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By Shari Everhart

National Poppy Day is Friday , May 28th . The American Legion Family is pleased to have brought National Poppy Day to the United States and encourages the public to purchase and wear a poppy in remembrance and gratitude for all those who have served , fought and made the ultimate sacrifice by losing their lives in service to our great nation .

Wearing a poppy the Friday before Memorial Day is a reminder to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and is a symbol of hope for the generations to come who will answer the call to military service . weather

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It is important for Americans to remember that we have an entirely new group of veterans . Supporting them and their families is absolutely essential .

The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country following World War I . It was popularized by the publication of the wartime poem “ In Flanders Fields .” Written by LIeutenant Colonel John McCre , M . D . while serving on the front line in World War I , the poem honors soldiers killed in battle . In 1920 , the poppy became the memorial flower of the American Legion Family .

Each year , members of the American Legion Family , led by the American Legion Auxiliary , distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation . All donations received on National Poppy Day ( or week ) will be used by the American Legion Family to support the future of local veterans , active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs .

Please wear a red poppy on National Poppy Day as a symbol to honor the fallen and support the living heroes who have worn our nation ’ s uniform .

THE FARNHAMVILLE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEMBERS WILL BE SELLING POP- PIES ON NATIONAL POPPY DAY , MAY 28 , ON fARNHAMVILLE ’ S MAIN STREET FROM 9:00 TO 10:30 A . M . PLEASE STOP BY AND PURCHASE YOUR POPPY !

By Shari Everhart

Since 2020 pretty much put a damper on any sort of get-togethers of medium to large numbers of people due to pandemic restrictions , it is with pleasure to learn the shelter house in the Farnhamville City Park is ready to accommodate those wishing to enjoy a gathering of people and who are uncertain just where to get together .

Those who want to reserve the facility can contact the City Clerk at ( 515 ) 544-3619 to reserve a date .

By Shari Everhart

Members of the Farnhamville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 510 issues an invitation for the public to join them at the Farnhamville Legion building for refreshments following the 2:00 p . m . Memorial Day service at Reading Township Cemetery on Sunday afternoon , May 30th .

The fellowship coffee will be held rain or shine and in case of inclement weather that day , services will be moved from the cemetery to the Legion building .

A big Thank You to family and friends who remembered me and helped me celebrate my 90th Birthday . May 1st has always been special to me ; May Day and my Birthday . I am blessed in so many ways !

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