Amstutz-Marty American Legion Post 256

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WW-1 Sergeant Fred Amstutz 
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WW-2 Sergeant Melvin Marty 
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The Zimmerman  House on E. Coates Ave. was purchased by the local legion and used as a meeting place for several years.  After years of constant repairs and with no large meeting room they decided to replace it with a new building. 
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Volunteers 
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Furthest table, right end is Thomas Runkle Sr.  This side of furthest table is Joe Legler, Herbert Kubly, ?,? Calvin Drafahl.   Fromt, seated: First lady is Jean Blumer, not Patty Strause. 
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Left: Roy Dickson. 
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Stonework for the chimney. 
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Man right of Joe Legler is Vernon Elmer.  
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New Legion building  designed by Monticello Architect John W. Steinmann. 
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The ? marked lady between Elsie King and Mary Strause is Byrdene Baker. 
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Finishing the stonework skirt around the foundation.  Left, in overalls, Thomas Brusveen, the others haven't been identified. 
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Amstutz-Marty American Legion Post 256's new home on E. Coates Ave. 
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The Legionaire in the light suit is Ernie Strause, 4th from left is Wis. Assemblyman Gordon Roseleip..  This may have been the official dedication of the Legion Post building attended by District Commanders and other dignitaries. 
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Monticello Village President, Mr. John Stenbroten,  speaking to the Legion members and guests. 
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WW-1 Legion 50 year members, being honored with certificates. L-R: Wilbert Dick, James Dooley, William Blum, Royal Woelffer, and Leon Voegeli. 
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Roy Woelffer, 3rd District Commander and James Dooley honored with 50 year membership certificates.  Both  are WW-1 Army veterans. 
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Clarence Blumer with Legion Badger Boy and Girl State  selectees and Mary Strause.  The students aren't identified. 
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Monticello Lions pancake breakfast fund raiser at the Legion house.  Left, Sylvan Disch, 3rd from left, Woodrow Pryce. 
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Monticello Lions pancake breakfast fund raiser.  Left, Woodrow Pryce, 2nd from left, facing camera, Rolland Buchholz, 3rd from left, facing camera, Richard Smith, far right, Ben Campa. 
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Legion chicken barbecue.  L-R: John Wirth, Jr., Calvin Drafahl, Jon Lehnherr, Russel Baker, Roger Wahl. 
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Chicken Barbecue fund raiser.  L-R: Calvin Drafahl,  John Wirth, Jr., Jon Lehnherr and Thomas Brusveen. 
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