American Legion

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Petoskey ~ American Legion
455 Bay Street, Petoskey, Michigan

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Carl O. Weaver Post 194 Petoskey

July 2014

Preamble As Hanging In the American Legion Post Bay Street Petoskey MI

Carl O. Weaver, for whom the Petoskey Legion Post is named, was "Killed in Action" during WWI.
His remains were moved from
the American Cemetery in Romange France to a cemetery in Dayton OH.

19 November 1918 ~ Petoskey Evening News

13 November 1918 ~ Petoskey Evening News

1 August 1946 ~ Northern Michigan Review

13 February 1920 ~ Petoskey Evening News

Obituary Below: Carl O. Weaver's mother passed away on Grove Street in Petoskey, Michigan, in 1946. Carl's father passed away 30 August 1955, at the age of 92 years, in Dayton, Ohio (see below for father's obituary).

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Obituary Below: Carl O. Weaver's father passed away in Dayton, Ohio,
on 30 August 1955, at the age of 92.

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The Carl O. Weaver Post received its charter
18 December 1920.

Dr. Charles J. Gray (1873 - 1961)
was one of the founders and was the
First Commander of Carl O. Weaver Post

6 April 1961 ~ Petoskey News Review

4 August 1921 ~ Petoskey Evening News

15 September 1921 ~ Petoskey Evening News

23 March 1922 ~ Petoskey Evening News

Photo Below:
Carol O. Weaver Post 194 in front of the Emmet County Court House in Petoskey, Michigan

Greenwood Photo Archive Collection from petoskey newspapers (Undated)

Carl O. Weaver Post 194 Petoskey MI

Text Accompanying Photo Above: "Bobsledding was a popular sport in Petoskey back in the 1920s on giant sleds such as this of Carl O. Weaver Post, 194, American Legion. Bobsleds used to zip down Mitchell-st. in the days when most cars were laid up with the first ice. Identified from the left in this photo belonging to Wilson J. 'Mac" McDonald are: Arthur 'Westie' West, Charles Henika, Fred Schmitt, Zalman Fryman, Bert Nutting, Harold Guillaume, Alexander 'Dub' Worden, Ray George, Henry Boehm, John Laggis, George John, Dr. Charles J. Gray, Gordon Feather, John Ulberg, Lasey Sergent and 'Mac'. The little boy wasn't identified. If all got on this sled, there would be 16 men and a boy aboard."

Carol O. Weaver Post of the American Legion helped to dedicate the fourth and existing (in 2019) Mitchell Street Bridge. My "Northern Mich~Mash Preserve" web site's Petoskey "Bridges and Dams" web page has additional information about this topic.

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3 July 1941 ~ Northern Michigan Review

12 November 1936 ~ Petoskey Evening News

10 August 1939 ~ Petoskey Evening News

Greenwood Photo Archive Collection from Petoskey newspapers (1948)

Click HERE for additional information about Ethel Rowan Fasquelle
who donated the 44 star flag to the Carl O. Weaver Post 194, American Legion.

15 January 1948 ~ Northern Michigan Review

27 May 1948 ~ Northern Michigan Review

15 May 1953 ~ Petoskey Evening News

4 June 1953 ~ Northern Michigan Review

8 December 1953 ~ Petoskey Evening News & Northern Michigan Review

3 June 1954 ~ Petoskey Evening News

27 September 1951 ~ Northern Michigan Review

15 January 1953 ~ Northern Michigan Review

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30 January 1955 ~ Petoskey News Review

6 July 1955 ~ Petoskey News Review

29 July 1955 ~ Petoskey News Review

Greenwood Photo Archive Collection from Petskey Newspaper (1955)

15 November 1955 ~ Petoskey News Review

Greenwood Photo Archive Collection from Petskey Newspaper (1959)

25 July 1959 ~ Petoskey News Reveiw

22 July 1959 ~ Petoskey News Review

9 January 1960 ~ Petoskey News Review

Ken Turk of Petoskey
had been a former commander of
Carol O. Weaver Post, 19, American Legion.

9 February 1960 ~ Petoskey News Review

Observe a day for Dr. Charles Gray
a founder and FIRST commander of Petoskey's Carl O. Weaver Post

11 March 1961 ~ Petoskey News Review

Ande L. Bodary... 12 August 1963 ~ Petoskey News Review

Karamol/Casimir A. "Cash", Petoskey (6 January 1895 ~ 9 January 1968) ~ Army... a veteran of WWI and a member of the
Carl O. Weaver Unit, American Legion, No. 194.

23 May 1968 ~ Petoskey News Review

15 July 1968 ~ Petoskey News Review

11 November 1969 ~ Petoskey News Review

3 May 1971 ~ Petoskey News Review

9 October 1972 ~ Petoskey News Review

10 July 1973 ~ Petoskey News Review

Display Case In American Legion Post Petoskey MI

July 2014 ~ Michael B. Lindemuth Memorial Garden next to the American Legion Hall on Bay Street Petoskey MI

Joy Cemetery Springvale Township Charlevoix County MI ~ Beatrice M. Grossman was memorialized with a bronze star, near her tombstone, noting her membership in the American Legion Auxiliary.

19 September 2019

The 5 March 2022 Petoskey News Review reported about "Petoskey's American Legion Post
Announces New Programs".

The new programs were developed to better serve area veterans through the use of the American Legion Building at 455 Bay Street, Petoskey, Michigan. Veterans do not have to be members of the American Legion Post to join in the activities. Brian Morrison emphasized "MWR" for the veterans; acronym for "Morale, Welfare, and Recreation". Various activities will include playing cards, board games, ping-pong, indoor corn hole, or pool, or choose from a selection of movies to watch. If those do not appeal, just having a place to meet and talk with other veterans will be available. With no liquor license at the post, veterans are invited to bring their own beverage or snack. Coffee and bottled water will be available. The camaraderie of those with similar experiences is hoped to reduce the veteran suicide rate.

Phil Babcock, a veteran service officer employed and accredited through the American Legion Department of Michigan will be at the post every Tuesday usually between 9AM > 4PM. It is recommended to call 231-590-6200 for an appointment.

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