Nov 16, 1937
From the minutes of the Corvallis American Legion Post. "On the night of November 16, 1937 seventeen ex-service men met at the Hall Drug Store for the purpose of finding out how many would be in favor of a post in Corvallis (Montana). All were in favor. Cards were mailed for another meeting to be held November 23, (1937) at the I.O.OF. Hall 8:00 pm."

Nov 23, 1937
Nov. 23 – This meeting held at I.O.O.F. Hall, 8:30 pm. George Rasmussen acting as Commander Earl Hall acting as Adjutant Dues were fixed at $3.50 per year and paid by all present. Officers were selected by acclamation and approved unanimously. The officers selected are as follows: Dudley F. Bowden – Commander Gilbert E. Chaffin – Vice Commander Earl L. Hall – Adjutant Willard Hall – Finance Officer Sidney A. Johnson – Sergeant at Arms..

Jan 14, 1938
Friday, Jan. 14, 1938 – Installation of Officers was held on Friday night Jan 14, 1938. District Commander Ernest Yarbraugh took charge of the installation and presented charter to Commander Bowden. Other District Officers present were Watters District Adj; Frehacke Sergeant at Arms. Other members of Hamilton Post #47 present were Estel, Hauf, Kinck, (and) Haight. The Officers of this post installed were as follows: Dudley Bowden – Commander Gilbert Chaffin – Vice Commander Earl..

Feb 4, 1938
Feb. 4, 1938 – Meeting called to order by Commander Bowden 8:45 p.m. minutes read and approved. Suggestions were made by members as to ways and means for raising money to buy colors etc. Committees were appointed as follows: For Dance – Ed Johnson, Wm. Hay and Maurice Holloron For Beano Game – Sid Johnson, Bonnie Coleman and Earl Hall For Show – Geo. Rasmussen, Parson Pile, Gil Chaffin and Earl Hall It was decided..

Feb 18, 1938
Meeting of Feb. 18 suspended for Bingo game. Cleared $10.85

Mar 4, 1938
March 4, 1938 – Meeting opened at 9 p.m. Committee reported on show Financial Report Motion made seconded and approved to invite all women eligible for auxiliary to meet at next regular meeting March 18 for purpose of organizing auxiliary. Motion made seconded and approved to pay bill for flowers. Gilleland Motion made seconded and approved to allow $1.00 for stationary. A Bingo game was arranged for March 11th. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

Mar 11, 1938
$9.90 was made at Bingo 3/11/38

Apr 1, 1938
April 1, 1938 – Meeting opened at 9 p.m. Committee reported on show and dance. A party was arranged to be held in appreciation of those who took part in show on Friday nite April 8. Lunch consisting of cake, coffee and ice cream, also play Bingo. Motion was made by Maurice Holloron to buy colors from American Legion Emblem Div. amounting to $53.25. Motion was seconded by Sid Johnson and approved. Motion was made..

Apr 15, 1938
April 15, 1938 – Meeting called to order at 8:30 pm Motion made by Sidney Johnson and second by Ruspor Giesey to donate to D.C. Seely. Motion approved George Rasmussen was appointed to take charge of Decoration Day arrangements others on committee Sid Johnson, Arch Comstock and Earl Hall. District Commander was present and talked about District meeting to be held at Superior April 30. Instructions were also given to write to Clarence Rose. Motion..

May 6, 1938
May 6, 1938 – Meeting opened at 9:15 pm Reading of minutes of previous meeting Report made by Rasmussen of District meeting. Motion made by Rasmussen seconded by Sid Johnson motion approved for post to buy 100 poppies the funds to be given to the Auxiliary. Financial report was given by Finance Officer Willard Hall. Recess of 10 minutes was taken to investigate “Forward March” books for disabled veterans being represented by Mr. Ellis. Motion..

May 27, 1938
May 27, 1938 – Meeting opened at 9 pm by Gilbert Chaffin. Letter by Clarence Rose was read. Motion made by Sid Johnson second Giesey that one more meeting be held until fall. Motion approved Motion made by Parson Pile second by Ed Johnson that post (buy) 1 ½ dz. Flags for cemetery (on) Decoration Day. Motion approved Motion by Sid Johnson second by Parson Pile that the post buy 20 blank shells from Arch..

Jun 3, 1938
June 3, 1938 – Meeting opened at 9:15 pm Reading of minutes of previous Motion Ed Johnson second by Gilbert Chaffin to pay $1.00 for flags, motion approved. Motion by Ed Johnson seconded by Earl Younker to pay $3.75 for rent, motion approved. Financial statement by F.O. Willard Hall $51.00 Motion made by Ed Johnson seconded by Earl Younker to pay $5.00 on books for school purchased from D.A.V. Election of Officers took place replacing..

Sep 2, 1938
(Year #2: 1938 – 1939) Post Officers: Dudley Bowden – Commander Gilbert Chaffin – Vice Commander Earl Hall – Adjutant Sidney Johnson – Sergeant at Arms George Rasmussen – Service Officer Parson Pile – Chaplain Maurice Holloron – Historian Willard Hall – Finance Officer Sept 2, 1938 – Meeting opened at 9 pm Minutes of previous (meeting) were read. Motion made by Sid Johnson seconded by Parson Pile to pay $5.00 on books for school,..

Sep 23, 1938
Sept 23, 1938 – Meeting opened at 9:40 pm Reading of minutes of previous meeting Motion made by Geo Rasmussen to hold an Armistice Day dance Saturday night Nov 12, motion seconded by Sid Johnson, motion approved. Motion made by Ruspor Giesey to charge .75 for tickets, motion seconded by Ed Johnson, motion approved. Motion made by Maurice Holloron seconded by Ed Johnson to hold a Bingo game Thursday Sept 29, motion approved. There being..

Oct 7, 1938
Oct 7, 1938 – Reading of minutes of previous meeting A motion was made by Geo. Rasmussen to pay $5.00 on rent (to) Ray Snell for Hall up to Oct 15, seconded by Ruspor Giesey, motion carried. Motion made by Sidney Johnson, seconded by Ruspor Giesey to hold Bingo Game Oct 21 with early meeting. Adjutant instructed to send cards and make it plain for members to be present, motion carried. Reading of financial report..

Nov 4, 1938
Nov 4, 1938 – 8:40 pm Reading of (minutes of) previous meeting A committee was appointed to apply for work on W.P.A. for Frank Crow a member of Corvallis Post #91. A motion was made by George Rasmussen to select a chairman for the Dance Committee. Dance to be given Sat. nite (sp) Nov 12. Motion was seconded by Ed Johnson and approved. Geo Rasmussen was appointed chairman. Willard Hall and Gilbert Chaffin were appointed..

Nov 18, 1938
Nov 18, 1938 – 8:50 pm Reading of minutes of previous meeting Motion was made by Sidney Johnson to pay rent (of) $3.75, seconded by Maurice Holloron, motion carried. Reading of financial report Motion made by Ed Johnson to send Gilbert Chaffin as (a) delegate of this post to (the) District meeting at Hamilton Nov 28. No further business, meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Dec 2, 1938
Dec 2, 1938 – Reading of minutes (of) previous meeting Report of Gilbert Chaffin as delegate to District meeting at Hamilton Three members of Auxiliary were present to arrange for minstrel show or play. Motion was made by George Rasmussen, seconded by Sidney Johnson to have minstrel show, motion carried. Committees appointed by Commander Bowden as follows: Sidney Johnson – Advertising Show – Wm Hay, Chairman; Gilbert Chaffin & George Rasmussen, members Motion made by..

Dec 16, 1938
Dec 16, 1938 – Report of committee on show Financial report $67.60 Motion made by George Korman seconded by Parson Pile to donate $5.00 to each church and also to go 50 – 50 with Auxiliary for Xmas baskets etc. No further business (meeting) adjourned

Jan 6, 1939
Jan 6, 1939 – Meeting was held in Drug Store. A motion was made by Ed Johnson, seconded by Wm Hay to pay Bowden Store $5.20 Legion half for Xmas Baskets & $2.50 on feed, motion carried. No further business meeting adjourned.