Evening star., 1935-10-20

partment Adjt. Thomas j. Mason, IT.,
will attend the annual convention OF
department commanders and adjutants
at Indianapolis, Ind. october % to 80,
inclusive. They will be the guests OF
the Forty and Eight at banquet there
in honor Of National Comdr. Ray
Murphy and Chef de Chemi de Fer
Fred NJ Fucker.
Among other members from this de-
partment who will attend the conven-
tion are John Thomas Taylor, national
legislative officer, and Watson B. Miller.
national rehabilitation officer, who will
also render reports.
The Armistice day plans are being
completed under the supervision of the
Armistice day officer. Maj. Theodore
Cogswell The principal address will
be made by the national commander,
Ray j. Murphy. Miss Jessica Dragon
cite, lyric soprano, will sing and the
national chaplain also will be on the
program.
The program will be broadcast from
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at
Arlington Cemetery, over the N. B. c.
from IL am. to II pm, Eastern
standard time.
The American Legion, as part Of
its Americanism program, will Coop
crate with the National Education
Association and the United States
Office of Education in the observance
of American Education week, from
November IL to II.
The officer of the National Amer
icanism Commission is now preparing
a leaflet setting forth information
concerning this, which will shortly be
mailed to all post commanders and
the department commander asks that
all posts take an active part during
National Education week.
Several post commanders have
pledged the department commander
100 per cent paid-up membership by
Thursday evening when the depart
ment Executive Committee meets in
the board room of the District Build
ing, and he requests that all post COM
manders turn in all applications at
that meeting.
James Pistorio, department captain
of the Guard of Honor, is endeav-
oring to procure $50 Legion members
to serve with him at all official func-
tions. Comdr. Malloy appointed this
committee, having for its main pur-
pose a guard of honor for all visiting
celebrities and to hold themselves in
ot +to coll Of tho HanQ RI
ment commander for general duty to
the department.
It is planned to use eight Of these
members as pallbearers to serve at
the funerals of Lesionaires who die
during the term, different body to
serve each month so as not to make
the work heavy for any one. Any post
member who has a uniform and de-
sires to become member of the guard
Is requested to notify either the cap
tain or the department commander.
Instructions for the essay contest
being conducted by the Constitution
Day Committee we're broadcast over
Station WRC last Saturday evening
by Maj Gen. Amos A. Fries, chairman
VI U1lC 4iiO lAoV Va pa AA1Oo
include $500 in cash. an automobile
and a trip to Europe. with passage
paid both ways.
The department installed the OFF,
GERS Of the Bureau of Engraving Post,
No %, last Monday in the Red Mems
Hall and on Tuesday evening those of
Bunker Hill Post, No. 81, at the Hay
loft. On Thursday evening he visited
the Treasury Post, No. 35 at the
Raleigh Hotel and installed officers,
while on Saturday evening at the
Hamilton Hotel he installed the OFF,
GERS of U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post,
No. 2.
Stephen p McCurdy Post, No 81,
met at the Sulgrave Club, 1901 Mas
sachusetts avenue, last Monday eve
ming Harry Scheitlin reported on the
progress of the bowling team, and also
spoke about plans for the dance to be
held at Almas Temple, December 7.
Several amendments to the constitu-
tion and bylaws of the post were
voted upon and passed.
The following officers were elected:
c. J. Egner, commander; G. G. Roh-
rich, first vice commander; c. F.
WEIGH, second vice commander; E. e.
Corwin, finance officer; r. A. Miha-
lick, sergeant at arms; D. w. Close,
quartermaster; H. Scheitlin, surgeon;
A, 3. Altfather, chaplain; w. NJ Full
Ter. historian, and H. Ryder and L. G.
Smith, colorbearers.
They were installed with the officers
Of the unit by Dept Comdr Malloy,
who presented Comrade Close with a
past commanders medal. and Com
rade Close presented Comdr. Egner
Legion ring.
The members were guests OF Nine.
Cantacuzene- Grant
At the annual meeting of Govern
fnent Printing Office Post, No. 80, held
in Harding Hall last Monday, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Com
inander. Edward r. Dixon; senior vice
commander, MaSsie w. Blankinship;
junior vice commander, Otto Wolf;
finance offlcer, Robert E. Brooks;
chaplain, Louis c. Vogt; sergeant at
arms, Andrew c. Dickinson; assistant
BSIScdIlt az ICGCl n. 0tIctL,
Executive Committee. T. c. Chap
man, Albert Smith. Jeter p. Battley
and Joseph W. Brand.
Installation ceremonies will be held
ut q later meeting.
]. Pistorio, captain of the Legion
guard of honor for the District of
Columbia, outlined the aims Of the
organization and the rules which
govern membership.
Stuart Walcott Post, No. 10, will
meet Tuesday at 8 pm. in Musicians
Hall. 1105 Sixteenth street. Comdr.
william w. Watt will preside.
At the last meeting of Sergt. Jasper
Post, No. IS. at the Musicians Hall,
Comdr. Frank Mccarthy presided.
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