The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-06-07
VISIT THE
Custer battlefield

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uniforms of white; the Hardin
School Band and group of mount
ed Indians especially gorgeous in
the paint and feathers of their
tribal regalia forming one of the
most elaborate and colorful eS-
corts for Montana's governor and
his personal party guarded bv the
state patrol the assembled thous-
ands of spectators may ever again
be privileged to see on this his
toric spot.
Following the impressive Ameri-
can Legion memorial service at
the Custer monument, conducted
bv Hardin Post No. 8, and assist
ed by the Roundup Drum and
Bugle Corps, playing the beauti-
muted bugles and muffled drums,
the column continued down the
hill: through the cemetery and
back to the rostrum.
Following the beautiful and i'm
preSSive service of Massing the
Coiors," the special dedicatory
services, with the Hon. Frank H.
Coonev, governor of Montana, de-
livering the PRINCIPAL address,
we're held. Lack of space forbids
the publishing of the governors
excellent historical address.
Among the prominent persons
seated on the rostrum with Gov
ernor Cooney and his military
aide, Major George A. Baker Of
Hardin, were Commander White
OF the G.. A. R. from Billings;
Mrs. E. K. Miller of Butte. state
president of the American Legion
Auxiliary, Department of Mon
tana; Bob Neal of Sheridan, Wyo.,
wyoming state vice-commander
OF Veterans of Foreign Wars;
Herbert Kibler of Helena, state
adjutant, American Legion, De-
lDartment of Montana; Cass Par
ker OF Fromberg. commander of
District No. II, American Legion;
Mrs: G.. A. Baker of Hardin, presl-
dent district No. II, American
Legion Auxiliary; Lou Boedecker
of Helena, chief of the state high
way patrol; Sergeant Cold Wind,
VINO served with the troops in an
early day at Fort Custer; Max
Big Man of. the Crow Indians;
Rev. Frost. Indian missionary
from Pryor; the officers of the
local Post No. 8, American Legion
and others.
Frank Morrison, commander of
Hardin Post No. 8, American
Legion, introduced Commander
Cass Parker of District No. II,
who, in turn, introduced the 9TH
ers present or the rostrum, giving
Herbert KILLER the honor of in
introducing tana's governor,
who gave an unusually interesting
and able address.
The Ladies' Glee Club from the
Eastern Montana Normal School,
the Cotton Blossom Colored Quar-
tette from the Mississippi School
for Colored folks and the Hardin,
School Band gave musical num-
bers which were exceptionally
well received by the apprciative
crowd.
AS the services closed, the Rev
c. A. Bentley, former state chap
lain, American Legion. Depart
ment of Montana, read the dedi-
caOory service assisted by the
District Commander Parker anc
District President Mrs. Baker anc
the Hardin School Band.
At the close of the dedicator,
services. the Drum and Buglt
Corps from Roundup and Sheri.
dan. Wyo., each gave a series O.
exhibition drills which thorough,
delighted their audience ant
brought a deluge of compliments
Hardin Post No. 8. American
Legion, appreciates the supper
and cooperation of all who help
ed, by their cooperation and at
tendance. to make this event
success. It was a brilliant ant
beautiful service with no accident
TO mar. in spite of the larg
crowd. It is a foregone conclusion
that the day will be long remem
bered.