James Gang's Annual Polka Bash at Du Bois

Lookng in the door during 2024 Jame Gang dance
Lookng in the door during 2024 Jame Gang dance

Dale and Jean Blecha James were married on September 5, 1948. After their 25th anniversary, their kids started celebrating with a free polka dance on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.

At first, it was every 5 years, then every 2 years, and then they couldn’t stand it!

For about the last 15 years, it has been every single year. Dale and Jean are gone, but if they were still with us, I believe their …