Evening star., 1932-02-28
American Legion

donated by Comdr. Browning for paid
up membership. A committee Will be
appointed to contact members who have
not yet obtained their 1882 membership
cards.
q. s. S. Jacob Jones Post members
attended the military mass Monday at
the Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton and from the church to the Tomb
of Washington. where ceremony was
conducted by Department Comdr. Fred
Fraser and commander of George
washington Post, Col. John Thomas
Taylor. Wreaths were placed inside
the tomb, taps sounded by Mr. Thomas
of the Costello Post. The posts then
disbanded, our comrades to meet at
Penn-Daw Hotel on the Washington
Richmond Highway, where prear-
ranged luncheon was served to them
All of these comrades in Alexandria fell
in line with the parade, led by COmdr.
Mary Tatspaugh. EloiSe Broaddus was
the official representative of the post
at the ball at Gadsby's Tavern in the
evening.
The post, through the commander,
has received an invitation to partici-
pate in the unveiling of memorial to
the World War veterans Of the De-
partment of Agriculture, February 90
at o'clock, in the Agricultural
grounds.
Sergt. Jasper Unit was designated to
attend three celebrations or February
%. Mrs. Edythe O'Connor, past presi-
dent and first vice president OF the
American Legion Auxiliary, Department
(NzT, II I,1.
departments poppy wreath on the tomb
of George Washington at Mount Yer
non at the request of Mrs. Sue Minis,
department president The units col
ors were carried at the military mass
held at Immaculate Conception Church
by Mrs. McGinty and Mrs. McMeel. In
the afternoon Mrs. Lillian Botkin and
Mrs Louise Warren carried the cOlors
at the exercises at the Washington
Monument, when Mrs, Ada Murray
placed the departments wreath at the
base of the Monument.
Mrs. Anna Splitter entertained the mem
bers at her home Tuesday evening for
the regular monthly social meeting, Mrs
Winifred Weston, first vice president,
being the guest of honor. Plans were
formulated for the dressing of a doll in
Colonial costume in accordance with
the plans Of the departments Ffdac
Committee work.
Members Of George Washington Post
No /, the American Legion, participated
in a pilgrimage to the tomb of Wash
ngton, after whom the post is named
at Mount Vernon, where Pest Comdr
John Thomas Taylor placed a wreath
in the name of the post on the tomb.
Rev. Howard E. Snyder, post chaplain,
offered prayer and Bugler Arthur
Thomas Of Vincent B. Costello Post
Drum and Bugle Corps sounded TAPS"
Present at the ceremony were the COL
ors Of the various posts, headed by
Department Comdr F. G.. Fraser.
The Legionnaires later returned to
Alexandria, where they participated in
the parade. Later Comdr Taylor placed
wreath in the name of the Depart
ment of the District of Columbia at the
base of the Washington Monument, ac-
companied by Department Comdr
Fraser and delegation of members of
the Legion.
Members of the post attended the
military mass with the other Legion
naires at the Church of the Immacu-
late Conception.
Comdr. Taylcr, who is also vice chair
man Of the National Legislative Com
mlttee OF the American Legion, in dis
cuSsing matters before Congress af-
fect1ng veterans, says that hearing will
be held shortly before the subcommit-
tee on insurance of the House on meas
ures to extend the period in which the
Government flve-year term insurance
policies may remain in force. Under
the present law such policies must be
converted prior to July 2, next.
In connection with the Rankin bill
to pension widows and orphans of vet
Grams of the World War, Comdr. Taylor
says that the House Rules Committee
IS expected to take action at an early
date. II the action is favorable, the
House will have the opportunity of an
early vote on this important measure,
whereas if it is unfavorable, a delay
will be the inevitable result. If the
House Rules Committee should take un-
favorable action upon the measure. a
House vote on it is assured, for Chair
man Rankin has announced that in
this eventuality he will file a petition
with the clerk to obtain 145 signatures
necessary TO provide House vote upon
the bill
At the recent hearing by the House
Rules Committee request was made
by the chairman Of the House Com
mittee on World War Veterans Legis-
lation to report rule authorizing the
House to consider the Rankin bill. All OF
the speakers favored the bill. There are
two provisions in the bill which are op-
posed by the Legion, and they are pay
ing dependent parents and opposition to
need" or ''pauper" clauses, the latter
being considered a reflection on the
widows of those who served in the
World War.
The post will observe its 18th ami
versary March 7.
Included among the members Of Ser
geant Jasper Post who participated in
the Bicentennial parade in Alexandria
Washington's birthday were Department
Comdr. Ferdinand G. Fraser, Past
Comdr. William A. Kehoe, Senior Vice
Comdr Lieut.. Paul H. McMurray, Fred
erick F. Money and Max Rosedale. The
contingent, in charge of Senior Vice
Comdr. McMurray, in the absence Of
the commander, assembled at the Naval
Torpedo Station and 25 members par
ticipated.
Presenting colors at the military mass
at Immaculate Conception Church, par
ticipation in the service at the tomb of
George Washington at Mount Vernon
and placing a wreath at the Washing
ton Monument we're activities last
Monday by Vincent B. Costello Unit.
The colors were carried by Mrs. Nina
Brewers and Miss Nicie Perrell Mrs.
Ada Murray. past president and junior
vice president of the department. placed
the wreath in the name of the Depart
ment of the District of Columbia AuXil-
iary at the Washington Monument.
Among the members Of the unit who
attended these services were Mrs. Greg
ory Cipirani wife of the commander Of
Vincent B. Costello Post; Mrs. Julia
Walker, Gold Star Mother, and Mrs
Curtis Jackson.
The unit plans a drive for new men,
bers under the direction of the unit
president. Mrs. Viola Costello.
A business meeting will be held at
1l06 Connecticut avenue at pm.
Tuesday.
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