News: Thorp - Am. Legion Centennial (2019)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Wischer, Dickerson, Hyma, Rohan, Kostka

----Source: THORP COURIER (23 Oct 2019)

The Cecil Tormey American Legion Post 118 will celebrate their centennial on Sunday, October 27. Post 118 was chartered on October 25 in 1919.

The celebration will take place at the Thorp American Legion Hall, 500 N. Washington Street. From 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. they will hold a social hour, followed by the program from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with dinner to follow.

Distinguished guests who will attend this event include:

• David Wischer, the Department of WI American Legion Commander from Milwaukee. He has been a member of the American Legion for 39 years and his focus is on preventing the loss of our service men and women from suicide.

• Joanie Dickerson, the Department of WI American Legion Auxiliary President from Bagley will also attend. She works tirelessly with the Wisconsin's Homeless Female Veterans ALA Grant Fund.

• Timothy Hyma, the Department of WI American Legion Riders Association President from Sparta.

• Denise Rohan, past National American Legion Commander.

• Frank Kostka, past Department of WI American Legion Commander from Ashland.

 

 

 


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