A proclamation designating May 23 as “Poppy Day” in Schulenburg was signed by Mayor Connie Koopmann in the presence of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 143 representatives. Shown are (front row, from left) Patricia Hranicky, Auxiliary vice president; Mayor Connie Koopmann; Peggy Fish, Auxiliary president; (back row) Dana Bartosh, Auxiliary member; Debora Behlen, treasurer; Sandi Guthrie, sergeant-at-arms; and Patricia Marty, historian.
Mayor Connie Koopmann has signed a proclamation announcing Friday, May 23 as “Poppy Day” in Schulenburg.
The blood red, four-petal flower, native to the battle fields of Flanders, was officially proclaimed the “Memorial Flower” at the 1921 National American Legion Auxiliary Convention.
TheAmerican LegionAuxiliary McBride Unit 143 will hold its annual “Poppy Day” drive on Friday and Saturday, May 23 …
