The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-19
'ISTICE DAY CELEBRA-
irION BY WILL LAYNE POST

Pc eleventh day OF November has
set aside by America and the
d Nations OF the world as a me-
al to the declaration OF the ar
ce on the western front. No
from the struggling armies was
welcome than this declaration.
Millions at home ana abroad this
1.-The most endearing message IN
years of terrific struggle No
lin the worlds history is more
lte with human significance; to
Eica no day can mean more. for
lnce Armistice Day ranks with
Iorial Day and Fourth OF July
marks the dawn OF new era In
history OF the world. the triumph
utilization over barbarianism.
Idefeat of the aggrandisement OF
~ uOihludllou anu llic 'hSAo'N
OF the principals OF democracy
onarchical authority brought res
lion TO a torn world OF the ele-
rs which are the fundamentals OF
rican Government None can
Say but that the boys who left
horss for foreign lands were the
Ir that terminated the conflict
;t Is TO them that we must offer
gratitude
I'm Layne Post OF the American
ION In Snyder observed Armls-
Day with Open House and a Re-
BON TO the relatives and friends
be boys OF the Legion and the
4 &c In general Assisted by the
4 q OF the Red Cross the Legion
Rooms presented a gay and
ing appearance; the national coll
VBnd bunting were arranged with
\ pleasing effect. One end OF the
2 club room had been elevated
;on committee OF the Legion and
NJ stage which faced seats for an
Cross workers met the guests
}ence OF several hundred 4 re-
come from all over the county
n many visitors. At 1880 stand
!room was al a premium when the
gram began by the audience ris-
land singing America Lieut. Wat
Ian then delivered the address OF
come on behalf OF the Legion
ch left no doubt IN the minds OF
lr guests that they were glad to
there. Mr.. T.. b. Barnes respond
with a splendid eulogy to the boys !
the army and the navy and en-
sized the nations deh that can
er be paid to those who lie sleep
In foreign lands. This was fol-
ed by real army sing song led
Mr.. HALEY and everybody SANG |
ause they wanted to sing. Miss |
rk gave musical reading. Dis
inc" which was so highly appre
ed that II necessitated an encore.
and by the Flag" sung by the
! Cross Chorus was accompanied |
Mrs. Barnes and Mrs Morrow al !
piano. Miss Bob Wright then |
dered I'm Flanders Fields" in a
y pleasing manner Messrs. Yoder.
sks. HALEY and Pruitt sang old |
G war songs which was followed |
Miss Dimp,a Gross and Messrs
'enport and Devlin. the Legion
z Band. IN popular hits; n notice
stirring and shuffling OF feet
led to accompany these numbers |
ch finally directed themselves TO
canteen where doughnuts and
Zee were served army stule. Lieut..
terman was master OF ceremonies
the evening. Bob Strayhorn was
irman of the men. Mrs. w. B.
Jormick of the ladies'; Mrs. w. NJ.
row OF program, Mrs. Lee Stin-
of decorations; Mrs. George
-ris OF refresh msnts ,g'stco nv
members of the Legion and OF
Red cross.
IS the years roll on greater
and a deeper reverence
grow in the hearts OF all true
ericans for the sacrifices and ef-
s these young men have made
/ their country might be saved
n honor and disgrace. The Ameri-
Legion is a great moral force
,se ultimate effect for good will
boundless.