The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-18
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FIGHT SPIRIT AT
LEGION LUNCHEON

That regardless of the eventual out |
come of the soldier bonus bill at
Washington, the American Legion will
fight for it to the last, was the state
ment made by H. B. Fell, state com
mander of the organization at the
regular weekly meeting of the George
r. Anderson post conducted at the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Fell expressed
the belief that the congressman from
Oklahoma were for the passing CT the
bill and were doing all in their power
- have it put through.
Hospital Plans
UUerring to the hospital plans
which were being carried out by the
legion in cooperation with the Okla.
hpma legislature, Mr.. Fell stated that
progressive activity was being noted,
and that the preliminary arrange
ments, such as architectural work,
ing rapidly consumated. In the opinion
Of the engineers said Mr.. Fell, the al.
terations at the University Hospital
at Oklahoma City would be completed
within six months after they are start
ed,
Mr.. Fell also spoke of the coming
members Of the post that it was not
political caucuses, and informed the
unconstitutional for them to be pres
ent during the meeting for the pur.
pose of fighting to have proper men
elected as delegates to the various
political conventions. Whether Re.
publican or Democrat" said Mr.. Fell,
1T is the duty Of every American
citizen to see that his party Is re-
presented by proper men. We must
N not permit the. shameful representa-.
Z tion which we had in the past re-
peat itself"
, "The Legion stands for Ameri-
canisrn," Mr.. Fell stated, "and Amer
icanism is good citizenship. And good
citizenship means good clean politics" i"
Visitors Introduced.
The meeting Saturday was attended
by more than 100 legionaires. r. S.
Hendon, prominent local oil man, pre-
sided. Guests present included G.
Moon Of Wichita Falls, r. Maxwell,
member OF the Bonham baseball club;
T. L. Hobson, telegraph editor Of the
Ardmore Daily Press and the Misses
Gladys and Ernestine Guillot and Hat.
tie Burnitt,
Mr.. Hobson complimented the loca
lcgionairrees for the fine work they
are doing in regard to civic enterprise
and expressed a sincere desire thai
their "peppy" commendable spirit
would continue. He stated that h'
had heard of the work of the loca
lpost Of the Legion while residing a.
Hugo prior to taking up residence II
this city.
The Misses Guillot and Burnitt ren
dered some very pleasing rnusica
selections on the piano, violin ant
tsl cell,, and also sang several delightful
A songs, all of which were received
and applauded for encores.
Goth Division Picture Here.
Post Commander o. W. King re
minded the members of the post o
S1the State Convention which will b
"conducted at Enid on September 26tl
and 27th, and made an urgent appea
for a large delegation to prepare I
attend. Mr.. King also spoke of
moving picture performance, depictin
.,xthe activities of the goth division dur
Hns the World War, which will b
F. nresented at the Liberty Theatre o.
July Slst and August lst. Ten pc
cent Of the gross receipts during tn
DAYS of the performances will b
turned over to the George R AndeE
son Post.
The members OF the local post in
tend to reciprocate in the near ~
ture and will tender 'watermleo
party" in honor of the members
the Ladies' Auxiliary TO the Pos
(, The Auxiliary recently treated tn
boys" to a picnic at Whitungto
Park
Ry unanimous vote it was decided
donate $40 to the Ardmore MIX an
Ice fund.
The meeting adjourned at aboI
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