Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28

War.
He said that he was keenly interest
ed in membership and that although
the increase in membership did not
come up to his expectations, the de-
partment had maintained better than
100 per cent. for membership, showing
a slight increase over last year.
Our duty to our community is be-
coming bigger and brighter every day."
said Col. Towne. II believe that we
should never think of ourselves as ex-
service men, for we are not; we are
still in the service for our country
and our community"
He paid high compliment to the Aux
iliary. saying that Legion post is
only as good as it's commander and its
Auxiliary. He further declared that
the women were the real heroes of the
war.
In closing he declared that there
could be no fear for the future of the
American Legion and he was glad that
there was so much enthusiasm for Ma
tional Defence Day.
THE memory of the past year will
be forever bright in my mind" declar-
ed Colonel Towne.
General Albert Greenlaw now arose
and remarked that while they had had
very excellent department commanders
ever since the Legion was organized.
John Towne-
"as Commander Quinn said" declar-
ed the general, "one of the most likely
looking departments in the country is
right here in the State of Maine Mr.
Commander. in behalf of the Depart
ment of Maine I wish to present you
with the token Of appreciation"
General Greenlaw then handed Col.
TOWnp a gold RI in NIL
DR.. Towne said in reply that words
were wholly inadequate; that he ac-
cepted the gift with pleasure and
would always cherish it although he
was sure that he deserved no credit
for the success of the department.
John Webster of Bath gave the re-
port Of the Amcricanization committee
telling of his work about the State
which included the organization of
nearly two scorce of Boy Scout troops.
Albert Anderson of Portland, report
| ing for the credentials committee,
stated that 119 delegates and 80 alter
rates were attending the convention
and every department officer with the
exception of the vice commando and
sergeant at arms. Both reports were
accepted as read
DIR. ToWne then proceeded to the
annual election of officers and
called for nomination for the office
of commander.
Edward s. Anthoine of Portland
| introduced the name of Albert Bell
veau of Rumford as a candidate for
| the office. In nominating Br. Bell
| veau he spoke of his work for the
| Rumford post which is considered
! abot the livest Legion organization in
/ the State having the largest member
! ship and practically 100 per cent
membership at that. There are 400
! Legion members in Rumford which
| is "A town of about 10000 inha bitants.
Paul J. Julien of Waterville sec
| onded the nomination. AS there were
no other nominations the choice was
unanimous and Adjutant Boyle cast
the ballot.
7 Comrade Griffin of Bangor nomi-
mated Robert Z. Clark of Lincoln as
vice commander. This was second
ed by Albert Anderson of Portland.
| Sol Herman of Westbrook present
cd Elton II. Thomson of South
| Portland for vice commander and
/ this was seconded by Hiram Cole of
| South Portland. DIR. Towne dcsigna-
! ed Comrades Ford, Worcester and
Davis as ballot tellers
Adiutant Boyle called off the posts
/ and the number of ballots allowed
and the election proceeded. When
/ it became apparent that Clark would
VIM Mr.. Thompson conceded the
election and asked that it be made
unanimous for Clark. which it was.
The now vice commander pledged
himself to do his best and give all
he had to the Legion in his brief ac-
ceptanCe speech.
In cly
n State adiutant several delegates
lcapcd to their feet but Jasper Home
of Pressure Isle and Ena Carrier of
Rumford were M first and started
together. Dr. Towne heamed and
, said. You might as we'll get 1t in
unison boys so they recited more or
less in unison, Il nominate James l..
Boyle"
Jim Boyle was elected unanimous
" for the sixth year and he received
the biggest ovation of the conven-
ton.
For finance officer Rev. William @.
Kirschbaum of Eastport nominated
Walter II. Butled OF RoCkland for
reelection. Dyer of Ninal Haven sec
onded the nomination.
Frank Preti of Woodfords nomin-
ated Raymond S. McCoubrey of
Cummings of Woodfords seconded.
McCoubrey won the election by
four votes and it was made unani-
nous.
Albert Greenlaw was elected ma
tional committeeman. position
which he has held since the Maine
department was organized. and John
q. Towne was elected alternate
committeeman. The vote was unan-
imous for both and they were given
an ovation.
Leslie r. Norwood Of South Port
land was presented TO the convention
by Wetherbe cot Lincoln ana was
re elected unanimously as historian.
j. Bernstein of Portland was elect
ed Americanization officer and Will
liam Jones of Waterville sergeant
alarms.
| The following county officers We're
! elected: AndrosCoggin. Daniel =.
Dexter of Lewiston; Aroostook. Ray
| Blanchard of Houlton: Cumberland
! Albert Anderson of Portland; Frank
lin, William f. Crandall of strong
| Kennebec, Everett Maxcy of Gardl-
ner: Hancock. Foster Newcomb OF
| Bucksport: Knox. Leslie B. Dyer OF
Vinalhaven; Lincoln, Parker b. Stin-
son of Wiscasset; oxford, Ena e.
Carrier of Rumford; Penobscot,
Leonard H. Ford of Bangor: Piscat-
auuis. DIR. Guy r. Dore of Dover
/ Foxcroft; Sagadahoc. J. Horace Nc
| Clure of Bath: Somerset. Roy H.
| Marston of Skowhegan; Waldo, Full
| Ter C. Wentworth of Belfast; WASH
| inyton, Charles f. Davis of Eastport:
| York, w. Warren Harmon or Ola
! Orchard.
The session then adjourned and
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