Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1922-02-17
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LEGION MEETING
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ings of the Women's Auxiliary of the
Legion; and the big boxing bout in
the Strong theatre in the evening for
the benefit of disabled men,
Besides the visiting speakers after
noon talks were given by Chaplain
McMahon of Rutland, Ray Nelson
Berry, regional scout executive, and
r. w. McCuen, who told of the plans
for the boxing bout in the evening
Upon the motion of John F Sulli-
van of St Adams the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Whereas, it has been the custom of
the Legion to meet in conference from
time to time in order to adequately
accomplish the necessary work of the
organization and make plans Tor the
advancement of the fundamental OBJ
jeCts of the Legion, and
Whereas, the officers OF the depart
ment have exhibited keen interest
in promoting the welfare Of our cher
ished organization during the past year
to the extent of a healthy admins
tratiOn Of the affairs of the Legion in
the Department of Vermont SINCE the
annual convention held at Rutland
last September, and have given so
generously of their time and talents
to the achievements that have placed
our Department of Vermont in the
front ranks of the glorious organization
we are so proud to be members Of.
Therefore be it
Resolved: That we strongly approve
of the successful administration of our
Department of Vermont since the last
annual convention. We are mindful
of tn keen interest the officers of the
Department of Vermont have taken in
the needs and welfare of our disabled
buddies and we commend them for
the benevolent results they have
achieved for the comrades who were
wounded in defense of our country, and
be it further
Resolved: That we heartily endorse
the action of the executive committee
i'll their eXpedient program for a more
efiectual campaign in the interest of
the disabled veterans by accomplish
ing the appointment of the adjutant
of the Department of Vermont, Allen
Fletcher, to the position of director of
the Veterans Bureau for the district
of Vermont and uniting of the active
forces of the United States government
with the Legion of Vermont, with
well-organized headquarters at Bur
lington.
Whereas, the national convention of
the American Legion, recognizing the
sterling worth of Hanford MacNider
Of Mason City, Iowa, and his marked
ability in affairs in both civil and mil
TRY life, chose him to be their national
head-and for whose election the dele
gates of our department consistently
worked; and
Whereas, the legislative program as
presented to Congress by the legisla-
tive committee of the Legion is worthy
of our unqualified endorsement and de-
serving of our active support; there
fore be it
Resolved: That we recognize and
greatly appreciate the valiant services
rendered to the American Legion by the
officers of our worthy organization, and
we are proud of the leadership of our
efficient commander, Hanford MacNi-
der, who has honored us with his pres
ence on this occasion.
We, the legionnaires of Vermont, ex-
tend our sincere gratitude to our noble
commander, in his great work and give
assurance of our cooperation at all
events and in all seasons, and be it fur
Their
Resolved: That the Department of
Vermont renews its unqualified allegi-
ance to the parent organization, the