The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-08
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AMERICAN LEGION NOTES.

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Armistice Day, November II, 1921,
is to be one of the greatest days in
American history.
President Harding has issued pro-
clamation setting aside this day as
legal holiday "as mark of respect
to the memory of those who gave
their lives in the late World war, as
typified by the unknown ard unidenti-
! fled American soldier who is to be
buried in Arlington national ceme-
terry on that day."
Thus on November 18th, America
will express her appreciation and sor-
row, will pay solemn and sincere trib-
lte to those who died for her in the
World war. Business and pleasure
; throughout the land are to pause for
two minutes on that day as the body
of this unidentified soldier is buried
in Arlington cemetery.
A program fitting to the occasion is
being arranged for Newberry and the
public is expected and urgently re-
quested to take part in the exercises
of the day.
In addition to the program entitled,
''Lest We Forget" that will be given
in the opera house at II o'clock Ar
mistice day large parade is being ar
ranged for that morning. The pres
idents of the three local mills have
very generously offered the services
of their bands for this occasion. At
10 o'clock these bands will give
concert on the lawn at the new court
house, and at the proper time, will
Join in the parade. The Civil war
veterans, veterans of the Spanish
American war, members of the Amer
ican Legion, the World war veterans,
members of the World War draft
heard, members of the city council,
coy scouts, girl scouts, faculty and
students Of Newberry college, fac
uity and students Of the high school,
teachers and pupils of the grammar
schools are invited to join in the pa
rade.
The details and order of the parade
will appear in the next issue of this
paper.
All ex-service men in the county
are urged to take part in the exercis-
es, and especially to join in the pa
rade. If possible wear uniforms.
Fellow comrades, it seems to me
that this Arnistice day is peculiarly
ours. The unknown soldier to be
buried in Arlington cemetery typifies
all of our comrades who were called
upon to make the supreme sacrifice.
When we honor him we honor all.
So let US enter into this service whole
heartedly.
We have been fortunate in securing
Ex-Governor D. C.. Hayward to de-
liver the address on this occasion.
The business houses in Newberry
will be asked to close from 1880 a.
m., to 1890 D. m. on this day, and
we sincerely hope that this request
will meet with the approval of all.
We are toid that when the Ameri-
can sergeant entered chapel in Cha
Ions sur Marne to select the body Of
an unknown American that was to
receive the highest honors an appre-
ciative nation could give, every place
Of business in Chalons was closed and
the citizens had congregated around
the city hall to pay tribute of respect.
The body Of this unknown soldier will
be laid to rest in Arlington cemetery
on November 18th. Can we do less
than the citizens of Chalon?
Don't forget the meeting of the
post tonight Monday at 7:30. We
will practice the songs for Armistice
day, and officers for 1920 will be
elected at this meeting. Spread the
news.
John B. Settler,