The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-23
AMERICAN LEGION NOTES.
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Carolina department American LIE
gion in session, we wonder if there
is a member of Post "a who is moi
proud of the fact that he is lined uE
with such an organization. Not be-
cause of what it has accomplished If
the past, but more especially for the
potential capacity for service that
lies in this organization for the fu
ture. At this convention there was
a spirit of loyalty and cooperation
displayed which promises great
things in the days to come.
So .lsng as the South Carolina de-
partment remains true to the ideals
we have been following, so long as
we remain faithful, loyal, unselhsh
sors Of America, dedicating our SER
vice to comrade and country, so long
VIII our influence for good be felt in
the state, and we will continue to
hold our rlaee in the esteem OF cur
fellow men and grow bigger and
better. The character Of the men
selected at this convention to guide
and direct the policies of this depart
ment is sufficient guarantee Of the
fact that the South Carolina depart
ment is safe for 1922.
However, if our department is to
measure up to it's opportunity we
must materially increase our mem
bership. 4,S00; out of an eligible list
of 24,a00 is far too small represen-
tatiQn. Why it is that more men do
not ally themselves with this organi-
zatien is question ] am not prepar-
ed to answer. No doubt every ex-
service man has promised himself that
he. is going to see to it that the dis
abIed veterans are properly cared for.
But what is he doing to make good
this promise, or what can he do work
ing alone? In union there is strength
is also true with regard to the ex-
service men. The FIRST care Of this
department of the American Legion
in 1922 will be, as it was 1921, to
see to it that those who were disabled
in service shall not be neglected. #
you were to go over the roll of mem
bera in good standing in Post "a you
weald find missing the names of many
you would expect to see there.
81 am much interested in the MEM
bership drive of the American Legion
Which was initiated by the late Com
1nander, Colonel Galbraith, just be-
fore his tragic death. l hope you will
be successful in drawing into the Le-
gien a. large majority of those who
serted the: coutry during the World
war The American Legion now oc-
cupies such an important position in
the country that it is highly impor-
tazss that all who are, eligible should
become members and lend their guia-
arce and influence to the affairs of
this most representative organization
of the best blood of America" John
j. Pershing, general of the armies.
Begiennaire, If you have not signed
upyour member in the "every-mem-
bef-get-a-member' campaign now is
the time to get him. The campaign
closes Oct. 2eth. After October new
member by paying rs cents extra on
the 1922 dues, that is $2.75, will re-
ceive the American Legion Weekly
for the months of October, November
and December in addition to the 1922
issues. You will want the issues CIV
ing an account of the Kansas con-
vention. Let us have your name.
We believe that this post can be of
inestimabIe service to the ex-service
msa in, this community. As in the
past our first care shall be the dis
abled. But by no means does our
service stop with the disabled. We
shall continue to ayee all; ex-service
men, irrespective Of their standing,
information with regard to War Risk
insurance, compensation, vocational
training, etc. whenever the opportun-
ity is presented. At the regular meet
ing of the post Oct. 3rd we hope to
present a plan whereby the service
of the post may be rendered to any
in the community who may need as
sistance or information without any
obligation upon the applicant what
ever. We want every member of the
post to be present and take part in
the, discussion. All who were present
at our last meeting will want to at
tend this one.
The post has purchased set of
books in which to keep record of the
members of the post, both war record
and record since discharge. At an