The Coconino sun., 1923-06-15
STATE WOMAN'SAUXILIARY
LEGION MEET IN FLAGSTAFF

and to be adopted as the American
Legion march. Mrs. Irving Francis, ac-
companied by Mrs. Fay, both of Flag
staff, rendered two violin selections
and received stirring applause.
Reports of committees on welfare,
disqualification, reconstruction, Amer
icanism, legislation, child welfare and
memorial, were received at this time
and read to the assembly by the chair
men of the different committees.
The report, and meeting of the Gold
Star members was one of many touch
ing events.
At a short recess just before noon
Mrs. Hoyal of Douglas, brought up
the matter of nominating Mrs. H. T.
Southworth of Prescott to attend the
national convention in San Francis
co, as a candidate for the national
district viee-presidency. 1t is felt by
many who are posted Oh the possi-
bilities, that Mrs. Southworth with
her magnetic personality and know
ledge of national affairs gained
through her service as national COM
off the honors for Arizona.
At noon the ladies of Winslow and
Flagstaff units entertained the con-
vention members with a lovely three
course luncheon served at the L. O..
O. r. hall. The president of Winslow
unit was the very clever toastmis-
teress, with responses from Mrs. Bow
yer, Mrs. Hoyle, Mrs. Southworth and
other ladies of the many units pres
enc.
The afternoon session was opened
with rousing auxiliary and state
songs, followed by an inspiring read
ing by Mrs. Southworth.
Wednesday
After the opening of the meeting by
the usual roll call of units, salute to
the flag. Invocation and the singing
OF America, the reports began with
the ones on unit activities.
Every unit responded with well
prepared papers, followed by the
adoption Of the constitution and by
laws, prepared by the executive COM
mittec
At this time Mrs. Southworth gave
a reading from Edgar A. Guest, at
Takes a Heap of Living to Make
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eye in the house.
National vice-commander of the 40
Henlnles ct Chevaux, Mr.. Cronkhite,
at this time gave the women reveal
ing talk as to just what this organ
ization stands for, and the meaning
of the French name.
The reports on finance and resolu-
tions, which should have come at this
time were postponed until afternoon.
Immediately following the close of
the session, a meeting OF unit presi-
dents, secretaries and all others in
terested unit workers was called to
discuss various problems that arise in
every unit, regardless of how well or
ganiZed that particular unit may be.
One of the most important was the
Wednesday afternoon session, at
which nominations and elections of Of
ficers for The coming year were held.
Mrs. r. I. Hoyal of Douglas was
unanimously elected department pres
ident, Mrs. H. 7. Southworth of Pres
colt president, Mrs. F. G. Curtis
of Flagstaff treasurer, Mrs. H. c..
Price of Kingman historian, Mrs. E.
NJ. Duclow of Phoenix, chaplain, Mrs.
S. H. Bowyer of Tucson national ex-
ecutive committeewoman, with Mrs.
Townsend of Phoenix as alternate.
The delegates to the national con-
vention at San Francisco are Mrs. J.
Grafton of Winslow, Mrs Wilson of
Wilcox, Mrs. Mansfield of Tucson,
Mrs. Barrett of Prescott, Mrs. Morse
Of Flagstaff alternates, Mrs. Bedgoode
of phoenix Mrs Mc(,an of Stafford
and Mrs. Liebernlan of Winslow, who
is also district committeewoman.
A few minutes Of silent prayer in
respect for the parents of the dead
Legionaires was given during the af-
ternoon, and the meeting was closed
with naming Yuma as the next con-
ventien place.