New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
POST UNIT PRAISES RETIRING PRINCIPAL
ConIss Honorary Membership
 on MK. Gr1ce \. Coholln

MTS. NTACc M. SUHUtAus pfluClpAs of the smalley school and veteran educator in this city, has the dis tinction of being the first person on record in th.s city to receive amin vitation to become an honorary member of the Eddy-Glover Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. The unit at a regular t.eeting voted to tender the aignal honor to Mrs. Coholan because of her unceasing efforts in Ameticanixation work.
 Mrs. Elsie l.. Ensworth. chairman of the Americanism committee of the Auxiliary unt, has rendered the honor to Mrs. Coholan and in . let- ter she expresses the admiration and respect with which. the mem bers of the American Legion Auxiii- ary hold Mrs. Coholan because of her service.
 The letter to Mrs. Coholan follows Mrs. Grace NJ. Coholan.
 "1s Harrison street.
 New Britain. Conn. My Dear Mrs. Coholan:
 Upon the occasion of your resig- nation as principal of the smalley school, after many years of faithful devotion to your chose duty, it is . great and unusual privilege to ex- pres our high esteem and apprecia- ton of your unselhsh service to your city and more especially to the youth of the community
 "Grasping your particular oppor- tunity, you have rendered unbound ed service in the field of American ism. The American Legion Auxiliary claims to foster and perpetuate . 100 per cent Americanism. and we deeply admire and respect you for your activity.
 "As . sincere expression Of our appreciation. we respectfully request that you accept honorary member ship in Edly-Glover Unit No. 6, American Legion Auxiliary. Eligibili- ty is based upon kinship to veterans of the World War. and we are srate- full that your eligibility permits this unusual action.
 
 record as of May IS. 1923, in meet ing assembled, in this testimonial of appreciation.
 Sincerely yours, ELSIE L. ENsWORTH, "Americanism Chairman" Past presidents night was observ- ed by Eddy-Glover Unit No. {, Amer. ican Legion auxiliary, on Thursday evening. with Mrs. Cedric Powers past president, as the presiding ofIi- cer.
 Mrs. Minnie Kelley, Miss Rather. inc Kelley and Mrs. Rose Riedel were admitted to membership. Mrs. Powers reported that a new pair of chiid's shoes. . quantity oi baby clothing, and magazines had been supplied to the families oi needy ex-servicemen during the past month.
 Mrs. Lillian Schneider, chairman of the girls work committee, report. ed that the Junior Achievement clut sponsored by the unit is making ex. cellent progress and she promised ar exhibit of their handiwork te b< held :n June.
 Mrs Fred Buffers report showed 1 net profit of 3S7.60 from the sale O. candy at the recent performances O. i"Pinafore" held at the Palace thea ter.
 Gold Star Mothers Remembered
 All gold star mothers in the cit! were remembered with appropriat, cards on Mothers Day and the II gold star mother members of tn, unit were presented with large bou quets of cut spring flowers. Mrs Harry Ginsburg was in charge of thi detail.
 Copies of the Official Flag Code o the American Legion will be distrib uted among unit members during tn, month of June, in observance . Flag Day.
 Mrs. Kenneth Kron has been ap pointed general chairman of . com mittee which will sponsor a danc and card party to be held at tn