South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-01
Indiana Post Has
Definite Aim and
POSitiUe Program

Members Of Reginald Fisher pos,
Of COnnersvllle, Ind, have this yea.
carried out an extensive program
which was planned % accomplish
two things first. 20 gain the good
VIII OF all ex-servtce men and sec
ond, 20 secure the loyal support OF
all citizens.
On The night OF Washington
birthday the post held the first an
nual reunion Of Fayette county ex-
service men. More than 500 men OF
an eligible thousand attended. COT
fee, doughnuts, apples, cigarettes
and cigars were served free at
booths designated as Y. NJ. c. A, K
OF c.. and Salvation Army huts.
Throughout the large hall were signs
recalling phases OF military life.
Special entertainers were hired for
she occasion. Both hosts and guests
were so we'll pleased that no dou9t
exists as 20 the reunion's becoming
an annual event
On the night Of March 29th the
post rented the local theater and
gave a home-talent vaudeville show.
Fire Harmony club. a hundred men
in uniform about a camp fire, sing
ing camp songs. A souvenir pro-
gram carrying local advertising paid
all expenses, leaving the proceeds
from ticket sales as clear profit.
Almost $500 went into the post 8
bank account. The demand for an
other show is so strong that the post
has decided TO make another the
atrical venture. probably about No
vember 18th.
An All-American meeting was
held May 1st All the civic, patri-
otto. religious and fraternal organ
izatiOns participated in this patriotic
mass meeting.
The ost, believing that the Amer
lean Legion should assist the G. A.
r. IN every way possible. organized
plan for obtaining the 1922 en-
campment Of the Indiana G. A. K.
for COnnersville. on May 10th lu-
cal legionnaires and the local G. A.
r. post led a delegation Of 900
boosters representing the city, the
Chamber of Commerce. the Rotary
and Kiwanis clubs, Community Serv-
ice and a number Of lodges and fra
ternal organizations 10 Newcastle,
Ind. where the 1921 encampment
was in session, to invite the veterans
OF the Civil war 10 come TO Corners
Vile in 1922 The invitation was
accepted unanimously. The Con-
nersville boys band was the main
feature Of the booster delegation.
on May 3Oth the legion1aires az
sisted the G. A. r. in carrying out
the most impressive Memorial day
services that the community has
witnessed in many years.
The post has endeavored, at all
times. to be of service to disabled
comrades, whether they are legion
was provided for men in the local
hospital Compensation has been
obtained, and recently. when It was
learned that a comrade who is SUI
fering from tuberculosis was net
able TO finish spading his garden, a
number Of legionnairies volunteered
10 finish the Job for him and TO sec
that he is properly cared for while
the government unwinds some red
tope preparatory 10 granting him
financial and medical aid.
The post celebrated Flag day this
year by formally dedicating new
club rooms. An enthusiastic bust
ness session was followed by a band
concert. a smoker and an informal
social hour. The business session
was marked by a number OF pro-
gressive decisions. The post voted
unanimously TO obtain new uni
forms for the Connersville boys
band This band which is number
ed among the finest OF eastern In
diana, has been a loyal friend Of the
American Legion.
The Boy Scouts OF ConnersvUe
sistance Of the legion in rebuilding
their organization and in planning
their activities