Templeton American Legion turns 90

Cecil Gambel, U.S. Army, ret., points out his father, Ora Gamble, who was a founding member of American Legion Post 220 in Templeton, and even helped build the Legion Hall. Photo by Creig P. Sherburne.

TEMPLETON — The Templeton post of the American Legion was chartered in April 1922 — it will be 91 years old on its next birthday. The American Legion Auxiliary was chartered in April, 1923 — it will be 90 years old on its next birthday.

Which puts the two related groups right in between two 90-year birthdays.

But neither will really celebrate the birthday with such trappings as cakes and balloons. The groups exist to support veterans and their families. So while 90 is a significant milestone, the organizations have much better reasons to celebrate: the people they serve.

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