The 2012 Little Miss Poppies are Grace Helene Douglas and Kate Jacquelyn Douglas of Yardley. Grace is in Kindergarten and Kate is a Second Grade student at Eleanor Roosevelt elementary school. Grace and Kate are the daughters of Bill and Amy Douglas of Yardley.
The girls are eligible for membership in the Auxiliary under the service of their Grandfather, Vietnam Veteran and Legionnaire William Stout of Langhorne.
2012 Miss Poppies is Sophia Avery Punches of Langhorne. Sophia is a 5th grade student at Oliver Heckman elementary school and the daughter of Jennifer Sincage of Langhorne. Sophia is eligible for membership under the service of her Grandfather, the late Bill Sincage.
Bill was a member of the Jesse W. Soby Post. He served in US Army in the Korean War.
Horseshoe Tournament to benefit Adam Keys
The American Legion Riders Chapter 960 and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 960 are hosting a Horseshoe Tournament for wounded warrior Adam Keys on Saturday June, 23 2012 (with the rain date set for June 30).
This is a benefit tournament for an American soldier wounded in an IED attack while on patrol in Afghanistan. Adam survived the attack but is a multiple amputee as a result of the injuries.
Adam is from Whitehall, PA. He has been undergoing treatment and care for his injuries for over 2 years at various locations including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland and Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio Texas.
All event proceeds go directly to Adam for use in his care and treatment.
Two person teams with an entry fee of $50 per team. (No refunds unless tournament is cancelled.) Double elimination tournament.
Entry fee includes tournament, food, beverages, and one door prize entry. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 teams. Team check-in starts at 8:00 am and the Games scheduled to start at 9:00 am. Non-tournament playing spectators $10 for food and beverages. $5 for door prize entry; limit of one door prize entry per person.
Please contact Carl Trinko at 215-939-1861 or Ken Benjamin at 267-560-2957 for more information. Feel free to leave a comment below if you’d like to register for the tournament.
The tournament will be held at American Legion Post 960, 1537 Woodbourne Road, Levittown, PA 19057.
Hope to see you there.
Jesse Soby Post is Turning 93!
The Jesse Soby Legion Family would like to invite you to join us in celebrating Post #148′s 93rd Birthday!
When: Friday April 27th at 8:00pm
Where: We will be gathering for the Legion general meeting followed by food and drinks. Legionnaires, SAL, Auxiliary and all interested future members welcome.
Auxiliary Update
It’s Keystone Girls and Boys State again!
Keystone State is a leadership program with a focus on Americanism and our system of government. It is for girls and boys that are in their junior year of high school and is held at Shippensburg University and is free to any interested high school junior. To learn more please call Betty Casey 215-752-3267
2011 Keystone Citizens Lauren and Dan
Important dates:
March 19th Meeting night 7:30
April 27th We will be celebrating Jesse W. Soby Post 93 birthday. The Auxiliary will be providing the food and desserts for this Legion family event. Please call Betty Casey 215-752-3267 if you can help with the food.
May 21st Meeting night 7:30 Come join us and our Essay winners and their families. We will also be electing our 2012-13 Officers at this meeting
Announcement. Contact Information Needed
SAL Commander Harry Hart sends out E-MAILS with the latest happenings at the Post. He would like to get a list together of anyone interested in receiving this information.
Please fill out the Contact Form and Harry will include you in his mailings. This is a Great Way to great the latest information!
Membership Meeting Announcement
Important message from our Legion Commander.
Our next membership meeting will be held on the First Floor of the Post home, Friday, January 27th, at 8:30pm.
-Commander Don Mather
Happy New Year!
Everyone here at Jesse W. Soby Post #148 would like to wish you and yours a heartfelt Happy New Year.
Here’s to a safe, happy and healthy 2012!
…A Day That Will Live in Infamy
This Wednesday marks the 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Below is a gallery featuring photos from Life magazine.
Breakfast With Santa – December 11th
Come enjoy breakfast and a visit with Santa on December 11th from 9-1pm. Everyone welcome!
Where:
Jesse W. Soby American Legion Post #148 – 115 West Richardson Ave. Langhorne
Menu:
Eggs, Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Coffee, Tea and Juice
$4.00 Adults $3:00 Children – 4 years old and under FREE
Don’t forget your camera!
Veterans Day, Friday November 11 – Langhorne Borough Schedule
The following is the schedule Veterans Day for Langhorne Borough. The ceremonies will take place Friday November 11, 2011.
10:25 AM – Assemble at Jesse Soby Post American Legion, West Richardson Avenue.
10:30 AM – Welcome followed by symbolic Roll Call of WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans – Led by Don Mathers, Post Commander.
10:45 AM – March to Richardson House Plaque – South Bellevue Avenue.
11:00 AM – Armistice Day laying of wreath and roll call of WWI Veterans – Led by Larry Langhans, Langhorne Community Memorial Association.
11:15 AM – March to Revolutionary War Burial Site – South Bellevue Avenue. Remarks by Mayor Chris Blaydon followed by flag raising, gun salute and taps.
11:30 AM – Walk to Mayor’s Playground.
11:45 AM – Dedication of Sgt. David Ayers’ Pilliar – West Maple Ave and National Ave. Remarks by Rep. Frank Farry.
Noon – Raising of Flag – Mayor’s Playground.
12:05 PM – Dedication of Peace Pole, next to McGrath Pavilion. Led by Councilwoman Kathleen Horwatt followed by player and song led by Rev. Scott Mitchell.
(Program may be modified due to inclement weather)