The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-09-07

in happineS, success, love and its
fulfiillment. 1t is the glorious privi-
lege of all Gold Star women to show
the same patriotic spirit as their
loved ones by fulfilling all duties
CT citizenship, to vote at all cleo
tons, for the safeguarding of our
American institutions"
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At the Austin Legion state con-
vention comrade Meyers of st. Paul
told Legion delegates that 43 per cent
o. the remaining Spanish American
war veterans cat that time) entered
Uncle Sans active service in the
world war. This year they will hold
their Both national convention in Ha-
vana, Cuba, october 3-12.
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In addition to enjoying a round
trip to San Antonio Texas via st.
Louis, New Orleans and Houston, re-
turning via Kansas City, Minnesota
Legion and Auxiliary members who
attend the national convention Octo-
Der 8-12, may visit Mexico via special
trains composed of fellow members
from all parts of the United States,
at very reasonable rates. Details of
both trips may be had from Mime
sofa Legion Hq. Old Capitol, st. Paul,
which also has special credentials for
Legionnaires making the San Antonio
trip as representatives of their news
papers.
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Minnesota LegionnaireS, having held
their 1928 convention at Austin, now
face the year ahead-1929-an by
Christmas hope to have all members
in good standing for the year ahead,
SO that all problems may be met with
full force and influence. State Com
nander Stafford King of the Legion,
Mrs A. G. Carlson, Auxiliary depart
| nlent president, and William D. Lyons,
head of the Legion 40-8 fun society,
seek the cooperation of all posts and
units in getting every members square
for 1929.
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! During 1928 Minnesota Legion Aux
iliary units offered 500 Minnesota
University scholarship to the most
deserving girl, to be selected by the
president Concerning this President
Coffman says: 81 wish to thank Min
nesota Legion Auxiliary members fol
making this scholarship available tc
Mary j. Connery. Such awards stimu-
late scholarship and the University is
pleased to have them"
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When the recent cyclone and en-
suing tempest devastated Austin and
vicinity, Legionnaires from Winona
Rochester and LIE Roy rushed to aid ir
cleaning up the debris and guarding
wrecked property, joining Austin Le-
gionnaireS who worked all night ir
rain and cold, the Austin Legion Aux.
iliary unit furnishing sandwiches anC
coffee Blue Earth buddies phonec
their readiness to help l. needed anc
North ST. Paul Legionn.iires contribu-
ted $40 to start Minnesota Legior
fund for the suffers. Meanwhile Min
nesota Legion Auxiliary units appro-
priated $500 from their state fund tt
render immediate relief where mos
reeded.
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While As entries were submitted ir
the 1928 Minnesota Legion state song
contest, the judges, who did not know
the names or residences of those who
submitted them, decided to continue
the contest for another year, explain
ing that while the music of some en-
tries was ideal, the accompanying
words were unsuitable, while in other
cases wording was good but music
was poor The judges hope that In
addition to many new entries, the
original contestants will re-submit
revised songs with suitable text, sing
able music, well harmonized, linking
Legion ideals with the love which Min
nesota members have for the North
Star State and their pride in its ap-
portunities. The judges recommended