Evening star., 1936-03-29
Legionnaires to March
In Parade on Army Day
District Department to Form in Uniform in
Area South of Capitol--Kenna-Main
Post Gets Charter

partment, American Legion,
headed by Comdr. Joseph j.
i Malloy. will participate in the
Army day parade April 6. The for
nation area will be south Of the Cap
ttol. The line of march will be around
the Capitol and down the Avenue. All
Legionnaires are requested to report
at the parade formation point in uni
form or to wear their caps.
The Guard of Honor, commanded by
Capt. James Pistorio, which will par
ticipate, is holding drills in the Ma
tional Guard armory every Monday
night.
Comdr. Malloy recently presented to
Kenna- Main Post, No. 81, its perma-
nent charter. The post has been work.
ing under a temporary charter since
its inception a short time ago.
In accordance with the action taken
by the National Committee, Sons OF
the American Legion, at recent meet
ing, the March issue OF the Legion
Heir has been published.
A shipment is being made to de-
partment headquarters of supply OF
application blanks for the new five
star awards. These blanks will be
turned over to the squadron COM
manders and each member eligible for
the award will be required to have the
post adjutant of the American Le-
gion post which sponsors the squadron
certify his eligibility direct to the de-
partment adjutant or the detachment
commander.
They will in turn, upon receipt OF
the certifications, either issue the
award or place the necessary order for
the blanks with the emblem division
and issue the award at later date.
The award will be made only when
the member has completed his tests
on the following five points: Patriot
ism, citizenship, discipline. leadership
and Legionism.
Stanley Church Depue Post. No. 30,
met last Wednesday night in the Hay
loft, on Massachusetts, avenue. with
Comdr. Frank H. Greer presiding.
Department Comdr Joseph j. NAL
loy. presented, on behalf of national
commander to the post, Legion cita-
ton of merit, in recognition of the
post having exceeded paid up mem
bership quota during the recent ma
tional drive
The post Endorsed Past Comdr. Ray
L. zwinglas for department senior vice
commander in 1887 and also indorsed
Department Comdr. Malloy for ma
tional executive committeeman.
Senior Vice Comdr. Michael Finan
reported that drums and bugles are
now available to the newly organized
Post Squadron Drum Corp and Ralph
E. Kelly and William C. Byrd will in
struct and direct the corps.
New members inducted were: Floyd
J. Herndon, William R. Mallan and
John j. Black
Popularity Of the post paper,
Elmer. was evidenced by unani-
nous vote to enlarge the publication
and secure if possible editorials on
civic matters from the leading news
paper writer's Of local papers.
Junior Vice Comdr. Ralph E. Kelly
announced arrangements are complete
for the posts annual Spring golf
tournament.
The meeting was followed by en-
tertainment and refreshments.
Fort Stevens Post No. 80 will meet
in Fort Stevens Hall, 306 Kennedy
street, next Thursday night Comdr
John Delbert Kiley will preside.
The Fort Stevens Post Squadron,
S. A. L, held business meeting last
Friday. Capt. Tom Howard presided.
Department Athletic Officer Royal
spoke on the junior base ball league
and the squadron went on record to
enter team in the competition.
Sergeant Jasper Post meets next
Wednesday at the Pythian Temple.
The names of subcommittee chairman
and the preliminary plans for the COM
ing past commanders banquet will be
announced.
Members of the post will participate
In the Army day parade April 6. The
route of march and other parade in
formation will be given at the meet
ing.
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