The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-04-05
AUXILIARY AND
MARES
PLAN A CARNIVAL
AP RIL 2S-29 80
STATE COMMANDER FELL SCORES
NARROWNESS OF LEGISLATORS
WHO PLAYED POLITICS, FOR
GETTING DISABLED SOLDIERS

An enthusiastic meeting Of the MEM
bers OF the Women's Auxiliary of the
George K. Anderson Post and post
members was held Monday night at
the Chamber or Commerce, when. fol-
lowing a business session OF the legion.
Mrs. II. Il. Sayre, chairman Of the
financial committee OF the Auxiliary
told of the plans for the big carnival
announced for April 2s-29-3O. While
the plans are still in the process Of
formulation a good working basis has
been established by this efficient
chairman and there is no doubt but
that her objective, to raise the sum Of
$1,000 will be gained. Every member
OF both the auxiliary and legion is
pledged TO give their entire support TO
Mrs Sayre in making 4 success of the
affair.
The carnival will be held at Conven-
ton Hall and in conformity with the
suggestion Of State Commander Fell,
the first day. April IS. will be devoted
to Americanzation. April 2S. Mr.. Fell
announced. Is to be observed as Anne
ricanization Day" throughout the state;
special programs are being arranged
for school and other public meetings
Details Of this program will be an
nounced within few days.
we are going to have everything
that Will 90 10 make the carnival the
biggest thing ever held in Ardmore,"
Mrs. Sayre said and we want the
people TO feel that they are getting
their moneys worth. We viii have
booths .n which the very best attrac-
tons possible will be provided and we
have some excellent local talent that
will aid US In every way. Dancing will
be featured every evening from l0:90
to II o'clock"
Mrs. Sayrc outlined many plans that
have been suggested by those Interested
In the affair. and there IS no doubt but
that 1t Will be- successful from every
standpoint. Proceeds from the carni-
val 20 towards the various funds Of the
local auxiliary and legion posts.
Preceding Mrs. Sayrc's talk, during
the business session OF the legion. state
Commander F,ll made a splendid talk
as a report OF the work or the lack
OF work. as he explained. Of the state
legislature relative To legion measures.
lie reviewed the political control Of
both the house aud senate denuuncing
the group OF men who. representing the
State OF Oklahoma. pc mitted political
advantage to overcome q patriotic sery.
ice.
lie told " the ultImatum issued to
Speaker Schwg,bc of the house and Presi-
mrnt Simpson OF the senate. by the
American Legion. declaring that unless
action Us taken on the pro-
posed measure there was only one
course LETT Tor the legion that OF
adopting the initiative and referendum.
and that the legion. not acting politi.
cully. but Tor the sake OF the men to
whom II has pledged protection. the
men who offered their lives and who
are now sick and dying. would acquaInt
the people Of the state with the abb
solute facts OF the shameful proceed
ings uf both house and senate. using
the names Of those responsible.
James Barron. secretary of the
NAiANfA VI NNAillll'AANf AAlkNN on the
subject of a memorial for the Ameri-
can Legion, TO be- used by other civic
organization, calling special attention
TO the companies OF National Guards.
lie suggested that Convention Hall b.
renodeled and additions built. bringing
out many points showing how this
building could be- used TO advantage.
Others talked on the matter. but
no definite plans were adopted.
MIR. Barron suggested that In lieu OF
ihc remodeling OF the Convention Hall
for the purpose ~ the Memorial Build
ing. there was another location which
would make good site FOR building.
where the present police station Is To-
rated. He stated that the present police
headquarters was a disgrace 20 the
county and would even be- disgracsful
TO the Republic of Mexico. II il were
In that country.
State Commander Harold h. Fell sx
planned to the assemblage that II was
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