1945 Gilbert Gordon was hired and put on a salary as the Marion’s Veterans Club Manger and Bookkeeper for over 25 years. A. McElwain was Post Adjutant for over 30 years. Membership dues were paid for all World War II veterans who had been honorably discharged. The post initiated over 210 World War II Veterans. We performed many community functions. The Post and Auxiliary help purchase $800 worth of band uniforms for the Marion High School. The legion contributed $80 to the Marion playgrounds. The post purchased 100 stacking chairs for the Marion Public Library.
