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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1921
Page
7
The text presents the Preamble to the National Constitution asserting aims to defend the U S Constitution uphold law and order foster American unity remembrance of the Great War instill civic obligation oppose autocracy promote justice freedom and democracy and sanctify camaraderie through mutual helpfulness.
Leon Beatty Post No 20 of the Iowa American Legion, named for the first local service death, organized February 24 1921 with 125 charter members including 15 gold star members. Officers elected for 1921 include President Mrs M Hollinger, Vice President Mrs J B Edgington, Secretary Mrs Oscar Lane, Treasurer Mrs Ernest Louck, and Post Commander Faverett R Burham. The post traces its roots to 1919 after the Rainbow Division's return and now lists 146 current members.
The American Legion asks townspeople to attend The Rookie's Return at the Fox Theater on May Std and ith to aid disabled veterans. Tickets are sold in advance through George eee at the Farmers and Merchants Bank, with Legion and Auxiliary committees canvassing the town. Manager Clyde Pratt donates theater use for two evenings.
The Legion presents The Rookie's Return at Fox Theater on Monday and Tuesday May 9-10 as a benefit for Leon Beatty Post. Proceeds aid Knoxville Soldiers Home and Oakdale Institution while the program also includes Mack Sennett comedies and a Boy Scout feature.
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