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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-14

 new interest acts like welcome oil in a dry crankcase. In the past year the Department of Interior has made two searching reports on po- tentialities for development of this vast northern empire of nearly 590,- 900 square miles rich in fish, fur, minerals, timber and all their by products.
 "These two reports have been positive and have included the chal- lenging possibility of increasing the population of Alaska, which Cat near 75 .OOO) is little more than the cities of Wichita, Kansas, or Springfield, Ohio and less than will occupy the grandstands at some college football stadia this approaching gridiron sea- son.
 Delegates Efforts
 Several factors have contributed to this gradual awakening on AL aska. Probably foremost has been the steady hammer hammer on the hard ground of the nations capital by Alaska's untiring Delegate to Congress. Notable among these are former Delegate Judge James Wick ersham (now an elder statesman) and present Delegate Anthony J. Dimond, who never misses an oppor- tunity to focus attention on Alaska and its place in the American life.
 Second is the airplane, which brings northerly Nome within 36 hours of New York City and which knits an otherwise far-flung, ill., adequately populated territory into a working social, economic and po- litical unit that cannot be ignored. The airplane is to Alaskans what the taxicab is to the New Yorker and Washingtonian, and just as necessary to their daily business ap- pointments.
 Third, the sudden universal real ization of the growing sfnallneSs of the world and h CT by conversely North Americas increased proximity to an unsettled Asia The Navy and War Departments are acutely con- scious of Alaska's vulnerability; so much so in fact that this year they impressed Congress of this danger to the amount of nearly $15,000,000 appropriation for Army and Navy defense outpuosts.
 Washington Interest
 Fourth, increased interest in the social and economic possibilities of Alaska by Secretary of Interior Har- old L. Ickes, under whose admins tration most of Alaska falls. Sec- retary Ickes, who made a trip to Alaska last summer, has had at his elbow Under Secretary of Interior Henry Slattery, Governor Gruening, Paul Gordon, of the Alaska Section of the Territories and Island Pos sessions Division, former Governor Troy, and of course Delegate Dimond and many citizens in private life.
 "So it appears Governor Gruening has stepped into the Alaska scene opportunely. His background as an administrator and former newspa- perman and editor should be val uable to him and the Territory.
 Alaska is ripe for planned de- velopment along the path of region al unfoldment of resources. This is not to be confused with regimenta- tion. Wise planning under the com bined supervision, administrat tion, and cooperation of experienced AL askans, and understanding outsiders should bring Alaska into its own.
 Instead of the last frontier AL aska now becomes the first frontier!"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-14
MCDONALD HERE s FROM WRANGELL
 NARR0WS CITY

Wrangell-Petersburg flier Jimmy Rinehart flew up from Petersburg with one passenger, Cor don Mcdonald, Petersburg logging man.
 Rinehart said he would be in Ju- neau until Mcdonald finished busi- ness with the Forest Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-14
SONS OF LEGION
 INSTALL TONIGHT

Sons of the Legion will hold their installation of officers at meeting tonight in the American Legion Dugout.
 The service will start at 7:30 o'clock and all members are invit- ed to be present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-14

new High School representative. He was introduced by his father, Ern- est Parsons, a member of the club. Other visitors were Marshall Hop pin and J. c. Beardslee of the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Evening star., 1939-12-24

from quartermaster sergeant to pri-
vate in order to remain with the
battalion.
The battalion will stage parade
and review for him at 8:45 pm.
January 8. All Marine Reserve
troops in the District of Columbia
will take part, with Company E
of Alexandria and Company F Of
Rockville having been invited to
attend.
Drill has been suspended during
the Christmas holidays. They will
be resumed January 2.
Word has been received from
headquarters that all Marine Corps
Reserve ofncers on duty with the
Civilian Conservation Corps will be
relieved of duty as officers in the
Marine Corps Reserve, but may be
reassigned as civilians in admins
trative positions. This order doesn't
relieve the officers of their commits
sion, but terminated all military
association with the Civilian Con-
servation Corps in an active status.
Vacancies exist in the battalion,
for men between the ages of II and
IS. Those interested in Marine
Corps Reserve activities are invited
to secure information at 458 Indiana
avenue NV. any day between 10
am. and l pm, or on Tuesday and
Wednesday between 8 and 10 pm.
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Rainbow Veterans
Announce Schedule

President James E. Witherite of
the District of Columbia Chapter,
Rainbow Division Veterans, an
nounced last week a schedule OF
events for the next six months.
Tentative plans call for meeting
January 20; party in celebration
of the motion picture, "The Fight
ing Sixty-ninth." on or about jan
uary "a: a meeting February II:
coaSt-to-coast national Rainbow
Division Veterans broadcasting pro-
gram. February %. in memory OF
the 42d Divisions first engagement
with the enemy; a tri-State re-
union consisting of the local, Mary
land and Virginia chapters, Febru-
ary "a, and dinner dance and the
annual spring dance, the dates Of
which have yet to be designated.
Harold Barnhard Rodier, national
editor of the Rainbow Reveille,
chairman; Col. Charles A. Dravo,
U. S. A., adjutant general OF the
District National Guard, and M.
Manning Marcus, past national
president, comprise the committee
in charge Of arrangements for the
tri-State reunion.
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Army and Navy Union

Presidents Own Garrison met at
the Soldiers. Sailors and Marines
Club last Monday night. Comdr.
Foster A. Touart presided. Penn
Howard, Joseph Winchester, F.
Schade Gardner and Bernard Nc
Carthy were inducted.
DR.. Jacob Thorkelson, member of
Congress from Montana, and First
1t. Oscar Williams, from South
Carolina, were elected to member
ship. Department Comdr. Milton
J. Eckert. assisted by Department
Liason Officer Anthony Rosetta,
Department Inspector Israel Kauf-
man and Department Delegate to
the National Council Ralph N.
Werner, instructed the officers A
publicity campaign was started to
secure 100 overcoats for needy vet
Grams in the District of Columbia
and nearby Maryland and Virginia.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the
Presidents Own Garrison met last
Tuesday at the Thomas Circle Club.
President Marie j. Boulaye Ander-
son presided. The following officers
were elected: President, Miss Lii
Ian Reagan; senior vice president,
Mrs. F. Sparkman; junior vice pres
ident, Mrs. Leila Barber; paymaster,
Mrs. Lucinda Stevenin; chaplain,
Mrs. Mary Holt; officer of the day,
Mrs. Ralph N. Werner. Installation
will be held in January. The new
department colors will be formally
presented by Mrs. Anderson, in the
boardroom OF the District Build
ing, on January II, to Department
Comdr. Eckert.
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Spanish War Veterans
Auxiliary

Department President Naomi Har-
riman will install officers of the
various auxiliaries, as follows: Ad-
miral George Dewey, January IS;
Gen. M. Emmett Urell, January IT;
Col. James S. Pettitt, January 8;
Col. John Jacob Astor, January 2;
Gen. Nelson A. Miles. January II:
Col. Henry w. Lawton, January S.
The president announces a Council
OF Administration meeting January
3 instead of the regular department
meeting. for council members only.
The Col. Henry w. Lawton Aux
iliary elected the following officers:
President. Gene Renouf; senior vice
president, Ethel Morris; junior vice
president, May Quattlebaum; chap
lain, Katherine Lynch; patriotic in
structor, Winnie Davis: historian,
Helen Grissam; conductor, Elizabeth
Buringame;; assistant conductor.
Marjorie Grissam; guard, Mary
Grissam. The auxiliary celebrated
its 10th anniversary December IS.
The Mckinley High School Glee
Club entertained. Other talent was
Mr.. Myers, Mrs. Norris and the Hin
kle Boys. The guests were welcomed
by President Margaret Baptista.
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American Gold Star Mothers

Grace Darling Seibold Chapter
met Tuesday in the Raleigh Hotel,
with the president. Mrs. Fannie
Meeks. presiding. The meeting was
opened with prayer by the chap
lain, Mrs. Franklyn P. Nash. The
following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. w. L. Meeks; first
vice president. Mrs. Frank B. Har-
vey; second vice president, Mrs.
Kathryn E. Fagan; third vice presi-
dent. Mrs. William J. Seelye; rec
ording secretary, Mrs. Rose Con-
vay-Stetson; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. Carrie j. Scarf; treasurer,
Mrs. Edna Boardman; chaplain,
Mrs. Franklyn P. Nash; custodian
of records. Mrs. H. w. Gordon;
color bearer, Mrs Charlotte E.
Davis; committee women, Mrs
Henry L. Hurley Mrs. Margaret
E. Loveless and Mrs. Bradley A.
Snyder.
They will be installed by the
national president, Mrs. G. Walter
Williams of New Bedford, Mass,
at the January meeting at the
Raleigh Hotel. Plans were pro-
posed for a luncheon in honor of
Mrs. Williams, who will be in Wash
ington attending the Patriotic
Conference on National Defense.
Mothers reported i'll are: Mrs
Alexander K Anderson, Mrs. Ida
Blue and Mrs. Mary Killeen.
Christmas baskets were filled for
the needy.
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EIks Will Distribute
Baskets to Needy

Exalted Ruler Harold T. Pease
announced that the Washington
Lodge Of Elks will distribute scores
OF well-filled Christmas baskets to
the needy today.
The Elks Good Cheer Entertain
ers. under the direction of Johnny
Reh, have undertaken a busy pro-
gram for the holiday season, which
started with an entertainment at
Trinity College last Sunday. The
following engagements were sched-
uled: American Legion, Wednesday;
the Salvation Army, Saturday; Alex
andria Elks Children's party, today,
and the Knights of Columbus show
at the Tivoli Theater December a.
The lodge has postponed its reg
ularly scheduled meeting December
n until January 3.
At recent meeting q donation
Of $3.50 was made to the Children's
Hospital.
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National Union

Capt. Orville F. Sandefur presided
at the meeting of United Council.
Seven candidates were voted IA
vorably for the initiation ceremonies
in Northeast Masonic Temple on
January 16. Calvin S. Orth, council
deputy and workers, will have IS
candidates in the class to be credited
to United Council. Samuel Trupp.
vice chairman, Executive Board,
spoke on the joint installation of
officers of all councils.
The following officers were elected ::
President, Earl E. Dodge; vice presi-
dent, John L. Manefee; former pres
ident, Orville F. Sandefur; speaker,
Edwin w. Saunders; recording Sec
retary, Melvin D. Newland; financial
secretary. Harold G. Higbee: treas
urer, Walter T. Wilkinson; chaplain,
Paul I. Mcdaniel; usher, Albert A.
Fels; sergeant, Harry B. Eagan;
doorkeeper, James J. Perry; trustees,
John B. Dickman, Everett M. Per-
shing, William F. I. McLindon: dele
gates to Executive Board, Melvin
D. Newland, John L. Manefee, Emery
F. Weightman, Earl E. Dodge; dele
gates to Hospital Service Associa-
ton. Emery F. Weightman, Edwin
w. Saunders: council deputy, Calvin
B. Ortiz ,
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Columbia Post, with the exception
of Santa Claus. Those taking part
were Ken Sheelor, magician; Owens
and johnson, comedy; Gertrude
Rubin, Elsie May Bakersmith, Joyce
Romero, Pappalardo Twins, Mary
and June Hedding and Miss Yetta
Brelow, with Sam Mawhood, accor-
dion accompanist. Miss Helene
Gillieart sang, with Miss Josephine
Oliver at the piano. Mrs. Baker,
smith, musical director. and John
S. Mawhood, clown and master of
ceremonies.
At the last meeting of Gen. U. G..
McAlexander Post at the Willard
Hotel the following new members
were admitted: Walter Butter,
Micheal Casey, Edward Colman,
Urban Conlin. Harvey Danner. John
v. Dean, r. E. Fitzgerald, G. w.
Gunther, ]. N. Hulsart, J. H. Kir-
KUN, F. w. Martin, F. A. McCann,
v. ]. Meyl, ]. w. zimmerman, T. C..
Phillips, c. A. Rainey, c. B. Sterling
and E. ]. Tyndale.
These with five reinstated men,
bers, together with the 1899 members
paid renewals for 1910, brings the
post membership to 106 per cent for
the 1910 quota. Comdr. Henry F.
Hodges presided.
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Eioht and Forty

LIE Chapeau Departmental Edith
Landvoigt announces many holiday
activities sponsored by the salon.
Edith Armstrong is providing goodie
baskets for the children at Glenn
Dale tuberculosis Hospital and jit-
terbug dolls for the tiny tots.
Mildred Echles is chairman of the
annual Christmas party for children
of veterans at the Nebraska Avenue
Home December 81 from 2 to S
o'clock Entertainment will be pro-
vided by Girls Nation with juniors
from the units of the American
Legion Auxiliary and in turn the
"a children at the home.
Ellen Louis Warren, lie chapeau
national, returned Monday from In
dianapolis after attending the Ma
tional Executive Committee meeting
of the American Legion National
Child Welfare Division. She has
been appointed an advisory member
by National Comdr. Kelly.
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National Guard
Seeks 10 Increase
Roll Of Officers
Organization Pinched
By Expiration Of
Many Commissions

Every effort is being made by the
National Guard Bureau of the War
Department to increase the num-
ber of enlisted men in the National
Guard holding commissions in the
National Guard of the United
States. AS these appointments are
for stated periods, the National
Guard is already feeling the pinch
in this branch of the service, because
of the expiration of many commits
sions. National Guard commanders
here and in the States have been
asked to give serious consideration
to the matter of filling this void, and
particularly to the great number OF
vacancies in the arms of the service,
such as the infantry, field artillery,
cavalry engineers, etc.
According to the National Guard
Bureau the number of enlisted men
holding commissions in the National
Guard of the United States is less
than 20 per cent of the number of
officers who could be used in a
major emergency. Only enlisted
men in the National Guard may
hold these commissions, and then
only for the time that they are
active in the National Guard of
their respective States, unless they
continue for years in the service,
when the commissions are said to
automatically expire. They are
then only renewed upon application
from the individual concerned.
In this connection the National
Guard Bureau said that it is graft
flying to note that of separations
of enlisted men, holding commits
sions in the National Guard of the
United States, more than half are
due to appointments to the COM
missioned grades in the active Ma
tional Guard This, it was held,
should encourage more of the
younger men to take up the work
necessary to qualify for appoint
ments as vacancies occur. The bu-
reau added that it is important,
in enrolling men for Army extension
courses, with a view to obtaining
such commissions, that careful con-
sideration be given to the age Of
the applicant and to his educa-
tional ability to meet the require
ments of the course.
All organization commanders have
been urged to give serious consid-
Grafton to this matter to make every
effort to stimulate interest and in
crease the number of enlisted men
qualified for commissions in the
National Guard.
Brig. Gen. Albert L. Cox, COM
manding the local National Guard,
has issued instructions to the effect
that all enlisted men of the COM
mand be encouraged to qualify for
commissions. For the local Guard,
high school graduates may apply
for branch examinations without
further educational examination.
Others may apply for the educa-
tional examination. All enlisted
men who are educationally qualified
and complete the proper extension
courses are to be recommended
for commissions.
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Comdr. Kelly to Broadcast
YuIe Greeting to Veterans
Annual Christmas Parties Are Held
By Several D. c. Posts

National Comdr. Raymond J.
Kelly of the American Legion will
broadcast a Christmas greeting to
Legionnaires throughout the coun-
try at AS pm. today. The broad
cast will be received here over
Station WJSV.
Kenneth H. Nash Post held its an
nual Christmas party at 209 Penn
sylvania avenue Sc. yesterday
afternoon. The committe in charge
was headed by Rexford Madden, a
past commander, assisted by Jack
O'Connell. Baskets of food and toys
were distributed to needy families in
the Southeast section. Entertain
ment for the children also was
provided.
Agriculture Post was host to
members, wives and children at q
Christmas party Friday evening,
which was presided over by Com
rade Walters. Three acts of enter
tainment were furnished and re-
freshments were served.
The post gave Christmas baskets
of food to some needy families.
Fort Stevens Post entertained $50
children with a Christmas party in
Stansbury Hall last night, Santa
Claus, clown band, juvenile talent,
Christmas tree and presentation
of gifts comprising the program.
This afternoon distribution of
baskets of food and clothing will
complete the committees task.
A meeting of the Executive Com
mittee scheduled for Wednesday has
been Cancelled by Comdr. Edwin L.
Donaldson.
The annual childrens Christmas
party. sponsored by the Bureau of
and Printing Post, was
held at the bureau December 16.
with over $50 in attendance. A
short message of greeting and well
come was given by Department
Comdr William Slattery. Isaac Cans
and Director Alvin w. Hall
Entertainment was furnished by
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UCCduoC VI plcS-
sure of civilian
business.
Now over 60,
Corpl. Playfair
first entered the
Marine Corps on
June 8, 1905,
and saw action
in the Cuban
P a c l fl cation
c a m p a ign in
1906. When the
5th Battalion
was reorganiZed
in 1929, he re-
quested reduc-
ton in rank
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Order Of De Moluy

A bowling committee of Robert
lie Bruce Chapter has been appoint
ed to set up an inter-chapter bowl
ing league and also to handle out
side bowling activities.
Members are urged to participate
with the patrol drill team. They
practice on Mondays at 7:30 pm.
In the Scottish Rite Cathedral,
Third and e streets NV.
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Modern Woodmen of
America

The following officers were elect
ed by Georgetown Camp: John D.
Pope, consul; E. L. Newton, adviser;
A. F. Flack, past consul; H. B. Pope,
banker; j. H. Mcintyre, secretary;
r. E. Lerch, jr., escort; Fred Brit
tingham, watchman; G. w. Reih-
mart, sentry, and Joseph Warner,
L. S. Owens and G. w. Hurlebaus,
trustees. They will be installed on
January 8.
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loyol Order. of Moose

The meeting Of Columbia Lodge
scheduled for Tuesday has been
postponed until January 8.
The Tin Pan Sizzlers will hold q
party and dance in the clubroom
on December 80 from 10 to l am.
The New Year party will be held
in the club on December II from
II to 2 an.
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Marine Corps League

National Capital Detachment will
hold a get-together January 9, at
$3.50 pm, at their clubrooms, 1852
H street NV. There will be public
installation of officers and also for
the auxiliary. There will be sing
ing and dancing. William w. Sibert,
2032 Otis street Me-. 10 chairman
for the occasion.
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Sd Division Society
Opens Member Drive

Capt. Frank j. Jervey, president
Of the Washington branch of the
3rd Division Society, A. E. F., is
making every effort to bring the
national headquarters to this city.
Local members have launched a
membership drive in an effort to top
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Temporary Officers
Elected byV.F.W ".
Guard Of Honor
Comdr. in Chief Brown
To Be Welcomed at
Rally January 30

The Guard of Honor of the Dis
trict of Columbia Department, Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars, at the last
meeting elected temporary officers,
who will officiate until complete
organization is effected.
Those selected were: Captain,
George H. Johns; first lieutenant,
Evening star., 1939-12-24

the membership list in the United
States.
Sergt. William A. Shoemaker.
membership officer. 38l1 Twenty
fifth place NE. will have as his
aides William Schmidt and A. S.
Yarnell, both from the 9Th Engi-
neers.
At the last meeting of the branch
Pvt. James E. Wiley of this city, and
now patient at the Veterans Hos
pital. Bay Plains, Fla, was elected a
life member.
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William A. Downs; second lieuten-
ant, Edhar S. Campbell; adjutant,
Walter C. Whitcraft. New members
are urged to join.
The guard will make its first
appearance when it will welcome
Comdr. in Chief Otis N. Brown
when he arrives here to attend the
recruiting rally and get-together in
Stansbury Hall from 8 to II pm.,
January 30.
Department Comdr. McLeiSh last
week advised veterans that less than
10 days remain in which 10000
World War veterans may make ap-
pllcation for the benefits available
under the Adjusted Compensation
Act. January is the deadline.
Mckimmie-C -Catterton-Police Fire
Auxiliary met Wednesday at Sol
dlers, Sailors and Marines Club,
with President Mary Wetherall pre-
siding. Department President Eola
Wright and Department Chief of
Staff Lola Heise made their annual
inspection. Six members were ten
dered birthday anniversary party.
The auxiliary gave a Christmas
party last Sunday at St. Elizabeth's
Hospital. Filled stockings were pre-
sented to the patients. Piano selec-
tions were rendered by Mrs. Beulah
Waller.
Members of the auxiliary will
place wreaths on the graves of three
members today.
Comdr. Cavanaugh of National
Capital Post announces the elec-
ton of Past Comdr. Roy D. Hop
good to the Office of trustee for the
18th term, ending June 30, 194l. He
will be given the obligation at the
meeting next Tuesday evening at
the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Club.
The posts annual New Year Eve
party and dance will be held Satur-
day at the Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Club.
The Junior Drum and Bugle Corps
furnished entertainment at the
Equality Walter Reed Posts goth
anniversary and Christmas party on
December IA at the Pythian Tenn
pie. The post in conjunction with
its auxiliary, is taking care of two
needy families at Christmas.
The next meeting will be held at
Pythian Temple, January A.
Weekly rehearsals of the Junior
Drum and Bugle Corps will be re-
sumed January In the National
Guard Armory.
Comdr. Sniegoski of Defense Post,
with the cooperation of his Enter
talnment Committee. is arranging
an oyster supper and dance to be
held In the clubrooms of the Bunker
Hill Post on February g. Dinner will
be served from 6 to pm, with
dancing until II.
Follow Me Post will hold its meet
ings in the future at the Sherwood
Presbyterian Church auditorium,
Twenty-second street and Rhode Is
land avenue NE, on the second
Thursday of each month. Comdr.
Thompson announced a public in
stallation of new members will be
held on the second Thursday of Feb
ruary. Capt. Downs of the degree
team will be in charge of arrange
ments.
At the last meeting Walter C.
Whitcraft was accepted by transfer
and Immediately elected trustee for
the term of 18 months ending June
80. 1941. He will be installed on
January II.
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Establish
ment and the
Reserve, was Sc
lected by a board
of officers COM
posed of three
division COM
manders to re-
ceive the Vet
Grams of Foreign
Wars medal for
the outstanding
enlisted man of
the local organi-
Zation. He was
t or m ally pre-
sented with the
- -
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Meetings This Week.

Tuesday-James Reese Europe
Post, Fifteenth and @ streets
NV; National Cathedral
Post, 1928 Window place
NV.
Wednesday - Nash Post, 200
Pennsylvania avenue Sc.
Henry c. Spengler Post, 1926
Massachusetts avenue NV;
MacAlexander Post, Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Club.
Thursday-Executive Commit
tee, District Building: James
E. Walker Post. 1915 Twelfth
street NV.
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Veteran Marine Corporal
To Receive DISCHARGE

Corpl. George Playfair will re-
ceive an honorable discharge from
the 5th Battalion, United States
Marine Corps Reserve January /,