Post 380 Carson City, Michigan
Post 380
Carson City, Michigan
About This Post
Post Namesake
Original Post 130 - Douglas K. McCloskey. He was killed August 1, 1917 in the Chateau Theirry Drive in France. He enlisted on June 14, 1918 as a member of the band of the 33rd Infantry. When his regiment left ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
Original Post was Chartered in 1919 - Douglas K. McCloskey American Legion - Charter was closed in 1928 due to an influenza epidemic in Carson City.
Next Charter in 1943 - Carson City American Legion
Photos
Frank Tabor
Lawson Knowles
Lauren A. Straight
1947 First Firing Squad
Maxwell R. Fife
Peter McKenna
Donald McKenna
Paul H. Geller
1951
Robert Hummel
Edgar Tabor
Duane Goodell
HISTORY
1910
Application For Post of American Legion
Sep 5, 1919
Victor Geller
Walter McKenna
Herbert Topper
Elmer Shinabarger
Don R. Smith
Basil Shillinger
George Walt
Stanley Myers
Wm. Keicher
Joseph Keiffer
Lewis Russel
Stanley Horn
Clyde Ward
Harry Heston
Lawrence Smith
ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN LEGION
Sep 12, 1919
Carson City Gazette
Local Post Is Being formed of World War Veterens - Meets Sept. 17
"Ten-shun, men!" fall in and march to the high school building Wednesday evening, Sept. 17, at 8 o'clock. No men A.W.O.L. At this time matters of great importance iwll be taken up, namely the American Legion, Victory buttons and individual war history of service men from Bloom township.
The ex-soldiers who played the game square from the start still have your obligtions...
Post Organized of American Legion
Sep 26, 1919
Carson City Gazette, Carson City, Michigan, September 26, 1919, Number 39
Post Organized of American Legion
Name for Douglas McCloskey, Killed in the Chateau-Thierry Drive
The organization of a Post of the American Legion in Carson City was completed at the high school auditorium last week Wednesday evening. There were thirty of the World war boys in attendance and the all were much interested in the organization of a local post and in the splendid aims and objects..
American Legion at Carson City
Oct 1, 1919
Lansing State Journal, Friday, October 3, 1919
Charter Received and Meetings Held; Elect State Delegate; Plan Program
The first regular meeting of the McCloskey post of the American Legion No. 130, was held at the G.A.R. hall Wednesday evening, Oct. 1.
A temporary charter has been received which contains the following names of veterans of the "Great World War:"
Victor P. Geller, Stanley Horn, Lawrence K. Smith, Don R. Smith, Walter P. McKenna, Herbert B. Topper Elmer J. Shinabarger,..
Carson City Post named after Olivet Student
Oct 23, 1919
The Enquirer and Evening News, Battle Creek, Mich., Thursday, October 23, 1919
Name Post After Student at Olivet
Charlotte, Oct. 23 - The American Legion post at Carson City has been named the Douglas K. McCloskey post, in honor of Mr. McCloskey, who lost his life overseas August 1, 1918, in the famous Chateau Thierry drive. The young man was a former student of Olivet college and while there was employed in the office of the Olivet..
Original Carson City American Legion Post
Dec 12, 1919
Carson City Gazette, Carson City, Michigan, December 4, 1919 Number 50
Ten-shun, American Legion
The first regular election of officers for Douglas K. McCloskey Post of the American Legion will be held Thursday evening, Dec 18. All Legion members are ex-service man is urged to be present.
The American Legion is the recognized mouthpiece of the service man. It harbors as a unit the men who offered their lives to preserve American honor and ideals and pledges itself..
American Legion Officers for 1920
Dec 26, 1919
American Legion Officers for 1920
Post Commander - Stanley Horn
Senior Vice Commander - Richard McCrackin
Adjutant - Victor Geller
Finance Officer - Clayton Ralph
Chaplain - Forrest Burchfield
Historian - Hubert Bond
A number of committees were named as follows:
Membership - Every member of the Post to act until all the eligible in the vicinity are enrolled as members of the American Legion.
Sick - Roy Lovette and the officers of the Post.
Legislative - George Grace, Walter Horn and Stanley Myers
Employment -..
1920
American Legion urges Auxiliary to be formed
Feb 13, 1920
Carson City Gazette, Carson City, Michigan, February 13, 1920, Number 7
Mothers, Wives, Sisters of Soldiers Urged to Attend
At a special meeting of the American Legion last week it was decided that organization needed the co-operation of loyal women. The members of the American Legion want to work hand in hand in peace times with the same women, who, during the dark days of the war, prayed and sacrificed much for them. Many civil and social problems confront..
Body Carson City Soldier Arrives
Aug 1, 1921
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Mon, Aug 1, 1921
Funeral Services for Douglas K. McCloskey to be Held Wednesday
CARSON CITY, Aug 1 - The body of Douglas K. McCloskey, which landed in Hoboken several days ago, arrived at Carson City, Friday afternoon and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.P. McCloskey.
Douglas K. McCloskey, graduated from the Carson City high school with the class of 1911. In the World War, he served..
HOLD FUNERAL FOR CARSON CITY SOLDIER
Aug 5, 1921
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Fri, Aug 5, 1921
CARSON City, Aug. 5 - A very impressive ceremony was the military funeral which was held in Carson City, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, over the body of Douglas K. McCloskey, who lost his life in France, Aug 1, 1918, and for whom Douglas K. McCloskey post of the American Legion here was named.
American Legion men from neighboring towns with the local post attended in large numbers,..
1940
Officers Elected For Post of American Legion Formed in Carson City
Sep 19, 1943
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, Michigan, Thursday, September 23, 1943
At a meeting held in Carson City on Sunday, Sept. 19th, an application bearing the names of forty-eight veters of World War I and II was presented to he Commander of the Michigan District, asking for a charter for the Carson City Post of the American Legion.
Officers elected for the new post are as follows:
Commander - Frank E. Tabor
1st Vice Commander - Wm. E. Hill
2nd Vice Commander..
Charter Members
Oct 8, 1943
Frank E. Tabor - Carson City
Lawson M. Knowles - Carson City
Floyd D. Whipple - Carson City
Harvey Dear - Carson City
Clyde Ward - Carson City
Amos J. Riley - Carson City
Guy L Knippen- Carson City
Floyd L. Warner - Carson City
Floyd H. Goodell - Carson City
Lawrence K. Smith - Carson City
Ed Amburstmacher - Carson City
Howard E. Brawson - Carson City
Paul G. Todd - Carson City
Wm. R. Hill - Carson City
Harold L. Farmer - Carson City
1st Meeting of the Carson City American Legion Post 380
Oct 28, 1943
Full Story
Carson City Gazette – Carson City, MI – Thursday, November 4, 1943
The first meeting of the Carson City Post No. 380 of the American Legion was held Thursday evening, Oct. 28 at 8:30 in the K. of C. hall, with fifty veterans of the World Wars in attendance, and visitors from posts at Ionia, Hubbardston and Greenville.
Local Legion Post, No 380 to Meet January 10th
Jan 6, 1944
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, MI, Thursday, January 6, 1944 Number One
The first 1944 meeting of Carson City No. 380, American Legion will be held next Monday evening, Jan. 10th at the Legion hall at 8:30.
Comrade Ray Conlon of Grand Raids is expected to attend this meeting and explain in detail the services the Legion prepared to render to its members and to the families of veterans and service men of the armed forces.
A lunch after..
American Legion Sponsors Sending Gazette to All In Service From Here
Mar 16, 1944
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, Michigan, Thursday, March 16, 1944, Number Eleven
The local American Legion Post is promoting a drive to send The Gazette to all in the service from this community. Have you helped with your donation of a subscription? We need it now. Our returned boys say the reading of the Gazette was one of their real pleasures.
They deserve all we can give them so let's all help. Any Legionnaire or one of the..
Poppy Day
May 27, 1944
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, MI, Thursday, June 1, 1944
The American Legion Post No. 380 of Carson City deeply appreciate the generosity of the people of this community in assisting in makeing the Poppy sale such a success as it was.
Carson City and community contributed $165 and crystal $33. The Crystal campaign was in charge of Miss Nancy West, daughter of Legionnaire and Mrs. Vernon West, who was much interested in the work.
All of the Blue..
American Legion Officers Are All Re-elected to Serving Coming Year
Jun 29, 1944
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, Michigan, June 29, 1944
At the meeting of Carson City Post, No. 380, of the American Legion on Monday evening officers were unanimously re-elected to serve for the coming year. They are:
Commander - Frank E. Tabor
1st Vice Commander - William R. Hill
2nd Vice Commander - Albert J. Hartman
Adjutant - Lawson M. Knowles
Treasurer - Lloyd O. Whipple
Chaplain - Guy F. Knepper
Master at Arms - Frank Leon Chaffee
Two new members were added to the..
Several Servicemen at American Legion Meeting
Jul 13, 1944
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, MI, Thursday, July 13, 1944
Carson City Post No. 380, American Legion, at its meeting Monday evening, July 10th, was hosted to a number of visiting service men who were at home on furlough. Among those enjoying the evening were Sgt. Robert McKenna, Cpl. Donnell Barrett, T/5 Williard Bosserman, Pfc. Murden Beck, Pfc Don Russell, Pvt. Frederick Petersen and Seaman 1/c Walter Bissell, Pfc. Bill Ryan returned from Anzio, renewed acquaintances with..
Legion Meeting
Jul 27, 1944
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, Michigan, Thursday, July 27, 1944
Carson City Post 380, American Legion, at is meeting Monday evening, July 24th, entertained as guests Staff Sgt. Melvin Rinckey, Sgt. Richard Goodell, Signalman, 1/c Carl Miller and O/C Richard Bentz.
Appointed to attend the State Convention of the American Legion at Grand Rapids, Aug. 11th to 13th were Lawson Knowles and Alex Johnson Jr., as delegates and Leon Chaffee and Guy Knepper as alternates.
American Legion Officers Installed Monday Evening
Oct 12, 1944
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, Michigan, October 12, 1944
At a very impressive ceremony, Monday evening, the following officers were installed for the coming year, in the Carson City Post No. 380, American Legion:
Commander - Frank Tabor
1st Vice Commander - Wm. R. Hill
2nd Vice Commander - A. J. Hartman
Adjutant, Lawson Knowles
Chaplain, Guy Knepper
Finance Officer, Lloyd Whipple
Historian, Floyd Warner
Sgt at Arms, Leon Chaffee
Fred B. Post of Ionia, the 8th District Commander carried out ritualistic work in a very..
Legion Post Proposed Aid to all Service People
Oct 23, 1944
Carson City Gazette
Carson City, MI, Thursday, October 23, 1944
Carson City Post No. 380 of the American Legion at the meeting on Monday evening, October 23rd, formulated a plan for legislation that will be of benefit and aid to every veteran of World War II.
A resolution was adopted by the local post asking that the National organization of the American Legion have introduced into the forthcoming session of Congress such legislation as would grant to every..
1950
Carson City Vets Plan Memorial Day Services
May 13, 1957
Lansing State Journal, Lansing, MI Mon., 13 May 1957
Carson City, May 13 - The Carson City American Legion will sponsor Memorial Day services to be held in the Carson City cemetery may 30 at 3 p.m.
Speaker for the occasion will be Rev. Harvey Sewell, pastor of the Crystal Congregational church. A dinner will be served in the Congregational church.
Two Carson City Groups Aid Needy
Dec 7, 1959
Lansing State Journal, Dec 7
Two Carson City organizations are making plas to help the needy.
Carson City American Legion will give less fortunate children of the community toys, shoes and clothing. Santa Claus will be at the Legion hall Thursday evening, Dec 18 from 6 to 8 o'clock for interviews.
The Carson City Lions club will sponsor "Brooms for the Blind" sale Dec. 19, to raise founds for its program of assistance to the blind and those..
1960
Legion to Honor Carson City Man
Aug 4, 1960
Carson City, Aug 4 - Lansing State Journal
Lawson Knowles of Carson City American Legion Post 380 will be cited Saturday at the American Legion convention in Detroit as one of five outstanding post service officers in the Michigan department
Knowles, a Legionaire since 1919, is community service officer for te post ad has been chairman of memorial services here for 18 years. He was Montcalm county veterans' counselor from 1946. A former member of Ionia Post..
Legion to Honor Carson City Man
Aug 4, 1960
Lansing State Journal
Lansing, Michigan, Thursday, August 4, 1960
Lawson Knowles of Carson City American Legion Post 380 will be cited saturday at the American Legion convention in Detroit as one of five outstanding post service officers in the Michigan Department.
Knowles, a Legionnaire since 1919, is community service officer for the post and has been chairman of memorial services here for 18 years. He was Montcalm county veterans'counselor from 1946. A former member of Ionia Post 37,..
They Served their Country...and Freedom
Jan 1961
Many young men from the Carson City community have, over the years as the occasion required, served their country, and the cause of frreedom, well.
When President Abraham Lincoln issued a call for volunteers in the War Between the States, commonly known as the American Civil War, many from this area responded.
Some paid with their lives, either in battle or in the plagues that hit the prisoners of war camps. To spur enlisments, "bounties" of from..
1st Post Commander - Frank E. Tabor Obituary
Jan 29, 1962
Lansing State Journal
Lansing, Michigan, Monday, Jan 29, 1962
Carson City Man, Active in Civic Affairs, Dies
Funeral services will be held for Frank E. Tabor, 66, longtime community leader and businessman, at 10 am Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Carson City. He died of a heart attack at this home late Friday night.
He was city supervisor and controller at the time of his death. He also was a former village president, councilman, a past commander of..
1980
WWI veteran to lead parade
May 18, 1988
Lansing State Journal 18 May 1988
Floyd Goodell is going to get a special 93rd birthday present Saturday - he will be the grand marshal of the Armed Forces Day Parade.
Goodell is the last known World War I veteran in the area. He is a retired automobile dealer who was chief of the volunteer fire department for 33 years.
More than 50 units are expected to participate in the parade, which will begin at 1 pm at..
1990
Parading down Main Street
May 11, 1993
Lansing State Journal
With flags flying and a big drum roll, the traveling Armed Forces Day Parade for western and central Michigan will marach down Main Street at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Sponsored by the Carson City American Legion Post #380, the parade will feature marching servicemen and women. Parade organizer Mike Schnepp says there should be hundreds on hand for the days activities. Special ceremonies will follow the parade at the Legion Post, 120 W Mercantile St.,..
Carson City: Parading down Main Street
May 11, 1993
Lansing State Journal, Lansing, MI Tue, 11 May 1993
With flags flying and a big drum roll the traveling Armed Forces Day Parade for western and central Michigan will march down Main Street at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Sponsored by the Carson City American Legion Post #380, the parade will feature marching servicemen and women. Parade organizer Mike Schnepp says there should be hundreds on hand for the day's activities. Special ceremonies will follow the parade at the..
Carson City American Legion has barbecue Monday
Aug 30, 1995
Lansing State Journal, Lansing, MI Wed., 30 Aug 1995
Carson City American Legion Post 380 will hold a chicken barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. Monday at the post, 121 N. Mercantile St. Takouts will be available.
Legion Post hosts Saturday dinner
Sep 13, 1995
Lansing State Journal, Lansing, MI Wed., 13 Sep 1995
Carson City American Legion Post 380 will serve a New York strip steak dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the post, 121 N. Mercantile St. Meals include steak, baked potato, salad, garlic toast, dessert and beverage.
2000
Carson City Legion Post 380 to hold steak dinner Nov 8
Oct 25, 2003
Lansing State Journal, Lansing, MI Sat., 25 Oct 2003
Carson City - Carson City American Legion Post 380 will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. at the post, 121 Mercantile St. The menu includes Swiss stea, Mashed potatoes, vegetable, cole slaw, roll, dessert and a drink. The cost is $7, for children 5 to 10 years old $4, and free for children younger than 5.
Legion Post 380 will host breakfast Sunday
Jan 28, 2005
Lansing State Journal, Lansing, MI Fri.,28 Jan 2005
Carson City - Carson City American Legion Post 380 will hold its 55th annual Ike Martin Memorial Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday at the post, 121 N. Mercantile St.
The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, potatoes, sausage, bacon, biscuits and sausage gravy, toast, juice and coffee.
The public is welcome. Donations will be accepted.
2010
Annual SAL Santa Sale
Nov 6, 2011
Lansing State Journal
Carson City American legion Post 380, 121 N Mercantile St., Carson City, 3:30 pm Nov 12. The Sons of American Legion Post 380 is holding its annual Santa Sale. A generous portion of the proceeds will help the Carson City Food Bank. Wrapped donated gifts can be dropped off at the Carson Ameican Legion during business hours.
