Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-15
the second game, Is to 0, but came back
and took the deciding game, IL to 4.

ton WIN AL previous membership rec
ords broken and needing only l,545
more members to reach Its 1929 men,
bership goal. The total enrolment At
the close Of books was announced at
national headquarters as 329,2l3. an in
crease Of 81 ,226 over the enrolment on
the same date last year and 23,327
above the highest previous membership
record Of the organization.
The largest percentage of increase
has been In the Western States, which
enrolled 1868 per cent of their quota
for the year. In the Eastern States
100.23 per cent of the quota was en-
per cent. The States of the North
western division enrolled 1886 per cent
Of their quota, while the Southern d.
vision enrolled 93.40 per cent.
The largest percentage of gain in any
city in the country was made in WASH
ington. D. c.. the auxiliary units in the
District of Columbia enrolling 576.65
per cent Of their quota
Two hundred and forty-seven new
units Of the auxiliary were organized
between January l and September /,
giving the organization a total of $3.50
local units, located throughout the
United States and possessions and in
five foreign countries. In addition to
the United Sites, the auxiliary now
has organizations In Alaska, Hawaii,
Panama, Cuba, France, Italy, Mexico
and Greece.
Silver membership trophy cups will
be carried back from the national con-
vention of the American Legion Auxil-
iary in Louisville, KY, September 80
to October 3. by the delegations from
six departments. The trophy winners,
as announced at national Headquarters
here following the close Of books for. the
convention, are Minnesota, Illinois, IN
diana, Alabama. South Carolina and
Hawaii. The cups will be presented to
representatives Of the winning depart
ments with appropriate ceremonies dur
ing the convention sessions.
Minnesota will carry away the larg-
est number OF cups, having won the
Oliphant trophy for the largest per-
centag. of It's membership enrolled for
the year before January /, the Scallen
trophy for the largest number of units
over-the-top by January l, and the
rowne trophy for the largest percentage
Of its membership enrolled by March /.
Two cups will 60 to Alabama, the
Hobart trophy and the McKissick
trophy. In the contest for the Hobart
trophy, awarded to the department Of
1000 or more members making the
rolled up a gain of $3.50 per cent, nos
ing out Kentucky, which had a gain of
1926 per cent. Indiana was third,
South Carolina fourth and California
fifth. Kentucky was also second in
the race fol- the McKissick trophy,
awarded to the department in the
Southern division making the greatest
percentage OF gain. South Carolina was
third, Georgia fourth and Panama fifth.
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trophies were won by Oklahoma last
year.
Illinois won a second leg on the
Biester trophy, awarded to the depart
nent Of 10000 or more members making
the largest numerical gain, by beating
out California in the last weeks Of the
contest. Pennsylvania was third, New
York fourth and Massachusetts, fifth.
Illinois won this cup last year and IL it
wins again next year it will gain perm
ansnt possession.
The Cheney trophy, awarded to thu
department. of 5000 or more members
making the greatest percentage of gain.
was won by Indiana in a close finish
with California, winner of the cup last
year. Illinois was third. New York
fourth and Pennsylvania fifth.
South Carolina captured the Macrae
trophy, which goes to the department
exceeding by the largest per cent three
fourthS OF the highest membership ever
attained by its Legion department
Iowa also exceeded three-fourth OF its
highest Legion membership. Last year
no department qualified for the trophy
and 1t was not awarded.
Hawaii will carry HON. the Hobart
junior trophy, awarded to the depart
ment of less than 1000 members max
ing the greatest percentage OF gain.
Delaware, last years winner, was rum
ner-up for the cup, with New Mexico
third.
American Gold Star Mothers.
An executive session was held at the
home of the president, Mrs. Seibold, last
Wednesday evening. The meeting was
opened with prayer by the chaplain,
Mrs. William J. Seelye. The recording
secretary, Mrs. Eugene 8. Bruce, mother
Of the late Sergt. Thomas Grant Bruce,
who was buried In Arlington Cemetery
on Friday, was present. Sergs. Bruce
was killed In action early in January,
brought home on the steamship Hen
derson, arriving at Quantico, Va, on
Tuesday. Sergt. Bruce served during
the World War and was decorated by
both France and Belgium for distin-
guished service.
Among communications received by
the president were many of national in
terest from w. B. Shearer, naval ex-
pert requesting adoption Of resolutions
adopted recommending deferred action
on the subject, which will be presented
to the members September II,
The president reported that a wreath
had been placed, on behalf Of the Amer
lean Gold Star Mothers, on the Tomb
Of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington.
on August 10, in memory Of those who
died while serving in the Both Division
during the World War. Floral tributes
were placed on the grave of Sergt.
Thomas G. Bruce. The president re-
called by Mrs. Della Barber, chairman of
the st. Elizabeth's Hospital committee,
on september ], in cooperation with
Mrs. Frank Hursh, Red Cross director
financial contribution was made for
the entertainment of the ex-service pa
tlents at. the hospital. Another allot-
ment OF comfort pillowcases made by
the Mothers was forwarded to Walter
Reed Hospital. A smoking set was sent
to Naval Hospital
Mrs. George w. Gibbs. corresponding
secretary, announced party to be given
in her home early in October in the in
terest OF ways and means.
The president addressed the Citizens
Band at Central High School last Tues
| day.
Invitations were received from the
Army and Navy Union, Veterans Of For
eisn Wars and national president of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
The executive committee decided To
postpone the flag dedication until Oc-
tober Is, when the flag custodian and
other absent members will be home
| from vacation.
The mothers will meet in regular ses-
SION next Tuesday evening at the Ham
ilton Hotel and will be addressed by a
speaker chosen from the sponsors of the
constitution week" program, who are