Versailles’ American Legion announces Centennial Celebration
Staff report
VERSAILLES The American Legion Post #435 located in Versailles received its charter on July 20, 1921. Members of the post are planning a 100-year celebration to be held July 16 and 17, 2021. A public ceremony at 7 p.m. will begin the weekend jubilee. The program will include presentation of colors and an Honor Guard Salute to the Legion’s deceased members. Everyone is invited to socialize and join in an entertaining evening of Karaoke in the Bunker.
Saturday’s events start at 1 p.m. with games throughout the afternoon and plenty of time for socializing. At 6 p.m. there will be a meal for all Legion members wishing to attend. The meal will consist of hamburgers, brats, potato salad, coleslaw, and assorted desserts. The meal will be RSVP only for American Legion Post #435 members, their spouses, and the widows of the post’s deceased members. Members will also be invited to attend the Commander’s Ba