To the Veterans

[Outofdodge]

Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.

[Detector]

Ditto. We celebrate your service and sacrifice on this day.

[lurker]

The American Legion Cunningham Post 222 in Hamilton, Texas will hold the 89th Annual Anvil Shoot at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Legion Post on U.S. Highway 281 north of Hamilton.

The tradition of the anvil shoot started in 1918 at the end of World War I, which was supposed to be the “war to end all wars.”

The armistice to end the war had been rumored and local residents gathered in the early morning hours at the telegraph office to receive confirmation. When word was received, Frank Holmes, who had a blacksmith business next to the telegraphy office, had the idea to fire the anvil to notify the rest of the sleeping town.

Returning local veterans heard of this and asked that it be repeated in 1919 and it has continued ever since.

The armistice was signed into effect in Versailles, France on the 11th month, 11th day at the 11th hour. Thus, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in France is 5 a.m. Texas time, which is the reason the anvil shoot starts at 5 a.m. Nov. 11 is observed nation-wide as Veterans Day.

The anvil shoot consists of taking two anvils, placing black powder on one, then placing the other anvil upside down on the first anvil and setting off the black powder with a red-hot rod. The top anvil is blasted several feet into the air.

“As you can imagine, this makes a lot of noise,” said Post members Robert Jackson.

Local blacksmiths continued this tradition for some time until the American Legion Post 222 in Hamilton took over and has continued the tradition.

The anvil shoot has traditionally been the post’s largest fundraiser. Breakfast consisting of gravy, sausage and biscuits will be served.

“The breakfast is free, although donations will be deeply appreciated,” said Jackson.

The event is the oldest anvil shoot in Texas celebrating the end of World War One, “the war to end all wars.”

This year the post is raffling a Remington Express Model 870 12 gauge shotgun, a 50th year anniversary decanter and as set of stainless steel pots and pans

Raffle tickets are available for the shotgun and decanter at a cost of $2 each or three for $5 and for the pots and pans $1 each or six for $5.

The drawings will be held after breakfast. Tickets may be purchased until just prior to the drawing.

[Made in the USA]

SALUTE!!!

From an old USAF flyboy!!

[TexKan]

SALUTE!!

From you friendly 91B20 WAC (for those not sure bout that - Medic - Woman's Army Corp)

[Goldwinggal]

Please take time today to look up at your flags and make sure they are in good repair. Do not disgrace the brave men and women that sacrificed so much for this great land of ours. Some gave time out of their lives and some gave all to see that we are safe. This would be the very least we could do.

Thanks

[Highwayman]

Many thanks to all of those that served.

[TexKan]

Originally Posted by Goldwinggal

Please take time today to look up at your flags and make sure they are in good repair. Do not disgrace the brave men and women that sacrificed so much for this great land of ours. Some gave time out of their lives and some gave all to see that we are safe. This would be the very least we could do.

Thanks

Just got a new one with a new Texas flag as well. We go thru a flag a year (if it's a cheap one)..... a good one will last 2 years. Lucked out at the flea market...... got commercial ones for $20. That's 10 a piece - then got a HUGE (hopin the pole will hold it) one for the 4th for another 10....... was a good weekend at the swap!!!

If you are flyin - don't forget to lite it up if it's flyin after dark!

[lurker]

I don't remember all the details just now but there's gunna be a Dance Saturday evening in the Hoover Pavilion with music from the WWII era. 6-9 if I remember correctly. Bring your own glucosomine....

Edit: DC Convention & Visitor's Bureau::

Title: Arrowhead West's 30th Anniversary
Start Date: November 10, 2006
End Date: November 11, 2006
Description: Arrowhead West is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a dance in the Hoover Pavilion. The theme will be 70's music and dress.
Address: Wright Park
Dodge City, KS 67801
Location: Hoover Pavilion in Wright Park
Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: 620-227-8803
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Sorry....

[TexKan]

Dance and dress from the 70's??? It ain't glucosamine they will be "holdin"