A Veterans Service event will be held this Wednesday, March 13 at the Memorial VFW Post #7159 in Princeton. The session will start at 1 o’clock and end by 2 with a District One Service Officer to answer questions. Veterans attending are to take a copy of DD 214 or separation papers. All Veterans and family […]
Dates in March have been announced for assistance to Veterans at Trenton. On Friday, March 8th, a Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 from 8 to 2 o’clock to help with VA paperwork and answer questions. Those attending are asked to take a copy of form DD 214, and all […]
At a meeting in Chillicothe this morning, District One of Veterans of Foreign Wars will honor winners of the Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen, and Teacher Recognition. The VFW District 1 Meeting on Saturday, begins at 11 o’clock at the Chillicothe VFW Post 858. Winners in the Voice of Democracy Contest are first place Mardee […]
Several veterans events are planned in Trenton in December. A veterans service officer can help with VA paperwork and answer questions at the Trenton Hy-Vee December 3rd from 9 o’clock in the morning until 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD-214 and all VA paperwork they have. A vet […]
A southeast Missouri military veterans post is in jeopardy of closing. Farmington Veterans of Foreign Wars commander Bud Davis says his post has been dealing with financial problems and could close within one year. Farmington Veterans of Foreign Wars commander Bud Davis says more members are dying than joining his post. […]
Princeton Memorial VFW Post 7159 will hold a special Calamity Jane Day Bingo Saturday evening. The VFW Hall at 300 North Jefferson Street in Princeton opens at 4 o’clock, and the first game begins at 5 o’clock. There will be 10 regular games, three games with special door prizes of $100, and two progressive games. […]
VFW Post 919 will present a Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony and rifle salute at ten o’clock Monday, May 28, at the Grundy County Museum. Bob Chenoweth, a Korean War veteran and past president of the museum will provide brief patriotic comments. Seating will be provided and the public is encouraged to arrive early. The […]
A Vet Center Counselor from Kansas City will be at Trenton VFW Post 919 July 7. The counselor will provide free confidential help to veterans and families of active duty military from 8 o’clock that morning to 1 o’clock that afternoon. Topics discussed include stress management, post traumatic stress disorder, and marriage counseling. No information […]
Under sunny skies, light winds, birds chirping, and approximately 75 people watching, VFW Post 919 at Trenton conducted a flag raising ceremony and rifle salute Monday morning, Memorial Day, to officially open up the Grundy County Museum properties for this season. While VFW members were hoisting the U.S. flag out in front of the Baker one-room school, […]
