The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-11-14


citing the means by which the Ameri. |
can Legion is most helpful to the ex-
service man. Thoes who now are
members OF the Legion he advised to
go out after new members, counseling
them not to cease their efforts until
they have secured every man eligible.
Commander Wayne Virgins of the
American Legion post at Frederick.
town, spoke briefly, acknowledging
the generous and kindly hospitality
that had included all Knox county sol
diers as we'll as those from Mt. Yer
non.
II. G. Devin, president of the Knox
county memorial building commission,
spoke at some length touching upon
In the structure soon to be erected.
OF the purchase of the site, he as
sumed they already are aware. He
expressed the hope they are pleased
and Satisfied with it. In this connec-
ticn, he mentioned some of the many
difficulties the commission had en-
cOuntered before they were able to
secure location.
Mr.. Devin mentioned also some of
the Impossible" ideas that have been
suggested for incorporation in the
building plans. Emphasis was laid
upon the limitations placed upon the
commission by the state building
code. Many things suggested are out
OF the question because the building
code will not permit them. The hope
was expressed confidently that the
building will be completed at an early
date.
Mr.. Devin concluded his talk with
the observation that Armistice Day
properly should be a day of real re-
joicing. 1t differs from Memorial Day
because it celebrates the end of the
war.
Mrs. F. W. Loney, in behalf of the
members of the auxiliary, expressed
their pleasure and satisfaction in hav-
ing this opportunity to entertain the
veterans. The members of the aux
iljary at all times, she said, are glad
to be of what service they can to the
veterans.
A solo, "The Wide World Over"
was sung by Geoffrey Errett. This
being enthusiastically received, he
sang an encore number also Mrs.
Earl O'Bryan gave two humorous
readings that were eminently pleas
ing. Mrs. Elsie Stillwagon sang
Don't Bring Me Posies," and was
compelled to respond to an encore
also.
The last address was given by Supt.
A. W. Elliott. His first words were
spoken in appreciation and tribute to
the American soldier whom he liken-
ed to that noble Roman, Cincinnatus,
who performed well the duty to the
state to which he was called, and
when it was finished returned gladly
to his former occupation.
AS schoolman, he is interested, he
said, in the educational work of the
American Legion. He can conceive
nothing more patriotic than the stand
the Legion has taken to wipe out il
literecy. He deems America fortu-
nate to have such an organization as
the American Legion standing back
OF her educational forces.
One of the best things the Legion
can do, he went on to say, will be to
perpetnate the enthusiasm of this
Armistice Day. He was proud to have
had small part in the celebration,
for the Legion is back of the schools
of America.
| A sentiment that found expression
and which elected strong approval
was that "Everyone should love Amer
lea. If he doesn't he should get out
and live somewhere else."
This concluded the evenings pro-
gram. but for some time longer the
ex-service men remained, enjoying in
smaller groups further social pleas
ures and satisfaction.