Post 243 Ligonier, Indiana
Post 243
Ligonier, Indiana
About This Post
Post Namesake
An Abbreviated History of West Noble American Legion Post 243 until 1944 Jan. 22nd 1920 There was an article published in the Ligonier Leader that read, ”EX-Soldiers Attention”; There will be a meeting Friday evening at 7:30 in the City ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Irvin Jacobs, One of the largest mortgage brokers in Chicago till his death in 1977.
What Makes this Post Unique
We took the government to court to keep our privacy.
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Post 243 History
Noteworthy Events
HISTORY
1920
Ligonier Indiana Gets Charter for New Post #243
Jan 30, 1920
Ligonier gets Charter for New American Legion Post. They are meeting in the City Hall
Ligonier gets Charter for New American Legion Post. They are meeting in the City Hall
Legion Moves to room above Weir and Crowley Hardware
May 5, 1920
Legion Leases a room above Weir and Crowley Hardware. This store is located one half block north of Third street and Cavin, right beside the alley.
Legion Leases a room above Weir and Crowley Hardware. This store is located one half block north of Third street and Cavin, right beside the alley.
Legion Auxiliary is formed.
Aug 26, 1920
The Ladies Auxiliary was organized. Mrs. Glade E. Rupert was elected President, Mrs. Roswell Earnhart was elected Vice President. Mrs. Robert Shobe secretary and Mrs. M.A. Hutchison Treasurer.
The Ladies Auxiliary was organized. Mrs. Glade E. Rupert was elected President, Mrs. Roswell Earnhart was elected Vice President. Mrs. Robert Shobe secretary and Mrs. M.A. Hutchison Treasurer.
American Legion hosts an Indoor Fair
Feb 3, 1921
Post 243 Hosts an Indoor Fair
Post 243 Hosts an Indoor Fair
Post 243 Sponsors Homecoming
Apr 20, 1921
Post 243 sponsors homecoming
Post 243 sponsors homecoming
Legion hosts Carnival
Oct 4, 1921
Legion Hosts Three Day Carnival.
Legion Hosts Three Day Carnival.
Legion Hosts Minstrel Show
Feb 1, 1922
American Legion Post #243 puts on a minstrel show
American Legion Post #243 puts on a minstrel show
Post 243 Starts a Rifle Club
Apr 12, 1922
Dr. Glade E. Rupert of Post 243 set up a rifle range at the post
Dr. Glade E. Rupert of Post 243 set up a rifle range at the post
Legion Elects Officers for 1924
Dec 23, 1923
The Last meeting for 1923 was for the election of new officers. Meeting called to order by Comm. Roy Rex. Election of Officers; George Green—Commander, James King—Vice Commander, Forrest Rex—Adjutant, Roy Banta—Treasurer, Executive Committee; Karl Franks, Willis Lemming, Roy Rex, Wesley Vance, Theodore J. Spurgeon, Voted to send $10.00 to Soldiers Christmas Fund and $5.00 to Orphans Fund.
The Last meeting for 1923 was for the election of new officers. Meeting called to order by Comm. Roy Rex. Election of Officers; George Green—Commander, James King—Vice Commander, Forrest Rex—Adjutant, Roy Banta—Treasurer, Executive Committee; Karl Franks, Willis Lemming, Roy Rex, Wesley Vance, Theodore J. Spurgeon, Voted to send $10.00 to Soldiers Christmas Fund and $5.00 to Orphans Fund.
Post 243 Helps with the Endowment Fund
Mar 19, 1925
Ligonier American Legion helps with Endowment fund by raising money for orphans' and disabled Veterans.
Ligonier American Legion helps with Endowment fund by raising money for orphans' and disabled Veterans.
Post 243 runs Ligonier Ballteam without outside help.
Apr 29, 1926
In 1926 Ligonier Post 243 takes over the City Ball Team and they have a great season of wins. They played the Black Giants team from Fort Wayne. To get this team here took city approval. They also played the Detroit Clowns.
In 1926 Ligonier Post 243 takes over the City Ball Team and they have a great season of wins. They played the Black Giants team from Fort Wayne. To get this team here took city approval. They also played the Detroit Clowns.
Legion Plays the Detroit Clowns
Jul 8, 1926
Post 243's Ball Team Plays the Detroit Clowns.
Post 243's Ball Team Plays the Detroit Clowns.
Legion Sponsors Best Ball Team in a Long Time.
Aug 8, 1926
The American Legion Ball team is still winning.
The American Legion Ball team is still winning.
City Praises Post 243
Oct 10, 1926
The City gave American Legion Post 243 a great write-up about the exposition.
The City gave American Legion Post 243 a great write-up about the exposition.
Legion has membership drive by serving SlumGullion
Jan 18, 1927
The Post members decided to get new members in by serving them an army feed of SlumGullion.
The Post members decided to get new members in by serving them an army feed of SlumGullion.
Post 243 host the 12th District Convention
Sep 15, 1927
Ligonier Post 243 hosts the 12th District convention. Expect 500 People.
Ligonier Post 243 hosts the 12th District convention. Expect 500 People.
The Legion Puts on the Exposition of Progress
Sep 16, 1927
Ligonier post 243 sponsors the Exposition of Progress for 1926.
Ligonier post 243 sponsors the Exposition of Progress for 1926.
Exposition a Success
Oct 5, 1927
Post 243's Exposition was a success.
Post 243's Exposition was a success.
Post 243 dedicates War Memorial
Jul 4, 1928
The Post is given a captured German Anti-Aircraft Gun. They make the dedication on July 4th 1928 by placing the gun beside the Town Hall.
The Post is given a captured German Anti-Aircraft Gun. They make the dedication on July 4th 1928 by placing the gun beside the Town Hall.
Post 243 Sponsors Air Circus
Sep 22, 1928
Ligonier American Legion Post 243 and the Lions club sponsors an Air Circus five miles north of town on Walker Field.
Ligonier American Legion Post 243 and the Lions club sponsors an Air Circus five miles north of town on Walker Field.
