The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-17
Highlights or An1ericar, Legion COnuention Plans

Elks, Eagles, Knights of Colum- bus, Moose, odd Fellows, Mssons and others have been given a gen. eral invitation to attend tonight's meeting at the American Legion home for discussion on plans to promote g. general "Americanism" demonstration in connection with the big Legion parade here Satur- day, July 18th.
 The East End Community club has taken the initiative in plan- ming to match in the parade, Wash ingt0n Hill, Bunker Hill, Hopeville, Brooklyn and Town Plot are ex- pected to send representatives to the Legion home tonight and be officially accounted fOr'.
 The official delegate badges have arrived, upsetting rumors that gov- ernment priority orders might cause e complete elimination of the usual decorations for honored guests. Chairman "Moe" Shapiro has discontinued the hourly use of aspirin. His worries are over.
 Some of Connecticut's most prom. islnR police and fire chiefs will march in the Legion parade as 'sLegionnaires". They will put aside for the day the official in- slgnia of their home town offlce and will sport the official Legion Over- seaS' Caps
 Reports from Camp Edwards ln- dicate that members of Batteries E and c are Bursting" with en- thusiasm. They are coming home next week to parade and to visit with the folks. Maybe the home town boys won't get e big hand as the 20Bth regiment swings along the crowded streets of Waterbury on July 26th.
 Within Q few days Chairman Walter A. Jarvis of the Distinguish cd Guest committee will announce several of his celebrities who are coming here for the convention and the parade.
 The Municipal stadium will be the camping grounds for the 208th on It's week lend visit here. Captain Alonzo P. Mercier and Lieutenant Richard Owen, who made a special trip here from Camp Edwards, were greatly pleased with the loca- ton and the facilities.
 From nearby towns and even rom distant cities the cOnvenEIOn committee Is receiving requests for reservations at the midnight show and inquiries about Russ Morgan and his famous band, which will play for dancing at the state arm- ory. Both will be features of Fri- day evening, July 25th.
 The Legion committee will decide tonight on special entertainment features for officers and men of the 208th. It has been suggested that q dance be held for the troops at Hamilton Park and dinner dance given the commanding ofilcer and his stan. Definite Arrangements will be made with the approval of Colonel Shearer.
 Within . few days Chairman Walter A. Jarvis of the Distinguish ed Guest committee will announce several of his celebrities who are coming here for the convention and the parade.
 The municipal stadium will be the camping grounds for the 2O6th on It's week -end visit here. Captain AIonzo F, Mercier and Lieutenant Richard Owen,. who made . special trip here from Camp Edwards vase greatly pleased with the lDca- ton and the facilities:
 From nearby towns and even from distant cities the convention committee is receiving requests for reservations at the midnight show and inquiries about Russ Morgan and his famous band which will play for dancing at the state arIa- 0ry. Both will Do features of Friday evening. July 2sth.
 
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