The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-07-28
American
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c...o Convention at Winona.

Tho third state convention of the
American legion and the second state
convention of the Minnesota legion
auxiliary will be held in Wlnona
AUGUST 1 to inclusive. The num-
Der of legion posts in the state has
been Increased during the past two
wears from 1876 to 435. The legion
now has approximately $4,000 mem
hers and 1900 delegates are expected
tn attend the convention at Winona.
At the regular meeting of Fremont
Woodcock post last Thursday even
ing. Sydney Berggren and Peter
Schmidt were elected as delegates to
this convention. Lee Sanford and
Albert Cater were chosen as alter
mates.
The Minnesota American legion
auxiliary less than year ago mao
1000 members, while today approx
mately 10000 are enrolled in the
organization. ..
A reduced rate of one and one-half
fare for the round trip is offered by
all Minnesota railways to the dele
oates to the convention at Winona.
Four thousand reduced fare certlh-
Gates have already been distributed.
The Fremont Woodcock post has
lust received a telegram stating that
the body of Jim Brown will arrive in
Princeton Saturday evening.
1T was highly appropriate that at
their district convention in Wlllmar,
DICTIONARIES of the Seventh Minnesota
district should endorse the movement
to erect a memorial to Michael j..
bowling in the form Of a building at
the state hospital for crippled chill
dren," declares the Montevideo News,
adding, "Former service men recog-
nize with appreciation and gratitude
the service rendered by Mr.. Bowling
for their comrades who were wounded
and disabled. The suggestion OF
Bowling memorial touches them deep
". Doubtless many legion posts will
take an active part in their respective
communities toward making this me-
mortal possible"
The president recently directed that
new examinations for all first, second,
third and fourth class postoffices be
held. While the law does not so re-
uuire, Postmaster Hays has indicated
that preference will be given ex-ser-
vice men. However, in practice, the
appointment of postmasters is political
and made largely upon recommended
ton of congressman. While perma-
nent appointment can only be made
from the eligibility register, "tem-
porary'' appointments are aften made
and then continued in force, thus multi
flying the provisions Of the civil SER
vice preference act.
Many of the legion posts are ar
ranging with the local justice of the
peace, Judge of municipal court, coun-
ty attorney or other prosecuting Of
fcer and the judge Of the district court
to notify the American legion when
ever an ex-service man is brought be-
fore them. In the case of the first Of
lenses they are glad to parole the
erring ex-service man to good le-
gion comrade who will help him to
"shoot square" and get on his feet.
While a recent decision Of the war
risk and treasury departments carries
a ray of hope that the technical adj
ministration of the bureau and the
unreasonable demands for Traditional
medical evidence" will be co1lsidera-
bly, liberalized, many men have, how
ever, been discharged recently who
still sorely need hospital treatment,
and other men are drawing only SO to
$24 compensation, although totally dis
abled. Minnesota legion posts are
making special efforts to discover such
cases and then ego the limit" to secure
justice for these disabled buddies.
When members of Frank Lozar le-
gion post of Ely learned that the body
of the boy after whom their post is
named was due to arrive from France
they announced in the local paper that
when citizens heard four blasts of the
city whistle they should turn out en-
masse to honor the memory of their
friend and comrade by meeting the
body at the depot. AS result the
largest funeral ever seen in Ely fol-
lowed the remains of Frank Lozar to
its last resting place.
"Goodby Broadway! Hello France!"
that old familiar war song, will be
sung as the ESQ members of the official
legion party sail from New York for
France on August 3. "France eagerly
awaits you,'' is the message from the
French president. Two of the first
to secure reservations \ were buck