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‘Legion Record’ Gives History
Of Norwalk Post and Outlines
What Organization Stands For
Account In State Paper Written By Historian Archi-
bald Merriam—Illustrated Withy Photos 0! Downs
and Israel—Judge Keogh First Commander—Al-
ways Ready To Initiate Moves For Better City
In the current issue of the Con-
necticut Legion Record. organ of
the American Legion in this state, is
an article headed "Norwalk Proud
of Drill Team." It is illustrated and
cuts of Murray 13. Israel, present
post commander. and Leroy D.
Downs, past commander. It was
written by post historian. Archibald
Merriam. and was a concise sum-
mary of the activities of the post
trom its conception to date, as fol-
lows:
"Since its organiutionon June 3.
1919. the Frank C. Godfrey Post. No.
13, American Legion of Norwaik. has
steadily grown untii is is considered
one or the iinest posts in the Depart-
ment of Connecticut today.
"At the tint meeting of the post
held in the city hall. Captain John
Keogh also Boleros in Bankruptcy
for Fairneld county. was elected as
the first commander. He served with
credit to himself and the post which
continued to grow under his leader-
ship.
“The post has been active in af-
fair: of the community since its or~
ganization. It has always been ready
to lend n helping hand to any pro-
ject which might better condition!
in Norwalk.
"The second commander of the
post was Charles Frinell, who also
served as a member of the depart-
ment executive committee. It was
while he was in office that the post
atom-d th ecustom of decorating
the graves of departed comrades on
Memorial Day and this practice has
been carried out each year.
"The Woman's auxiliary unit of
the post was organized January 17,
1921. It has been very active since
that time and has assisted the post
in many of its undertakings.
"Joseph E. Brotherton was the
third commander and was elected in
April. 1921 During 1921 naturaliza-
tion classes were conducted and con.
tinued (or gomo time. The post also
assisted in the dedication of the me-
morial salmon on July 1t. 1921.
"Raynor Worms was commander
during 1932. During that year tem-
porary quarters were accepted in a
clubhouse on Wilton avenue. donat-
ed by Charles H. Harris. The iirst
poppy day was held in May. 1m
and consideraiile money was ob-
tained to be used for relief work
among the veterans.
“The idea or having a monster
Armistice Day celebration originat-
ed at a meeting of the post and a
committee was appointed to start
plans. The idea was taken up by
other organizations and resulted in
what was probably the largdat Arm.
lstice Day celebration ever held in
the state on November 11. 19:3.
“Lenoy D. Downs served the post
as its commander for We terms dur-
ing 11123 and 1924. He also served
as department executive commit-
tecman and department vice-cont-
mandcr.
"During 1923 the Barrack Bag.
the post paper was issued for the
tirst time. Members of the post as-
sisted in reviving the Wilton Post.
A donation was made to the Over-
seas Grave Endowment Fund. Mes
mo1inl services were held for the
late Warren G. Harding, President
of the United States. The post tripled
its membership during 1028.
The famous drill team of the
Frank C. Godfrey Post. which Is now
known throughout the east. was or-
ganized at a special meeting on Sep-
tt-mbcr 23, 1924. The team made
its ilrst public appearance at a bail
given by the Westport Legion on
the evening of April 10 and has been
in great demand throughout the
east since that time. While attend-
ing the department convention of
New York the team was praised
highly by Governor Alfred Smith
and during the present year by Na-
tional Commander John R. Mc-
Qulgg tor whom it gave a special
drill in Dnnhury.
“During 1924 several hundred
World War veterans were assisted
in lill g; adjusted compensation cer-
ll!‘1<‘:1t1 1 'iho inititill move for "10
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MEANS A BIG SAVING TO PARENTS
ACATION days will soon be over,
and parents realise that “shoe
buying time" for the returning little
folks has arrived. Parents are again
confronted with the problem of—
where can we buy sturdily made
children’s shoes that will WEAR
and are priced REASONABLY
LOW. Kinney has solved this prob-
lexn for millions of satisfied parents;
by oflering them -- “Better made
children’ s shoes that have more
style; nold their shape longer and
cost less." Convince yourself by
Don’t Miss the Big Values Offered During
Children’ s Week
s
new moan-intent,“ cu
lasalapd.hn03lords.anade'
mar: 1" .°." $2.98
Silos 11% to 2—41.”
visiting our store durin 3 this
SPE CIAL WEEKfor Boys and
Girls. Thousands of pairs of these
.fine. children’s shoes that can’t be
beat for “Quality and Price”
. turned out daily in 2 of our 5 large
factories, which produce children’s
shoes exclusively. Bring. the
ren to our store this week.
will be delighted with the pretty
shoes we have for them; and parents
will be more than satisfied with the
Low Prices asked.
Shoes. well made.
good near and
yet be comfortable
light w e igh cw
welt.
special ........
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THE EVENING ”museum NORWALK, CONN
,anwww,” , . ,
city was made by the post and mem-
bers also worked during their spare
time constructing a dam at the Mill
Pond in order that the children of
Norwalk might enjoy skatinl 11111-111.
the winter months.
“Anson B‘- Keeler was chosen
commander for 1925. Hi! first act
was to stage the charity ball. the
funds going to the Norwalk Day
Nursery. A big fashion show was
staged in the armory during March
and was attended by Governor John
H. Trumbull. The drill team under
tht direction of Commander Keclel‘
save an exhibition drill and was
highly praised for its line work.
Substantial sums were pledged by
members of the post to the endow-
ment fund.
"Murray J. Israel is the present
commaner of the post. An m to
Paris club was formed. The Nir-
tleld county banquet wag held'in
Norwalit. April 10. 1926. Depart-
ment Commander Jackson attended.
The most successful Poppy Dny
since the organisation or the post
was held on May 29. There has
been a steady growth in membership
during the year.
“The drill team will attend the
state convention and will also head
the Fairilcld county delegation to
the national convention at Philadel-
phia.
“There are many activities of the
Frank C. Godfrey Post which have
not been mentioned in this brief his-
tory. It would take volumes to
It is the post's intention to continue
to boost for the American Legion
and all that is good.
“ARCHIBALD MERRIAM. '
Post Historian."
“Good Judge” Dies,
Freeing“ Poor Woman
France's “good iudge" is dead.
Thirty years ago nobody would have
had to ask his name. everybody
would have known it was Paul Mag-
nsud, the Judge of Chateau Thier
who acquired a world-wide repu a-l
tion by aequitting a poor woman
who had stolen a lost from a bakerfs
window.
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print a complete history of the post. ,
Made Reputation By 1 "
Congratulations on his humane
equity flowed in to the Judge from;
all parts of the world but officially
his Judgment could not be accepted 11‘
without protest. The Public Proso- ,
cutor appealed the sentence on the 1
grounds that it. was too light. but ‘
so great an outcry followed both
from the public and the parliament
that the Appeal Court preferred to
confirm the Judgment. It has been ,
generally said however that the '
judgment prevented his being pro-
moted from his county judgeship.
He was 18 when he died. and the
woman whom he acquitted is still
living. a zealous intelligent worker,
and esteemed by her neighbors.
Poincare Shows No
Fear, Working Alone
In View Of All
"Bah!" is the only reply Pre-
mier Poincare hps vouchsnfed his
friends who object to his work-
ing. unafraid. at a wide open win-
dow.
The spectacle ”of France's new
promier and minister of finances.
workins' away at his desk in the
study of his home near the Arc of
Triumph. has not a little surpfised
the pnssershy in that quarter of
Paris—and has not a little alarmed
the police For the premier leaves
his window wide open.
M. Poincare has never been
treated tenderly in speech or print
by the communists and anarchists
and his friends are stressing with-
out success the extreme imprudence
of showing himself so nonchalnntiy
as l- possible target. They urge
upon him either to close the blinds.
or if he will insist on fresh air while
he works. to have at least a pair of
plain clothes men outside his house.
Cup Collector
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