The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-15
Will Make Every Effort to
Increase Membership
May 1922
INTERESTING SPEAKERS
HEARD THURSDAY MEET
Memorial Day Program Prom
Uses Much Under Direc-
ton of Legion

posi- held InurSday snlgnt at the rooms
of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce
association, plans were made to con-
duct an active campaign for members
of the American Legion in connec-
ton with Legion Week, which has
been designated by national head
quarters as May 1922, and during
this time every effort will be made
to enroll every ex-service man in
Bemidji who took part in the world
war between April 6, 1917, and No.
vember II, 1918. The local post has
a large field in which to work and it
is believed that an excellent showing
can be made by concerted effort.
To formulate a definite plan of
action for the campaign a special
committee is to be selected. This
committee is to meet with the adju-
tant of the post, and together with
him will plan the campaign which
promises to add large number Of
members to the organization.
Questionaires Sent Out.
To assist the adjutant in the work
connected with sending out the an
swering the questionaires which are
being sent ont by the Ralph Oracle
post for the benefit Of ex-service men,
a committee has been named to work
with him. Every effort will be made
to send these questionaires to all
service men in this vicinity and any,
one who does not receive one is
asked to send in his name to the
local post. A complete list Of the
names of all service men in this ter
ritory is not at hand for the use of
the committee, consequently those
who are not reached by the list avail
able are urged to send for the blank
of questions concerning various mat
tiers while in the service and since
returning to civil life. The Ealph
Oracle post desires to help every ex-
service man and woman in every way
possible, and in return asks the CO.
operation of all.
Committee Reports Made.
Reports were heard from various
special committees and vote of
thanks was extended by the post in
appreciation for the work done. The
condition Of Commander Given, who
has been confined to the St. Anthony
hospital for the past several weeks,
was reported to be improving and
that he was now able to see those
who wish to call on him.
Securing Senator Lenroot.
Fred Bost, chairman of the COM
mittee appointed to secure speaker
for the independence Day celebra-
ton this year, reported that arrange
ments are being made to have Sem
ator Lenroot of Wisconsin here to
deliver the Fourth of July address.
AS manager of the baseball team he
gave detailed report of the progress
already made for this season and the
conditions which he found existing in
Bemidji regarding financial backing
for the team. He reported game
with Crosby on Friday, May FL, and
that he had secured the services of
an exceptionally good battery for the
game.
Mr.. Bost has been designated as a
committee to appear at the next reg
ular session of the Bemidji Associa-
ton and tell to that body just what
the local post of the American Legion
plans for the coming season. This &C.
ton was taken after considering that
the business men of the city are TAX
ing too little interest in the activ-
tiles of the former service men, as
shown by the lack of attendance of
Association members at the meeting
last night even after a special request
had been made for their attendance.
Interesting Talks Heard.
John M. Culver gave a very inter-
esting talk concerning Legion activ-
tiles. Thayer Bailey, chairman Of the
committee appointed to make the
necessary arrangements for the Me-
mortal Day program in connection
with the G. A. r. and the G. A. r.
Circle, reported what has already
been accomplished by the committee
and brought to the attention of the
members present the necessity to
make fine showing for the American
Legion at this time. At the next
meeting of, the local post to be held
on Thursday, May 81, much time will
be devoted to definitely arranging
this program and impressing upon the
members the significance Of the day.
Athletic Program.
Following adjournment an inter-
esting athletic entertainment was
staged. Dick, Franklin, heavyweight
boxer, who has established an envi-
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