Flag Raising Dedicates American Legion Village In Hanover

March 27, 1982

………………………..Hanover : - A flag raising ceremony was held on Saturday, March 27, 1982 for a 60

unit elderly housing complex, which was sponsored and built by the American Legion. National

Commander Jack W. Flynt of Dimmitt, Texas was on hand to inspect and dedicate the new housing

development.

……….It was a special day for the Hanover Legion Elderly Housing Corp., which had been formed

more than three years ago to provide housing for the town’s senior citizens. Spearheaded by

Paul H. Kendrigan, Commander of the Josselyn Cummings Post 149, the complex was completed due

to the efforts of group’s board of directors.

…….. “I pay tribute to Post 149 for its efforts that have resulted in this day,” Flynt noted

in his address to local American Legion officials, who had gathered together for the ceremony.

…….. “It has made me proud to represent an organization which sets forth its responsibilities

and obligation in the spirit of mutual helpfulness for God and Country,” Flynt added. In

appreciation for Commander Flynt’s participation in the ceremony, members of the American

Legion Post presented him with a pair of Wellington boots and the town donated a commemorative

tray.

……… A flag pole donated by the Josselyn Cummings Post 149 American Legion was dedicated with a

flag raising ceremony. Participating in the event was a color guard from Middleboro’s Simeon

L. Nickerson Post 64.

……….. Color guard members from Post 64 were John T. Gilfoy, Jr., Walter Campbell, Jr., Roland

Case and Harold Tower, Jr.

……….Legion village consists of six two-story, wood shingle buildings with pitched roofs to

complement traditional homes in the area and a central community building. The village was

……….. “It is an achievement in which the development team, the town, the Josselyn Cummings

Post and the American Legion take justifiable pride,” said officials.
……………………………………….(Posted by Bob Lessard Historian 2014)