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Theodore Roosevelt Post #264, American Legion
Marceline’s American Legion (Theodore Roosevelt Post #264) was organized in 1919 at a meeting held in the law office of Lon R. Owen located on the second floor of the Marceline State Bank building. Dr. Roy M. Cater was elected commander, W. S. Eichenlaub adjutant and Tracy Lancaster, treasurer.
The local American Legion post … > More >
American Legion Auxiliary
The Auxiliary Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt Post No. 264 of the American Legion, Marceline, Missouri, was organized October 5, 1920, with the following charter members: Mrs. Vivian Lancaster Mrs. Belle Stuver, Mrs. Rosa Roof, Miss Marguerite Roof, Mrs. Mary Lancaster, Miss Blanche Svensson, Mrs. Ailah Steiner, Mrs. Ruth Heryford, Mrs. Olga Scott, Mrs. Frances … > More >
LEGION SPONSORS HOME-TOWN MOVIE
Motion Pictures of Marceline Will Be Shown August 9th and 10th at Uptown
A home-town movie will be shown August 9th and 10th at the Uptown Theatre here under auspices of the Theodore Roosevelt Post of the American Legion.
Miss Ruth A. Ritchie of St Louis is here this week making arrangements for the 2-day … > More >
Olin U. Cowser
Olin U. Cowser, of Woodhull, IL, completed a wonderfully blessed 98 years on earth to enter his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Seminary Village, Galesburg.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at United Church of Woodhull. Visitation will be an hour prior to service … > More >
Russel Fisher – March 13, 1993
Raw transcript
00:00:04 Speaker 1
In general, what was marshaling like?
00:00:10 Speaker 2
I’ll give you some my recollection of probably the 40s.
00:00:16 Speaker 2
The town itself is about like it is today, and things were busy because of the Second World War.
00:00:25 Speaker 2
At theater.
00:00:27 Speaker 2
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George Edward Pollard, 1921-2016
US Army, 1945-1946
Corporal George E. Pollard was drafted and began his service in May 1945 until
July 1946. By the time George actually deployed to the war scene in 1945, the
battle at the European Front had come to an end and the American Forces were
left to occupy the ravaged countries. George served … > More >
We’re Proud To Be Located in Marceline!
From an obscure beginning in a one-room Marceline office in 1937, the Walsworth firm has enjoyed phenomenal growth during each of the years it has been in business and today is recognized as one of the leading publishers of quality yearbooks in the United States.
Walsworth Brothers, a partnership of Don, Bill, and Ed Walsworth, … > More >
Distinguished Citizens Holding State Elective Office
- CATER, Roy M., Elected in 1928 as Representative from Linn County for the 55th Assembly. Born on November 5th, 1881 at Edina, Missouri. He received his higher education in the Kirksville Normal, the University of Kansas and the American Medical College. Served in the United States Army during World War I with the rank of
Marceline Jubilee
EVENTS THAT WILL BE CONTINUOUS DURING THE JUBILEE
June 29 – July 4.
- Jubilee House – at corner of Howell and Kansas Avenue. Decorated with antiques in the manner of a house of 1888.
- Nike Missile – at the corner of Howell and Kansas Avenue. Modern technology at its most destructive force.
- Agriculture Display –