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Veterans Appreciation Day Saturday in St. Ansgar
Published Monday, September 1, 2008
ST. ANSGAR — The fifth annual Veteran Appreciation Day, featuring World War II era, Korea era and Vietnam era mini-reunions, will be held Saturday, Sept. 13.
The events begin at the St. Ansgar, Iowa America Legion Post.
Veterans are invited to share stories with friends, according to organizer, Phil Fleischer.
“Bring your photos and memorabilia,” Fleischer said.
The guest speaker is Women’s Army Corps Vietnam vet, Mavis Schmidt of Northwood, Iowa.
Schmidt was the personal secretary of Commanding General Creighton Abrams.
The Meitner Polka Band will play and lunch served.
Veteran Appreciation Day is free, open to the public and smoke/alcohol free.
Spouses and children are welcome.
For more details and a list of who is coming from each era contact the sponsor Fleischer at (641) 736-2346.
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