Veterans Gather for Annual Campaigns of Three Wars
Veterans from 61 and later wars mingle at Butte event featuring a Legion drum corps contest at Clark Park, Spanish War Veterans luncheon, Kennedy Knight of Columbus hall entertainment, and a patriotic parade. Judge John V. Dwyer delivers address praising wars for peace and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Clark Park
United Spanish War Veterans
Silver Bow Club
Knights of Columbus
The
Pioneers’ Ee of
Butte
Stevens & Manley
Legion Posts Convene in Montana State Convention
In Silver Bow hall No. 1 members from 50 Montana posts gathered for the annual state American Legion convention. State Commander Herbert Kibler reported on politics and Legion policy while officers Lambport and Johnson outlined finances and rehabilitation work. John Raftis and Mrs. Pew scheduled talks as committees were named for rules, legislation, rehabilitation, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Kibler
Havre
Legion
Montana
Harry Johnson
Anaconda
O. C. Lamport
John T. Raftis
Colville
Wash
C. BE. Pew
Helena
Frances Voll
Mer
Kibler
State Department
Lamport
National
Legionnaires
State Boxing Commission
Joe Markham
Butte
al Livingston
Veterans’ Memorial Fund
Lindbergh
E. E. Spafford
James Barton
National Adjutant
Tom Gilbert
Walter Tillman
Frank T. Hooks
Charles Sheridan
G. BE. Lewis
Albert Severtson
Ed Shields
Addison K. Lusk
Lou Molumby
Jay Blazek
E. J. Becker
Joe Redmond
L. F. Burns
Johnson Fowler
J. M. Staley
Vic Norberg
G. K. Roscoe
W. W. McKenzie
J. J. Sweeney
Charles Simons
J. A. Sternhagen
Ed Davis
James Uncles
Allen Swift
Walter Hancock
John E. Powers
Roy Nelson
Joe Grenier
J. D. Miles
Tom Busha
Convention opens with joint Montana veterans gathering in Butte
Judge John V. Dwyer gave the principal address as the general assembly opened the joint convention of Montana patriotic organizations in Park Way theater Butte. Mayor Beadle and George C. Jackson welcomed delegates after the colors were advanced and posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Dwyer
General Assembly
Convention of Montana Patriotic Organizations
Butte
Parkway Theater
M. J. Mullen
M. Kerr Beadle
George C. Jackson
Anaconda
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
James Cummins
W. H. Yost
Dave Johnson
Billy Gilbert
E. J. Groeneveld
Three Candidates Favor Pay De Pue In Legion State Race
Rumors echo through American Legion circles as M B Pay of Red Lodge Harold de Pue of Sidney and Jay Miles of Miles City emerge as top contenders for state commander with Pay backed by Carbon Post 07 and De Pue by Richland Post 12. Miles, a Miles City real estate man and grand nephew of General Miles, draws solid support though a dark horse may win at the Wednesday officers meeting. Local posts report activities, new units, and committee reports as 62 members plus officers register for the convention events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
M. B. Pay
Red Lodge
Harold de Pue
Sidney
Jay Miles
Miles City
Pay
de Pue
Miles
Carbon Post No
Richland Post No. 12
Powder River
Montana
Legion
Ethel Long
Eureka
O. L. London
Great Falls
B. L. Cauble
Forsyth
C. R. Kendell
O. C. Corbin
C. E. Pew
J. W. Crosby
R. M. Porter
Ray Carter
Pew
la Secretaire Nationale
Dorothy Hartung
Wentworth
McLeod
Denver
G. F. Lowney
Ray McNally
Selma. Wells
J. W. Soper
Legion Auxiliary convenes eighth annual state meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary held its eighth annual convention at the Salvation Army hall with Mrs. Gertrude Lowney presiding. Mrs. Mary Lowney welcomed delegates from Silver Bow while Mrs. J. W. Soper of Billings spoke for visitors and Miss Selma Wells, Miles City, stood in for the secretary due to Anne Reeves absence. Ensign Pitts delivered the invocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Salvation Army Hall
Gertrude Lowney
Butte
Mary Lowney
Silver Bow
J. W. Soper
Billings
Ensign Pitts
Anne Reeves
Selma Wells
Miles City
Veterans of Foreign Wars Holds First En Campment Meeting
About 115 veterans attended the VFW encampment in Missoula under William Wedgewood. Capt Robert B Handy national adjutant general spoke on the national home at Eaton Rapids Michigan and committees were appointed for officers reports resolutions greetings credentials and next convention location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
William Wedgewood
Missoula
Department
National Department
Robert B. Handy
National Adjutant General
Kansas City
Eaton Rapids
Mich
C. W. Brayman
C. H. Baker
Helena
O. L. Dockins
Harlowton
Dewey Gates
John Christian
Butte
Thomas O'Grady
Great Falls
John Stipeck
John Elling
Vernon
L. Hill
Robert
D. Tubbs
E. M. Reynolds
Edgar York
Norris Langston
Trumpet Drums Parade Through City Ahead of Clark Park Contest
A day of citywide drum and bugle performances culminates in a Clark Park contest to decide Lerion drum corps. Red Lodge, Missoula, and local posts registered for the Legion event as Silver Bow post withdraws this year. The Towle trophy, donated by Commander James Anceles, is at stake with a special Butte post number announced at opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Park
Lerion
Towle
James Anceles
Silver Bow Post
Silver Bow
Red Lodge
Missoula Corps
Butte
Not enough attention paid to Indian War veterans says Joseph Sinsel
Joseph Sinsel of Butte Montana argues veterans of Indian wars are underappreciated. He recalls a Cow Creek engagement near Yellowstone where a detachment of Company B, Seventh Infantry guarded supplies, a fighting incident that ended with civilians killed and a supply train destroyed. He notes few survivors remain and cites Montana camps at Billings and Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sinsel
Colorado
Butte
Sinsel
Vetera
Montana
Harry Klench Billings
Chief Joseph
Big Hole
Mr. Sinsel
Yeterday
Cow Creek
Yellowstone Park
Misso River
Cow Island
Seventh United States Infantry
C Creek
Martin
Sin
Nelson A. M
Fort Ben
Fort Shaw
C. C. Gilbert
Custer
Nelson Miles
Billings
Sinset
Missoula
Ladies Auxiliary of Spanish War Veterans Meet in Missoula
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans gathered at Knight Columbus hall for a business session. Mrs Martha Reynolds presided and Miss Richardson assisted as depart secretary. About 100 members in uniform attended as officers reported and committees were named for duties including nominations to be followed by elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Florence Frost
Hamilton
Women's Relief Corps
Cordelia Boatman
Deer Lodge
Ladies of the
Martha Reynolds
Missoula
Auxiliary
Mary FE. Lee
Helena
Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Scott Leavitt
Great Falls
R. B. Handy
Kansas City
Veterans of Foreign Wars
P. J. Tevlin
Butte
American War Mothers
Helen Davis
Phyllis Wolfe
Thomas Spence
Milwaukee
Montana
Jimmy Chatham
Yost
Dwyer
John V. Dwyer
America
United States
Austria
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Uni Spanish War Veterans
Knight Columbus Hall
Mar Richardson
Aviary
United Spanish War Veterans Convene In Anaconda
About 150 delegates attended the annual convention and first business meeting led by George C. Jackson of Anaconda as Scott Leavitt delivered greetings from the national commander Garity. Reports from department officers noted steady growth and a 16 percent member increase since the last encampment. Continued on Page 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Jackson
Anaconda
Scott Leavitt
Mon
Garity
Chicago
Garrity
Montana
Department’ Jutant
John H. Alexander
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Mervin Dempsey
Ray Lahiff
Dr. J. B. Driscoll
Paul A. Rooney
Irma Lyford
Atlantic
Fred Openshaw
Beaver
Crowley
Sam Hughes
Bill Soper
J. Oderbey
Argonne
Legionnaire
G. A. D. Auxiliary
Uncle Sam
Jackson
Beadle
United
Pilgrim Fathers
Elks’ Quartet
J. F. Walter
Plentywood
Minnesota
James D. Turner
Wisconsin
Traee
C. L. Greely
William van Orden
J. W. Laberton
Bozeman
John Weber
John J. McGuinness
Newton Perkins
Everett High
Mary Stebbins
Livingston
Emma White
Ida Jennings
Legion Auxiliary
Captain Handy
Veterans Foreign Wars
Robert Smith
Boy Scout Troop No. 7
Jens P. Christensen
Kalispell
France
John Cameron
U.S. WV
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