The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-27

oLAIed along the Line OF march by
that company and a banner on which
win be printed a welcome TO the SOL
oiers and sailors win be used in these
decorations. The committee desires
that the demonstration be as nearly
an all American demonstration as pos.
stble and asks that the American nag
and cotors predominant In the decora-
tons and In the Gags and banners car
rted in the parade.
oreanlzatiods Report.
H. T. Jones, chairman Of the COM
mtttee on fraternal organisations an
nounces that he has received nottfica-
non fro mthe following organizations
that they VIM participate in the pa
rade. Independent Order Of Odd Eel.
lows. Elks, Knights Of Pythias, Wood
men OF the World, Maple Grove No.
10 Woodmeu Circle, knights Of Malta,
Modern Woodman OF America, Moose
Rebelcahs. knights Of Columbus, Royal
Neighbors, Ladies Of the Golden Links
Protected Home Circle, Ladies' Of the
Golden Eagles. Lady Maccabees No.
1888. knights Of Golden Eagles, Chris
topher Columbus Society the Macca-
bees. This Is by no means all the
organizations which will participate In
the parade but is merely those who
have sent in notification that they
will be on hand when the parade
starts. Mr.. Jones would urge that
other fraternal organizations who con-
template taking part in the parade will
30 notify him at the EARLIEST possible
time SO that places may be assigned
them in the parade before 1t moves.
Captain Homer Toothman reports
that the response to the invitations
sent out throughout the county to sol.
dtcrs and sailors to participate in the
home coming celebration is not so
great as he would desire. A number
Of soldiers and sailors have responded
through the notice printed in the daily
papers, while still others have gone
to Mr.. Toothman personally and sign
ed up. However, as the time draws
near It is believed that the large ma
jority OF the returned service men will
signify their intention OF taking part
part in the parade. Mr.. Toothman
has issued the following card of in
formation to all soldiers and sailors
and believes 1t will have a good effect
In rounding UP the men. Mr.. Tooth
man is leaving no stone unturned to
secure a good turn out Of the service
men.
TO ALL RETURNED SERVICE
MEN OF MARION COUNTY.
The people of Marion county
have planned for a celebration in
honor Of the returned service men
for May 80. They want to see
the boys in uniform and to show
some appreciation of the work you
left home to do. There is planned
bigger demonstration for July 4.
This card is to inform you OF as
much Of the detail as is now
known and to invite you to be
present ON this occasion II It is
possible for you to do SO. The
committee has Z 2pointed me to
try to get word tc all the men pos
sfble and to urge them to be pres
emit. The plan Is for all men to
assemble at Sc'ttf Side Park in
Fairmont at or" clock on May 80
for the formatirN The parade will
start from the-e ~ Q p. m. sharp
and will pa I'm Fairmont ay-
enue past - err house and
around Mad ~ 50 to Jackson
10 Clevelnn $50 md back to
the Court House, where you will
be dismissed. The ceremonies
take place from the Court House
steps. There viii be quite num-
Der Of other organizations, lodges
schools, boy scouts, etc, in the
parade. Civil War Veterans and
Spanish War Veterans will be
there, too.
The uniform for soldiers, II you
have one, will be the best of what
you have. For sailors dress blues
and leggings. If you have no uni
form be at South Side Park any
way. n
Be present if you possibly can. {
Tell your friends about It and
bring them,
HOMER C. HOFFMAN,
Temnorary President Of Ret,,rnad