Milford chronicle., 1925-05-15
PRIZES OFFERED TO
CHILDREN FOR ESSAYS
CONTINUED from nrst pagel


attorney, Dover, Del; J. M. Downen,
Manager, the Elizabeth w. Murphy
School, Inc, Dover, Del.
Sussex COunty-Dr. J. Roscoe Ell
lott, Laurel; J. e. Goslee, Stockley;
George S. Williams, MillsbOrO.
All essays submitted by school
children must be received not later
than midnight June 1, 1925, at the
following places:
New Castle County-Burton P.
Fowler, Headmaster Tower Hill
School
Kent County-Rev. Charles A.
Walker, Pastor First Baptist Church
Dover.
Sussex County-Dr. J. Roscoe Ell
liott, Laurel.
From all indications the number
of contestants will be larger than in
any of the past three contests. 1t
is, therefore, of Importance for all
children who desire to participate in
the contest to submit essays as far
possible in order to avoid possible
delay in receipt of, or rejection of
their essays. 1t is also pointed out
that due to the imminence of annual
examinations it is far better to
commence work on the essays at
once rather than to put it off until
too late in the month.
Prizes-Attention is again called
to the fact that in addition to the ma
tiOnal prizes of S750-first prize,
$5OO-second prize, $25O-third prize
which cash prizes will be used only
for scholarships in colleges to be
designated by the winners, there is
the possibility of receiving one of
the State prizes which are as fol-
lows:
First prize in each State, Silver
medal; second prize, Bronze medal;
third prize, certificate of merit is
sued by the National Headquarters
of the Legion.
Subject
The subject of the essay is why
has the American Legion an organ
ization of Veterans of the World
War, dedicated itself, first of all, to
uphold and defend the Constitution |
Of the United States of American"
Rules
All girls and boys between the
ages of twelve to eighteen inclusive,
are eligible to enter the Contest.
Each contestant may submit one |
essay only.
Essays must not exceed 50 words
n length.
Only one side of the paper may be
lsed. A margin of one inch must
De allowed on both sides of the pa
DER.
After the essay is completed the
)aper should be neatly folded-nOt
oiled.
Spelling, penmanshipand neatness
will be considered in judging the
winner.
Age will also be considered.
Pledge
At the end of each essay the fol-
owing pledge must be signed:
II hereby pledge my word of
onor that have written this essay
lyself l am. years old"
|
Name of Contestant
.........-....
Street Address
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Town
..........
Date
The object of the American Legion
l conducting these annual essay
Ontests is to promote an interest
l patriotism among the younger
and to foster higher
lucation among our school children
he value to the Nation of such a
)ntest is attested to by the fact I
lat such men as Mr.. H. V. Hollo- /
ay, State Superintendent of Public {
Mr.. David A. Ward,
lperintendent of Schools in New
astle; U. S. District Judge Hugh :
. Morris and Mr.. Josiah Marvel, :
resident of the Delaware State Bar
ssOciation and National Chairman
the Bar Association Committee on Y
nerican Citizenship, have all en- 1
'rsed the usefulness and import Il
ice of such contests and this con-
st in particular. The National F
lr Association Committee on Am Ii
lean Citizenship is cooperating "
rOughOut the country with the
nerican Legion National American -
n Committee, through Mr.. Garland q;
Powell, National Director, In N n
lnapolis, Ind, in making the con- Il Il
It a success, and in interesting as y
my school children as possible in
: proposition, and through them Oi
sir families. M
During the 1928 contest over $780, p;
school children submitted es- M
rs and last year over 100000 chill
IN participated. q,
Very truly yours, IN
JOHN B. JESSUP, a. a.
Dept. Americanism Chairman. 81 81
ION DAILY VACATION r
BIBLE SCHOOL FOR MILFORD