The Coconino sun., 1919-06-27
Ne,us of Soldiers and Sailors
STATE ORDER AMERICAN
 LEGION IS TO BE FORMED

Tucson is making extensive prepa- ration to welcome the service men who go to the State Conference of the American Legion, to be held at that city July II and 12, according to a message received from Captain Gerald Jones, vice commander of the Tucson Post of the legion.
 Many entertainment features are being prepared, among which are the Fort Huachuca band to furnish the music, and the ladies of Tucson are preparing to furnish unlimited quan- titles of home made pies and cakes for the fellows.
 The following notice has been issued to all veterans of the great war:
 To All Veterans of the Great War:
 A caucus of the Veterans of the Great War, residing in Arizona will be held at Tucson, on Friday and Sat urday July II and 12, 1919, for the purpose of forming the state organ ization of the American Legion. 1t is earnestly desired that all veterans of the great war, who can possibly do so, attend the caucus.
 All persons will be eligible to at tend and participate in this causcus, who were in the military and naval services of the United States during the period between April ', 1917, and November II, 1919, both dates inclu- sive, and all persons who served in the military or naval services of any of the government associated with the United States at the time of their en- listment and who are again citizens at the time of their application, ex- cept those persons separated from the service under terms amounting to dishonorable discharges, and ex cept all persons who refused to per- form their military duties on the grounds of conscientious objectors. Non-residents of this state, otherwise eligible, may be admitted to member ship on the same basis, as residents of this state. It is greatly desired that all such service men attend and as- sist in the formation of this state or ganization.
 Every person eligible as above stated shall have the courtesy of the floor of the caucus, but voting will be by counties and proportioned to the of men furnished by the re- spective counties under the draft laws.
 The American Legion is National of Veterans of the Great War, formed at caucus held at St. Louis on May 8 and 10, 1919, in con- junction with the caucus held at Paris, of the men then overseas. The pur- pose and ideals are such that conform to the ideals and principles of every man that has served his country. The of this organization is too for discussion, and the nec- essity of speedy and proper forma- tion of the state organization under the national association is urgent. A
 Rates of one far and one third for the round trip have been granted by tration, for the purpose of attending this caucus, and the time is such that will be convenient to most men. Tue son is outdoing itself in preparation for this great gathering, and royal welcome will be extended to those at tending. Let every man who has served his country during this great war set aside these dates as being the great monument to the memory of his service, and attend the caucus. it's importance. It is the formation of the state organization that will have more membership and hence greater influence than the C. A. R. or U. c. V.
 R. V. BAKER, State Publicity Officer, American Le-
 zion, 204 Noll Building.