New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 24, 1930, Page 6

NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1930. JOHNSON NEW HEAD | made to hola officers with th |auxiliary. If these joint instailation of American Legion efforts do not post will in nest meeting the November 1 Geor fund committee Elected Eddy-Glover Post Com- | r;sisnation Four convention Eddy- 4 unanimous Glover post, No. 6, American gion, held last night in the hall on Washington street, W. Man- ville Johnson was elected comman- der of the post for the year 1931 He was nominated by Harry Wes- sels, who stated that because of the importance of the coming year in which the state department conven- tion will be held in this city, it to lect a who is ader in 8 no contest Mr. Johnson's election vote of New Bri iccepted The the ried br was man civie lite. T W. MANVILLE JOHNSON with a high degree of er The commander-elect Maple Hill and is ass manager of the R. & The other office with Mr. Jol year are as mander, comma rs clect nson during follows: I ski; assistant reast ler (reelects mittee, George Conklir Kelly and Ired Clocl Returned (o Office he features ¢ Tyler One of was the selection for year of Fred Tyle the post secutive geant-at-arms, Mr to be relieved of and Orr mander at Anoual Meeting 520 post, financia conditio; on @ Molander, c from that position s was selecte 1ed by Comm e offi i pic wrade in 1 hie Boston post last Herald. Th vote ofticers of eports last ain with a etiri d t the is in a healt work year wers All duri forms o the past tail and the year of the most nization of nost impor re car- n wis the post er, chair ion committec full follow Commander’s mual follows repor mander seed any accom- titio 1hie when Haven and Hartford ioned led until pecial membership composed of Orrin « ind Harry J to outdistanc romn - Potts wck both posts, thove mentioned Hallin Leonard, Otto Joseph Per Oftol Bertz, Kron onne help- s success amd it is with a we can report 1930 Activities post took Memorial Da mbers for Community v-Glove prom- activi- cha n of as chief ent the World War for Memor- wtivities 2 carried ont the chair- s This pro- that paid ippropriatc » World Wa A D the John post cgion- lendid job in decorat { deceased veterans in other Tyler, veterans of We can thank Fred Ensworth, Fred Clock, liam Kelly, Fred Hoffman, who com- °d that committee. iddy-Glover post has R the local school 1 National Iducational Week, at the June graduation of the Junior High school, the American Legion school awards medal was given to the pu- pils recognized as the most outstand- in his class, having been his fellow classmates. A Is to the po! cooperat- board in ng scho chosen by very pleasant duty mander at the graduation of the cvening school to present (o ach of the graduates an American flag exercises Boys' Work outst I picce of work was our hoys' camp. You have heard in detail from our camp cha man Whitman. Our chair- splendid piece of n service T tvish to thank ind his committe There is no lo but that the boys who at tended camp have benefited. To the Abel Johnson, and as- dircefor and Chef Melville must be given a great deal dit. Commendation for the success of the camp is to be credited to Curtis Sheldon, W. W. . Squires, Miller, Harry Jackson, Clesson Frank Bullock, Paul Zink Andrews. sponsors Leader Roger done a mnd man 1 director. sistant Johnson of cre Otto Parker, Toseph The and two troops, Durwood and Troop Sackett. post cout Legionnaire, cout Tea Robert Troop 7 Jast cup winte for (its indoor meet place ,and a chievements “A championship {eam re 1Zddy-Glover post in the ing at the won first pressnty cd Junior wonderful which re- igue Jead- sion County e the ed in second place. A ci- tation was received from National rters for having played and than the other county. The success at- can be credited to the able Larry Mangan, who gave imselfishly of cirecting ihe te “In ved a sressiveness sulted in their being the I In the rs. team finis| headqu won ams in more games o of his time in 50 successfully our cfforts to military chairman, Lt. the this iine with state program interest training Wi cnior made citizens our addressed students on boys in camps and H. J H school kson sub- AN W Squires directed our junio hicvement classes and this post paid for the services of a wood working director for one of the classe the air mindedness vounger hoys an acroplane building contest was held for which re given and many juvenile enthusiasts participated Service Work state fund commitiee ports an active yecar. due great measure to the cmployment situation. The member- o stimulate of the prizes w “The show in a record Wil- | fell to your com- through its splendid show- | re- | This is | un- | | Molander, chairman, and Gustave | Bengtson. Every member in the post [Carlson, the secretary, who have |looked forward to the issues of | spent two and three nights a week | Boost and Puil and in particular out [In carrying on this wor I'he other |of town members who use it as a | Who have assisted are Charles Hay- | means of information of their home |den, William Kelly and Harry | post activities, There is no doubt but Scheuy. | that we all heartily thank Harry and he post Carl for their splendid work. lin obtaining House Committee HECYICO N, “This important committee made cted additional legislation | some valuable addition to the post for disabled ex-service men and this | home and in general did a very ac- has added to the work of the post ceptable job. Through their efforts Ltlees | we can boast a new pool table, |large splendid table for the execu- tive committec room and other fur- niture which can be well made use of, such as chairs for our meeting hall. For the untiring service ren- dered T wish to thank the commit- membe Chairman Howard Mitchell, George Kinkade, Harry Jackson and Charles Kallin Finances Home Progress kxposition t was concluded at the opening of this administration netted the post a very good return on the efforts of Chairman Edward Ogren, Past Com- mander Maurice Pease ~and the committee “A minstrel show was the feature attraction of the vear. A committee under Otto Miller worked hard to | put over a successful presentation |and though the financial returns “Present conditions of industry | not what had been expected have found many ex-service men |nevertheless it was very well receiv- passing through our city in need of |od and given very favorable commen- lodging, meals, clothing 4nd trans- | dation. The directors were Joseph portation which have been provided | Haffey and John J. Crean and to by the post. | them ‘and the members of the ¢ “Your we extend our thanks and appreci- mander, 2tion “In August ®e had the oppor- (tunity to cooperate with the Em- |bassy theater management in the | presentation of one of the screen |successes of the year, the Byrd expedition and our purse n increase. General Post Activities actory nights proved successful and the initiations were very capably | handled also at many of these mect- ings the large aftendance overtaxed our meeting hall and through our zenerous meighbors, the Elks, we. were able 1o their hall, which we appreciated. These activities . Dinners | were under the supervision of Vice supplied and gifts were dis- | Commander W. Manville Johnson, tributed to mneedy ex-service Jen |ably assisted by Otto Miller, Edward and their families. ¢ Preparation of | Johnson and William Scott. the aken care of by the | “On Christmas the Chamber of The post shared in | Commerce, as has been the custom [in the past, furnished wreaths to be placed on the World War Memorlal. In the spring at the ceremony of breaking ground for the new govern- ment hospial, Eddy-Glover post was ented by a group of Legion- s headed by our commander. he post observed its 11th an- sary with a banquet at the Bur- vitt hotel. Major Anson T. McCook was the principal speaker. “It was our special privilege to enfertain the natiornal commander, | 0. 1. Bodenhamer, at a luncheon Boost and Pull nd dinner, and heard him speak at “Our monthly paper has been the |the Senior High school. He also ver prescint reminder and inform- | placed a wreath on the World Wrr erint T, tivities. This job so | Memorial. has been instrumental hospitalization for ex- | This year the L:O\rmv‘ ment er con The post has assisted at funerals of our buddies. We provided flags with which to drape the coffin which thereafter became property of the deceased relative. Flowers have also been sent and grave mar ers with flags placed on the grave Pall bearers have been present at the wishes of the family. Where de- sired firing squads were arranged for | 1ard units for | nd appre- |, and assis vear we have three members of our town of Ber given the ) 10 thank George bugler Curtis and have | national are grateful cooperation through the G which we ciate their tance. In the past Isisted in the f | known G I city lin | commanda unerals of well ind also one in the For the assistance 1 wis is services vier, Orrin Dugan Irank were and vice madr commander Orrin Curtis locally and at government | hospitals and out of town institu- | tions. This splendid and thoughtful remembrance of our and also of other the first administration and cvery came 1o attention through s on com- many member: ex-servic one of conside lof the that cheer ows, our indicated flowe good pre- | reftes as ¢ individual case v od Thanksgiving cheer given fo many rvi nen with Cinners. Christmas boxes were sent {0 ex-service men in hospitals and cach hox contained articles of p ind of good che ation of ciga ox- families use 10- tical us: hoxes wer ladics auxiliary. the expense Poppy Sale “All of our welfare work is madc rossible by our annual poppy |at Memorial Day. We appreciate the {#esponse that the public has made in supporting this sale of poppies which year netled 1o $1,225. The poppy committee under the | chairmanship of Paul Zink is worthy | of the highest commendation for the achieved. The successful | |street sale was handled by the ladies auxiliary sale this results ion —215 MAIN ST.— Anniversary Sale for TOMORROW, SATURDAY The Greatest DRESS Valaes Ever In New Britain Offered ial Day and wreaths | of nd me d that Memo Emil T n- ¢ Day. They World War M« members t Commang mounced that eries o ship can well be proud of thr well done was singly performed by | “A bowling {eam represented the this committee. We extend our |Harry Jackson. The prompi distri- — and appreciation 1o George |bution was capably handled by Carl | (Continued o placed efforts morial a | LONGER-LASTING, crack-proof lubri- cant to make cars last longer. This remark- able new motor oil maintained an average of 790 miles per quart 4 ' Sizes 14 to 20 and 36 to 52 in 13-car nation-wide road test. 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