Veterans Day Observances and Activities
Barnesville American Legion Facebook photo
Bethesda Mayor and Army Veteran Robert Flannagan has added another World War II cannon to his restoration list.
Recently he completed work on the 90mm cannon in the yard of Barnesville American Legion Post #168 at 317 E. South Street. Other Flanagan restorations include one at Barnesville Memorial Park, Bethesda Municipal Building and Ebenezer Cemetery.
Flanagan shared the secrets of his art with local radio station WBNV 93.5 that he learned “the ins and outs of restoration from his uncle Bub who would teach him how to paint vehicles at a local Chevrolet dealership”. It was an easy transition to move from cars and trucks to cannons.
Barnesville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast November 11
All veterans and spouses are welcome to attend the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans Day Breakfast Monday, November 11 from 8:00 – 11:00. Thank you for your service
Lafferty Veterans Honor Roll Unveiling – November 11
The new Lafferty Veterans Honor Roll will be unveiled at 12:00 Noon Monday, November 11 at 43053 Harrah Street, Lafferty. The monument will “honor Lafferty’s veterans”. Nearby parking will be available at the Lafferty Moose, Union Township Garage and Lafferty Station. Attendees are asked to bring a chair. After the unveiling, refreshments will be offered at the Lafferty Community Park.
Belmont County Farm Bureau/KFC, A & W Veterans Salute November 11
The Belmont County Farm Bureau and Barnesville Kentucky Fried Chicken/ A & W invite area veterans for a free lunch including dessert on Friday, November 11 at the restaurant, 1105 East Main Street, Barnesville from 11:00-6:00. For more information call (7490) 425-3611.
Barnesville School District Veterans Day Programs and Meals November 11
Local veterans are invited to a Veterans Breakfast Monday, November 11 at the Barnesville High School Cafeteria. The meal is served at 8:00.
A program will follow at the Barnesville Elementary School at 9:15.
Veterans are then invited to join students in the Barnesville Middle School for Lunch. The meal will take place from 10:15-12:15 at the Middle School Cafetorium. The theme is “Celebrating American Heroes”. The free lunch with students is offered for veterans and military members and their families.
Barnesville Dairy Queen Veterans Meals – November 11
Misner’s Barnesville Dairy Queen offers free meals to all veterans, Monday, November 11 in honor of their service to the country. Complimentary meals are available during regular dining hours from 10:30-8:00.
Barnesville Elks’ Veterans Spaghetti Dinner – November 11
The annual Barnesville Elks Lodge Veterans Spaghetti Dinner will take place Monday, November 11 at the lodge at 6:00.
Beallsville Diner Free Veterans Meal – November 12
The Beallsville Diner will offer veterans a free meal on Tuesday, November 12 from 11:00 – 7:30.
The First United Methodist Church of Barnesville will mark Veterans Sunday on November 10. During the service, a veterans’ video of church members who have served in the Armed Forces.
Assumption and St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s Club members will honor the church’s veterans, living and deceased, by posting their names in the church bulletin and with a Mass on Veterans Day. Please provide names to the church office by November 4 at (740) 425-2181.
