Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
DADS NIGHT OBSERVED
BY DICTIONARIES
BUSINESS MEETING

The first Fathers Council Of the
American Legion to be formed in
the State of Maine was organized
here last evening by the. fathers of
the members of the George n. Bour-
que Post. The organization meet
ing was held at the close of a Dads
night celebration given by the Post
and about 80 fathers signed the
charter. The Dads Night celebra-
ton was a great success. Every
many fathers of World War veterans,
who are not now living in the city,
were present.
At the business meeting it was an
nounced that the following men will
serve on the Sports committee for
the 18th of July celebration. includ-
ing Mansfield. Hatch, Young, and
Marchetti. A Raymond. service Off
Ger gave an interesting account of
some of the cases aided through his
department. showing the great need
of the Legion Pellet fund. Lorimer
Dixon reported that next Monday
night will be membership night and
w. B. Sutherland. crayon artist will
be one of the entertainers. Com
rade Rogers reported concerning the
dCllVlIieS VI lIlc IOSt loWdIu SeIlu-
ing Roland Payne to the Olympic
meet. He said that the Legion had
been backing Payne financially in
some of the meets in which he had
run this winter and the Post now
has a committee to see about funds
for sending Payne to the spring
meets and enabling him to join a
large Athletic club.
Mr.. Rogers said that the Post be-
lieved that Payne is Olympic timber
and that the Legion is trying hard
to convince the people of Wateryille
concerning this fact. Plans have been
started for a big open house cele-
bration with a fair and whist party
to get funds to carry out this pur-
pose. Adjutant Choate announced
that at present there were 21O menu
bers in the Post. Commander JOY
said that three weeks from last night
would be Boys night and military
officer from away has been secured
to address this meeting. Every
comrade is asked to bring a boy.
There was a discussion concern
ing the minstrel show which will be
held soon after Easter. Comrade
Blunt resigned as chairman of the
committee as he plans to take part
in the show. Comrade Hill was elect
ed in his place. Following the bust
ness meeting all the fathers present
were introduced. DR.. Fred Hill was
the first speaker called on. He eN-
pressed sorrow that Rev. Charles A.
Knickerbocker was unable to be
present to speak on account of ILL
ness. He commended the Legion on
their fine concert given Sunday.
DIR. John G. Towne, department
commander, extended cordial well
come to the Dads. He suggested the
formation of fathers council
which was organized after the meet
ing. Dr. A. Jolly made a few re-
marks which proved highly enter
tanning to the audience. Hon. L. c.
Wardwell was the next speaker and
he mentioned the last time he adj
dressed the service men was when
they were going away to war. He
spoke of the great benefit of the
Legion and urged every eX-service
man to join.
Robert Stobie was introduced as
the father of the Post. Mr.. Stobic
mentioned that he had ~ relatives
serving in the recent war. He said
that he was greatly pleased when
this country came to the rescue for
he felt sure then that the war would
be won by the allies. Commander
Jolly announced that next Memorial
Day the American Legion would
turn out to man and they hoped
to have an American Legion father
as Il marshal for the parade.
Refreshments of cocoa, cake and
sandwiches were served at the close
of the evening.