Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-15

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Victory Post, executive commit
tee. transportation Building,
Thursday, September 1s-Ed-
ward Douglas White Pest, Coloni-
al Hotel, s pm.
Thursday. September l9-Au-
gustus P. Gardner Post, Univer-
sity Club, 8 pm.
The special train idea as planned
by the Louisville convention travel
committee of the department of the
District of Columbia, the American
Legion, appealed to such an extent to
dictionaries of the department OF
81 Maryland, that the delegation repre-
senting that State will join in the spe-.
cial train movement and Will travel
with the District Legionnaires to the
Blue Grass State.
1t is expected that two drum and
bugle corps will accompany the Mary
land delegation and plans are now
actively under way for taking the Vic
tory and Vincent B. Costello drum corps
from this city on the same train. The
special train will leave over the Balti-
more e. Ohio Railroad, which was Sc
lected as the official route by the de-
partment Louisville convention travel
committee, Saturday, September %. at
$50 pm, arriving in Louisville, KY,
Sunday morning at 1l:l5 o'clock. The
railroad officials contemplate speeding
this special train up, in which event it
will run in advance of the National
Limited and arrive at an earlier hour in
Louisville.
The train will be equipped with a
lounge Library observation car, dining
car, combination baggage car and Pull
mans. On the rear of the observation
car with a special drum sign bearing
inscriptions of the two departments OF
the American Legion aboard: With sew
eral drum corps aboard, the Legion
s nsires will not lack concerts during the
& trip.
The first meeting of the department
executive committee with the recently
elected department officers functioning
was held last Monday night in the
boardroom, District Building, with De-
partment Comdr. L. E. Atkins presiding
Reports were presented by National
Executive Committeeman Paul ]. Nc
Gahan, chairman of the trophy and
awards committee; Francis F. Miller,
Department Finance Officer Madison L.
Hill, Frederic William Vile, on Dis
trict suffrage.
The question of military and an
nual leave in the United States Vet
Grams Bureau was discussed and spe-
cial committee composed of John
Thomas Taylor. chairman; Frank L.
Peckham and w. A. Bethel was ap-
pointed to confer with Director Frank
T. Hines of the Veterans Bureau.
The committee adopted a resolution
presented by the advisory council OF
the District American Legion Auxiliary
that the executive committee request
representation on the national execu-
tive committee and that the auxiliary
be allowed the usual allotted number of
delegates and alternates at the Louis
vile convention.
The committee went on record in
iorsing Past Department Comdr. Julius
PeySer for one of the national vice
ommanderships at the coming conven-
ion in Louisville. An effort to send the
delegation from the District instructed
20 the Louisville convention was de-
Feated.
The question of sending the Victory
ind Vincent B. Costello Post Drum
Corps to Louisville was discussed at
ONE length and a special committee
vas appointed by Department Comdr.
Atkins to secure additional funds for
his purpose, to be added to the funds
ecured from the recent excursion to
MARSHALL Hall. The committee is COM
osed Of Paul J. McGahan. chairman:
harleS ]. Painter, j. O'C. Roberts,
ohm Louis Smith, Julius I. Peyser and
arlan Wood.
Among the outstanding features in
onnection with the eleventh annual
ational convention at Louisville, Sep
euber 80, October l. 2, 3, will be the
merican Legion Handicap race at
hurchill Downs, Monday, September
the big parade Tuesday morning
|NfNfHAP I of turo
myth; Legion and Auxiliary drill
sanns, Wednesday, October 2, and avi-
lion show, polo tournament and re-
alta, october 8.
The committee on trophies and
wards Of the Department of the Dis
rict of Columbia has forwarded to
ational headquarters of the American
egion its report covering 400 per
ent club citations" testimonials Of
appreciation" to post commanders and
djutants, testimonials of appreciation"
C department officers and the annual
merit report"
The committee has awarded honors
this year to the U. S. S. Jacob Jones
Post, No. 2, composed of yeomen f.)
who served in the United States Naval
Reserve force during the World War.
The total percentage in the various
activities during the year totals s7s out
OF 1000 total points possible.
The credits allowed for post organi-
2ation under the annual merit report
include use of prescribed ritual, stand
ing committees functioning regularly,
active news correspondent, comprehen-
sive records system, possession Of stand
of colors, finance officer properly
bonded, members in the auxiliary units.
membership increased over previous year
and also four-year average Under club
advantages 1t received credit marks for
post entertainments and club advan-
tages. For service and welfare activities
Vt was credited with having q service
oincer actively functioning, adjusting
Qmpensation claims, securing employ
,neneNA Child welfare cases and general
welfare activity.
In community and civic betterment
activities it supported the Community
Chest and Red Cross roll call, partici-
pated in pageants, adopted Girl Scout
troop, supported educational features
published post history, co-operated in
civic movements and participated In
community betterments. The post par
ticipated in the Memorial day exercises,
Arnistice day program, dedication OF
memorials and Flag day exercises. The
members of the U. s. s. Jacob Jones
Post attended the department con-
vention and executive committee meet
ings, was prompt in sending in reports
and replying to communications anc
co-operating in department activities
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