The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-06-24
American Legion

John G. Emery, the new national
commander Of the American Legion,
halls from Grand Rapids. Mich. He
was born ON the Fourth OF July
forty years ago. His election, which
was by reclamation of he National
Executive Committee, took place at
the National headquarters at Indian
apolis. At the same time Thomas
J. Bannigan, of Hartford, Conn.,was
elected vice-commander, succeeding
Mr.. Emery. who now fills the va
cancy. caused by the death of r. W.
Galbraith Jr.
Mr.. Emery is real estate opera
tor. He has served as president of
the Grand Rapids Real Estate Board
and as one of the commissioners OF
that city. He is president of the
First Division Club. His military
record dates from his entrance to the
Second Officers Training camp at
Fort Sheridan, ILL.,, August %, 1917.
He attended various schools in
France and was assigned to the 18th
Infantry OF the First Division. He
commanded F. Company of this reg
iment in the Montdidier-Noyon and
Aisne-Marne offensives and became
major September 1, 1918 following
the ST. Mihiel and Argonne Often
sives He was severely wounded by
she'll fire October 8, and was imme-
diately sent to the United States. He
was discharged from the hospital
and from the army March 81, 1919.
He has been active in the American
Legion affairs ever since.
Mr.. Bannigan, the new vice-com-
mander has served as adjuant of the
Connecticut department of the
American Legion three years. Duc-
\ ing the war he served as captain.
He is a member of the Legion's ma
tional committee on war risk insur-
ance and compensation.
George X. Manos, proprietor of
the Greek Candy Kitchen at Jasper,
Ind. a member of the American Le-
gion, humilia.ed Peter Sturgis a
professional wrestler, known as the
"masked marvel" at Jasper recently.
The s'masked marvel" came to town
with the boast that no wrestler could
ssstay with him five minutes without
getting pinned" Manos, who had
been coached by members of his Lee
gion post, accepted the challenge
and not only remained with the
marvel" five minutes, but hurled
his opponent over his head and floor
ed him squarely. After the victory
the s'masked marvel" sent his
wrestling partner to meet Manos
The Legionnaire threw him with
even less difficulty.
Refusal to admit a one-legget
overseas veteran to the swimming
tank at a New Jersey amusement
place recently aroused the indignd-
ton of crowd of amusement-seek-
ers, who demanded the veterans adj
mission. Commander E. H. DeLany
retired naval officer, was presen
when the crippled soldier was grufhy
turned away by the ticket seller
DeLany appealed to the manager @
the park and the latter explained
that clause in the insurance con
tract against accidents made it i'm
possible to admit any legless or arm
less person to the tank. DeLany be
lieves the insurance contracts o
amusement parks should be changes
to give crippled soldiers free access
The third annual convention C
the American Legion of Nevada will
be an out-of-doors affair on Iii
shores of Lake Tahoe. The tenta
tive date is July 25.
The body of William S. Miltor
overseas veteran, who was acciden:
ly shot and killed at Richmond, Va
was taken in charged by the Amer!
can Legion and shipped to Caryville
Fla, for burial. The Women's Aux
Hilary. contributed flowers to accom-
pany the body.