In the Dec. 7, 1917, edition of the News Messenger of Lyon County, a few letters from men serving in the armed forces were published. The letter below was written by A.L. “Louis” Robinson to the Red Cross Organization in Marshall:

U.S.S. South Carolina, co N.Y.P.M, N.Y., N.Y. 9th Division, Nov. 25, 1917. Red Cross Organization, Marshall, Minnesota.

Dear Friends at Home:

It gives me great pleasure in writing this letter to express my thanks to you folks for the remembrance you have sent me. received the neat little box of dainties and useful articles last evening and I cannot express in words how I enjoyed them. The best little article, which I certainly enjoy and will take care of, is the New Testament and I will cherish it all thru my cruise. Hope all of us boys will have a chance to come back and thank you for your kindness to us while serving good old U.S.

Will you please read this letter at the next meeting of the chapter as I wish to thank them all. Hope you folks have a joyful Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas and that the New Year brings many pleasures to all. Am sure the good Lord will watch over us and bring us all back to our dear ones. Thanking you again for your kindness and with best regards to all, I am, Yours, A.L. Robinson.

The photograph featured this week from the Lyon County Museum’s collection is a framed Honor Roll document. The document includes veterans who served in World War I, World War II, and Korea. A.L. “Louis” Robinson is one of the veterans listed on the document. We do not know where this document hung.

The Holiday Home Tour is this Sunday, Dec. 8. The tour is 1-4 p.m. The Lyon County Museum opens at noon the day of the tour. Refreshments and holiday cookies and other goodies will be at the museum for home tour participants. Homeowners for the 2024 Holiday Home Tour include: Curt and Brittany Gosser, Jeremy and Polly Parrie, and Jim and Jill Kontz. Tickets are $20 each and are available only at the Lyon County Museum.

Holiday Fun Day at the Museum is Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon-3 p.m. at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall. Join us for holiday treats and refreshments, music, specials in the museum’s gift shop, crafts, and more. Special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus, will be at the museum from 1-2 p.m.

The Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS) is a nonprofit, member-supported organization. LCHS operates the Lyon County Museum at 301 West Lyon Street in Marshall. The Lyon County Museum is open year-round to visitors. To contact us, visit our website: www.lyoncomuseum.org, call: 507-537-6580, email: director@lyoncomuseum.org, or on our Facebook page.