The Sidney herald., 1956-08-02
'Richland Legion
Post No. II Wins
Wallace Cup

the much coveted Wallace cup at
the American Legion convention
at Butte July IS, IA, is.
Delegates from Sidney who at
tended the 38th annual conven-
ton of the American Legion,
Montana Dept. were Hurry Carey,
post commander, and Clarence
Homstad, Harold Mercer, Marvin
Woods and E. w. Page, all past
commanders.
Governor j. Hugo Aronson was
the featured speaker July 13 on
the Legion program. Montana's
chief executive paid high tribute
to the Legion for its work in
sponsoring Americanism projects
among the young people of Mon
tana. "The American Legion" ne
said, 'has taken a lead in spon-
soring such programs and it is
a most worthwhile activity.
Keeping the fires of patriotism
burning among our boys and
girls is a certain way to curb
any and all types of 'isms' which
might rear their ugly heads in
our communities"
Joyce Wohlgemuth, Vaughn,
department commander, presid-
ed at all Legion sessions.
Richard M. Hosiery, agent in
charge of the Montana-Idaho di-
vision of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, spoke in vein sim
liar to Gov. Aronson's talk.
Claud L. Meredith, Veterans
Administration, Fort Harrison,
who is manager of operations
for the hospital there, gave a
report on the hospital, and Judge
John B. McClennan, national vice
commander of the Disabled
American Veterans, brought
greetings from that veterans
group. Hugh Potter, civil defense
administrator, Helena, thanked
the Legion for its work in de-
Tense operations, especially the
ground observer corps activities.
Memorial services were held
at the Naranchi Memorial Sta
dunn following the grand parade
Friday evening. The Rev. Frank
Harrington, department chaplain,
gave an inspiring address. Fol-
these services there were
staged drill team
competitions and drum and bugle
corps exhibitions.
j. Addington Wagner, Battle
Creek, Mich, national comman-
Ter of the Legion, was the prin-
,ipal speaker at the convention
banquet in the Masonic Temple,
Saturday, July IA.
Earlier the assembled delegates
md members heard a stirring
,atriotic address given by vice.
Adm. Homer N. Wallin, Seattle,
ism (Ret.)
1t. Gov. George Gosman, Dill
on, past state commander of the
was POSTMASTER at the
'anquet. Cmdr. Wagner gave a
letailed report of Legion &C
ivities on a national level since
became chief of the three
members of the veterans
rganiZation.
He said that in the last year
he Legion has keyed all of its
ctivities to a positive approach.
We have been particularly &C.
he said, Gin our child
5elfare department. In the last
ear we have spent more than
Z million for the benefit of
children. This amount
yas added to more than SIPS
spent in the last 80 years
provide needy boys and girls,
.ildren of veterans and other
.ildren, with everything from
,ys and clothes to heart OPP
rations."
Owen Grinde, commander of
liver Bow Post, presented Ma
onal Commander Wagner with
copper-covered scrapbook in
'hich a painting of a Butte
,ene was encased. (,
During the banquet program d
,veral awards were made. Har- {
d Mercer, commander of Dist. !
10, received a cup for hav- !
g the greatest number of Post I
'lors in his unit of the Grand {
arade which marched from the 7
'urt house to the Naranchi Me- q
orial Stadium. I
The w. C. Wallace cup, pre- I
nted by W. c. Wallace, Ana 4
nda businessman and past de- i
lrtment commander of the Lee 7
on, to the post which best ex- v
nplified the Legion's program l
community service, was pre- I
nted by Mr. Wallace to Rich v
nd Post No. IL. E. w. Page, N
'st commander for the past =
ar, accepted the cup for the {
'st. 1t was reported by judges :
this competition that Sweet e
ass, Butte, and Lewistown b
,sely pressed the winning post :
this outstanding honor. Ii
Election of officers and Back b
God" programs Sunday closed g
= 38th annual convention of :
= Montana Department of the S
.nerican Legion and the Legion e
HILLARY. Russell Lindborg of N
ssoula was elected department +
nmander to succeed Joyce S
ohlgemuth, Vaughn. e
the convention from N