American Legion honors members and more during annual celebration

The Grover Sheets American Legion Post 111 honored several people during its 94th anniversary celebration Saturday, March 9. Learn more in the Monday, March 10, News-Banner.

Donald Coates, right, was presented a certificate for 60 years of membership in the American Legion Saturday night by Richard Beck, commander of Grover Sheets Post 111 in Bluffton.

Alice Craig, the cook at American Legion Post 111, is presented a certificate of appreciation for her service to the organization by Richard Beck, the post’s commander.

James R. Dubach, right, was named Legionaire of the Year Saturday night at the 94th anniversary celebration for the Grover Sheets Post 111 of the American Legion. He was presented the plaque by Richard Beck, center, the post’s commander. At left is Past Commander Kash Vanover.

Nina Stultz, right, auxiliary unit president for American Legion Post 111, presents the centerpiece bouquet to Carol Trice, the wife of the evening’s speaker, Edward Trice. At left is Richard Beck, the post’s commander.

Charles Krumrine, center, holds a plaque noting his status as an honorary life member of American Legion Post 111. At left is Richard Beck, the post’s commander, and at right is Claude McMillan, the Wells County service officer, who escorted Krumrine to the front to receive the award.

Marilyn Meshberger was presented a certificate of appreciation for her efforts at American Legion Post 111 by Richard Beck, the post’s commander.