Unless an organization maintains a continuing written and photographic record during the years of its existence, writing a comprehensive history after the fact is nearly impossible. So it is with Post 201. The history lives in memories of members, in searching through old newspaper articles and attempting to decipher old photographs. The Post has many old photographs. Unfortunately, most of the individuals in the photos are not known now. These photos from years past include members who are now members of Post Everlasting (deceased).
Word of advice to anyone reading this. If you have photos, please indicate, on the back, the names of individuals in the photo and the date when the photo was made. You have the information now, but will your grandchildren or great-grandchildren know?
History of West Jefferson Post 201
West Jefferson Post 201 was chartered in the year 1920.
The original charter had ____members.
The post originally met at _____
The current property was acquired in _____
The building was built in ____ at a cost of $________
The post dedicated a veterans park area in WJ in ____ and a gazebo was donated? by?
The Sherman tank at the post was acquired as a gift from Marysville about 1948. It was used for training. The shell size is thought to have been 76mm. A number of visitors have been photographed with the tank, especially children. It was vandalized with spray paint several years ago. The post cleaned the paint, but it was quite a job.
Past fund raising events have been bingo, _______
Current membership is _____
Post dues are $35 per year.
Past activities – Bingo