Memorial Day Origin Traced to 1868 Proposal
Louisville report notes Memorial Day began in 1868 by John A. Logan a Civil War general and Grand Army of the Republic commander issuing General Orders N.11 on May 5 1868 designating May 30 to decorate graves of fallen comrades from the Civil War.
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Louisville
University of Louisville
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Weekly meetings listed for Manchester area clubs and groups
A compiled schedule lists meetings this week for many groups in the Manchester area. Notable sessions include Industrial Council at noon, Exchange Club, Monroe Lions Club at 6 pm, and multiple noon or evening gatherings at venues such as the Congress Inn Alfy s and Central School auditorium.
Cafeterias Closed During Break Hours in Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky AP reports state cafeterias shut during traditional mid morning and mid afternoon coffee break periods to end elongated breaks. This move aims to streamline meals and reduce downtime across state facilities.
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Industrail Council
Manchester
Exchange Club
Noon
Monroe Lions Club
Congress Inn
Optimist Club
Alfy’s
Civitan Club
Rotary Club
Old Manchester
Town Community Room
Sertoma Club
Spebsqsa
Legion
Middletown
Middletown Personnel Association
South Middletown Fire Association
Amanda Fire House
Butler County Planned, Parenthood
Verity Hall
Temple Beth Sholom
Toastmasters Club
Eastern Lanes
Miami Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Monroe
MHS Land Associates
Central School
FOE Lodge
Central
Butler County Medical Assistants
Lincoln School Association
DAV Center
Wilson
Eagles Hall
Bpoe Lodge
Elktones
United Cerebral Palsy
Elks Temple
Alcoholics Anonymous
Church of the Ascension
Frankfort
Fortress
Way
Rose
McAlpin’s
Petit Point
Melton
Italy
McAlpin