Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

scented with Jewel at Meeting Mon
day Evening
The presentation of a past COM
mander's jewel to George A. j. Fro
berger, the retiring commander or
the James Fitzgerald Post, American
Legion, was one Of several features
at the regular meeting OF the post,
held at Legion hall Monday evening.
The presentation was made on behalf
of his comrades of the post, by Past
Commander Harry o. Barney. who in
well chosen words and in an elo-
quent manner characterized the past
year of activity under Mr.. Frober-
gers leadership as the most success
full and productive in the history OF
the local organization Of World war
veterans.
The retiring commander respond
ed feelingly; refusing to accept the
credit for the accomplishments of the
organization, but rather declaring
that each and every member had
contributed in his own way and
should share in the appreciation.
The presentation followed an ex-
ceptionally active and interesting
business meeting, during which The
new corps of officers for the ensu-
ing year, elected at the annual meet
ing and banquet on December !
were installed by Kennebec Commits
teeman Everett Maxcy of Gardiner
The ceremony of installation was car
ried out with dispatch, and Com
mander Arthur S. Merrill Immediate
ly upon assuming Office addressed
the large gathering on plans AMI
policies for the coming years work.
The new commander outlined a
most comprehensive schedule of ac-
tivities and indicated the many ways
in which the Legionaires could in
crease their usefulness in the COM
munity.
Patrick IT. Fitzgerald, father of the
young man in whose honor the An
Gusta post of the American Legion
was named, was a special guest III
the meeting last evening. and when
called upon to say few words. paid
sterling tribute to the ideals. of the
organization. Mr.. Fitzgerald is al
ways an honored guest at meetings
of the james Fitzgerald post, aud
last evening he brought the true
Christmas spirit with him into the
post quarters when he graciously
presented the boys with a fine box OF
cigars.
With the appointment of the gen
eral committee which will have the
annual entertainment production d;
the postin charge, active work on Che
tIegion Minstrels forvl925 was III.
augurated The date has been ten.
tatively set for January 81. The eX
act nature OF the Legion production
of this season has not as yet been de-
termined but from the enthusiasm
manifest at the meeting last eveninl
there Is every indication that the VA
veterans will stage something unus.
ual as their contribution to the ANA.
teur entertainment ventures OF Au.
Susta for this winter.
Pact Commander Donald C. Met
calf was named general chairman
oi thu Ministries committee and act.
ing with him will be the followin:
divisional heads: Harry 0. Barney
tickets; Lewis A. Burleigh, Jr., fin
ance; William Peavey. properties
George A. J. Froberger, costumes
. Henry J. Thyng. dance: Ruel Il
Soule, program; Harry l.. Farnham
talent.
a
tee of which George Faulkner was
named chairman to cooperate will
similar committee representing the
auxiliary in preparing Christmas
boxes for distribution among tn.
three score and more of veterans
who are patients in the Augusta
hospitals and at the National Home
Henry ]. Thyng. Hervey Fogg. and
George a. J. Froberger were ap.
pointed committee TO have super.
vision over the activities of the pos,
of an athletic nature. and particular
~ to represent the post at meetings
of teams connected with the city
bowling, basketball ad baseball
leagues. Is.
Ceanty Committeeman Maxcy in
brief remarks following the business
session highly complimented the