General Drain Honored By American Legion For Defense Efforts
Gen James A Drain of Washington DC a longtime Legion leader was chosen to represent the organization at a twentieth anniversary conference on child labor in May. He served as DC department commander 1920-21 and was a candidate for national commander. He held key roles in the National Guard and Army ordnance, earned the Distinguished Service Medal and other honors, and returned to law practice after WWI while continuing Legion work.
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James A. Drain
Washington
D.C
American Legion
Legion
Congress
General Drain
Paris
District of Columbia Department of the Legion
National Executive Committee
Fourth District
Drain
John Tf. Quinn
I D. C
National Guard
State of Washington
Tle
National Guard Association of the United States
Tie
Ordnance Officers’ Reserve Corps
Ordnance
A. E. Fr
France
Anglo-American Tank Commission
Tank Corps
Italy
Governor Templeton praises American Legion service
Gov Charles A Templeton of Connecticut lauds the American Legion in a letter to State Commander E P Armstrong. He commends the Legion for its wartime service and ongoing work battling propaganda and supporting patriotic efforts. He trusts the organization will prosper in helping fellow citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Templeton
Connecticut
E. P. Armstrong
Legion
Eternal light shaft honors war dead in Madison Square
A 125 foot shaft topped by a bright eternal light was unveiled in Madison Square as a memorial to fallen soldiers. Rodman Wanamaker gifted the pine shaft from Oregon, with a star and an undimming light. Attendees included Gold Star mothers and medal wearers, officials, and military representatives.
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Madison Square
New York
France
Rodman Wanamaker
Oregon
Libre de Triomphe
Paris
Hallow
Mr. Wanamaker
Mis. Wanamaker
Ilylan
Robert Lee Bullard
Army
Charles P. Plunkett
Navy
Adoption of Disabled Veterans in Hospitals in Wisconsin
The American Legion in Wisconsin authorizes adoption of disabled veterans in hospitals and government institutions. Posts will name eligible men in veterans bureaus as post members, with dues paid from the post treasury to aid Legionnaire membership.
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Department Executive Committee
American Legion
Wisconsin
Legionnaires
Veterans’ Bureau
Treasury
Reading Plans City Wide Big Brother Movement
The American Legion in Reading Pa forms a Big Brother movement with Lions Rotary and Kiwanis backing. Churches across denominations are being appealed to and the post aims to make the effort a city wide regular activity.
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Reading
American Legion
Lions
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Legion
Post
Aid for San Diego Post Receives Legion Donations
A photograph of the Balboa Memorial building in San Diego prompted a Hawkian Legionnaire to donate his library to the post. The post also gains access to a valuable museum funded largely by a major donation from Mme. Schumaann-Ieink.
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Balboa Memorial
American Legion
San Diego
Cal
Mme. Schumaann-Ieink
Memorial Site Legionnaires Seek City Grant for Elmwood Park Memorial
Ask Roanoke officials to grant use of Elmwood park recreation site for an American Legion memorial building. Legionnaires propose to erect and maintain the memorial at no city cost. Planned building would cost 25 thousand dollars.
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Legionnaires of
Roanoke
American Legion
Elmwood Park
Legion
Window Gloom in Suburban Parlor Scene
A brief vignette from the American Legion Weekly describes Mrs Suburbs complaining of dirty parlor windows while the housemaid notes only Miss Ritz and her young companion across the way remain of interest. The exchange captures a quiet suburban moment with sharp social observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Humboldt Woman's Club Pledges for Legion Memorial Building
The Humboldt Iowa Woman's club pledges one thousand dollars to the local American Legion post building fund to erect a memorial community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Iowa
Pioneering Montana Farmer Built a 380 Acre Prosperous Ranch
Hugh Rogan of Helena chronicles decades of hard work in the Prickly Pear valley starting 1852 with an $1,800 80 acre farm. He expanded through railroad growth, dairying, and diversified crops including Netted Gem potatoes and Turkestan alfalfa, building a thriving 380 acre operation worth over $60,000. He notes shifting finance, land expansion, and steady yields shaping Montana farming.
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Luurdy
Montana
Tere
Hugh Roean
Helena
Helena Valley
Kenosha
Wis
Isto
Rogan
Northern Pacific Railway
Prickley Pear Valley
Last Chance Gulch
Pino
Prickly Pear
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American Legion News Service
National Rifle Association
Big Brother” Movement
seeGuee Farm Success
Lorain
Ohio
Helen Keller
Mexico
H. A. Cunard Cummins
Mexico City
Great Britain
Dimetrios Singelakis
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