New Britain herald., 1929-02-02
LEGION COMMANDER
 ALWAYS 0N ALERT
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First Page) year, he has been utilizing the tools available. He has been quietly deal ing with the task at hand. In solv- ing the problems as they present themselves, he has accumulated a background of experience that bids to carry him to even higher honors.
 The factors that have largely shaped the destiny of National Commander McNutt are those which many enjoy but not all utilize. Those that know him intimately, see in him the product of g. d home training, wise counsel of parents. devotion of a loyal wife, and the love for his daughter, Louise, seven years old. These. plus untiring in- dividual effort. have enabled him to go far upon the path to success. The things closest to his heart are his home, his country, the American Legion and Indiana university, all of which he has served with distinc- tion.
 Born in HoOsicr State | Paul V. McNutt was born In Franklin, Indiana, a quiet little Hooser town, built around a court house that stood in the middle of the public square. He came Of the third generation of pioneer stock, | lao rh x7 through Kentucky, constantly seek ing in the west new horizons and new fields to conquer. Very early in life, Judge John c. McNutt. oi Martinsville, father of Paul. began to teach his son lessons in leadership and organization. His mother was a confldante who not only urged hin, to further attachments but comfort cd him in childish defeat. All this time he was gaining the finishing touches in American democracy that comes only to those who rub elbows with boys and girls of our public schools.
 "A" Plus in Trig0nometry. But leadership did not come to him without enacting compensation. He burned tine midnight oil in un- tiring efforts to excel. He was one of three students of Indiana Uni versity that have made an "A" plus in trgonometry. He holds among his honors the most coveted of aca- demic distinctions. the key of Phi Beta Kappa, and membership in the Order of Golf, both internationally recognized honorary scholastic fra terntics. He achieved an A. B. from Indiana University in 1918 with honors that included editorship of the Indiana Daily Student and pres idency of the Indiana Union. He covered three world series baseball games for a leading press associa- ton in taste of newspaper work He turned to law and obtained an IL. B. degree from Harvard in 1916.
 A strong sense and appreciation of loyalty runs through the charac- ter of National Commander McNutt This attribute is no less marked than his strong conviction of righ, and wrong. Speaking at great re- ception. given by Indiana Univer. sity, the town of Bloomington i'm. mediately folio wing his election te the office of national commander he said: Tt is good to be home. tt acknowledge publicly the love O. hosts of friends, the loyalty whicl money does not buy-loyalty whicf is the greatest asset that any mar can have.
 1 cannot give adequate exprts sion to my deep feeling of appreci a1ion. l can only ask Divine Provi dence to give me the strength, tn, wisdom and the spirit of humilit, with which to perform the dutie of the office in order that l ma reflect credit upon Indiana Univers ity, this city. this state and I'll. American Legion
 "I would dedicate myself. as al men must sooned or later dedicat. themselves, to God and Country"
 Quits Teaching for Warfare
 National Commander McNut does not evadn issues. Believing 1T the principle of preparedness, h, has practiced if and eloquentl, preached il. He could have beer found as a student in uniform ol he campus at G30 a. n, learnin, squads east and west" under Pro lessor K. r. Williams. his first mil ltary instructor. When war was Ce ciared. his mind was already mad, up as to the right Of the cause fo which America fought He drew straws with other professors in tn, law school to see in what ordel they would be released 10 enlist. H, enrolled in the second officers training camp at Fort Benjami. Harrison early in 1917.
 He was commissioned a captaiy of field artillery and promoted two successive grades to lieutenant col oncl. He now holds q commission iI the organized reserves as colonr and commands the 32Gth Field A, 1 tiIlery
 short resume of the activitie.