Post 139 Springdale, Arkansas
Post 139
Springdale, Arkansas
About This Post
Post Namesake
The post was dedicated on August 26, 1934, in honor of Springdale's first World War I vicitim, Clarence Edwin Beely. Beely was killed during the Meuse-Argonne battle on October 3, 1918. His body was returned in October 1921 and is ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
Wen tto school here. Got my drivers license here. First voted here. Quincerea.
Photos
VFW Freedom Festival
2019 Boys & Girls State Participants
2018 Post Christmas Party
Wreaths Across America, Fayetteville National Cemetery, 2018
National Commander Brett P. Reistad Visits Post 139
Boys & Girls State 2018 Reception with Governor Hutchinson
Pancake Breakfast - August 2018
Boys & Girls State Attendees, 2018
2011 Christmas Party
2011 Tour Aid Meeting
Take Us Out to the Ball Game!
1967 Boys & Girls State Attendees
HISTORY
1920
Post Charter
Mar 20, 1921
The Charter for Post 139 Clarence E. Beely was signed by the National Commander on March 10, 1921 and countersigned by the Department of Arkansas Commander and Adjutant on March 20, 1921.
1930
Post 139 Legion Hut Dedicated
Aug 26, 1934
Full Story The post hut was dedicated on August 26, 1934, in honor of Springdale's first World War I victim, Clarence Edwin Beely. Beely was killed during the Meuse-Argonne battle on October 3, 1918. His body was returned in October 1921 and is buried about a half mile away in Bluff Cemetery.
1940
Record Collection
Jan 1943
In 1943 the post collected 1500 phonograph records for Springdale's Armed Forces. Why? Read an article about phonograph record use in the war effort here:
https://blogs.loc.gov/now-see-hear/2015/01/scrap-for-victory/
Post 139 Instrumental in Starting Rodeo of the Ozarks
Jul 1, 1944
The Rodeo of the Ozarks began in 1944 by a group of Springdale men and women led by founder, Shorty Parsons. World War II was at its height. People were working hard and around the clock. Entertainment and relief from the unrelenting headlines were much needed. The idea of having a rodeo was born.
Hosting a rodeo was a perfect..
1950
Ulys A. Lovell Elected State Commander
Jul 22, 1956
Ulys A. Lovell, a Springdale attorney, was elected Commander of the Arkansas Department of the American Legion today at the close of the organization's 38th Annual 4-day convention in El Dorado, Arkansas. Lovell was a World War I veteran and member of Post 139.
'55 Membership '56
Jul 27, 1956
Membership numbers as reported in the 7/27/56 edition of The Arkansas Legionnaire
1960
Commander's Citation
Dec 15, 1961
Department of Arkansas Commander's Citation for Highest Meritorious Service
For attaining duly assigned quota of members by Veterans Day - November 11, 1961
Feature Article - Northwest Arkansas Times
Dec 14, 1967
The post was featured in an article by Carol Duncan in the Northwest Arkansas Times.
2000
Commemorating 60 Years of Legion Membership
Jan 2006
Post 139 Commander Don Framstad, left, presents a certificate to Dorothy Edwardson, a World War II veteran, for 60 continuous years of membership in the American Legion.
Post 139 Building Dedicated to the National Register of Historic Places
May 30, 2007
The construction of the American Legion Hut was one of Springdale's most memorable community projects during the Depression. A lifetime Springdale resident Harold E. Henson, a veteran of both World Wars, remembered the event as a "gallant effort by legionnaires and townspeople."
New Deal agencies such as the Civil Works Administration provided aid for the construction of Legion Huts and other municipal projects during the Depression. After considerable discussion, the Springdale Post decided that an effort..
2010
Boys & Girls State 2018 Reception with Governor Hutchinson
Oct 21, 2018
Governor Asa Hutchinson visited with students who attended 2018 Boys & Girls State at a reception in their honor at Post 139. Refreshments were served, and students' parents were invited to attend as well.
The students were excited to have their photos taken with the governor and to share with him what Boys & Girls State meant to them and how it would impact their futures.
2019 Boys & Girls State Reception
Oct 13, 2019
Full Story On Sunday, October 13th, American Legion Post 139 Beely-Johnson in Springdale hosted the Boys & Girls State attendees that they had sponsored for Spring 2019. The reception was held at the post and was also attended by the following government officials:
- Hannah Henderson representing Sen. John Boozman
- Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse
- Representative Jana Della Rosa
- Representative Clint Penzo
- Representative Robin Lundstrom
- City Councilman Brian Powell
2020
Post of Excellence
Jan 16, 2020
Post Commander Al Wille shares the Post of Excellence designation for the American Legion's 100th Birthday.
