Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-21
LOCAL DICTIONARIES
HAVE BUSY SESSION
MONDAY evening

Discussion of plans for the celebra-
ton of Armistice Day, the arrange
ments for the course of entertainments,
which they will sponsor this season,
the report of the illtcracy committee,
the election of manager for the bowl
ing team representing the post in the
CITY Bowling League, and other mat
tiers OF vital Importance to the Ameri-
can Legion, all former service men and
the community, made the meeting of
the James Fitzgerald Post at Legion
hall last evening of exceptional inter-
est and Importance to the big group of
members who were on hand
After n two-hour session which was
crammed full of lively discussion on
the several matters presented for con-
sideration, the meeting was turned
over to the entertainment committee
or which DIR. Samuel s. Kagan was
chairman. and a musical program in
Guiding accordian and violin selections
was presented. which brought the war
veterans to their feet in hearty cheers
or appreciation. The musical feature
or the evening was furnished ny two
local citizens vino have achieved con-
siderable fame for their ability with
these two nstruments-Pcter Gonnclla
and II. +. Saw!n.
me IeSlannafreS are working hard
on the entertainment course of lyceur1
attractions which they will bring to
TINS city to supply 4 need in the amuse-
ment life of the community. Every eff
Tort will be made ta-keep the series of
attractions up to the standard set by
the famous Augusta Entertainment
Course of previous seasons, and the
members of the James FITZGERALD Post
believe that when the bookings for tho
series of entertainments are announced
the amusement public will declare
them the logical and worthy successors
of that splendid organization which
provided the city with n very high
class Of entertainment for several sea-
sons. DR.. Samuel S. kagan was named
chairman of the committee in charge
of arrangements.
Dr. Lewis Johnson was appointed
publicity director for the post at the
meeting last Avening, and in the selec-
tlon of DR.. johnson the members are
confident that they have named q man
who Will act effectually in keeping the
public at large informed of the activi-
ties of the Legion. particularly in the
many interests which are community
wide in their influence.
Chairman Don c. Metcalf of tho
every effort was being made to cooner-
ate with the Cony High school football
management so that there would be no
conflict in the events which will be
sponsored by the Legion on November
IL with the annual grid classic between
Cony and Gardiner High schools Pres
ent plans are for the Armistice Dav
parade to end at Reuel Williams Ath-
letic Field. where the members Of
Company F. 1o3rd Infantry, Maine Ma
tional Guard. will stage a mimic battle
using smoke screens and gas bombs
and other present day weapons to make
the scene realistic.
The football clash between the two
high school teams Is scheduled TO
follow the sham battle. and there is
every indication that the cooperation
Of the Legionaires with the schoo!
management will assure a record
crowd 70, The athletic contest. In
The evening OF Armistice Day. the
entertainment will be AZ City hail.
where splendid cast Of local anna
teurs vii! present the famous COM
edy. what Happened to Jones"
One Of the community projects in
which the Legion post Is engaged a,
the present time. promises 10 have
far reaching results and will do more
toward accomplishing something in
the way OF Americanizat!o ton than has
any other effort In This city. This
particular phase OF their activities Is
IN regard to llliteracy. The report
OF Chairman n. o. Barney Of .he
epecia! committee. at the meeting last
evening. indicated that this work
will probably benefit some 800 Or
more residents of this city. The
names of nearly 200 persons, who at
the present time are unable to read
or write English, have been obtained
through the cooperation Of local in
dustrial establishments. and the Lee
gion will attempt to establish con-
tact which will make it possible for
these so-called illiterates to attend