Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
On May 24, 1952, the new home of the John C. Peterson Post 49 American Legion Inc. was dedicated in Warsaw.
A 50-year rededication will be held Friday at 3 p.m.
Dick Dobbins, a 50-year life member, will give a brief history of the Post followed by a rededication ceremony.
Bennie Pepitone is the current Commander of Warsaw Post 49.
Five decades ago, Mayor Paul Hodges gave the address of welcome.
Serving the post in 1952 were: Commander Joe Watkins; A.D. Phillips, 1st vice commander; Russell Simmons, 2nd vice commander; Donald R. Dubbs, adjutant; George Bumbaugh, finance officer; A.G. Breaks, service officer; the Rev. Carroll Odell, chaplain; Fred Kirkendall, sergeant-at-arms; the Rev. Frank Tillman, historian; and Ralph C. Lichtenwalter, Hurless L. Nine and Harry Lewallen, trustees.
Expected dignitaries Friday include: Mayor Ernie Wiggins; State Rep. David Wolkins; State Senator Kent Adams; Mrs. Inez Watkins, widow of Joe Watkins; and Mrs. Alice Donovan, widow of Joseph Donovan, past commander of the Indiana Department of the American Legion and post commander in 1950, when the American Legion first moved into the building at 301 N. Buffalo St.
