Legion Post No. 27 elects new officers

  • This Photo was taken February 27, 1958, at an American Legion meeting honoring the charter members of the Wiley B. Murray Post. Front row L-R: E. P. Dyess, Otto Harkey, Jim Kelly, Buddy Joiner. Back row: Dr. C. M. Oliver, Martin Knight Carter, Monroe Carroll & Bill Perry. The San Saba Post was chartered August 13, 1919.
    This Photo was taken February 27, 1958, at an American Legion meeting honoring the charter members of the Wiley B. Murray Post. Front row L-R: E. P. Dyess, Otto Harkey, Jim Kelly, Buddy Joiner. Back row: Dr. C. M. Oliver, Martin Knight Carter, Monroe Carroll & Bill Perry. The San Saba Post was chartered August 13, 1919.

    The veterans of the Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 met Thursday, September 8th, at the legion hall in San Saba for their stated meeting. Eighteen people were in attendance. The program was provided by Jaxzen Mask, a senior of San Saba High School, who provided a report about his experiences at the 2022 Texas Boys State Convention.

    Mask was sponsored by the post to attend the event at the University of Texas. He spoke about the many things he learned concerning the American democratic form of government, sharing his experiences with the veterans.

    Officers elected for 2022-2023 are: Commander- Jan K. Huffstetler, Adjutant – R. J. Cox, Sr., 1st Vice Commander – Charles K. Stevenson, 2nd Vice Commander – Johnny L. Holder & Sgt. at Arms – Earnest Roy Jones.

    The American Legion would like to remind the public to utilize the flag drop box when retiring old and worn flags. It is located across from the courthouse and between the library and police department. All flags receive honorable and dignified treatment by the local Boy Scout Troop of San Saba.