Post 287 Savannah, Missouri
Post 287
Savannah, Missouri
About This Post
Post Namesake
Dick Munkres (Corporal Richard Bland Munkres)
What Makes this Post Unique
Post 287 is one of only 3 Posts that have been to every American Legion National Convention Parade since getting chartered in 1920. Post 287 of Rantoul, Illinois, Post 298 of Marion, Iowa are the other two Posts.
Photos
Wolf Pack 60 holds meeting at Dick Munkres Post 287
Veterans Day Assembly at the Savannah Middle School
Veterans Day Assembly at the Savannah High School
2019 Savannah High School Homecoming Parade
National Commander Oxford visits Post 287
World War I Museum - Donor Brick
2019 Fish and Chicken Fry along with installation of officers
The American Legion National Convention Parade
2019 Freedom Festival at Camden Point, MO
2019 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Honor Flight - Kansas City
Minnie Cline Elementary Flag Etiquette Class
HISTORY
1920
1920 Post History by Keith K. Stanton
Feb 26, 1920
History *** DICK MUNKRES POST 287, THE AMERICAN LEGION *** This history was prepared by Keith K. Stanton *** On February 26, 1920, a meeting of ex-service men was held in the wall-papered room of W.B. Limerick Drug Store, (418 Court St.) for the purpose of organizing a Post of the American Legion. *** Robert Gore acted as chairman and conducted the preliminary deliberations. *** Omar Hurst was elected as acting Commander and, upon motion..
History *** DICK MUNKRES POST 287, THE AMERICAN LEGION *** This history was prepared by Keith K. Stanton *** On February 26, 1920, a meeting of ex-service men was held in the wall-papered room of W.B. Limerick Drug Store, (418 Court St.) for the purpose of organizing a Post of the American Legion. *** Robert Gore acted as chairman and conducted the preliminary deliberations. *** Omar Hurst was elected as acting Commander and, upon motion..
Post Commanders from 1920 thru 2019
Apr 17, 1920
YEAR / COMMANDER / MEMBERSHIP 1920 / Eddie Gray/ 161--- 1921 / Virgil Reece/ 134--- 1922 / Ralph Waterson/ 160--- 1923 / Ralph Waterson/ 86--- 1924 / G.E. Graham/ 92--- 1925 / Omar Hurst/ 69--- 1926 / W.B. Merritt/ 55--- 1927 / W.B. Merritt/ 43--- 1928 / W.O. Swenson/ 63--- 1929 / W.O. Swenson/ 69--- 1930 / F.H. Hardin/ 76--- 1931 /F.H. Hardin/ 75--- 1932 / R.T. Dobyns/48--- 1933 /F.H. Kurz/ 52--- 1934 / A.E...
Corporal Richard Bland Munkres
Oct 15, 1920
Corporal Richard Bland Munkres: Headquarters Company 356th Infantry, 89th Division Born August 16, 1890 Inducted into service October 3, 1917 at Savannah, Missouri In training at Camp Funston until May 23, 1918 Sailed for France June 3, 1918 In training at Liffol – le- Grand, France for 6 weeks before going into the front lines Active Engagements: Lucy Sector. St. Mihiel Offensive. Occupation of Euvizon Sector. Killed..
Post History - 1921, as prepared by Keith Stanton
Jan 4, 1921
January 4, 1921- It was voted to purchase a Post Flag, 6 rocking chairs, 2 rugs, and a roll-top desk. *** March 15, 1921- Plans were adopted to assist the women of the county to organize a women’s auxiliary and the ladies were invited to meet with the Post to organize. *** May 3, 1921- Motion to purchase a victrola for $150, the machine was ordered purchased. *** May 10, 1921- A baseball team was..
January 4, 1921- It was voted to purchase a Post Flag, 6 rocking chairs, 2 rugs, and a roll-top desk. *** March 15, 1921- Plans were adopted to assist the women of the county to organize a women’s auxiliary and the ladies were invited to meet with the Post to organize. *** May 3, 1921- Motion to purchase a victrola for $150, the machine was ordered purchased. *** May 10, 1921- A baseball team was..
Post History 1926 - 1929 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jan 1, 1926
November 1926- Post vacated rooms over the Farris Cafa (Terhune Hall) and moved into a room over the Quality Shop. (West side of the square, 110 South 5th) *** 1927- Comrade Bruce Merritt submitted a proposition to have the members of the Post donate eggs for hatching, (at his hatchery), the chickens hatched, to be sold, and all sums realized over and above necessary expenses of hatching, be used to send the Flag to Paris...
November 1926- Post vacated rooms over the Farris Cafa (Terhune Hall) and moved into a room over the Quality Shop. (West side of the square, 110 South 5th) *** 1927- Comrade Bruce Merritt submitted a proposition to have the members of the Post donate eggs for hatching, (at his hatchery), the chickens hatched, to be sold, and all sums realized over and above necessary expenses of hatching, be used to send the Flag to Paris...
1930
Post History 1930 - 1932 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jan 1, 1930
1930- The Post lost $70.36 when the First Trust Co. closed. In June 1931, the Andrew County Bank failed, tying up all of the Post’s funds. This was the 3rd bank to fail, in which the Post had funds. *** March 4, 1931- A resolution asking the Post Office Department to erect a building in Savannah was presented and rejected. 2nd annual turkey shoot on November 4th made a profit of $51.11. *** March 2,..
1930- The Post lost $70.36 when the First Trust Co. closed. In June 1931, the Andrew County Bank failed, tying up all of the Post’s funds. This was the 3rd bank to fail, in which the Post had funds. *** March 4, 1931- A resolution asking the Post Office Department to erect a building in Savannah was presented and rejected. 2nd annual turkey shoot on November 4th made a profit of $51.11. *** March 2,..
1940
Post History 1940 - 1945 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jan 1, 1940
1940- Voted to purchase a filing cabinet for use of the adjutant and finance officer, not to exceed $20.00 *** May- Talked about formation of a Son’s of The American Legion Squadron. Francis Turner and Kenna Farris chosen for Boys State. *** May 5, 1941- Post sponsored a motion picture at the Globe Theatre as they had a number of times in the past. *** May 7, 1941- An appropriation of $500.00 was voted for..
1940- Voted to purchase a filing cabinet for use of the adjutant and finance officer, not to exceed $20.00 *** May- Talked about formation of a Son’s of The American Legion Squadron. Francis Turner and Kenna Farris chosen for Boys State. *** May 5, 1941- Post sponsored a motion picture at the Globe Theatre as they had a number of times in the past. *** May 7, 1941- An appropriation of $500.00 was voted for..
Post History 1946 - 1949 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jun 1, 1946
Summer of 1946- City council gave the American Legion permission to hold a carnival, for WWII Veterans, on and around the square during the week of August 14-15-16, and 17. It netted a profit of $535.00. Post gave away a car. *** April 17, 1946- The fee for boys attending Boys State will be $20.00. *** May 1, 1946- Comrade Hardin and Davis reported in regard to the memorial plot at the cemetery. They had..
Summer of 1946- City council gave the American Legion permission to hold a carnival, for WWII Veterans, on and around the square during the week of August 14-15-16, and 17. It netted a profit of $535.00. Post gave away a car. *** April 17, 1946- The fee for boys attending Boys State will be $20.00. *** May 1, 1946- Comrade Hardin and Davis reported in regard to the memorial plot at the cemetery. They had..
1950
Post 287 History - 1950 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jan 4, 1950
January 4, 1950- About 20 members from the Post went to a meeting at the Roy Curd Post in Saint Joseph. *** January 30, 1950- John C. Landis III to prepare warrentee deed for Glen Thompson’s signature. We had a 5-year lease dated 3-3-48 from Glenn, and Ethel Thompson with option to purchase old fairgrounds for $8,500.00. *** May 1, 1950- The deed to the fairgrounds has been recorded and the grounds purchased. *** April..
January 4, 1950- About 20 members from the Post went to a meeting at the Roy Curd Post in Saint Joseph. *** January 30, 1950- John C. Landis III to prepare warrentee deed for Glen Thompson’s signature. We had a 5-year lease dated 3-3-48 from Glenn, and Ethel Thompson with option to purchase old fairgrounds for $8,500.00. *** May 1, 1950- The deed to the fairgrounds has been recorded and the grounds purchased. *** April..
Post 287 History 1951 - 1952 as prepared by Kieth K. Stanton
Jan 3, 1951
January 3, 1951- Fair Committee reported meeting with Gus Karras concerning dates available for the fair. Royal Turner was appointed to decide the date of the Rolling Pioneers Basketball Game. *** January 17, 1951- A letter was read concerning petition to County Court for a fairground entrance. Comrade Zahnd suggested Legion members take more interest in the Boy Scouts. Up to this point it was ordered that cards and cigarettes were ordered sent when a..
January 3, 1951- Fair Committee reported meeting with Gus Karras concerning dates available for the fair. Royal Turner was appointed to decide the date of the Rolling Pioneers Basketball Game. *** January 17, 1951- A letter was read concerning petition to County Court for a fairground entrance. Comrade Zahnd suggested Legion members take more interest in the Boy Scouts. Up to this point it was ordered that cards and cigarettes were ordered sent when a..
Post 287 History 1953 -1954 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jun 3, 1953
June 3, 1953- Comrade Royal Turner reported that he had made a deal to buy the Chipps place. It lays on the south east corner of the fairgrounds. It has a four-room house, a barn, and some other out buildings, and four acres of land with it for $4,500.00. *** Comrade Harold Oliver made a motion that we except payment from Memorial Park for the refreshment building we built and that it be used to..
June 3, 1953- Comrade Royal Turner reported that he had made a deal to buy the Chipps place. It lays on the south east corner of the fairgrounds. It has a four-room house, a barn, and some other out buildings, and four acres of land with it for $4,500.00. *** Comrade Harold Oliver made a motion that we except payment from Memorial Park for the refreshment building we built and that it be used to..
Post 287 History 1955 - 1956 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jan 1, 1955
THE FIRST LIFE MEMBERSHIP EVER TO BE PRESENTED BY DICK MUNKRES POST WAS GIVEN TO MR. HERMAN BREIT ON SEPTEMBER 8TH OF 1955. *** The Post bought furniture at a sale of the old Chillicothe Business College. 90 chairs at $1.25 each, 1 desk at $58.00, 1 swivel chair at $28.00, and 4 walnut chairs at $11.00 each. *** A block of dimes was held on the north side of the square in January for..
THE FIRST LIFE MEMBERSHIP EVER TO BE PRESENTED BY DICK MUNKRES POST WAS GIVEN TO MR. HERMAN BREIT ON SEPTEMBER 8TH OF 1955. *** The Post bought furniture at a sale of the old Chillicothe Business College. 90 chairs at $1.25 each, 1 desk at $58.00, 1 swivel chair at $28.00, and 4 walnut chairs at $11.00 each. *** A block of dimes was held on the north side of the square in January for..
Post 287 History 1957 - 1959 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Mar 20, 1957
March 20, 1957- We built a new 1/5th mile track inside the old ½ mile track. We put lights on it and we could race at night for the first time. *** June 1957- Keith Stanton was appointed track manager. *** August 21, 1957- It was reported there was a chance of getting the 4H Clubs to help with building a livestock building. *** October 16, 1957- Fair Board met with the 4H Council and..
March 20, 1957- We built a new 1/5th mile track inside the old ½ mile track. We put lights on it and we could race at night for the first time. *** June 1957- Keith Stanton was appointed track manager. *** August 21, 1957- It was reported there was a chance of getting the 4H Clubs to help with building a livestock building. *** October 16, 1957- Fair Board met with the 4H Council and..
1960
Post 287 History 1960 - 1963 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jan 5, 1960
January 5, 1960- Al Lance gave his, opinion “ That it was legal according to our articles of Incorporation to dispose of the assets and liabilities of the Andrew County American Legion Memorial Park and disband the organization,” opinion that the costs would be nominal. Post to be approached relative to accepting. *** January 6, 1960- Emmitt Turner, Secretary of Memorial Park Board, reported the bonds on the Park are due March 1, 1960. There..
January 5, 1960- Al Lance gave his, opinion “ That it was legal according to our articles of Incorporation to dispose of the assets and liabilities of the Andrew County American Legion Memorial Park and disband the organization,” opinion that the costs would be nominal. Post to be approached relative to accepting. *** January 6, 1960- Emmitt Turner, Secretary of Memorial Park Board, reported the bonds on the Park are due March 1, 1960. There..
Post 287 History 1964 - 1968 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Sep 18, 1964
September 18, 1964- It was reported that the IRS was trying to collect taxes on earnings of the Post for several back years. *** November 20, 1964- It was voted to send a letter to the city council that the American Legion was in favor of raising funds for new radio equipment for the Savannah Fire Department. *** March 17, 1965- Our race track is being improved and races will start May 15.*** November 17,..
September 18, 1964- It was reported that the IRS was trying to collect taxes on earnings of the Post for several back years. *** November 20, 1964- It was voted to send a letter to the city council that the American Legion was in favor of raising funds for new radio equipment for the Savannah Fire Department. *** March 17, 1965- Our race track is being improved and races will start May 15.*** November 17,..
Local Newspaper (Savannah Reporter) article on Post 287's History
Mar 20, 1969
This history was prepared by Charter Member, Omar Hurst, and was published in the Savannah Reporter March 20, 1969. *** On February 26, 1920 a meeting of ex-servicemen was held in the wallpaper room of the W.B. Limerick Drug Store for the purpose of organizing a post of the American Legion. Robert Gore acted as the chairman. Omar Hurst was elected acting post commander. Upon motion by Virgil Reece, seconded by Cecil Teaford, the post..
This history was prepared by Charter Member, Omar Hurst, and was published in the Savannah Reporter March 20, 1969. *** On February 26, 1920 a meeting of ex-servicemen was held in the wallpaper room of the W.B. Limerick Drug Store for the purpose of organizing a post of the American Legion. Robert Gore acted as the chairman. Omar Hurst was elected acting post commander. Upon motion by Virgil Reece, seconded by Cecil Teaford, the post..
1970
Post 287 History 1971 - 1976 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jan 31, 1971
January 31, 1971- House rented to Orvie Bretz for $45.00 a month. *** January 31, 1971- A letter was read from the Department Commander for going Over-the-Top in membership. *** September 8, 1971- Roy McMahan of Kansas City wants to buy the track. *** September 15, 1971- Motion to sell track for no less than $50,000.00. *** October 6, 1971- Motion to purchase a trailer to transport the Model-T on. *** March 1, 1972- Post..
January 31, 1971- House rented to Orvie Bretz for $45.00 a month. *** January 31, 1971- A letter was read from the Department Commander for going Over-the-Top in membership. *** September 8, 1971- Roy McMahan of Kansas City wants to buy the track. *** September 15, 1971- Motion to sell track for no less than $50,000.00. *** October 6, 1971- Motion to purchase a trailer to transport the Model-T on. *** March 1, 1972- Post..
1980
Post 287 History 1980 - 1985 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Dec 3, 1980
December 3, 1980- Membership 464. *** March 18, 1981- Post received around $2,000.00 from Emma Duncan Kubah and $2,000.00 from Bill Spencer’s estates. *** February 17, 1982- Raised dues to $15.00. *** July 21, 1982- Wilton Adkins reported auto races cancelled for this season. Go ahead and put Vietnam Honor Roll Board in Courthouse. Sponsored by Post and Auxiliary. October 9, 1982- Scouts plan to bury a time capsule behind the Scout Cabin and the..
December 3, 1980- Membership 464. *** March 18, 1981- Post received around $2,000.00 from Emma Duncan Kubah and $2,000.00 from Bill Spencer’s estates. *** February 17, 1982- Raised dues to $15.00. *** July 21, 1982- Wilton Adkins reported auto races cancelled for this season. Go ahead and put Vietnam Honor Roll Board in Courthouse. Sponsored by Post and Auxiliary. October 9, 1982- Scouts plan to bury a time capsule behind the Scout Cabin and the..
Post 287 History 1986 - 1989 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
Jun 4, 1986
June 4, 1986- Plans to build a new kitchen/bar area in the north end of the basement. *** July 2, 1986- After a lengthy discussion it was moved to raise the rent on the building to $75.00 for the upstairs and the same for the downstairs. *** July 14, 1986- Promoter has quit the racetrack. Memorial Park will attempt to run balance of the season with Clif Tracy to oversee operations. *** July 21, 1986-..
June 4, 1986- Plans to build a new kitchen/bar area in the north end of the basement. *** July 2, 1986- After a lengthy discussion it was moved to raise the rent on the building to $75.00 for the upstairs and the same for the downstairs. *** July 14, 1986- Promoter has quit the racetrack. Memorial Park will attempt to run balance of the season with Clif Tracy to oversee operations. *** July 21, 1986-..
1990
Post 287 History 1990 - 1994 as prepared by Keith K. Stanton
May 9, 1990
May 9, 1990- It looks as if there is a slim chance of getting the V.A. Nursing Home here even if we are willing to give the Memorial Park grounds to them. *** June 6, 1990- Post to supplement the Auxiliary $50.00 a month for the Veterans Home in Levenworth visits. *** June 17, 1992- A letter was read from the estate of Harry Duncan stating the Post will receive $45,000 from his estate.*** January..
May 9, 1990- It looks as if there is a slim chance of getting the V.A. Nursing Home here even if we are willing to give the Memorial Park grounds to them. *** June 6, 1990- Post to supplement the Auxiliary $50.00 a month for the Veterans Home in Levenworth visits. *** June 17, 1992- A letter was read from the estate of Harry Duncan stating the Post will receive $45,000 from his estate.*** January..
