American Legion Junior Auxiliary

The American Legion Junior Auxiliary became active in September 1972 with 16 members.  Mrs. BerLyle Lunn and Mrs. Maynard Haugen were chosen by Mrs. John Bakken, President of Auxiliary, to be co-chairmen.  Mrs. Bakken also helped with all meetings the first year.  The first full slate of officers were as follows: 

President:  Connie Johnson

Vice-President:  Vicki Everson

Secretary- Treasurer:  Karla Haugen

Historian:  Kaye Haugen

Chaplain:  Julie Eslinger

Sergeant  -at- Arms:  Cindy Clemens.

Membership in 1975 is 27 members.  A girl for Girls' State was sponsored by the Juniors in 1975.

Julie Eslinger is our present president, Becky Everson is our vice-president and Connie Eslinger is our chaplain, while the others are the same.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 page 120.