White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-20
SUCCESSFUL MEETING
OF AMERICAN LEGION

Robert A. LeRoux, Of Hoquaim.
Wash. field representative OF the
American Legion. with national head.
quarters at indianapolis. Ind. arrived
in the district last Thursday night and
delivered a forceful address before a
large audience.
IL is seldom thai opportunity l. al.
forded In this district To hear an ora
tor of the ability of Mr.. LeIioux. and
those who did not avail themselves of
that opportunity in Bio hall last
Thursday night not only missed a rare
treat. but likewise allowed to pass a
lesson profitable to all true Ameri
ans
The objects as we'll as some Of the
accomplishments OF the legion Ia date
were pointed out by the speaker in a
clear and concise manner He Is the
type of American soldier who has the
right TO stand out aud say. we won
the war" He did not assume that
attitude. however. Out ON the other
hand outlined work that is still 10 be
done that the greatest country In the
world might be preserved, and while
drawing attention To the bright stars
IN Columbia's diadem he showed neces-
sary steps that must he taken In order
10 in the future prevent any possibility
OF a stain upon her now unblemished
escutcheon. He said ne knew the
American Legion had cuemies. but
great men and great nations were al.
ways loved for some enemies they had
made.
These enemies of the American
Legion" said Mr.. LeEtoux. ARE of the
same type We had to contend with
during the war. and who long before
we were compelled 10 go To war in
order that the world might be made
safe for democracy. were spreading
the deadly propaganda which eventual
ly, brought nations into mortal combat.
We do lot fear those girds. Their
greatest trouble Is that We have the
gun on them and they are begging Is
not TO pull the trigger. because they
fnow that IL Just what the American
Legion is about TO do"
He devoted some time To explain the
reasons and need for a woman's anXils
larry. which is open to mothers, wives
and sisters Of the ~ex-seryice men.
Last Friday a meeting was held Al
Alt ioIlt III MIS-. JtHH htuff Tot the
purpose OF organizing the auxiliary,
and "a attended by the Mesdames
John Weber. \. + Adams. James 5
Bennett. Carl Peters. |. {. {. Whitmore.
W G. Gallagher. &. l.. Grier. Ray Beld-
ing. Arthur Smith. NJ. +. Peters and
Phyllis McEllin. Steps were taken By
which the cornerstone for a w9man's
auxiliary was laid and the following
temporary officers were chosen .
Chairman, Mrs. John Weber; vice
chairman. Mrs. \. T. Adams secretary.
Mrs. James 5. Bennett; treasurer. Mrs
Carl Peters.
Another step to be taken and 10
which Mr.. Leitoux devoted eonsidera.
BILE time and attention while here l.
the organization OF a citizens lsaeue.
which will be open to all Americans
who proved their loyalty In the great
struggle.
Those who heard Mr.. LeRoux can
not but feel 1t is their duty TO support
The American Legion I'm order that the
work TO be done ilay TO- fall on the
shoulders Of a few. but il "A work of
vital interest To the nation. and there.
fore the duty of every citizen 10 lend
his aid.
Mr.. LeRoux will leave the district
this morning. but the good he accom-.
plished here can never be stamped
out.