reported and allowed to stand until next regular.
Agreed, with a promise fron the members to remind, that Bud Van Hooser be in charge of the raising and lowering of the Flag, on the regular days.
Agreed that we ask for a record of the Official National March & (Aration) March, to be used to solicite orders for the sale of same.
Discusinon on some kind of suggestion to be made, concerning the possability of innsuance being handled by the Legion Post.
No further businness-meeting adjouned.
March 1924
Discussion concerning a Legion Dance and as to the chances of success as a benefit.
Committee appointed to investigate the probability of a paying dance, as to the weather permitting, roads, hall and music. Also the style of dance, maskgerade, hand line, public ar social, and also the advertizing & soliciting of same.
Committee
Jim Griffin
O. Johnson
A. Rubis
No further businness, meeting adjourned to partake of the Auxiliairy lunch.
March 18 1924
Regular meeting 3/18/24
Officers present
Comm Reno
V.C. Kanstrup
Adj Wilson
Members present
Nachtigal
A. Rubis
R. Mitts
C. Bingaman
L. Fairbanks
W. Cruse
Auxiliary in combined meeting.
Minutes read and approved.
Meeting opened with report of committees.
Athletic committees record not ready os to result of benefit, but ot be brought up at next regular.
Phonagraph records of the National March not fowarded as yet.
Report on flag and flagstaff committee discussed and allowed to stand, but to be suggested to the businness houses and to decide if they could be handled & to write some post which has handled them.
Agreed that every member will try to have all new arrivals whom he knows of, to join the post and to attend until posible to join.
The membership committee shall ratify any member, of such vets, who are in any members district.
Agreed that we add a report of the two Athletic shows entered in the minutes.
Commanders report that we could not have Rollins, as he had cancelled all speaking engagements. Moved & seconded that commander engage a speaker for Memorial Day.
Concerning the probability of insurance being handled by legion posts, left over until next meeting.
All members are requested to report any sickness of troubles among the members of dependants, and to act as they see fit, concerning same, as to flowers, fruit, wreaths, ect.
Adj to write Harry Walsh Chicogo, as to whether they received any Iowa Bonus for James Walsh. 10th F.A.
April 1 1924
Regular meeting 4/1/24
Officers present
Comm Reno
Adj Wilson
F.O. Van Hooser
Hist Coleman
Members present
C. Bingaman
A. Rubis
Prof. Butson
Minutes read and approved.
No report on Athletic shows, as to results. No report on phonagraph records of National waltzs.
Answer from Adj Dedell concerning flags & flagstaffs, costing $ 3,85 each set, of flag & staff, & agreed that Adj enquire fron the Shenandrah Flag Co. prices on same, and moved & seconded that the post buy one to be used as a sample to solicit businness men.
Report of Commander’s report. Frand E. Wering Vice Commander Iowa Dept. of Spence would speak at Terril Memorial day at 1:00 p.m.. Program committee to arrange for progran to the school, other ceremonies according to ritual.
Insurance probability carried.
Committee on dance- no dance.
No answer from Marshall Town Post concerning Leo Foster.
No answer fron H. Walsh, concerning Iowa Bonus for deceased brother.
Agreed to try and have the picture “The Whipping Boss”, for a benifit, in the near future.
Entertainment and box social or pie supper at school. Program committee & dance committee to assist in arrangements.
Suggested we have a firing squad drill.
No further businness, meeting adjouned.
May 13 1924
Special 5/13/24
Officers present
Comm Reno
V.C. Kanstrup
Adj Wilson
F.O. Van Hooser
Hist Colman
Members present
C. Bingaman
C. Nachtigal
Minutes read and approved. No regular meeting 5/6/24, but this special called to arange for Color Guard, Firing Squad, and program.
Color Guard & Squad
Gibson
Nutting
Reno
Coleman
Nachtigal
Nachtigal
Nachtigal
Bud
Andy
Kanstrup
Prof.
Roe
Dr.
Evans
Johnson
Buck Fairbanks
Martin
Committee appointed, maybe + Prof. Butson to arrange Qartet. Also Bud Van Hooser to see Max Miller to arrange for band pirces.
No further businness, meeting adjourned until regular meeting 5/20/24.
Speaker Frank Wering & firing squad also music by orchestra and songs. Good turnout.
June 17 1924
Regular meeting June 17th 1924.
Officers present
Adj’t Wilson
Chaplin Schooley
Hist Coleman
Members present
Fairbanks
Cruse
Auxilary also met & served lunch. Both having sufficeint to open meeting.
Decided to have the film “The Whipping Boss” either July 15-16 or 22-23. Mrs Aden arranging to lower prices of same fron $.30 for two nights.
Report on finances and result of benetit shows to be added next regular.
Woted that we save hall rent for the summer and store our furnature in the Savings Bank also hold any meetings there until fall, when it is understood we can rent cheaper and again save for the very good reasons that by renting hall & paying rent for the year 23, our meeting averaged $.30 each.
No further businness meeting adjourned to continue games and await the will & plrasure of the Auxiliary.
R. Wilson
Dec 31 1924
Regular meeting Dec 31st.
Officers present
Comm Reno
V.C. Kanstrup
Adj’t Wilson
Chap Schooley
Hist Coleman
Members present
Rubis Butson
Slingerland Cruse
Fairbanks Johnson
Dr Schooley called meeting to order, and discussed hall rent, flags, money due on flags, and general funds and expences.
Agreed to let M.E. Church hace their flag at cost- $3.00.
A new flagstaff for Dr. Ellsworth be allowed and $ 5.00 to be collected. A flag and staff left with Mr Ritchie be gotten if possible, or amount due on it.
Election of Officers
Nominations for Cammander
Kanstrup 4
Slingerland 4
Butson 4
1st vote a tie, all receiving four
2nd Ballot
Kanstrup 5
Slingerland 4
Butson 3
Kanstrup Commander
Nominations for Vice Commander.
Moved and seconded that Glenn Slingerland be nominated and elected unanimously carried.
Slingerland – Vice Commander
Nominations Finance Officer
Cruse 4
Butson 8
Butson Finance Officer
Nominations for Sergeant at Arms
Fairbanks 9
Johnson 1
Coleman 2
Fairbanks Sergeant at Arms
Nominations for Chaplain
Schooley unanimously declared elected Chaplain.
Nominations for Historian.
Coleman unanimously declared elected.
Summary of Officers for 1925.
Comm Kanstrup
Vice Comm Slingerland
Adj Reno
F. O. Butson
Serg at Arms Fairbanks
Chaplain Schooley
Historian Coleman
O. Johnson, B. Cruse,& Wilson declared added Exceutive.
Dec 31st cash on hand – $ 34.02
Charges for $10.00 & $3.00 for hall rent and printing allowed. Balance $21.02
Moved and seconded that we give a vote of thanks to Sophus Kanstrup for arranging and cooking a big stew.
Adjouned to eat and games.
Jan 20 1925
Regular meeting of Walsh Post No. 432 The American Legion held at the Legion hall Tuesday evening Jan 20, 1925 with following officers present.
Comm Sophus Kanstrup
Adj Oliver Reno
F.O. Butson
Sgt at Arms Fairbanks
Chaplain Schooley
Historian A.D. Coleman
Bills of accounts Sophus Kanstrup $2.86 paid out for the feed on Dec 31, and G.W. Nefzger $.42 for 3 gal kerosene, moved and seconded that the bills be allowed and an order drawn on Finance Officer for same.
The proposition of grave markers for the unmarked graves of veterans of the different wars was discussed. Moved and seconded that adjutant obtain first hand information or history of all veterans burried in Fairview Cemetary. Carried
Post Adjutant instructed to write Department Hdg. for information as to whether or not a diseased ex-serviceman automatically becomes a member of the American Legion or G.A.R. or what mark of distinction could be suggested as a marker for their graves.
Delinquent dues for last year $2.00 must be sent to the Department. Seems to unanimous that $2.00 for dues that are in ( arears) is enough. Reno & Wilson agreed to see about delinquint dues.
R.J.Wilson, Wm Cruse and A.D. Coleman were appointed on the committee to see about social doings.
Oliver Reno
Adj
Feb 2 1925
On Feb 2 quite a number of members of the American Legion and Auxillary met at the Terril Savings Bank to tun in on the Station At Davanport Iowa for the American Legion program broacasted from that Station.
March 17 1925
Regular meeting of Walsh Post # 432 The American Legion held at the American Legion hall Tuesday evening March 17, 1925 with the following officers present.
Comm Kanstrup
Adj Reno
Hist Coleman
Chap Schooley
Members present
L.H. Nachtigal Chris Nachtigal
Wm Nachtigal Wm Cruse
Roy Mitts R.J. Wilson
Visitor A. Rubis
Memorial Day doings were discussed and it was unanously agreed to have exercises as usual on Memorial Day.
Motion made and seconded that Adjutant get speaker for Memorial Day exercise. Motion carried.
It was suggested to write or phone W.B. Bedell at Spirit Lake, Ia. to get line on a speaker.
Meeting adjourned on motion.
Oliver Reno
Adj’t
April 21 1925
Regular meeting of Walsh Post #432 The American Legion held at the Legion Hall, Terril, Iowa Tuesday evening April 21, 1925 with following members present.
Vice Comm Slingerland
Adj Reno
Hist Coleman
Chaplain Schooley
F.O. P.N. Butson
Sgt at Arms Louis Fairbanks
Members present
R.J. Wilson Chris Nachtigal
Oliver Johnson
In the absence of Commander Kanstrup the meeting was called to order by Vice Commander Slingerland who presided over the meeting.
Oweing to not much businness coming up before the meeting much time was devoted to the social side.
Moved and seconded that the adjutant get letter heads and meeting notice cards printed and an order be drawn on the treasuray for some.
Adjourned on motion.
Oliver Reno
Adj
Nov 10 1925
A regular meeting of Walsh Post #432 The American Legion was held at the American Lehiion hall Terril, Iowa Tuesday evening Nov 10, 1925 with following members present
Comm Sophus Kanstrup
V.C. Glenn Slingerland
Adj Reno
Sgt at arms Fairbanks
Hist Coleman
Chap Schooley
R.J. Wilson
L.H. Nachtigal
R.S. Van Hooser
Oliver Johnson
Visitor Chas Bingaman.
Motion made and seconded that we continue the Post of the American Legioin in Terril. Carried.
Election of officers for the ensuing year was their in order and following were elected.
Comm Glenn Slingerland
Vice Comm Oliver Johnson
Finance Officer L.H. Nachtigal
Sgt at Arms Chris Nachtigal
Chaplain Dr. A.H.Schooley
Historian R.J. Wilson
The following were appointed on the executive committee.
J.H. Stroh
Wm Cruse
Geo Evans
Motion made and seconded that we accept Mr Butson’s resignation as Finance Officer of Walsh Post #432 The American Legion. Carried.
Oliver Reno
Adj
Dec 9 1925
As special meeting of Walsh Post #432 held at the Terril Savings Bank, Terril, Iowa Dec 9, 1925 with the following members present.
Comm Slingerland
Adj A.D. Coleman
F.O. L.H. Nachtigal
Sgt at Arms Chris Nachtigal
R.S. Van Hooser
Oliver Reno
Wm Nachtigal
On motion Glenn Slingerland was appointed member ro represent thh American Legion at the Community Council and Oliver Johnson was appointed substitute. Carried.
Meeting was adjourned on motion.
Oliver Reno
Adj
Feb 6 1926
Special meeting of Walsh Post #432 Held at Platt.
Dec 3 1926
Regular meeting of Walsh Post #432 American Legion was held at Platt Imp House. with the following members present.
Comm Glenn Slingerland
V.C. Oliver Johnson
F.O. Louis Nachtigal
Adj A.D. Coleman
Chap Dr Schooley
Sgt at Arms Chris Nachtgal
Chas Bingaman
By unanious vote carried that old officers hold over.
A.D. Coleman
Adj.
Nov 27 1927
A Special meeting of Walsh Post No 432 was held Mon, evening nov, 27 for the purpose of electing officers.
Members present:
Dr Schooley Kieth Cockburn
Willian Cruse William Nachtigal
Jake Stroh Emerson Gibson
L. Nachtigal Finn Nordschow
Oliver Reno R Van Hooser
A.D. Coleman
J.E. Gibson acting as commander the following officers were elected for the ensuing year.
Comm J.E. Gibon
Vice Comm R Van Hooser
Adjutant A.D. Coleman
Finance Officer Will Cruse
Sergeant at Arms Carl Swenson
Chaplain C.W. Tompkins
Histiorian Keith Cockburn
Executive Committee:
Dr Schooley
L. Nachtigal
Jake Stroh
Finn Nordschow
Post decided to meet the second Tue night of each month. Motion made that we adjourn: Carried.
A.D. Coleman
Adjutant
Oct 16 1931
Meeting of Walsh Post No.432 Terril, Ia. Friday evening Oct 16 1931 at the Kuitz Insurance Office.
Meeting called to order by Comm Oliver Reno.
Members present:
Wm Campbell W Cruse
Burr Wright Andew Rubis
Chris Nachtigal Oliver Johnson
Oliver Reno A.D. Coleman
Jim Johnson
Being election of officers, motion made and seconded that Oliver Reno be made commander. Motion made and seconded that nominations cease.
Reno declaired elected Commander.
Vice Commander: Rubis, Johnson, and Jenson.
Rubis winning the majority was elected.
Motion made and seconded that Coleman be Adjutant. Motion made and seconded that nominations cease.
A.D. Coleman Was elected Adjutant.
Summary of Officers elected:
Comm Reno
Vice Comm Rubis
Adj’t Coleman
F.O. Jim Jenson
Sergeant at Arms Chris Nachtigal
Chaplain Dr Schooley
Historian Burr Wright
Laison Officer W.F. Cargill
Motion made and seconded that meeting adjourn.
Oliver Reno Commander.
A.D. Coleman
Adjutant
Oct 10 1932
Meeting called to order by Oliver Reno commander. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Members present:
Bob Roberts William Cruse
Andy Rubis Oliver Reno
A.D. Coleman Dr Schooley
Being election of officers the following officers were elected.
Comm Jim Jenson
Vice Comm William Cruse
Adjutant A.D. Coleman
Sergeant at Arms Chris Nachtigal
Chaplain William Nachtigal
Historian Oliver Johnson
Laison Officer Carl Swenson
F.O. C.B. Christian
Dues paid to date, Davis and Reno
No further businness the meeting adjourned and moved up to the home of Mr & Mrs Roberts to enjoy a social evening with them before moving away.
A.D. Coleman
Adj’t
Jan 4 1933
Meeting of Walsh Post No 432 Terril, Iowa.
Members present:
Andy Rubis Chris Nachtigal
Will Rohlf Wilford Davis
Henry Buhr Jim Jenson
A.D. Coleman
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Commander Jenson reports on dance which is $12.30 each on hand with bill of accounts paid which was $4.55 making total of $16.85.
Members to date.
Wilford Davis Henry Buhr
William Nachtigal Andy Rubis
Chris Nachtigal Oliver Reno
Dr Schooley A.D. Coleman
Louie Nachtigal C.B. Christian
Carl Swenson William Rohlf
Plans discussed of having another dance. Motion made and seconded that Commander appoint a committee for dance. Andy Rubis, Jim Jenson, and Henry Burr.
Motion made amd seconded that if need be, Post stand part of expense on moving wood to those who need if for fuel.
Motion made and seconded that meetings adjourn. Carried
Jim Jenson Commander: A.D. Coleman Adjutant.
May 18 1933
The American Legion met at the J.A. Jenson home Monday evening May 18th 1933.
The Post agreed to plan on services for Memorial Day. The Adjutant to write Hall in regards to a speaker. Also agreed with auxiliary that Legion to find the speaker and get their firing squad and take charge of the services ot the cemitary, and the Auxiliary would pay the expences of a speaker.
The motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
J.A. Jenson Commander. A.D. Coleman Adj’t
Oct 23 1933
Meeting of Walsh Post No 432, October 23 1933 at Terril. Iowa. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Members present:
Jenson
Buhr
Todd
Schooley
Reno
Coleman
Motion made and seconded that a portion of Post funds be used for fuel for Mrs Andy Rubis.
The Post decided to work with Auxiliary on dance and committee appointed by Commander. Henry Buhr, A.D. Coleman and Robert Todd.
No further Businness Post proceded with election of officers for the year 1934.
Comm Henry Buhr
Vice Olicer Johnson
Adj’t A.D. Coleman
F.O. Louie Nachtigal
Laison Officer Carl Swenson
Chaplain Oliver Reno
Buglar Robert Todd
Sergeant at Arms Chris Nachigal
Historian Will Cruse
Motion made that Committee be appointed for a pheasant feed which were Oliver Reno – Oliver Johnson.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn.
A.D. Coleman
Nov 22 1934
Meeting of Walsh Post #432 Terril, Iowa.
For the purpose of election of officers for 1935.
Electioin was as follows.
Comm Oliver Johnson
Vice Comm Chris Nachtigal
Adj’t A.D. Coleman
F.O. Louies Nachtigal
L.O. Carl Swenson
Chaplain Oliver Reno
Sgt at Arms Andy Rubis
Hist William Cruse
Paid membership to date 6/26/35
A J Schnell Wm Cruse
Wm Campbell C J Swenson
Oliver Reno A D Coleman
Andy Rubis Henry Buhr
Chris Nachtigal Wm Nachtigal
A H Schooley Louie Freeman Smith
Louie Nachtigal Ralph Cutshall
Kenneth Gordan Chris Peters
Oliver Johnson Jim Griffin
Leo Detterman Roy Mitts
Dr A N Thomas Paul Flaharty
There being no further businness, motion made by Reno seconded by Wright to adjourn.
Nov 7 1935
Meeting of Walsh Post #432 Nov 7th 1935.
Metting called to order by Comm Oliver Johnson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Election of officers took place for the 1936 year, resualts was as follows.
Comm Ralph Cutshall
Vice William Cruse
Adj A.D. Coleman
F.O. Louie Nachtigal
L.O. Carl Swenson
Chaplain Oliver Reno
Sgt at Arms Oliver Johnson
Hist Roy Mitts
There being no furter businness meeting was adjourned.
A.D. Coleman