![]() ![]() Korean War Veteran Clarence Blechle, 91, said he was drafted in 1952, sent to Fort Leonard Wood and then taken to Korea. KOREAN WAR VETERAN Clarence Blechle, 91, (seated) has a winner on his bingo card as Veterans’ Home staff member checks his numbers. ![]() Up in age, they may not remember everything in their life, but every one of the veterans talked with remembered well their military experiences. This year’s collections grew well past the funds needed for winners, so each of the residents were given $5 as a consolation prize. The Alliance collects donations throughout the year to support their volunteer efforts. “I didn’t win, but I got $5 when I left,” said one veteran as he steered his wheelchair out to the vestibule. The 100 or more guests won cash prizes, a commodity for most who rarely have cash in their pockets. The Missouri chapter has hosted annual bingo games celebrating the anniversaries of Social Security at the Missouri Veterans Home in North St. ![]() ![]() The ARA, a national organization with chapters in more than 30 states and comprised of both retirees and working people, fights for issues directly affecting seniors such as drug prices, Medicare and Social Security. James, bringing bingo and big prizes to the men and women who have served our country. The Missouri Chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans recently celebrated the 84th anniversary of Social Security at veterans’ homes in St. Army veterans (seated, from left) Richard Koester, 83, who served stateside during the Cold War, and Clyde Erxleben, 97, a machine gunner who was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge in Europe during World War II, are joined by (standing from left) Dave Meinell, president of the Missouri chapter of the ARA Julia Burton, activities supervisor at the veterans home, and Kevin Madden, a member of the Missouri chapter of the ARA and retired Labor Tribune staffer. James celebrate Social Security’s 84th anniversary by hosting an annual bingo game and providing a special sheet cake for the occasion. JAMES, MO - The Missouri chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans recently helped residents of the Missouri Veterans’ Home in St. ![]()
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