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December 7, 1934
The Fort Snelling Bulletin
Fort Snelling, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Battery 'F' of the 14th Field Artillery will celebrate its Organization Day on December 14th with athletic events, drill, dinner, basketball, and dance. Originally from the 18th F.A., redesignated December 1st. Officers include Capt. Maraist, Capt. Day, Lt. Wesner, Lt. Harris; Sgt. Nelson is top-kick.
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BATTERY "F", 14TH F.A. TO CELEBRATE ORGANIZATION DAY
Battery "F" 14th F.A. will celebrate its Organization Day next Friday, December 14th.
The Battery was redesignated from Btry. "F" of the 18th F.A. on December 1st; which was its initial Organization Day.
However, due to its reorganization the celebration was delayed. The day will be started off with an athletic program from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. A competitive mounted drill will be held between members of the organization from 10:30 to 10:45 A.M. and a prize of $5.00 will be awarded to the soldier with the outstanding mount and equipment. A big chicken dinner will feature the noon hour. A basketball game with the freshman team from St. Thomas College will be played in the afternoon, the game will start at 3:00 P.M. A Beer and Dutch Supper will start off the evening which will wind up with a dance at the Service Club. Captain Maraist is the Battery Commander, other officers are Capt. Day, Lt. Wesner and Lt. Harris. Sgt. Nelson is Top-Kick.
Battery "F" 14th F.A. will celebrate its Organization Day next Friday, December 14th.
The Battery was redesignated from Btry. "F" of the 18th F.A. on December 1st; which was its initial Organization Day.
However, due to its reorganization the celebration was delayed. The day will be started off with an athletic program from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. A competitive mounted drill will be held between members of the organization from 10:30 to 10:45 A.M. and a prize of $5.00 will be awarded to the soldier with the outstanding mount and equipment. A big chicken dinner will feature the noon hour. A basketball game with the freshman team from St. Thomas College will be played in the afternoon, the game will start at 3:00 P.M. A Beer and Dutch Supper will start off the evening which will wind up with a dance at the Service Club. Captain Maraist is the Battery Commander, other officers are Capt. Day, Lt. Wesner and Lt. Harris. Sgt. Nelson is Top-Kick.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Battery F
14th Fa
Organization Day
Military Celebration
Redesignation
Athletic Events
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Maraist
Capt. Day
Lt. Wesner
Lt. Harris
Sgt. Nelson
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Maraist
Capt. Day
Lt. Wesner
Lt. Harris
Sgt. Nelson
Event Date
December 14th
Story Details
Battery 'F', 14th F.A., redesignated from 18th F.A. on December 1st, delays celebration to December 14th with athletic program, mounted drill with prize, chicken dinner, basketball game against St. Thomas College freshmen, beer and Dutch supper, and dance.