The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-08-29
WORLD WAR VETERANS
ENDORSE BONUS BILL
Luther K. Brice Selected as Success
sor 20 Lumpkin as Head of De-
partment
S. L. L&timer Jr., N The State.

Florence. Aug. 24.-The American
Legion Of South Carolina went Oh
record today as f&voring the adjust
ed compensation bill now before con-
gress, elected Luther K Brice o.
Spartan5urg as department comman-
der, named Greenville as the next
meeting place, arranged for an invts-
sigation by legion committee of the
Fifth district of the Veterans bU-
reau, thanked Col. c. r. Forbes, di-
rector general of the bureau, for his
efforts, called on Brig. Gen. Charles
Sawyer to stand aside and allow the
program Of the Veterans bureau to
go into effect" heard an address by
Senator K. D. Smith, and otherwise
spent busy day.
Meeting across the haI! IN the high
school building was the Woman,s au-
Hillary which elected Mrs. James A.
Cath2art of Columbia president, took
action in regard to Brigadier Gener-
al Sawyer, and discussed many ques
tons fer the good of the organiza-
ton.
The American Legion and its aux
iliary were in session from about
1880 o'clock until about : O'Clock
this afternoon except for about an
hour spent enjoying a delightful bar
becue given by Florence post.
The day was so filed with import
ant happenings that they can be only
briefly related in order that al may
be mentioned.
Besides Commander Brice the 9TH
er officers Of the legion for the ensu-
ing year are: Henry T. Thompson Of
Florence, vice commander; Fred ".
Graham of Greenville, service officer;
F. W. Bradley of Columbia, histori-
an; the Rev Mortimer Glover Of
Hartsville, chaplain; Thomas B.
Spratt of Fort Mil, national execu-
tive committeeman, and the follow
ing state executive committeeman by
congressional districts: James J.
Jackles of Walterooro, DR.. Hall Far
mer of Aiken, E. R. Rosenberg Of
Greenwood, Guy B. Foster of Green
vile, F, Murray Mack of Fort Mill,
Duncan Mcintyre of Marion and
and George Levy Of Sumter.
Delegates to New Orleans
Delegates to the national conven-
ton at New Orleans are J. D. Burch,
Florence, Joe Sparks, Columbia. HI
ram Hutchinson, Rock Hill, Fred W.
Graham, Greenville, Henry S. John
son, Aiken, L. K. Brice, Spartanburg,
T. B. Spratt, Fort Mill, Zach K.
Darr, Sumter, and Julian Scarbor-
ough, Sunmerton.
Other officers of the auxiliary are
Mrs. Ashley Halsey, Charleston, first
vice president; Mrs. Bratton De-
Loach, Camden, second vice presi-
dent; Miss Sarah E. Reynolds, CO.
lumbia, corresponding secretary;
Miss Sadie Goggans, Newberry, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. H. c. Curtis,
Manning, treasurer; Mrs. G. 0. Eth
redge, Saluda, historian; Mrs. J. P.
Mcneil, Florence, auditor; Mrs. Mon
roe Johnson, Marion, sergeant at
arms.
Commander Brice appointed Miller
Foster Of Spartanburg adjutant and
the executive committee approved
the appointment tonight.
The morning was largely devoted
to discussion of the Veterans BIZ
reau, resulting IN & committee cor
sisting OF 4. G. Hat, G Hayward
Mahon; Jr., and L. S. Branch being
named TO go to Atlanta 80 investi-
gate the veterans bureau at Atlanta
with a view to locating the trouble
in order that defects may be laE,e-
died. Later a motion was passed in
no way in conflict with the previous
resolution thanking Director Forbes
Of the national bureau for his efforts
and "sympathizing with him in MS
great task" The motion about Colo
mel Forbes said that it was not claim
ed in any way that he bureau was
perfect ut giving Colonel Forbes
credit for faithful efforts.
Discussion of the Atlanta Office
caused some severe criticism to be
heaped upon it and a number Of cas-
es were brought to the attention Of
the department.
Speeches were heard from R. [.
Rees and Dan Rollenka OF the veter-
ans bureau.
Debate on Bonus