New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
GOAL OF 2,OOO SET ;. FOR LEG|ON'S ROLL
Commander Johnson ReCOn- mendS Greater Interest in Post

Commander W. Manville Johnson of Eddy-Glover post, American Le- zion. at the regular meeting Of the post last night, submitted d report of the activities covered by the post since his installation as commander a, month ago and contained recom- mendations and an outline of the -- work to be carried out during his tenure of office.
 The commander dealt specifically with every branch Of the work be- ing carried on by the Legion post. He set as a goal for the member ship drive which IS to get under way under the leadership Of Otto Miller 1000, explaining that the potential membership in this city is 5.5ou men. He recommended changes in - The bylaws as to definition Of stand ing committees. procedure in cleo tion of officers and a reduction in the number Of members on the exc Cutive committee.
 ~ About 75 members of tine post at-  home on Washington street. Il was announced that Commander John son had been appointed as a mem ber Of the special relief committee selected by Mayor George 4. Quig- ley.
 A joint social meeting will be held with the Auxiliary to Eddy Glover post in Elks' han on Janu- ary s. This will mark the start of 8 mem bership drive for both organ i1ations,
 Bus Line to Hospital
 The post went on record as being in favor of the establishment Of bus line from this city to the United States Veterans hospital in Newing- ton. It is expected that the hospital will be opened early in the spring.
 Sunday. December q. will be L.5- zion memorial Sunday. On that day, the members Of the post will gath CT at headquarters at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and will march to the World War memorial in Walnut Hill park where a wreath will be laid at the shaft in honor of the World War dead.
 A program Of entertainment and Dutch supper was enjoyed after the business session. Solos wera rendered by August Heisler anl James Sullivan with John J. Crean at the piano. Moving pictures were provided by Leslie Golf.
 The full report of Commander Johnson follows:
 Upon being elected to office sev- eral weeks ago. due to previous con- tinued absence from the city and also due to unfamiliarity with cer- tain phases Of Legion work in this city. your commander did not make any detailed report, contenting him. self merely to making certain gen eral statements of policy.
 At this time, 1t IS possible for me to make a somewhat more de- tailed report to you, outlining the work which is now being conducted by committees and pointing out the path as it seems to me should be taken by our post.
 Tt should be stated at the outset that your commander proposes to guide the affairs of the post in an absolutely non-partisan manner, without politics, without fear of politics and in cooperation with every other civic body in the city, whether that body be connected with service men or not.
 "There have already been set up committees as follows: Membership, finance and program, national de fense, naval affairs, C. NJ. T. C, -marksmanship, state fund, rehabili- -fation and welfare, Amerlcanlzat1on, Junior baseball state convention, Sick, grave registrations, boost and pull.
 Welfare Work
 Tt is the feeling Of your com mander that the evolution Of our nest welfare work will take in the following branches:
 l. State fund administration. 2. Disabled mems compensation 4ncluding preparation of papers and following cases through.
 5. General welfare work.
 4. Free medical aid 10 those re- quiring it.
 5. Employment aid.
 e S. Cooperation with aHAtIiafN along welfare lines
 Tt is probable before "e get through that a general chairman o' this entire line Of work will be ap- pointed. Considerable has already been accomplished since our last meeting toward working out these ideas. We have secured from the eF- ~ecutive committee an authorzauor 10 employ the services of a JialsoI officer to assist disabled men in ob- Raining their rightful compensation We have put into effect machinery Calculated to seek out those NeI areuuiring aid. We have requested the ,post surgeon 10 take steps 10 deter mine what can be done about free medical aid to those requiring It anc unable to pay for it. We are coop erating actively with the auxiliary There are many loose ends as yet IT this welfare work which will De caught together and tied up within a very short time.
 "Along lines other than welfare I am briefly stating the policies which I have already recommended 10 the various committees named aIabove, for proposal to the post; @4s Finance and Program
 "By-Laws: I recommend a com plete study and. where necessary revision Of the bylaws, The bylaws nt the present time are in many Ways inadequate and in some case' ambiguous. If a commander chose to play politics, he could use the ol laws to advantage. Following ar' Some of the weak points in the by