Post 109 Gary, South Dakota
Post 109
Gary, South Dakota
About This Post
Post Namesake
Elmer Peden and John Cole
Notable Members
Aloysius (Tookie) Miller: State Finance Officer / Ralph Perkins: Children and Youth State Officer
What Makes this Post Unique
The Peden-Cole American Legion Post 109 is very active and is a big supporter of the community. Its building is used for community events and the post members also own a lounge/cafe where they serve meals on Saturday nights.
Photos
The American Legion 109 Club
American Legion Post 109, Gary, SD
Commanders of Peden-Cole Post 109
HISTORY
1910
Why is our organization called "Peden-Cole Post 109?"
Dec 11, 1917
Elmer Peden was the first soldier to die in uniform from the Gary community during WW I. He was stationed at Camp Funston at Fort Riley in Kansas and died there from the flue epidemic (meningitis) that took so many lives. This Flu Pandemic was one of the worst in recorded history and started in the continental United States. John Cole was the first Gary soldier to die in uniform during WW II, so the..
Elmer Peden was the first soldier to die in uniform from the Gary community during WW I. He was stationed at Camp Funston at Fort Riley in Kansas and died there from the flue epidemic (meningitis) that took so many lives. This Flu Pandemic was one of the worst in recorded history and started in the continental United States. John Cole was the first Gary soldier to die in uniform during WW II, so the..
1940
Post 109, Gary, SD organized
Oct 12, 1944
October 12, 1944: A group of veterans held a meeting to organize an American Legion Post at Gary, South Dakota. Post name: Peden-Cole Post of the American Legion.
October 12, 1944: A group of veterans held a meeting to organize an American Legion Post at Gary, South Dakota. Post name: Peden-Cole Post of the American Legion.
1945: First set of colors
Apr 26, 1945
April 26, 1945: Motion made and seconded to buy set of colors. First grade wool at cost of about $75.00. Motion carried. May 24, 1945: New flag and colors received.
April 26, 1945: Motion made and seconded to buy set of colors. First grade wool at cost of about $75.00. Motion carried. May 24, 1945: New flag and colors received.
1950
Post Membership Quota Reached
Nov 4, 1954
November 4, 1954: Post reached its membership quote of 55.
November 4, 1954: Post reached its membership quote of 55.
New Building
Apr 16, 1959
April 16, 1959: Commander game report on Legion building. Size of 50 x 100 with 40 x 50 basement for fire trucks. Decided to dispose of old building for possible $6000.00.
April 16, 1959: Commander game report on Legion building. Size of 50 x 100 with 40 x 50 basement for fire trucks. Decided to dispose of old building for possible $6000.00.
New Building
Apr 16, 1959
April 16, 1959: Commander gave report on Legion building. Size of 50 x 100 with 40 x 50 basement for fire trucks. Decided to dispose of old building for possible $6000.00. May 14, 1959: Vote on motion to put up new building 50 x 100. Mortgage other Legion building and land. Borrow money so project can be started. Twenty members present at meeting. Fourteen votes in favor. Six against. Motion carried.
April 16, 1959: Commander gave report on Legion building. Size of 50 x 100 with 40 x 50 basement for fire trucks. Decided to dispose of old building for possible $6000.00. May 14, 1959: Vote on motion to put up new building 50 x 100. Mortgage other Legion building and land. Borrow money so project can be started. Twenty members present at meeting. Fourteen votes in favor. Six against. Motion carried.
New Building
Apr 16, 1959
April 16, 1959: Commander gave report on Legion building. Size of 50 x 100 with 40 x 50 basement for fire trucks. Decided to dispose of old building for possible $6000.00. May 14, 1959: Vote on motion to put up new building 50 x 100. Mortgage other Legion building and land. Borrow money so project can be started. Twenty members present at meeting. Fourteen votes in favor. Six against. Motion carried. June 11, 1959: Report..
April 16, 1959: Commander gave report on Legion building. Size of 50 x 100 with 40 x 50 basement for fire trucks. Decided to dispose of old building for possible $6000.00. May 14, 1959: Vote on motion to put up new building 50 x 100. Mortgage other Legion building and land. Borrow money so project can be started. Twenty members present at meeting. Fourteen votes in favor. Six against. Motion carried. June 11, 1959: Report..
1960
Legion presence at the Gary Grandview Cemetery
Jul 11, 1963
July 11, 1963: Motion made and seconded to buy eight foot long monument for cemetery for $850.00. Motion carried. May 14, 1964: Motion made and seconded to buy small flags for veteran graves at cemetery. Motion carried.
July 11, 1963: Motion made and seconded to buy eight foot long monument for cemetery for $850.00. Motion carried. May 14, 1964: Motion made and seconded to buy small flags for veteran graves at cemetery. Motion carried.
New Building
Jul 13, 1967
July 13, 1967: Contract signed for new building. Brick red side and white roof for $28,430.00. November 18, 1967: Motion made and seconded to get new sign 16 x 24 American Legion for front of new building. Motion carried.
July 13, 1967: Contract signed for new building. Brick red side and white roof for $28,430.00. November 18, 1967: Motion made and seconded to get new sign 16 x 24 American Legion for front of new building. Motion carried.
Gary Historical Society Rents Legion
Nov 18, 1967
November 18, 1967: $25.00 check from Gary Historical Society for rent of both halls for the first annual Buffalo Feed.
November 18, 1967: $25.00 check from Gary Historical Society for rent of both halls for the first annual Buffalo Feed.
1970
Car Purchased
Nov 12, 1970
November 12, 1970: Motion made and seconded to buy 1931 Chev. car for $300.00 from Robert Kelly. Motion carried. January 14, 1971: Motion made and seconded to have 1931 Chev car reconditioned at Joe's Body Shop for $547.50. Motion carried.
November 12, 1970: Motion made and seconded to buy 1931 Chev. car for $300.00 from Robert Kelly. Motion carried. January 14, 1971: Motion made and seconded to have 1931 Chev car reconditioned at Joe's Body Shop for $547.50. Motion carried.
Legion Car Purchased
Nov 12, 1970
Motion made and seconded to buy 1931 Chev car for $300.00 from Robert Kelly. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded to buy 1931 Chev car for $300.00 from Robert Kelly. Motion carried.
Gary Legion Car Reconditioned
Jan 14, 1971
January 14, 1971: Motion made and seconded to have 1931 Chev car reconditioned at Joe's Body Shop for $547.50. Motion carried.
January 14, 1971: Motion made and seconded to have 1931 Chev car reconditioned at Joe's Body Shop for $547.50. Motion carried.
1980
Post Commander Photo Project
Feb 11, 1982
Motion made and seconded to make pictures of post commanders and put on wall in 109 Club. Motion carried. Pictures were put up in the 109 Club in April 1984.)
Motion made and seconded to make pictures of post commanders and put on wall in 109 Club. Motion carried. Pictures were put up in the 109 Club in April 1984.)
Legion Auxiliary agrees to 1985 Spring Convention Supper
Feb 14, 1985
February 14, 1985: Legion Auxiliary agreed to serve supper for the spring Legion Convention on April 11, 1985 at the Gary Post 109.
February 14, 1985: Legion Auxiliary agreed to serve supper for the spring Legion Convention on April 11, 1985 at the Gary Post 109.
Pete Hanson, WW I Veteran Presented with Wrist Watch
Oct 10, 1985
October 10, 1985: Pete Hanson, the only WW I veteran of Post 109 was presented with a wrist watch at the Hendrick's Minnesota Home.
October 10, 1985: Pete Hanson, the only WW I veteran of Post 109 was presented with a wrist watch at the Hendrick's Minnesota Home.
Spring Convention Held at Gary
Feb 12, 1987
Spring District Convention to be held at the Gary Legion with Gary Legion Auxiliary to serve the supper.
Spring District Convention to be held at the Gary Legion with Gary Legion Auxiliary to serve the supper.
New Shirts for Dance and Bingo Crews
Jul 13, 1989
July 13, 1989: Motion made and seconded to order 50 new shirts for the dance and bingo crew workers. Motion carried.
July 13, 1989: Motion made and seconded to order 50 new shirts for the dance and bingo crew workers. Motion carried.
Gary 8's Square Dance Club Rents Legion
Sep 9, 1989
September 9, 1989: Legion agreed to rent the dance hall to the Gary 8's Square Dance Club for their 40th Anniversary.
September 9, 1989: Legion agreed to rent the dance hall to the Gary 8's Square Dance Club for their 40th Anniversary.
Legion Donates to Gary Senior Citizens
Nov 9, 1989
November 9, 1989: Motion made and seconded to pay Gary Senior Citizens $500.00 donation to help pay for their new building. Motion carried.
November 9, 1989: Motion made and seconded to pay Gary Senior Citizens $500.00 donation to help pay for their new building. Motion carried.
