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OBSERVE CLOSE OF HOSTILITIES NOV. 11RI.orecil-headfilialofoffieriaCHARLES HAGERSTROM POST TO CELEBRATE DAY WITH DANCEArmistice Day, Nov. 11, wiil he observed by Charles Hagers trom Post No. 9 Grand Rnjid3 with a big public reception and dance at the Armory, the affair being free to all.A meeting of the officers of the post was held yesterday afternoon in the office of R. M. Gibson, post commander and partial plans for observing the first anniversary of the end of hostilities discussed.Entertainment TooThe members present decided , dance would be a good way to observe the day and the affair should be public. In addition between dances vocal and instrumental numbers will bo rendered by local talent to entertain those who do not cave to dance. Short talks appropriate to the occasion, may also bo added to the program.As yet the exact program arrangements have not been fully decided upon, but a second meeting has been called for tonight hi Room 17, Post-oflice building1.It may be that the medals voted by the city council for the soldiers, sailors and marines from here will fl presented the night of the dance, ut as many of the men are absent ram the city, this event may be postponed until Christmas time, when more men will b« nt home.—AllSWpr n.ii rt.ii -
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Grand Rapids Leader

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, US

Wed, Nov 05, 1919

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