Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-09-15


withstanding the fact that the Con
federate veterans were invited tc
come to Chattanooga this year fol
| their reunion at the eleventh hour
when a great many experienced mer
said the time was so short that the
necessary preparations could not be
made to receive and entertain the
convention, the work of organization
has progressed so favorably that there
is no doubt whatever th9t the com.
mittees will be ready for their guests
October "a, the first day of the re-
union. The original dates of the re.
union we're October 25. 26 and 27. but
in order to give the Sons of Confed.
crates chance to hold their reunion
a day in advance Of the reunion of
the Confederate veterans the dates
have been made October "a. Is. rs
and 27.
Chairman w. N. Hudiburg. of the
reunion executive committee, has cal
led around him the very best talent
the community affords for the kind Of
work that is demanded of a reunion
city. Men of national activity and
acquaintance are seen around the
headquarters every day giving advice
serving On important committees and
lending their influence generally.
Among these may be mentioned c.
H. Hutson, assistant secretary Of
commerce in President Harding's
Cabinet, former United States Sem
ator James B. Frazier, former United
States Senator Newell Sanders. Hon.
H. Clay Evans, Congressman Joseph
Brown, and others. All county and
city oil cials are also giving of their
time and influence to the committee,
many of them serving on committees
as chairmen or members. Among
these may be mentioned Mayor A.
W. Chambliss, County Judge S. A. Con-
ner. Criminal Court Judge, Sam D.
City Commissioners Ed
Bass. Emil Wassman, Fred B. Frazier
and Edward H. Heron. Then, the
best young business men Of the city
have practically turned their business
affairs over to employees and are CIV
ing their time to the reunion organi-
zation work. It is very active body
,f men who have taken hold of the
work, and that it will be carried toa
successful conclusion is self-evident.
The reunion will be all that the old
soldiers and their friends could de-
'ireA-a success in very particular.
A reunion program as been ten
atively agreed upon by the execu-
i've committee. This, however. is
ubject to some change. 1t inc ldes
he opening exercises at the Billy |
sunday tabernacle; informal dances
t night; receptions and breakfasts
o commanders and their stats; So
ial functions for the official ladies'
( the reunion; annual balls for spon-
ors, veterans and sons Of veterans,
arades, theatre parties, band con-
erts, and numerous other events
I social and musical nature. One
I the best plumbers Of the program or
will be an illuminated
arade ON the night of october 27 on
ne principal streets of the city in
'hich members of the local organiza-
on of the American Legion, military
rganizations Of the preparatory and
ublic schools, sons of Confederate
eterans and maids and sponsors will
g an outstanding feature. Arrange
tents will be made along the route
the parade for the old soldiers to
3 seated to view the spectacle. Ne
citations are also under way to get
nj this Birth of Nation" film for 4
lie three days Of the reunion. II this II
fort succeeds, and the indications
.e that it will the aim will be h
Town in a large moving picture q
,use.s each morning Of the reunion, IL
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