Evening star., 1933-05-28
Unit, No. IS, and Legislation, Mrs.
Bethune of Stephen p. McGroarty Unit.

No. ~.
The department will participate in
the annual massing of the colors today
at IL o'clock at the National Cathedral
Mrs. Cipriani, vice chairman OF pop
pies, reported on the progress made in
George Z. Killeen Post, No. rs, had
donated the use Of Killeen Club house
for storing the poppies until they are
taken to Arlington National Cemetery.
The department has been invited to
participate in the parade Memorial Day
and also to take part in the exercises
Immediately following at Arlington. A
wreath will be placed in the name Of
the department on the Tomb Of the
Unknown Dead Of the Civil War at II
am. May 80. Following. wreath will
be placed on the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier of the World War. These
wreaths are being made by Mrs May D.
Lightfoot of Henry C. Spengler Unit.
No, IL, The Auxiliary Unit Of Omaha
Post. No. /, has asked this department
to place a wreath on the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier in the name Of its
unit.
Ushers from each unit will serve at
the Ampitheater. All units will partict-
pate in the exercises with their colors.
Mrs. Chester Reicht, Child Welfare
chairman, reported on the ehildren's
party sponsored by her committee.
Mrs. Ruth Turner, Fidac chairman,
reported on the plans made by her
committee for Ffdac program to be
given jointly by all units June 80. Each
unit will contribute 10-minute pro-
gram, and there will be added features
by the department.
Mrs. Gregory Cipriani of Vincent B.
Costello Unit, No. IS, was elected de-
partment chaplain. and Miss M. Edna
Macintosh of Victory Unit, No. 4. was
elected sergeant at arms, to complete
the unexpired terms.
The department, through the Radio
chairman, Mrs. Ruth j. Pritchard. Will
sponsor radio program from 2:l5 to
2:30 pm. on Memorial day over
Nationwide hook-up on Station WMAL.
This program will feature talk by
Representative Einar Hoidale Of Mime
sofa. There will also be a short talk
explaining the aims and purposes OF
the American Legion Auxiliary. Henry
c. Nestor will sing.
Victory Unit, No. 4, will participate
in the annual massing Of the colors to-
day at 4 o'clock at the National Ca
thedral. Mrs. P. e. Doleman, president,
requests all unit officers and members
to attend.
The unit will also participate in all
the exercises Memorial day with colors.
Several unit members will also act as
ushers at the Amphitheater In the
name of the unit.
The regular meeting Of the Kenneth
H. Nash Unit No. was held May 10
in the Thomson School with the presi-
dent. Mrs. Lillian Urban. presiding.
The poppy chairman has reported the
units quota of 1000 poppies have been
completed.
Mrs. Parham read a poem as
Mothers day tribute. The unit par
ticipated with the colors at the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier on Mothers
day.
Mrs Marie Dyer president OF the
American Legion Auxiliary, Department
of the District Of Columbia. announces
the Memorial day program OF the aux
iliary will be broadcast from Station
WMAL May 30 at Ais pm. Repre-
sentative Einar Hoidale of Minnesota
will deliver the principal address. Henry
C. Nestor baritone, will sing, He will
be accompanied at the piano by Eliza
beth Gardner Coombs.