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Legion Post #6 finds time capsule inside old flag pole

By Patty Connealy –
  • These two photos, one taken in the old Legion building in 1955 and the other in the new building in 1957, are World War I veterans. Legion Post #6 is asking for assistance in identifying the men pictured. To get a better look, see the original photos on display at the Legion.
    These two photos, one taken in the old Legion building in 1955 and the other in the new building in 1957, are World War I veterans. Legion Post #6 is asking for assistance in identifying the men pictured. To get a better look, see the original photos on display at the Legion.
  • This note, written on a ticket from Joe Sejvar Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Work says: “This flag pole was donated by the City of Gregory to Hutchison Post No. 6 of American Legion, set up May 1943.”
    This note, written on a ticket from Joe Sejvar Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Work says: “This flag pole was donated by the City of Gregory to Hutchison Post No. 6 of American Legion, set up May 1943.”
  • The top of the dome was pretty battered by the time they got it off. Commander Greg Smith isn’t even sure what prompted them to take it off, but the treasure waiting inside was worth the effort. Written inside is “Joe Sejvar Plumbing.”
    The top of the dome was pretty battered by the time they got it off. Commander Greg Smith isn’t even sure what prompted them to take it off, but the treasure waiting inside was worth the effort. Written inside is “Joe Sejvar Plumbing.”
  • Legion Post #6 finds time capsule inside old flag pole
    Legion Post #6 finds time capsule inside old flag pole

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