Johnsonville Legion Ceremony

Johnsonville Legion Ceremony - When the new American Legion post home was dedicated Thursday night, Post Commander, Joe T. Huggins (second from left) as host of the occasion was surrounded by high officials of the Legion in the state. Seated, left to right are Jess Bullard, of Columbia, state asjutant, Commander Huggins, Mrs. Huggins; O. B. Freeman, of Loris, department vice-commander, and W. J. McLeod, of Walterboro, state commander. The picture at the bottom, taken just before the ceremony and banquet at 8 p.m., shows the new hut, constructed almost entirely by members of the post. In addition to post member and Legion officers of the state and various districts, Governor and Mrs. Thurmond and Florence County officials attended the ceremony. (Photos by Walter S. McDonald) Source: Florence Morning News

30 April 1950