New Britain herald., 1926-12-07
PaiinuiMe Mevs
LEGION REFLECTS COMMANDER PAUL Choice Is Unanimous on First
 Ballot Of Meeting PLAN COMMUNITY TREE


 Christmas Tree on Green Sponsored
 by Legion-Legion Election and
 Fair-Grabowski Wins Cow Row -Plainyille Briefs.
 James Paul was reelected com- mander of Brock Barnes Post No. 33, American Legion, last night, be- ing the unanimous choice of his buddies on the first ballot. Con- mander Paul is the first leader of the post to be reelected; he succeeded Edward Barrows, who resigned in the middle of last year, and carried on in the same efficient fashion as he had in filling minor post positions previously. His popularity was at- tested by the complete lack of op- position last evening.
 Howard Warren was elected first vice. and Theodore Fan ion second e-commander. C. O. Cutting was reelected adjutant, and Carl Nilsson was a gain the choice for treasurer. Rev. Charles s. Wyckofl was chosen for another term as chaplain, while the office of his- torian will again be filled by Angus tine Prior. George Norton was elect cd service officer. Frank Radcliffe was again named to be sergeant-at- arms. while Frank LeVasseur vii, remain as member of the executive committee. James Usher was named news officer and Clessor Saunders will again be athletic off. cer. Practically all officers were chosen without opposition and or the first ballot. They will be in. stalled at the next meeting bS County Commander Edward E Ogren of New Britain.
 Municipal Christmas Tree
 The Legion voted to sponsor z municipal Christmas tree on the town green recently improved by the post; the plan was approved thi: morning by First Sclectman John J l kimmel and will be carried out by James F. Usher. who was given this duty last night. The tree will be 2 | temporary affair set up and hung with many electric lights, but it is hoped that next spring an ever green tree can be planted on the green to serve as a permanent Christmas tree for use on succeeding years. 1 Plainville has never had q muni- | Cipal tree, but other towns and cities l about it have set up trees which ] have proved popular, being source of pleasure especially to children The tree will cost about $50. MT Usher will work on the project ir conjunction with the Chamber O , Commerce and the citizens in gcner. al.
 James J. Graham, organist ant choir director at the Church of Oul Lady of Mercy, will ask his choir tc sing at the tree on one night during the holiday season, perhaps or ! Christmas Eve.
 Commander Paul reported prog rcss on the plan to install a Le' zion memorial window in the new high school. The committee is now working in conjunction with other societies to have a uniform design | for the various paneilings.
 Because of the attitude of state and national bodies, an amendment 1 10 the post bylaws was proposed making the term of office begin or November 1 instead of January 1 1 The new date is believed to coincide more nearly with the actual begin ming of the posts yearly activities 1 The amendment will be voted upon at the next meeting.
 Commander PauTs Report
 Commander Paul submitted his annual report. It was. in part, as 1 follows:
 T was elected in April to fill out the term of Past Commander Ed ward Barrows. who, unfortunately . for us. moved 10 another state i When Eddie Barrows was elected commander last December. l felt that Brock Barnes post was fortu- . nate in having him for leader 1 during 1926. When I was elected to fill his place my one ambition was 10 carry on as I thought Eddie would. were he here.
 T want to publicly thank all the other officers of the post for the splendid cooperation they have given me In all our undertakings. I also want 10 extend my heartfelt thanks to the members of the women's aux | Hilary and their most able president,