The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-07
CHARLESTON POST
LARGEST IN STATE


rive here early today. This will be
the largest single delegation to at
tend the convention as the Charles
ton post is the largest in South Caro-
lima. The men from "the city by the
sea- left their home sector in spe-
eial Pullman early this morning, ac-
eording to information received here.
They are expected to make their
headquarters in their special car dur
ing the convention. 1t is understood
the Summerville and orangeburg del
egations, and perhaps others, will
come in on the same train with the
Charleston party.
Interest in the Legion convention
has been very high in the eastern part
of the state, and it is expected that
alkposts in that section will be we'll
represented. The members Of the
Charleston post have taken an active
part in working up interest in the
convention, according to local Legion
officials who have been in touch with
them. The Charleston post is regard
ed as one of the most progressive IN
the state. In addition to the large
Membership of the post, spacious club
rooms are maintained in the heart OF
the city for the comfort and conven-
ience of the members. The hall is
located on one of the main streets,
and is open daily. The 'clean up
squad" now touring the state in the
interest of disabled men will make
It's headquarters at the Legion hall
during it's stay in Charleston Septem-
Der IL to II.
In the delegation coming up from
the sea will be found some of the
mos: active Legion workers in South
Carolina. The delegation consists of
twenty-five men and is headed by E.
w. Middleton, commander of the
Charleston post. Mr.. Middleton has
been active in Legion affairs for
long while and takes a deep interest
in. the welfare of all disabled eX-ser-
vice men.
Another member of the delegation
ia man who needs no introduction to
legion members in South Carolina. He
is perhaps one of the most widely
known Legion workers in the state
and is regarded by the members of his
post, and many others who have had
the opportunity of coming in person
al contact with him, as man OF ener-
gY and ability. The member is none
other than B. Es; Adams, adjutant Of
the Charleston post. Mr.. Adams, or
Ben" as he is called by his fellow
members, has scores Of friends
throughout the state who will be glad
to. hear that he is to be put UP for
the office Of department commander.
He is understoodsto have the support
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Of great many of the ablest Legion
men in the state, while the Charles
ton post was unanimous in endorsing
him for the place.
E. H. Boinest, chairman Of the dis
abled mems COMMITTEE will be in the
party, according to information re-
eeived in Newberry. Eddie" is
known in Charleston Legion circles
as the quiet man who really does
things. He is said to have devoted
good deal of time to looking after the
interest of wounded or sick veterans.
Two other members of the committee
are with the delegation. These are
Dr. j. C. Mitchell and A. H. Bowman.
Both are great workers in the interest
of the Legion and have done their
bit to make the Charleston post what
it is today. Mr.. Bowman has seen SER
vice in five different armies, the
United States, English, French, Mex
lean ana SillISSS. LIZ UCSil liz
practically all parts Of, the world. Af-
ter the signing Of the armistice Mr..
Bowman was the guest of General
gershing at his headquarters, he and
the general having served together
many years ago.
!. One member of the delegation,
James D. Lucas, arrived here yester-
day afternoon in his car and will join
the party this morning. Mr.. Lucas
is very active in Legion affairs, he
having been member of the winning
team in the big membership drive put
on by the Charleston post in May. E.
L. Visanska, who was one OF the orig
inal Legion men in Charleston, will
arrive this morning with the Green
wood delegation. Mr.. Visanska was
the first adjutant of the big Charles
ton post ard was one of the leaders