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Local American Legion Post Now Numbers More than Thirty-five and Growing! The Franklin Post of the American Legion, Martin-Jensen Post No. 308, is rapidly growing into a strong organization and before long will include all of the servicemen… Read More
Object of Soldier Organization is to Foster Americanism and Support Constitution. During the past few weeks, there has been some talk of organizing a post of the American Legion at Franklin but no action has so far been… Read More
Only two Renville County newspapers published a headline that stated the phrase “D-Day” on June 8, 1944, this included The Franklin Tribune and the Sacred Heart News. Today, June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of this notorious… Read More
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On Active Service, Oct. 6, 1918 Franklin Tribune, Just received a Tribune today, the second one since I arrived and I guess it reminded me that it’s some time since I wrote. I read it until I know… Read More
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Word has been received that Private Joseph Martin, who enlisted in the United States army May 29th, last, and sailed for France in August, was killed in Action on October 28th.Joseph Martin was born January 22, 1890, in… Read More
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Went to Camp Wadsworth, S.C., July 25 and Shortly Afterwards Went Overseas Saturday afternoon, November 2, a telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen from Washington, D.C. bringing the sad news that their oldest son, Julius… Read More
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James R. Delaney Writes: Fremont, California August 7, 1918 Local Red Cross, Franklin, Minn.. Dear Ladies, I have just received the komfy kit you gave mother for me, and I wish to thank you very much… Read More
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Martin-Jensen Post Organized published in the Franklin Tribune 12-4-1919
Posted: January 3, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Local American Legion Post Now Numbers More than Thirty-five and Growing! The Franklin Post of the American Legion, Martin-Jensen Post No. 308, is rapidly growing into a strong organization and before long will include all of the servicemen… Read More
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American Legion and Its Purposes published in the Franklin Tribune September 18, 1919
Last Updated: January 3, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Object of Soldier Organization is to Foster Americanism and Support Constitution. During the past few weeks, there has been some talk of organizing a post of the American Legion at Franklin but no action has so far been… Read More
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Only Two Renville County newspaper recognized D-Day on June 8, 1944
Last Updated: June 6, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Only two Renville County newspapers published a headline that stated the phrase “D-Day” on June 8, 1944, this included The Franklin Tribune and the Sacred Heart News. Today, June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of this notorious… Read More
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Letter From Florense Grimes, Franklin Tribune, 11-14-1918
Posted: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
On Active Service, Oct. 6, 1918 Franklin Tribune, Just received a Tribune today, the second one since I arrived and I guess it reminded me that it’s some time since I wrote. I read it until I know… Read More
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Private Joseph Martin, Franklin Tribune 11-7-1918
Posted: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Word has been received that Private Joseph Martin, who enlisted in the United States army May 29th, last, and sailed for France in August, was killed in Action on October 28th.Joseph Martin was born January 22, 1890, in… Read More
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Corp. Julius Jensen Dies In France, Franklin Tribune, 11-7-1918
Last Updated: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Went to Camp Wadsworth, S.C., July 25 and Shortly Afterwards Went Overseas Saturday afternoon, November 2, a telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen from Washington, D.C. bringing the sad news that their oldest son, Julius… Read More
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James R Delany Writes published by the Franklin Tribune 9/5/1918
Last Updated: September 5, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
James R. Delaney Writes: Fremont, California August 7, 1918 Local Red Cross, Franklin, Minn.. Dear Ladies, I have just received the komfy kit you gave mother for me, and I wish to thank you very much… Read More
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