Memorial Day to be recognized Monday in area

Americans will celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Local organizations will celebrate the holiday with programs.

HOSMER

The Hosmer Legion will host a program at 10:30 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church in Hosmer.

The Prairie Harmony Singers will provide musical entertainment. Kathy Schaffer will give the Memorial Day Address.

Schaffer was born in Eureka and graduated frem Eureka High School in 1967. She enlisted in the Army in 1968, hoping to join the Air Force, but did not meet the weight qualifications. Stationed in Ft. McClellan, Ala. for her time in the service. She was a platoon ser...