Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-16
WINTHROP
American Legion
Plans Observance
Of Memorial Day

flAnS TOT tHe observance or Me-
mortal Day were discussed at Z
meeting Of the Winthrop Legion post
ON Friday evening. There Wilt be
this year an extra added attraction
for that day in the dedication Of the
Memorial Tablet for Winthrop's
World War veterans. This will be
an impressive ceremony. The pro-
gram will be given in front of the
Memorial and beside music, exercises
by the school children, remarks by
the Post commander mad chaplain,
will include the presentation by a
me-iber z the Post and the accept
ance by representative of the
'Ownspeople. The grading and turf.
Ing of the triangle around tho granite
will be accomplished as soon al
weather conditions permit and ali
will be in readiness for the dedi-
cation. In the evening the Legion
will again, as last year,, give a play
in cooperation with the Grand Army.
Coach Gene York has already a real
play and chosen those who are to
take part in 1t. But rehearsals will
not begin until after May LIST. An
effort will be made to eclipse the out
standing success OF last years en-
tertainment. There will be several
A'c' N''ASo pCtNC tlIC dClS AHu lHC
famous Legion quartette will no
doubt be heard again at this time
with some brand new selections. The
Post voted Friday evening to procure
american Legion grave markers for
Winthrop's deceased service men and
1t is hoped that these can be obtain
ed in time for use ON Memorial day.
Ihese markers are an exact repro
duction OF the Legion emblem with
a raised plate on the back for the
engraving of name and rank and
drilled to accommodate q small flag.
They make a most disnified and fit
ting memorial symbol of the tribute
due these men who gave their all in
the great struggle for humanity.
Reauisition is to be made from
the government OF eight rifles and
equipment for the use of fring
squad on Memorial day.
An invitation from Frank futile
for the use of his camp ON Cobbos->
see by the Post for supper and
evenings entertainment was accept
ed. The date of this celebration will
be announced later.
There was a lengthy discussion as
to the feasibility OF a Legion Field
Day but no definite action was taken.
For some time there has been plans
for the inviting of tire ladies' of the
Relief Corps to a social as a token
of appreciation of their efforts in
behalf of the Post. 1t was decided to
hold such a social about the middle
OF May on an evening that would
be agreeable to all concerned.
The Winthrop Literary Club will
meet Monday evening with Mrs. L.
IL. Millspaugh. Roll call will be Cur
rent Events.
The Ladies Social Circle Of the
Congregational church will hold an
all day sewing meeting at the YES,
Try on Thursday. April 18th.
The Sargent Glass will hold q Food
Sale Friday afternoon at 3 O'Clock. at
Periodical store.
The Freshman Class Of the VIM
,hrop High School held an enjoyable
e at the Town Hall Friday
evening with q good number in at
tendance. Excellent music was fur
lished by Marbles Orchestra of
Lewiston. Punch was sold during
The evening and a good sum was
,etted from The affair Chaperones
or the evening were Mr.. and Mrs.
stanley n. Shibbles, Mrs. w. II.
Davis, Mrs. Arthur Briggs, Mrs. +.
Pettengill. Mrs. George Sturte-
v2nt and Mrs. Clarence Haskell.