Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14
Milford Legion Notes

The regular meeting or the AM
erican Legion was held at the City
Hall Council Room, at 8 p. M,
sharp. 1t was called to order by our
Commander Reese Jester. Many
important events were discussed
throughout the meeting, and we ac-
cOmpllshed quite a bit.
Before / go into the business Of
the uay, the past lew weeks we mad
what is known as LadIes Night.
The purpose behind this Social
aaUnenng was to acQuaint the
/ wives, sweetheartS aud those VINO
take an interest in the Legion, 10
become closer together and ind out
a IeW things ABOUT their Milford
Legion. The affair was held in Har-
riPgtOn, and the menu, consisted
chiefly of chicken and all the trim
minss. I'm quite sure many OF US,
who attended, smacked our lips af-
ter such a wonderful spread and
lett the taOles feeling quite salts
ned with the dinner.
Z, Later, most of us adjourned 10
the nearby Legion Home, in Har-
rIngtOn, and participated in their
BingO game. IOwards the end OF
the evening, a few of the wives
from Milford, WOl a prize and We
all left having spent a very enjoy
able time. we leel that after sucl
an affair, more like this will follow
The big event of The evening was
Z u ~
val. Many of the committees made
= reports concerning their progress
) and the preparations are in fuI
swing. Posters Were placed Al con.
spiciOus spots about town, notify
ing the public of this coming
I event. Many of the Fire Companies
and other organizations, who arr
o to participate in the parade, have
already notified us of their eager
, ness to join the large congregation
n and come out in full array. W.
p have word from the ArmOry, tina
they, too, will have a display 0
O arms at the carnival. This year, tn
o Carnival will be bigger than eve
n with added attractions to deligh
q the young and old, alike. Join il
the fun and bring all your friends
n and relations. Remember the date
: June 3rd thru the 14th.
d A serious discussion followed
/: concerning the coming Memoris
n, Day. This day is set aside for tn
IS Legion to decorate the graves {
cur comrades who have fought an
died for a worthy cause. The con
mittee in charge of Col. Lank Wi
hold a special meeting and plans
L carry out the decorating will
u made. On this particular day "
should stop whether We are dOlh
g. something or not and think awhi
- of those who have passed on. Coz
- slider the purpose of their struggle
~ and how they had fought valiant
n TO make this country better pla'
A. to live. We know they have not Ole
or in vain. So, let's keep on strivil
~ for a better America. The Legion
II doing it's part. Are you?
to Our adjutant, George Collins, +
re CeiVed word that COmrade Law
re ence Whaley, is critically iii in Ii
or Veterans Hospital. 1t is very di
th heartening to hear this news al
I'M all of us in the Legion as well
as all of his friends are hoping tn
he comes through. He is receivi
the best possible cure and ] knC
with all of us wishing him a spec
recovery, he will pull through.
On the whole the attendance :
of had was fair, but we would like
,o+ see more of the men turn out. \
ISs have many important items Il
,ia have to be thrashed out, and ca
rs- of you can help us by being pr
ent. So, how about it, fellas?