Deep River American Legion Post 296 elects new commander

​       The Morrison-Schrader American Legion Post 296 recently held elections, naming a new commander and filling various offices. Carl Purvis, fourth from left (in red shirt) was named the post’s new commander by Iowa Department Commander Randy Johnson, standing at left of Carl. All other positions were filled by incumbent members. They are, from left: Steve Shaffer, Vice Commander Membership and 5th District Vice Commander; David Maxwell, Past Commander and present Judge Advocate; Randy Johnson, Iowa Department Commander and past Post and 5th District Commander; Carl Purvis, new Post 296 Commander and Past Post Sergeant at Arms; Gary Quinlan, new 5th District Commander and Post Finance Officer; Ed Evans, Adjutant; Richard Cheney, most recent Post Commander; and Steve Cranston, past Post 296 Commander and current Post Service Officer. Historian Dennis Bruns was not available for photo.