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Beard Installed As American Legion Commander Payment Of Bonus Is Urged Thousands Witness Parade And Installation Ceremonies Beard Pleads For Larger Enroll ment Of The Legion Bryce Beard was installed Mon day as commander of the North Carolina department of the A merican legion. Commander Beard, in his ac ceptance speech, advocated the immediate payment of the bonus, and urged an active legion pro gram for the present year. Beard was installed by Henry 1. Stevens, Jr., past national com mander, who also installed all other officers of the department and district in the Legion and Auxiliary. Henry C. Bourne, re tiring commander, presided. The ceremonies took plate at Brookdale Park where Mrs. Frank Johnson of Statesville was install ed as president of the Auxiliary. H. M. Arthur, of Union, S. C., South Carolina department com mander, was ^present for the exer cises. The program began late with a parade that terminated at the park. There the officers were in stalled and following this various legion posts put on a stunt pro gram. A barbecue and dance wound up the day’s vents. Legionnaires were urged by Ste vens to follow the leadership they have chosen and to stand solidly behind their officials. At the same time he pleaded for the veterans to be patient and considerate while their officers struggle with the many perplexing and puzzling problems with which they are faced. Lapel buttons were presented by the past national commander to Bourne and Con Johnston, of Mooresville, a former State com mander. Trophies for re-enrollment were awarded: Class A—C. W. Francis —at—Oteen; Class B—Cumberland at Fayetteville; class C—Lee at Sanford, which had 110 per cent of last year’s figures, and the Chadbourne post. In the parade uniformed units from Winston-Salem, Kannapolis, Greensboro, Albemarle, Salisbury, Charlotte, Gastonia, Raleigh and High Point marched by the re viewing stand. Bands were on hand from Salisbury, Fort Bragg and Winston-Salem. In his address of acceptance, Beard pledged himself to be not only your commander in name but also the chief servant of all legionnaires in North Carolina,” adding "I hope to be an all-time commander.” "It is needless for me to tell the men assembled here,” he said, "of the work which has been carried on in the past for our disabled veterans; our child welfare work; our position on the national de fense and our Americanism pro gram or the work which was so ably carried on for the unemploy ed last year. These phases of our activities you are most familiar with and I assure you all of these activities will be intensified dur ing the coming year.” Beard said "we feel it necessary for us to undertake a program to acquain t the communities in which we live more thoroughly with the plans and purposes of the legion. In this we hope for sup port of all civic clubs and other organizations.” ine new commander ouumeu a program in which accidents over the State may be reduced this year and offered plans for formation of an organization "the sons of the legion,” in this State. He said the organization would tend to mold the boys’ futures around high ideals and possible promote a bet ter type of citizen. Beard said he attended the na tional convention at Portland as chairman of the delegation which worked for the resolution adopted asking immediate payment of the bonus. As your in-coming command er, I have a mandate to carry out these instructions,” he said, "and I pledge to you my untiring ef forts to see that this has favorable action by our government at the earliest possible time.” Concluding his address, Beard said "I hope you will go back home into your posts and spread the doctrine of this legion to the men who should belong, who now constitute approximately 75 per cent of the men who served in the World War and are not mem bers. Our organization is composed of the cross-section of the Ameri can people and we have, without doubt, rendered service to our communities, State and nation as great in peace time as that rend ered in the military service of our country. I therefore pledge to you that the legion this year will continuously intensify this great endeavor of real and constructive service for God and country.” Along with Commander Beard the national commander installed a large number of newly elected officers in post, district and State departments. Mrs. Frank L. Johrjson, of Statesville, new head o.f the auxiliary, pledged her whole hearted efforts to promote the in terests of the auxiliary and the le gion. Robin Kirby, head of the 40 and 8, speaking as retiring of ficer and representing the newly elected officer, M. L. Newsome, of Raleigh, who could not be present, pledged support to the new com mander. SIDE LIGHTS ON THE LEGION INAUGURATION Monday’s parade was the lar gest ever staged by the American Legion in this city. It was also the most colorful. Practically every uniformed legion organiza tion in the state was in the line of march, the drum and bugle corps from Albemarle, Charlotte, Ral eigh, Greensboro, High Point, Gastonia and Kannapolis; The 5th Field Artillery Band ! from Fort Bragg, the Winstort-Salem Legion band and the Boyden High school band; the Charlotte Legion Auxi liary drill team and the Salisbury Memorial Flag Escort; and Co. C. 105 Engineers. Captain E. W. Cole and 1st Lt. R. R. Goodson deserve much cre dit for the splendid showing of the local company of the National Guard in Monday’s parade. Co. C. looked like an outfit from the re gular army. Were they snappy? And how! Bryce Williford, commonly known as "Bub”, and the strut ting drum major of th Kannapolis drum and bugle corps, was one of the real hits of the parade. "Bub’s” capers on Main Street won him the plaudits of the crowd. I won der how many knew that in every day life he is a jeweler and a jus tice of the peace? On the edge of the parade and in front of crowd was a poor fel low, wearing a legion cap and but ton- Both of his legs were ampu tated between the knees and hips. Loud were his hand-clapping and applauding as his comrades mar ched by. He is still carrying on fourteen years after. As we pass ed him by and marched along, we wondered about him and what happened yonder in France. Un consciously, our minds went back to 1928, and we visualized the roar and crash of a high explosive shell. Or perhaps it was a light Maxim machine-gun which caught him above the knees—one cut dirt from under our feet once, a sick ening sensation after it was over. But whatever happened back there on the Hindenburg Line, at Bour esches or in the Argonne, to ren der this buddy of ours a hopeless cripple for life, he is still one of the gang, le pauvre mutile. Henry Stevens got a big hand. in Salisbury and I daresay he’ll never forget the ovation received at Brookdale Park. Our new Department Comman der, Bryce P. Beard, together with the other department, district and local post officers were installed by Ex-Comman Jer Stevens. Bryce has a big job during the coming year, but being a, big man, his re cord is assured. The legion will soon know him in the state as we have known him in the district, a hard-working, energetic, loyal and capable executive. Here’s to you, Bryce, "Old Rock of the Marne”, "We’re with you yet, Lest you forget, lest you for get.” Approximately 20,000 people lined the streets of Salisbury Mon day, to see the Legion on parade. It was one of the biggest crowds assembled in the city in many a day. Among our distinguished guests was H. M. Arthur, Department Commander of the South Carolina Legion. Legionnaire Arthur Hales from Union, S. C. I wish he would invite the Tar Heel uniformed le gion outfits to Spartanburg, next year, to attend the S. C. Legion convention. The Carolinas have many interests in common, and we should get together whenever possible. —The Liaison Agent. CENTRAL ITEMS Misses Rachael Cauble and Mol lie Neel Barringer are attending College at East Carolina, Green ville, N. C. Mrs. Albert P. Seaford spent last week with her mother, Mrst B. M. Cauble. L. M. Safriet Js digging his sweet potatoes. He repprts a nice crop, also A. J. Cauble. Mrs. M. A. Sapp has seed onions for sale. Rev. and Mrs. Sidney Safriet spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. L. M. Safriet. The boys of this community Rave had quite a lot of fun cat ching opposums. They have caught a number of nice ones. All short term schools will open October 31st. Mr. and Mrs. E. Carl Houck at tended the State Grange Conven tion October 5 5 th and 6th at Greensboro. They reported the largest convention ever with the real spirit of organization and co operation for the farmer. Mrs. Cress Cauble motored to Greensboro Wednesday and was honored at three bridge parties. Mrs. H. E. Isenhour, and two children, Mary Elizabeth and Bobby, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. B. M. Cauble. Rev. and Mrs. G. Foyle Houck of Mill Gap, Va., axe receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Stevenson. There will be preaching services at St. Mark’s Church - every night beginning with the 18th of Octo ber, through the 21st., with neigh boring pastors to assist the pastor Rev. E. R. Trexlei*. Everybody welcome. Subscribe to The Watchman QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1— What proportion of the peo ple of the U. S. are affiliated with a church or other religious organi zations? 2— What was George Washing ton’s profession when a young man? " 3— Why do oil trucks have chains dragging on the ground? 4— What amount of payment did Columbus receive for his dis covery of America? 3—Which state has made the largest gain in population during the past ten years? 6— Who wrote, “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown?” 7— Of what country is the maple leaf an emblem? 8— What is an animal that has four legs called? 9— How far is the moon from the earth? 10— which is larger in area* the United States or Brazil? 11— How old is Alfonzo XIII, former king of Spain? 12— Which of the Great Lakes empties directly into the St. Law rence river? 13— Which two battles of the Civil War had the largest number of casualties? 14— Who has Adonis? 15— What are the three Scandi navian countries. 16— Were Henry Ford’s parents born in this country? 17— How lor^g a residence in Reno is required before one may make application for divorce? 18— What is the world speed re cord for a foot race, one mile? 19— Does "light wine” refer to the color of the wine? 20— What is the lowest place on the earth’s surface? 21— Who wrote the opera "Car men?” 22— Where is the woman’s pen itentiary for federal prisoners? 23— 'How long must an alien live in the United States before he can become naturalized? 24— What name is given a pub - lie slaughter house?^ 2 5—What is the largest desert in the world, and how many square miles does it contain? 26— What political office did Woodrow Wilson hold before hiis election to the Presidency? 27— What are the three large independent cities in the United States not in counties? 28— What insect carries the germ of yellow fever? 29— Where was the body of Judas Iscariot buried? 30— What is the chief executive of a town of Germany or Holland called? ANSWERS 1—The religious census of 1926 gives 54,576,346 as church mem bership, approximately 4 per cent of the population. 2— iLand surveying. 3— To prevent a possible explo sion as a result of static electricity. The chain provides a metal ground. 4— About $320. 5— California. 6— Shakespeare. 7— Canada. 8— A quadruped. 9— The mean distance is esti mated at 23 8,840 miles. 10— Brazil is a little larger. 11— Forty-six; he was born in May, 1886. 12— Lake Ontario. 13— Battle of Gettysburg and battle of Antietam. 14— A mythical youth, loved by Venus for his beauty. 15— Norway, Sweden and Den mark. 16— His father was born in Brandon, Ireland, of English stock, his mother near Dearborn, Michi gan. 1/—rvctuai residence 01 at icusu 42 days. 18— 4 minutes, 9 1-5 seconds, by Jules Ladoumegue, France. 19— No; it applies to wine con taining a low percentage of alco hol. 20— The Dead Sea in Palestine. 21— Bizet, a French composer. 22— Alderson, W. Va. 23— Five years continuous resi dence before final paper. 24— Abattoir. 25— Sahara; 3,500,000 square miles. 26— Governor of New Jersey. 27— Washington, Baltimore and St. Louis. 28— Mosquito. 29— In the potter’s field. 3 0—A burgomaster. "Every time I get a few high balls in me,” sighed the flapper, I’m sorry mother ever told me—” INSULLS RESIST RETURN Samuel and Martin ' Insull, wanted for embezzlement in the failure of the huge Insull power trust, are resisting extradition. Samuel Insull fled from Paris to Greece, Sunday. This nation has no extradition; treaty with Gree ce. Martin Insull posted a $50, 000 bond in Canada, pending a hearing on extradition proceed ings. RIDES BICYCLE AT SEA Provin cetown, Mass.—VI ad i mi r Bobri, New York illustrator, en joys bicycling—at sea. His mach ine consists of a regular bicycle frame and pedals, mounted on pontoons. The marine cyclist is a familiar figure in the artists’ colony here. Join The Young People’s Democra tic Club for Roosevelt and Recovery WHAT IS NECESSARY TO JOIN THE "YOUNG DEMO CRATS”? All you have to do is to fill out the blank below and take it to the Democratic Headquarters on North Main Street, Salisbury, or mail to The Young Democratic Club, E. O. Box 261, Salisbury, N. C. There are no entrance or membership fees. Membership is free to all young Democrats over 21 years of age and up, whether young men or young women. ; Name: _,___ Precinct: _,__ Mailing Address: _ - ——~ My telephone Number is: ___ I am (or not) registered as a voter. Student (getting picture tak en) : My back aches. Photographer: Quit your crying. It won’t show in the picture. DR. N. C. LITTLE Optometrist j Eyes examined, glasses fitted and repaired. Telephone 1S71-W 107% S. Main St. Next to Ketchie Barber Shop JOHN R. FISH, AGENT Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 207 Wallace Bldg. Phone 400 Salisbury, N. C. 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