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A history of Marshall American Legion Post 79 turning 100
Guest writer John Twist recounts the Marshall Post 79 story from its Aug 1919 charter to its centennial. Key figures include founders Dr. W. H. Niles and Ellsworth More, wartime hero Stanley Lamb, and mayoral support from Moon. The post funded hospital care, grave markers, scouting, and charity events, with the 1930s parade float winning sweepstakes.
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American Legion
John Twist
Marshall
George Maines
Battle Creek
St. Louis
Marshall Statesman
Calhoun County
Marshall American Legion
Moon
City of
Marshall Post
Dr. Abbott
Ellsworth More
Gar Hall
Marshall Motor Car Company
Murphy Block
Eton Stanley Lamb
Stanley
Stanley E Lamb
Legion
Albion
Patrick Lee Hanlon
Stanley Lamb
W. H. Niles
Ross E. Church
Ellsworth B. More
Automobile, Aircraft and Vehicle Workers of America
Detroit
Grand Rapids
The
Camp Custer
Marshall Chronicle