Poppy Day Observance Explains Memorial Flower History
Mrs. Mertice Brooks explains how the red poppy became the memorial emblem for World War I and II dead. The American Legion Auxiliary prepares for Poppy Day on Saturday May 29 highlighting origins from New York in 1918 and Milwaukee in 1919 with the McCrae poem and early distribution by Miss Moina Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertice, Brooks
Robt. Swan
American Legion Auxiliary
United States
England
New York City
Moina Michael
Athens
Y.M.C.A
Milwaukee
American Legion
Mrs Annie Myers Weds Cap Wall May 28th
Mrs Annie Myers and Cap Wall were married Friday May 28 at 9 45 p m in the home of the bride’s sister Rev Paul Hively officiated The rooms were decorated with spring flowers A chicken dinner followed for twenty two guests The couple left for their honeymoon at Carlsbad Caverns and other points of interest
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Annie Myers
Cap Wall
Paul Hively
Methodist Church
Page Wilder
Carlsbad Caverns
Poppy Day History and American Legion Veterans Work
The American Legion and Auxiliary describe the evolution of poppies from French silk flowers to crepe paper versions made by disabled veterans beginning in 1922. By this year over 25 million poppies were produced across 40 states to support rehabilitation and children's welfare funds, honoring fallen soldiers from World Wars I and II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
American Legion Auxiliary
Kansas City
France
Legion and Auxiliary
Minnesota
Flanders
Germany
America
American Legion and Auxiliary
New Office Supplies Arrive at Liberal Office
Now available are file holders menu sheets index cards carbon paper gummed paper tape shipping tags paper towel and cards at the Liberal office for use by staff and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal
Wright Families Hold Reunion
The Wright family reunion at the Upper Animal home of Mrs. J. C. Wright and George Butler drew relatives from Animas Lordsburg Phoenix Tempe and California. A noon barbecue fed many guests including Gau Thier Wrights Mooreheads and Welches with hours of visiting and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wright
George Butler
Gauthier
Jack and
Gridon
Viola Wright
Moorehead
Catherine
Ann Moorehead
Fred Sanford
Norma
Clara
Jay Long
George Wright
Animas
Herbert
George Wordeman
San Francisco
California
Clarence Wright
Redondo Beach
Robert
Bobby Wright
Inglewood
Harmon Wright
Gertrude Wright
Gladys Sapp
Lordsburg
Nelma Collier
Chandler
Arizona
Jonah
van Wright
Douglas
Alice Olden
Miami
N. A. Lucas
Charles
Tempe
Max Wilkins
C I O delegates attend Denver conference
Nat Messia Merced Guttierez representing Lordsburg C I O No 804 and Alex Espinosa Richard Hinjo David Velasquez Henry Marquez representing Morenci C I O No 616 traveled to Denver for a C I O conference. Mr Wallace the guest speaker invited the delegates to a Spanish banquet at the Bonita Cafe on La Amier Street. They returned home Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Messia
Merced Guttierez
Lordsburg
Alex Espinosa
Richard Hinjo
David Velasquez
Henry Marquez
Morenci
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Wallace
Bonita Cafe
la Amier Street
Congress on the Spot Over Economy and Spending Pressures
A Washington State Taxpayers Association bulletin calls Congress torn between an electorate demanding fiscal restraint and the surge of unprecedented peace time appropriations. Representative Walt Horan voices concern that budget cuts are negated as other lawmakers push laws that automatically raise expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Taxpayers’ Association
Congress
Walt Horan
Washington
Appropriations Committee
Virden News Notes Ties and Visits Across Town
Owen Poulsen and family plan to return with Adair to visit Mr. and Mrs. O A Merrell. Laurence Romney of Deming visited Duncan and Virden for Memorial weekend. Sam Tenney of Lordsburg called on Virden Sunday. Orson A Merrell recovering after an El Paso operation. Boyd Nally of Lordsburg attended services and Elders Quorum work in Virden. Lynn Tenney of Dallas visited his mother Myrtle Tenney. Mary Ann Anderson of Tucson visits sister Rachel Jensen.
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Owen Poulsen
Poulsen
Adair
O. A. Merrell
Laurence Romney
Deming
Duncan
Virden
Sam Tenney
Lordsburg
Orson A. Merrell
el Paso
Merrell
Boyd Nally
Lynn Tenney
Dallas
Texas
Tenney
Myrtle Tenney
Mary Ann Anderson
Tucson
Arizona
Rachel Jensen
Congress Chuckles and Representathieves Playful Jabs
A lighthearted column pokes at Congress with jokes about bills and a quip on wives in the House. It notes wartime probes and names “Representathieves” for lawmakers while affirming staff dedication in the service department.
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Story of
the Association of the Poppy
John McCrae
Flanders Fields
Conder Jewelry Store
Wright
Virden News
Thomas P. Foy
D. A
Chevrolet
Bill Musgrove
House
Representathieves
Musgrove
Duncan, Ariz
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