The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
''S;;.'G;aIAL POST OF
AMERICAN LEGION
H0N0RS MEMORY
DEAD COMMANDER
Resolutions of Respect Sent
Family of Late John w.
Galbraith Jr., in Hour
of Their Bereavement
SPEAKERS EULOGIZE
GALLANT LEADER
HARROLD FELL, DOCTORS DAY.
IDSON AND BROOKS AND 9TH.
ERS SPEAK GLOWINGLY OF
DEEDS DEAD HERO.

At the weekly meeting conducted at
the Hotel Ardmore Saturday noon, the
members of the George Il. Anderson
Post of the American Legion unani-
mously adopted resolution conveying
their sympathy and respect to the
members Of the family of the late
John w. Galbraith. Jr., national COM
mander of the American Legion, who
met death in an accident last week
The resolution follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, our national com
mander of the American Legion, John
w. Galbraith. Jr. the beloved colo
mel Of the Fighting First. has met a
violent death in line of duty, and
WHEREAS. by his valiant serv-
ices for his country on the field OF
battle he has made the entire nation
his debtor. and reflected the true
spirit Of Americanism on our flag. and
WHEREAS. he has endeared him
self TO all ex-service persons by his
untiring and successful efforts in ef-
fecting beneficial legislation In their
behalf,
NOW THEREFORE,. BE 1T RE.
SOLVED. by the members OF George
r. Ande son post Of the American
Legion, Tor and on behalf Of them
selves and all ex.service men and 'wo-
men Of Carter county, do express
deepest sympathy to the bereaved
members of his family in their hour
of sorrow. and.
I'VE DO FURTHER EXPRESS
OUR APPRECIATION for his pa
triotic services to this nation in its
time of peril and its young men OF
America by his ceaseless efforts in
their behalf during his tenure of Of
flee as national commander of the
American Legion,
"AND, BE 1T FURTHER RESOLV-
ED, that a copy of these resolutions
deceased commander that; a copy be
published in our local press. and a
copy be spread on the minutes of our
post.
George Z. Anderson Post No. So.
AMERICAN LEGION"
The resolution has been drafted by
committee consisting of Ezra Dyer
chairman, Harold b. Fell and o. W
King
State Commander Fell made a few
Introductory remarks prior to the
reading of the resolution in which he
spoke of the great work which Ma
tional Commander Galbrath had ac-
complished, and expressed the opin-
ion that another man of his calibre 10
fill the position which the deceased
stated that the Mr.. Galbraith had
worked necessarily for the benefit of
the ex.service men, without a let-up
in his activities.
More than 10 members of the post
were present at the meeting. Among
the guefts We're Dr. r. l.. Davidson.
and Dr. Crayton $. Brooks. each Of
whom delivered brief address In
which they spoke Of the necessity OF
true Americans combating the forces
of the country which are now at
work In an effort To overthrow the
principles Of the government.
81 have closely observed the move
ments of the American Legion" said
DIR. Davidson. "and It Is with plea.
sure and pride that | am glad to say
AnV I AA
doing splendid patriotic duties In n
most commendable manner. The Ame-
rican Legion has entered into the
politics the industries and the in
stltutNns of America at most stra-
tegic moment-a moment In which an
organization such as the American
Legion can do and is doing great
things TO uphold the noble principles
OF our great country"
DR.. Brooks praised the members of
the legion FOR the fine work they are
doing. stating that they were the hope
Of the nation and the salt of the
earth. "The laws uf our nation. state
and city are being trampled on" said
DR. Brooks" and stop must be
put to IT, Disregard FOR the laws Of
a country, means the beginning Of the
downfall OF the country. The ballot
must be preserved and kept clean"
Dr. Brooks stated that there exist.
ed at the present time two great
evils which were running Ardmore
namely, the gambling spirit, and the
violation Of the liquor laws. DR..
Brooks referred TO the chance boards,
the raffles. and other such matters
stating that they should be abolish
ed aiij not permitted. lie mentioned
the recent legion carnival and the
drawing conducted by the merchants
Of the city. as being affairs which