American Legion Minutes 1924-01-24 to1924-12-05

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1/4/24 (continued).
House Committee had ·no report~ but called the
~ttention of the Post to the fact that a previous
motion had been laid upon the table and requested
action. It was therefore regularly moved, seconaed
and carried that this ~tter be left on the table.
Ritual Committee reported that they would like
the sentiment of the post as to ini tia.tion. It was
therefore regularly moved, seconded ana carried
tnat this matter be left entirely in the hands of
the committee, a.nu. that the Chairman appoint com­mittee
to serve with Chairman H. Mahnken for this
purpose. The Oomrr~~er appointe~ Buduies George
.Mulcahy, Snodgrass, Kedenburg ana. Horn.. ·
Billa of Franklin Bedell for $30.00, room rent
for three months; Entertainment Committee for enter­taining
ladies on December 9th, $26.77; and Ed.
Willets for ~2.00, for cartage, were ordered paid.
Motion made, seconded. and carried. that a comn1i ttee
be appointen by the Commander to wait on the Village
Board, requesting them to rename some streets in
the honor of all of the boys of this village who
died in the World War. The Commander appointed
Buddies K~denburg, Schloss and Young.
Motion made, seconded and carried that a letter
be sent to the Board of Education, requesting one
night a week be set aside for this post to use the
gymnasium in the new high school when same is com­pleted.
Motion made, seconded and carried that the sum
of $10.00 be given to the Athletic Committee for
basket ball uniforms.
Motion ffiade and seconded that letter be sent to
State Headquarters, requesting right of this post
to express a minority opinion on any question
in connection with Legion affairs. By vote of
Post, motion tabled.
Refreshments v1ere served by K. P. 's Nunns and
Ware. ·
The meeting then adjourned.
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January I8th I924.
Regular meetin~ of the William Clinton Story Post
1/342 held in the Dug OUt Commander Cruickshank presid•
ins.
W.nutes of the previous meeting were approved as re
MOtion made1 eeoonded and carried that our Insurance
be diverted to John ~Biehl & Ooand W G Miller be not­ified
that old policy had been cancelled.
MOtion ~~e seconded and carried that tickets tor
raffel sent by the C A Dennis post#3o9 be raturned .
a.d.v:lee that this method of raising tunds VIas in viola­tion
ot ruling of state Commander.
Ritual Committeereported progress and moved that no
new members will be permitted to take seat in meetings
until after they have taken Initiation, Seconded and
carried.
There being no further business meeting adjourned.
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~ebruary let %924.
Regular meeting of the William Clinton story Poet 342
Held at the Old Odd ~ellows Hall. Commanerd
• Cruiokehank presiding.
Xinutee of the previous meeting was approved_ ae
read.
Ritual Comidtt ee reported they were ready to
initiation any candidates.
~tion made seconded and carried that matter ot
routine ae to v.hen initiation Should be worked
at meetings and also Who was to notify candidate e
be left to decision of the ~cutive noarde
'Firat Vice Commander reportedthat c W R~or was
elected County Treasurer and H Kranz elected to
County Bxecutive noard. .
MOtion made seconded and carried that co~ttee
of two who are familiar with the Poet record•
review same an4 report to next meeting uto the ..
Veterans Uountdn Camp Lean-To.
~ Commander appointed J R~or and .H X Blinn to
serve on said committee. t ·
MO~ion Made seconded and oarried that Civic
Oommi ttee take action an and br1116 matters of•
importance relative to Armt and N.-.vy prepara:d ..
nesato the attention of ~~e Poet.
Building Committee reported that new aite for
f'uter home had beenf'ound namely.plct 44 x as x70 va
with houee and garage located on Olive Blvd betwe8n
Ohuroh at."d Grnvttt St:!:'~e>~~~~ which could be bought for
ti21 000 and recommendedthatthe· Poet take action
to purchaeeeame.
MOtion seconded and oarriedthat Building Committee
be empowered to make arrangements for the pur­cha.
ae of this property.On rising vote it wae
found to be unaniiDoue.
:M:otion ma4e:: aeoonded and carried that Building _
Committee endeavor to obtain refund of O,Pt4on on
property on Broadw~.
Motion made seconded and carried that post stand
insilent pr~er for tho recovery of Woodrow
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Wilson ,
Personal Qf'fioer reported. paid up memberiShiP of
I06 members and· I associate memben.:
1'here being no furtller busineae meeting adjour•
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February %5th 1924 •
Regular meeting of the William Clinton story Poet
#342 held at the Old Odd Fellows Hall commander_
CruickShank presiding.
:W.nut•e of tlle l)revious meeting were approved ae
read • .•
civic Oommi ttee reported on ad,'Justed compen.
sation an~ urged all members to help bring this bi;lle
before the »Ublic.
Building Committee reported that site mentioned s
Last meeting had been obtained thru the combined
effort a of Joe Yo Oloalcy ~ Whittaker and Jalce Bit
who lfought it for us for tt%000 and alsoobtained
a mortage of tsooa from the Citizens Nati~nal Bank
For us. t5oo .• oo was paid aa. first pqment.
llot1on that a rising vote of thanks be rendered t ·o
Buddies lbittaker and MCClosky ~d letter of thanks
be sent to lake Poet•
£ Commander then introduced 1laJ or Speers who entertain•
od. ;With pi·cture lecture on Gre_eoe.
Motion made aeo.onded and carried that rleing vote . ot
t~e be tendered t<ll lla.jor S~eere · tor entertainment.
There being no further business meeting a4j ourned. •
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.march ?th J:924.
rtegula.r meeting of the william vlinton ::;tory J:'ost
ne.Ld at the uld Odd .J!'ellows hall uommander t,;ruiuk­ehat.
tk presing.
~ •nitiation he.Ld an~ tne following were initiateu
~uu~ies ~ang~on anu neville.
-inutes oi the previous meeting were approved as
rea.a.
~uilaing vommlttee reported progress anu that we
weret to ~aKe possession of our new home on APril
Ist ana requestea. that al.J. plea.ges be fulfillea.
quic.tely.
~n connection with wel~are work it was recommena.­e<
1 that ~eo ~r be appointed to saia committee.
Appointment maae by uommana.er.-
Initiation Committeereported that the initiation
spoke for itself.
:~tion made and seconded thatinitiation Committee
be instructed to discontinue the use of waterin
.-.dnitiationsunlese uniform is furnished candidates
'Wlo~ion made secon4ed and carried that this motion be
tabeled.
:lotionmade seconded ~hat the second part of the
initiation be worked once a month and the first
part worked on the second meeting of eaCh month.
motion made seconded and carried that this motion bea
tabeled.and ,refferred to Executive Board.
Jfotion made seconded and carried that the Ladies
Auxille17 be in vi ted to lecture at t."'le next meeting
: I 1' llotion 1made seconded and carried that ten members
be appointed a committ ee to serve on applications ~
tor State Bonus. '
Commander appointed Joe :McClosky as chairman of
said committee with authctrity to pick his O\L"'l
committee but suggested the mames of Buddies
~~bell Mahr C Mahenken and SChloss as membersof
. ... ame.
There being no turther business meeting ~ourned
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Post Adjutant.
Marah 2Iet 1924.
Regular meeting of the William Clinton story Post
#342 held at the Old Odd Fellows Hall. Commander
Cru:i.ckehank presiding. ·
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as
eead.
Building Committee reported progress and stated ·
that they needed more funds to complete purchase.
Donation of Ten dollars received from The Willing
Workers Club and ordered turned over to the Build­ing
Committee.
Memorial Day Cornmijtee reported progress and spok$
as to arrangements for that day.
Entertainment Commit~ee repqrted progress and advi4
sed that they had over Three Hundred dollars in
bank. . Membership Connnittee reported progress.
Count~ Dance Committee reported tickets ready for
distribution for dance on 4/25/24. ·41'
Resolution authorizing officers of the Post to '
sign mortages for $9000.00 on New Dug out.
llotion .made seconded and ca:rried.Mr J. Lee be given
authority to deposite and draw funds of Building
Committee.
Welfare Oammitteere,ported progress.
Buddie Kran1zappointed comni ttee o·f of one to $ee
Mrs MYrick to get donation of war relics belonging
to her husband. · ,
Dr.Dennert was then introduced by the Commander ns
the speaker of the evening who lectured on the Woi"l.d
w~.
After lecture it was regularily moved seconded and
carried that a rising vote of thanks be extended to
Dr Dennert for his kindness in entertaining us.
There being no further business meeting adjourned,
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Regular meeting of the William Clinton Story Post
#342, hmerican Lefion, held at the Dugout, Friday
/,pril 4th, Commander Cruickshank presiding .
Uinutes of previous meeting were approved as read .
Building Comntittee reported they had sum of $1410.00
in treasury and that they needed $1700.00 more;also
that they hoped to sell option on property on Broadway
p,,embership Committee reported new members v1ere coming
in very good but old members •vere rather slow . .r:Jember-ship
to date 167.
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Civic Committee, No report.
\telfare ColllT.littee reported regarding drive for
cigarettes to be /.:v...~ in future .
Vlally Young spoke on welfare work and on new st' ate
publication the Empire State Legionare. (11 Subs .)
Hat Committee reported that 30-35 hats had been
purchased by members .
Dance Committee, progress • .
M'r . Eidt, speaking for 'I'reasurer Raynor said he was
contemplating resigning and requested audit of his
books . ?'otion therefore made , seconded and carried
that Commander appoint auditing committee of two for
e this purpose .
Motion made , seconded and carried that Entertainment
and 1Iouse Committee turn over sums of <J,"200 .oc and
$50. 00 respectivel y .
captain Doudera was then introduced by Conunander, who
gave us a very fine lecture on his experiences hunt 4t
ing fox and wolves .
Rising vote of thanks extended to captain .
Meeting adjourned
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Post Adjutant .
Regular meetj ng of' the ~~ i l liam Clinton Story Post
#342 , .J.merican Legion, held at the Dugout , Friday April
18th, Commander Cruickshank pres iding .
Iviinutes of the previous meeting were approved as read .
r.:embership Connnittee reported total membership to dat e of 178.
Dance Committee reported tickets for-County dance were
not going so well and requested large attendance et
dance .
t~ . Young spoke in connection with welfare work and ad­vised
that Band Concert to be g i ven by L. I .R.R. Band at
Ki ngs Park on June 15th, and requested we sponsor this
affair .
Motion made , seconded and carried that we take over this
proposition and that Treasurer be authorized to draw
check for sum not to exceed ~'1,. 50 . 00 to cover expenses .
Building Committee reported $700 . 00 still outstandi -
n~
on pledges and requested all members who have pledges
to come across .
• wther , that we v1ere now in position of building
and commended Leo Schloss for his 1good work as
Council. Also requested Volunteers for every night in
the week f'or reconstruction work .
Motion made, seconded and carried that Dugout will be
closed every evening between 7- 10 P. M. also Saturday
afternoon and Sunday mornings during reconstruction of
building .
Civic Committee reported as to help received from
Jake Post, Smith and Malcolmson, 1st National and
~ itizen 's National Banks in connection with purchase
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of new horne . 1.1otion made, seconded and carried that
letter of thanks be sent to all of the above .
It was suggested that Convention Committee become
active and have report by meeting after next .
Entertainment Committee reported that raffe l for radio
set would be launched soon .
Retual Commi ttee reported that they would work initia­tion
at Lynbrook on April 28th.
T~u Da Silva offered to donate flag and pole for new
.Lub House .
Motion made , seconded and carried that we accept same
with thanks .
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Regular meeting of the William Clinton Story Post
#342 , American Legion, held at the Dugout, FridaT May
2nd, Commander Cruickshank presiding .
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read .
Welfare Committee reported regarding cigarette nights
at various organizati·ons in town, in near future .
Entertainment Committee reported regarding raffel and
requested action by members .
Retual Committee reported that they had put on initia-tion
at Lynbrook with success and have been requested
to put one on a t Cedarhurst on May 20th.
1~ . Young spoke about endeavoring to have cornerstone
laid at hospital on date of Band Concert, June 15th.
Motion that letter from K of C, requesting our presence
at Memorial Mass be referred to Memorial Day Committee .
Motion that Building Committee and House Committee be
appointed committee to get fixtures and furniture for
new Dugout . Seconded and carried. • Civic Committee reported that ~~s . Earon was up f or
re-election on Scho~l Board and requested all
~ members to support her at the polls .
The question of rubbish cans as previously discussed
be referred to Civic Committee .
Regular meeting of the William Clinton Story Post
#342, American Legion, held at the Dugout, 1-'riday
May 16th, Commander Cruickshank presiding .
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read .
41t 1~ . campbell spoke regarding the help Mr . Schmidt Sr .
has rendered to the Post in the construction of the
new Dugout and moved that in appreciation of this,
that key to same be given him With privilege Of USing
Dugout as a member.
Bonus Committee reported that Blanks were on hand and
were being distributed on Monday and Thursday night~
at the Grove Street School . 285 had been taken care of
to date .
~ Building Committee reported that Dugout would be
c·ompleted by Decoration Day and that 3 chairs had
been donated by 1st National Bank .
Membership Committee reported progress and hoped to
have 300 members by next meeting .
Entertainment Committee reported raffel was well under
way.
Memorial Con~ittee reported progress .
Civic committee reported they were working in conjunc­tion
with Memorj.al Day Cornmi ttee to get Civic Organiaz­tion
to participate in parade .
Motion was made, seconded and carried that we accept
offer of Dedication Committee to participate in
dedicat~on of Memorial Library.
Motion made , seconded and carried that House Con~ittee
extend offer to G.A.R. to hold their meetings in new
Dugout .
Motion made by R. T. Rasmussen, and seconded, that we
extend offer to Spanish American v~ar Veterans, also
v.F'.W. to hold their meetings in new Dugout . Consider­able
discussion. Motion that same be tabled .
Motion made, seconded and carried that courtesy of the
floor be extended to Mr . Leo Mohr for whatever he ~
cared to discuss.
Motion made, seconded and carried that former matter
~ be removed from table for discussion. Motion then
withdrawn by maker.
Retual Committee reported progress and that they v1ere
to work initiation at Farmingdale June 2, 1924 .
Motion made, seconded and carried that Francis
Arguambau who resigned from the Post as he was not
in f avor of the bonus, be requested to file applies.-
tion for same and bequeath all to Veterans Mountain
Camp .
Rising vote of thanks was extended to Lou Da Silva
e for flag and pole.
Meeting
June 4th I924. ~
Regular meeting of the William Clinton Story Post 342
held at the Dug Out .commander Cruickshank presiding.
After the Commander made ovation in connection ITith
opening of new dug out motion was made seconded and ca
~ arried that a commettee of three be appointed to drat
~ reeolutionor testimonial to the Building Committee
with the names of said committee thereon leaving
epace thereon for signature of all members present.
Comander appointed Yaj or Rassmueeen. \V J Young and
C W RS\Ynor.
Building Comm. reported that with a few minoe:r thinge
the- builting was completed and ready to turn over to
the post.Also that eighty members had pledged Twenty One
lundred· dollarssof which only FDur hundred was outstanding
:md wanted to thank. the members fort:beir help in.J.compl;etililg
.lild·ing. · ·
Welfare Comm.reportod progress and reminded the poet
that this post was to act as host to the vetrane at
Kings Park on Sunday June I5and requested a. large
Beligation to go and requested transportation for those
who were going •
• Jtion that signee be printed for the first auto in
~he party be obtained also that the post carry. its
colore .carried. Burt· Smith offered to mak~ and
donate eigne.
Report of Memorial Da.y ConMI. read and approved. Rising
vote of thanks extended to l.!ajor Rasernuesen for the
success of the dayaa.leo for gift of motion pictures
of the parade.
MOtion made seconded and carried that ~or Raes- ­mueeen
represent thie post on pe~nt memorial day
commetteee.
Bonus Co~ reported that they had discontinued
using school fer distributing blanks and 414 appli--
cation had been handle~. ·
Cap Co~reported progreseandcstated that ' 50 cape
had been purchased by the members.
HOuse Co~ reported progress and outlined breifly
how they intendea to continue in the future.
MOtion made seconded and carried.that House CO~
be e~owered to dra!t set of house rules and eubmitt t
same at the next meet6ng. ,.. ·
• Treasurers report I!Showed a balance ot 9. 69 in bank.
Auditing Oomm appointed at request of Treasurers
showed hie account in balance with ~69 J on hand.
Entertainmeatcomzu .• reported progress and that they
were giving a series of entertainments to be given
during the fall.
MOtion made seconded and carried tha.t.ao.tion of ~-· ....,
this committee be endorsed and · that . they be appoi
~64 a special committee to handle these entertainm
~ ents and were not to be dismissed until last entert
ainment was s~ ~ed•
)· MemberShip Co~ reported progress and that we had
200 members to date.
Convention Co~ reported progress and advised that
names of committeewould.;be given at next meating•
Resignation of 0 W' Rqnor lt,easurer· read .Ai'tea:-~·dd
discussion Mr R~or agreed to reconsider andTreq
uested that his resignation be held over until next
meeting When he wouldr.Ji:lake deetcion. , .
Motion made !!econded and carried that , subject to
the approval- of the Executive board., that C~?mmander
and fteaeurer constitute a.'-~lll.nkingl\Uld Committee
for purpose of taking care of notes and mortages
on this buildingand that P~st ffeasurer turn 30.0( ...
~rty dorllars dver to t~e Sinking Fund t:rYery
month, also that Hot.tee .,Qommittee . turn . ov.er to same
fundiO.oo~·en :~ dtlla.re every month.
;-. • 'J lOtion made seconded and carried that the ladies
Allxil~~ be invitod~o cauhouse, warming to be held ·
in the near future. members to be a~eeesed to defr~
the expenses.
. ' DOtion made seconded and cqrr1ed that building be
turned eve~ to Houts~ ~o. mmit. tee . w£th full power. •
BUilding turned over to B«)use ao!Dmittee b'W' :Bllilding:
cammu.ttee.,
'"' ):.. .. ' MOtion made. ,econded that we pr.ocee~i~ initiation
ttppn :rising. vote .mo. tion· was lo8t. .
~ . ~ · uotion made seconded and' carried that naxt meeting
be a social meeting _. ~ : • ll.eeting adj ourne~
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June 20th I924.
Regular meeting of the William Clinton Stort Poet
#342 held at the Old Odd Fellowe Hall. 'Commander
~ruickl!!hank preeiding •
llinutes of the _previous meeting were approved as
read • ' · - ·
Jlemberahip Oommettee reported a paid up member­ehip
of 224 . and epoke of the state Commanders
personal requeet tor a ~ery member get two
members• dr~ve.And requested volunteers to work
on thi a drive.
c ' InitiAtion Committee reported progress.
Wel1'are Committee Reported progreae and gave full
teport of th• ha;ppenlnges at · Kings Pa1'k on Bundq
June 15th When this Poet acted ae host to tne
ntrana there.
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~tion made seconded and carried that letter ot
thanka be send to !&a L.I.R.R. Band tor there
eervioos on t.ha.t dqe
OoimDander appointed Bob Campbell Henry Kr~ andri
Howa.rd inalmken ae eomtttee to trn"ra.nge a party
for the Ladies ·Auxillery in appreciation for their
help in turniehing the Dug OUt Which WSJ! ordered
at the previoue meeting.
House Committee reported progrese.
Convention Committee reported progress.
"' '- Scout ·master J.ee reported ae to the aot1Ti tbass
of our Troop and stated that they were running a
cake JJale on Saturdey ai'ternoon and asked the
members eupporte
Building Comi:littee reported that they were having
a dinner in the name of the post at the Elke Club
On June 9th and requeeted all meinbers to be
],'resent • !ioketa to be ·~~O.Aleo that a detdl
was needed to tinillh the painting -of the BOg out•
MOtion that letter from B S Uoes regarding. T.heater
Party be; refferred to the Entertainment·: Comm.
it tee • Seoondecli and carried.
Yot1on that Financial Oonmd.ttee ot three be e»Point
ted to borrow JDOtlBY from the lhembere for temp.o~
fund • Aft er co~siderable diecuesion motion Wa8
with dr~ ~
Motion made seconded and carried that the Poet ~
row: the sum of teo.oo trom the llntertainment coimn ~
1 ttee funds to detrq poet expeneee. ~ · ...,
Motion made ,that three !rueteee .l>e eleot,d for
one" two and -..,e. y_ea.rs • This motion ordered .
laid over on 'the table by ple Comrilander and it
wa.e ordered that next notice make mention of the
fact that this matter was to be voted upon. .
Committee of four wae apl)ointed by the CommansleF
to to draft• necessary change · in Po·et By Lawe to · -
cover the above. The following were a.ppo.1nted,
Jo·e ua Clo,sky. Heney. Kr~ ·H.K.:Slinn. ~d John
cr\11ckf9:1~· , ,
Meeting adjourned.
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July 2nd, 1924.
Meeting of the William Clinton Story Post,
No. 342, American Legion, held at the Legion Build­ing,
Freeport, N. Y., on Wednesd~ cveninr, July
2nd, 1924.
Commander Cruickshank called the meeting to
order and presided, a quorum being present.
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Himmel reported for the Entertaimnent Committee.
Asked that radio books be turned in as soon as
possible; time extended to Monday night, August
4th. Reported Second Annual outing to be held at
Charlie Johnson's on Saturday, August 2nd, 1924.
Also reported arrangements for three shows, to be
held in October, January and March next.
Building Comn1ittee reported progresa. Has ar­ranged
for dinner to be held at Elk' s Club House,
Freeport, on Wednesday evening, July 9th, fifty
~e representatives of Freeport invited. All post
members urged to be present, tickets $2.50 each.
Also asked for volunteers to olean up the yard on
Saturday next •
Membership Committee reported 235 paid-up
members to date.
Welfare Committee reported donation of cigar­ettes
from Spartan Club, of Freeport, for Kings
Park.
Convention Committee reported efforts to ob­tain
Spartan Cluo for County Convention to be held
on July 26th, 1924, in the afternoon and evening.
Refreahmente to be provided by the Auxiliary.
Lee reported on the Boy Scouts. Mentioned Boy i
Scout Camp, which Scouts can attend at $1. 00 per day. -
Initiation Committee reported they are ready
for initiations.
Ladies Night Committee suggested that affair
- be post poned until August or September.
Under new business, the Commander reported a
conunittee appointed to draft an amendment to the
Constitution to provide for three trustees, and to
lay out the duties of the trustees.
Commander reported Legion property at Free ~
port exempted from 'Village Tax by Village Board.
Motion made , seconded and carried tha~ the
- Adjut ant be i nstructed to write t o the proper
Town Authorities, for exemption from the Town~
County and State tax. ' ·
Treasurer reported balance on hand of $54. 95.
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
Treasurer' s report was accepted as read.
Discussion as to poet cards _in addi~ion to
Post Bulletin. Mr. Mahnken to have detailed state­ment
as to Bulletin at next Poet ~eeting .
Suggestion that we obtain picture of Col.
Wilson, also all Post Commanders, ~ also a picture
of Major. McCleary, for t he Dug- out •
! Motion made, seconded and carried that each
Post Commander be requested to furnish photogr aph.
McCloskey appointed committee of one to take
care of the mat t er of t he photograp~s.
commander reported Leigh Lake as having his ·•
leg broken in accodent.
McCloskey reported Walter v. Morse as very ill.
Discussion as to obtaini rg photographs of
different Memorial Dczy affairs.
Commander spoke on annual report, and asked
chairman of each committee to let him ha.ve an
outline of what he has accompliShed during the past
year.
Motion made that flag be not used in this build­ing
agatnst walls for decorative purposes. Motion
made , seconded and carried that this motion be laid
on the table.
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned. -·
July 18th 1924.
Regular meeting of the William Clinton Story Post
342 held at the Dug Out. Commander Cruickshank pres­iding/
4a Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read
Building Committee reported regarding dinner held at
Elks Club stating that about 25 citizens were present
and between $1000.00 and $1500.00 was raised toward
Building Fund also that citizens committee had been
appointed and would continue a silent drive for funds
and wind up with a bazar.
Entertainment Committee reported regarding outing to
Charlie Johnson's on Aug2nd and also requested all
radio books be returned promptly and requested that
that next notice have this request incorporated there
in.
Convention Committee eeported progress stating that
the Odd Fellows Hall had been acquired for same fQr
sum of $20. 00.
Membership Committee reported progress.
-- Rersona.l Officer reported 236 members to date.
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Bonus Committee reported 445 blanks issued to date.
House Committee reported $37.00 in bank also that
donation of an easy chair had been received fDom
Buddy Greenblatt.
Commander then introduced County Adjutant Green who
spoke on the Boxing bouts to be held at 1!1 tchell
Field for the benifit of the disabled on July 19th an
requested the members to support it.
Commander then oaJ.led for the nominat4o.n of delegates
and al. terna.tes to the County Convention. same were
nominated and elected as follows: ·
Delegates
J . Cruiokshank
~.Kirshgeasner w. Schlniclt
VI. Young
H.Kranz
E R Lee
~ ~grJ?son
Alternates.
R. Tryon
G. Whitney
F. Goetz
A. Kearns
R Smith
H Yabhken
Jl Du~er
\V war
There betng no further business meeting adjurnod.
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August l et , 1924.
Meeti ng of the Wil l i am Clinton Stor.r Post, No.
342, .An:erioan Legion, held at the Legion Dugout
on Fr iday evening, August 1st. 1924, CoMmander
Cruickshank presiding.
llinutes .of the previous meeting were appr oved
a s read.
Building Corr~ t tee reported progre ss.
Enter t ai nment Commi ttee reported on outing to
be held tcmor.o~ ~t Charlie Johnson' s , and asked
as many as possible present . Radio drawing t o be
held at Playland Park on Monday night next, returm
to be made by tomorrow night.
Membership Conuni ttee reported progress. Has
obtained one new member this evening.
Boy Scout Committee reported progress.
House Committee repor ted purchase of three
porch rockers •
Kranz reported on the County Convention, held
at Freeport last Saturday. Banner awarded to
Freeport . Refres}'l..r.ente served by ladies • auxil­i
ar.r. Next convention to be held at Lawrence.
Delegatee and alternates were elected to state
Convention, two of which delegates were from
Freeport , to wit, John Cruickshank and Wal lace J.
Young, and one alternate , Henry c. Kr anz. Wall y
Young' s r ecommendations re Veter ans • Bureau vrerc
adopted. The County Organization having run two
affairs which did not net sufficient to pay the
expenses of the delegate s to the State and· Nationa.l
Conventions, the convention voted to assess each
poet at the rate of 40.¢' per member for that pur­pose.
Next year the dues will take care of it.
Motion was made , seconded and carried that the
fo r egoing report be accepted.
Initiation Conmdttee reported on init iation to
be put on at I nwood Post by the Freeport te8m on
August 11th, 1924, and requested the presence of a
large delegatior:. from Freeport .
Commander reported an invitati on from the James
F. Brcngel Post, of Sea Cl ifft to visit them on
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the evening of August 18th, 1924. Requested
as many merebers accompany him as possjble.
Pictures by u. s. Signal Corps were presented
to the Post by Robert D. Campbell, on behalf of
Cecil E. Johnson, vrho was unab~e to be present. e·
Motion was made , seconded and carried that
a letter of thanks be sent to Cecil H. Johnson
for the donation of the pictures, and that the
House Committee be empoVIered to have the pictures
framed and hung up in the Dugout.
Uotion was made, eeconded and carried that
the Secretary send a letter of thanks to the
Ladies• AuxiliarJ for their efforts at the recent
County Convention.
Discussion as to raising the noney necessary
to meeting the county assessment.
Motion made and seconded that the money be
taken from the Entertaimnent Committee funds.
Hot ion withdrawn.
Ifotion was made, seconded and carried that
the action of the delegates at the recent County e
Comrention, in supporting the assessment, be
approved.
Uotion that the matter of ways and means of
raising the money to pay the assessment be re­ferred
to the Poet Executive Com.'1li ttee. :~o tion
seconded and carried.
Hotion r.ade trat we make a donation toward
the Boy Scout Drive. Uotion withdrawn.
Uotion was made, oeconded and carried that
the Post Con~ander be instructed to write to the
Scout. Council to the effect that the Jlo st as a
Post has not sufficient money to make a contri­bution
, and therefore no contribution is made as
a Post, but on a canvo.se of tbe mer:.bers he finds
that a large majority of the Post menbers have
already contributed individue~ly to the drive.
Treasurer reported a balance on hand of ap- •
proximately $20.30. Also unpa,id bills as follo\v~~
Freeport Press $18.?5, Acme Advertising Company
$4. 48.
l!o ticn '\1as made, se conc'.ed and carried that the
Post Meeting, Aug. 1/24.
treasurer•s report be approved as read, and that
said bills be paid.
Kedenberg reported material assistance given
im last Sunday by one Harry Morrison, a member
of this post, when his automobile ran into a ditch.
The Commander reported that the annual election
of officers will be held on the first meeting
night in September.
Hotion was made, secsmded and carried that the
House Committee get up a feed for the annual meet­ing,
the expenses to be borne by the post members.
The meeting then adjourned.
Poet Adjutant pro t 'em •
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August 15th 1924.
Regular meeting of the William Clinton Stor.ybPost
342 held at the Dug Out Commander Cruickshank presj,.
ding.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read
Ladies D~ Committee reported that Aug 24th had been
decided upon as qata for outing to beeheld at Short
:Beach.
Building Commit6ee reported progress and stated that
they were having a meeting wiyh the citizens committe
next week.
Entertainment Committee reported progress and advised
they had turned $200.00 to the Post Treasury for
current expenses. Motion made seconded and carried
•
that a rising vote of thanks be extende to said comm­ittee
of thetr generlusity •
.
Initiation Committee reported of trip to Inwood Poet
and working initiation advising of a good time, also
that they had initiated i4 candidated.
Commander then spoke of receiving an invitation to
visit the Sea Cliff Poet on Augl8th and requested as
large a deligation as possible.
MemberShip Committee reported progress stating the~
were238 members to date.
Treasurers report Showed a balance in bank of
$160.00
Motion made seconded and carried that vote be tak­en
at next meeting as ammending Article 6 Section
1 ., the By- laws to read $OQO a year dues instead
of $3.00. Also that next notice contain advice of
ea.id request for amendment.
MOtion made seconded and carried that chance book
received from Babylon Poet be returned with advice
that this form of raising funds was in violation ~
State Commanders ruling.
Regarding request of State Commander for action
on Defense D~ • It was regutarily moved secondeda
and carried that letter be sent to Gen. R L Bulladd
Reguesting data as to action to take and whwn a..
reply was received that same be turned over to .-
the Civics Committee with full power •
With regard to obtaining gas in Dug Out .It was
moved seconded that letter be sent to The Public
Service Cormnoesion complaining of the la.xi ty of
the Gae Company After considerable discussion
motion withdrawn and motion made seconded and
carried that Buddie Christie be appointed a Comm­i
ttee of one to wait on said company with view of
obtaining the instalation of gas.
There being no further business meeting adjourned.
'>cit~ Post Adjutant • •
.e
sept 4th. !924
Regular meeting of the v~. Clinton Story Post,
432, held at the Dug Out, Vice Con~nder Kranz
presiding.
Minutes of the prev~ous meeting were approved as rea
Treasurers report- Abalance on hand of $52.36 and
all dues pa.i d. Report accepted as rea-d.
Personal officer reported a membership of 234
regular and 4 associate members.
Be ports of coro.mi t tee e.
' .
:Mem.ber.ship Co~ittee-238 members
Entertainment Connnittee reports $898.00 net
receipts. Balance in bank $!6!.50
Bonus Cornm. reports 355 state Bonuses applied for
House Coramittee reported $44.4! in its treasury
and requested co-operation of al~ members in
keeping the Dug-Out cle~~.
Building Co~~. reported their object in providing
this Poet with a home of its own has been realized
and thatthere is $98!.00 in the bank, sufficient
to cover notes due in near future. Also that they ~
expect to have all work completed within a short
period. ·
Civic Com. reported as to Defence Day activities.
Requested a large representation from this Post
to as.semble at Dug Out at 3:40 P.U. Sept. I2th.
and to proc~ed to :Mitchel Field for celebration.
A motion was made that Article 6 sec. I be changed
to read $5.00 instead of $3.00. A motion made 1
seconded and carried that the previous motion be
laid on table.
lJr. H1xpmel ' s resignat ion as Chairman of the Special
Entertainment Cornm. was read. It was suggested that
before acceptir1g this resignation, a letter be
written l.UO. Hinnnel requesting his reconsideration
Uew Business
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On the next order of business which was new businem
the Commander called for nominations for cormnander
for the fiscal year.
l.tr. Henry Kranz, Ist. Vice Coi:nnander was nominated
for the office of Cmamander.
I.fotion was made , seconded and carried that the non •.
nations be closed.and one unanimous ballot was cast
for Henry Kranz for Commander.
:Nominations were then in order for Ist Vice Cornnandt'
and Joseph H. "!cCloskey was nominated. There were
no other nominations. One unanimous vote was cast
for Mr. He Clo ekey.
Nominations for 2nd. Vice Commander were then in o~
order, the nominees being c. w. Raynor, R. tryon,
Walter Schmidt, Harold K. Blinn, Clifford Hahnken,
Jake Keddenberg, Frank Post and W.i1:I. Himmel. Nomina \
tiona were then closed. E. R. Lee, Tony Solomito,
and Bob Goggen were appointed as tellers. A motion "
was made and carried that there be no majority, th~
the nomine ee \Vi th the least votes withdraw. Harold i:
Blinn was considered unanimouly elected~
By ~rising vote, Mr. Clifford ~ahnken was re- ~
elected as personel Officer. ~
nomination for Adjutant were then in order, the
no111inees being Walter Schmidt, Howard -~nken and Itt
Frank Goudge. the latter being elected.
:rr. Frank Post was noninated for Treasurer and motn
made that nominations be closed. : rotion carried.
The secretary cast one ballot.
Nornin'l.tions for Chaplain were then in order. The
following were nominated. E. R. Lee, w. Schmidt,
J.:.i. Horne, Bob Goggin, Joe Fuchs. Motion made and
carried that nomination be closed. c. w. Raynor, TQ!
Solomito and Wally Q.uest, tellers. Motion made
and carried that nor.tinations be closed. :rotion
made and carried that lowest m.an be dropped. w.
Sc.hr.aid t and lob Goggin tied on several cast e. All
ballots uere ~hen dropped in a hat and the winner
was to be declared unanimously elected. !a. Bob
Goggin was unanimouly elected as Chaplain. 41
-~• William Enkler was re-elected as seargent-at­Arms.
Uominat ions were then in order for the Executive
coimnittee.
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The followi ng were nominated • c. w Baynor,
J. Cruickshank, E. R. Lee , Leo Solo&&, R. Tryon,
w. Schmi dt. H. Ua.hnken, w. Himmel, u. Horne,
~ll, J. Keddenberg, w. Guest , A. Forbes,
J . Fuchs, c. Johnson, E. Behrens. The six receiv­i
ng the hi ghest number of ballots to be elected.
llotion was ua.de and carried that all nominations
be ciosed and we proceed to ballot .
The r esul:ts were as follO\Ts. Ra~rnor, Cruikshank,
Lee , ScP~t idt , l~en and Himmel were elected.
It was suggested t hat members of executive committe
serve as chairmen of various con~ittees .
A n tion was made and carried that~ empowered
to dispose of funds.
A motion was r.:tade and carried that a. rising ' ·ote of
thank.s be tendered the retiring officers.
Meet ing adjouned
Sept. 2Ist. I924
3 'fl- Regular meeting of the Wm. Clinton Story P8 st
~ H.Y. , held at the Dug- Out, Conwander Kranz
Presiding.
·l~inutes of the previous meeting were approved as real
Treasurer reported a bal~nce on hand of $?9.II.
Welfare Comm. had no special report to make •
Personnel Officer reported a memberShip of 24I me~.
Building Comm. reported that the Uitizens CoL~. were
to make a canvass of the vill~e to i ncrease its
funds •••• Afurnace has been bought and is to be
installed as soon as possible.
Treasurer of the Bldg. Comm. a balance on hand 99?.8I
The House Comm. read the newly formulated rules and
regulations of this committee regarding the conduct
of all members vrhile in this Dug .. out. The rules vrere
accepted as read •
._. Membership-Bonus Comm, reported 360 applications for
~ Bonuse s to date.
Entertainment Com. re~orted that the first of the
series of shows planned for the coming season had
to be postponed. The next big event planned for this
Post is the Ar-mistice Dance.
Buddy Ward presented to the Post a hand crochetted
emblem of the .American Legion, the work of Urs. Ward.
The emblem was framed and ready to hang upon the wal~
of the Dug-Out. It was suggested that a suitably
inscribed card be attached to the fran1e and that a
letter of thanks be written l~s. w. B. W~rd. A motion
was then made and carried that a rising vote of tha.nl<B
be given Mrs. Vlard. Another motion was rr.ade that the
emblem be exhibited at the 1Uneola Fair. Carried.
Buddy Scloes was appointed to carry out this proposaL
"Dug-Out 11 Committee had no report.
~Ritual Com. reported Progress.
Gas Comm. reported having made several trips to the
Gas Co. at Hempstead without success. The Adjutant
was then instructed to write the Gas Co, in connectim
with this matter.
The next order of business was unfini shed business.
A motj.on was made and carried that Art . 6 , sec. I be
ammended and that the annual dues of $3. 00 be changed
to $5.00. The previous motion in regard to this lltatt
having been laid on the table , a motion was ntade ~·
same be taken off the table. Carri ed. ~
A moti on was made that thi s ammendr~nt go i nto effect
January I st , !925. Carried.
A mot .:;~a~:;,:e~t:har ~;;;~'; let~:;-;;r ~e signa. tion~~ :ccepted and a letter of r egret be v~itten.
Carried.
A letter front Ure. Healy in regard t~ Buddy E. I,.
Healy v;as then read, the letter stating t hat Mr .
Healy had been seriously injured in an explosion at
San Francisco. The letter was turned over to the
· Welfar e Com. for (httention.
New Business- - ...
I nitiation ~ -- It was suggested that the initiation
Comm. prepare to initiate about 20 nevr members, VThom
to date have not gone through the mill.
Dug-Out- - The matter of raising the Advt. rates was~
brought up and a motion made that the natter be lef~
to the di scretion of the "Dug- Out" ConJinittee.
Ci vic- - The matter of the Harmon Founda~ion (Division
of Playgrounds) offer was brought up before the Post
and a motion made that the matter be left to the
Civi c Com. for attention. Carried.
After a long and i nter esting talk by our Past Com.
in r egard t o hie recent t rip to t he conventi on at
Al exandria B~, the metti ng was adjourned.
POST ADJUT
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Sept. 2Ist. !924
3 'f1- Regular meeting of the Wm. Clinton Story P8 st
~ N .Y . , held at the Dug- Out, Comnwmder Kranz
Presiding. '
• l:inutes of the previous meeting VTere approved as real
Treasurer reported a balqnce on hand of $?9.II.
Welfare Comm. had no special report to ~ake •
Personnel Officer reported a memberShip of 24I ~e~.
Building Comm. reported that the 'C itizens CoLnn. were
to make a canvass of the vill~e to i ncrease its
funds •••• Afurn~ce has been bought and is to be
installed as soon as possible.
Treasurer of the Bldg. Comm. a balance on hand 99? . 8I
The House Comm. read the newly formulated rules and
regulations of this committee regarding the conduct
of all members while in this Dug-~lt. The rules vrere
accepted as read •
.-. Membernhip-Bonus Comm, reported 360 applications for
.._, Bonuses to date.
Entertainment Co~. re~orted t hat the first of the
series of shows planned for the coming season had
to be postponed. The next big event planned for this
Post is the Ar.mistice Dance.
Buddy Ward presented to the Post a hand crochetted
emblem of the .American Legion, the v1ork of Urs. Ward.
The emblem was framed and ready to hang upon the wal~
of the Dug-Out. It was suggested that a suitably
inscribed card be attached to the frame and that a
letter of thanks be written Mrs. w. B. Wqrd. A motion
was then made and carried that a rising vote of tha~
be given Mrs. Ward. Another motion was made that the
emblem be exhibited at the Mineola Fair. Carried.
Buddy Scloes was appointed to carry out this proposaL
11Dug-Out " Corumittee had no report •
• Ri tua.l Com •. reported Progress.
Gas Cmmn. reported having made several trips to the
Gas Co. at Hempstead without success. The Adjutant
was then instructed to write the Gas Co, in connectim
with this matter.
The next order of business was unfinished business.
A motion was made and carried that Art. 6, sec. I be
ammended and that the annual dues of $3.00 be changed
to $5.00. The previous motion in regard to this matt
having been laid on the table, a motion \Vas made ~,
san~ be taken off the table. Carried. ~
A motion was made that this ammendrent go into effect
January Ist , !925. Carried.
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A mot was made tha.~ \Vin. Hinr:nel' a letter of resigns;,
tion be accepted and a letter of regret be written.
Carried.
A letter from :.rrs. Healy in regard to Buddy E . L.
Healy \Vas then re ad, the letter stating that Hr .
Healy had been seriously i njured in an explosion at
San Francisco. The letter was turned over to the
Welfare Com. for ~ttention.
New Business---
Initiation- -- It was suggested that the initiation
Comm. prei>are to initi,a.te about 20 ne\v members, whom
to date have not gone through the ~i ll.
Dug-Out-- The matter of raising the Advt. rates was~
brought up and a motion made that the matter be lef._,..
to the discretion of the "Dug-Out" Conanittee.
Civic- - The matter of the Harmon Founda~ion (Division
of Playgrounds) offer was brought up before the Post
and a motion made that the matter be left to the
Civic Com. for attention. Carri ed.
Aft er a long and interesting talk by our Past Com.
in regard to his recent trip to the convention at
Alexandria BS\Y, the met.ti n'g was adjourned.
POST ADJUT
•
Oct ober 3rd. I9a:J.
Regular meeting of the Wm. Cli nton story Post ,
#342, held at the Dug- Out, Commander Kranz presiding e . Hinutes of the previous me eting were approved as reai
The Treasurer reported a balance on hand of 7S~)
--
The Welfare Com. had no special report.
The Bldg. Com reported progress.
The Treasurer of the Bldg. Com. reported no change .
The House Com. reported the purchase of two tons of
coal and that additional electric wiring had been
installed, the bill for which was to be tendered
Auditing Com. for Payment.
The J'lfembership -Bonus Com. reported progress.
The report of the Auditing Com. was read and a
motion "as made, seconded and carried that same be
accepted and placed on file.
The Entertai~~ent Com reported that arrangements for
the Armistice Dance were being cor1p1eted.
The Personnel Co. L. reported no change .
The "Dug-Out Com .reported that a canvass of the
"Dug-Out" advertisers was being nade vlith a view
to raising the Advt •. rate to 75¢ perr:IIIlonth, and
that they expected to publish the first issue for
current year Oct. I?th.
The Gas Com. reported progress.
The Civic Com had no report to make.
Under new business it was suggested that the matter
of rendering aid to Buddy E. L. Healy be taken up
with the American Legion of Los Angeles, Cal.
A motion was made and seconded that a letter of
thanks be written Hose #I of Freeport, accepting
the clock presented us by that Company. Carried.
A.tlotion \Vas inade ~d seconded that a vote of thanks
be given Buddies Fuchs and :ta.."!nken for their donaticn
of poker chips and a container !'or same. Carried.
The meeting was then declared adjoined.
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Oct. I7.I924
Regular neeting of t he Vhn. Clinton Story Post,
#342, American Legion, hel d at the DUg- Out, Od
I7th. Comnander Kranz p residing.
,_inutes of the previous meeting \7ere approved a
as read.
The Treasurer reported a balance on hand of
$73.52 .
The Personnell Officer was not present.
The Uembersh ip-Bonus Com. reported 465 State
Bonuses to date i ssued.
The Entertainment Com. report ed the engagement
of t he Johnson- Davison Orchest ra -for the Armi­stice
Dance, Nov. II, and the appointment of 4
teams to sol~ci t advertising for the progra.n.!t!le
The Welfare Com. reported a letter wri tten to
Buddy E. L. Healy at Los Angeles, Cal.
The Welfare Com • also reported plans for a
cigarette Drive for the benefit of veterens at
King ' s Park, proposing a cigarette week, ·.1ith
letters to all social and fraternal societies
requesting their aid, also a box to be placed
in the Theatre lobby for public -donations of
cigarret te s.
There was no report of the Civics Com.
The House Con. proposed matters to be taken up
under new business.
The Dug-Out Com. reported f ive renewals of advt
for the next issue . I t was requested that all
Post Corronittee s submit .copy for each "uonthly
issue of this publication.
The Ritual Com r eported that a nev; form of
ritual i s being C01Lpleted for future initiatio~ s
The G.. ... a Committee was di scharged with the thankb
of tb.e Post, gas service having been obtained,
A personal letter of thanks to Ifr . Gerald "c
Donald of the Gas Co . was then suggested.
The Bui lding Com. reported the completion of tile
chimney and the inotalation of a furnace . It was
also reported that the Citizens Com. planned a
meeting at the Dug- Out for Wednesday night .
A communication ~rom the· Chas. Wagner Post, 42!
of Hi cksville was read, the letter requesti'1g a
delegation from this Post to parade with them
with colors on :-.rov. I I th. A r"otion v7as made that
t his invit ution be decli:1ed and a lette r · .Titten
to this effect. Carried.
A motion was ~ade that the action of the Executi~
Com. i n appointing a board of five trustees for
the purpose of aeeuning the ':'esponsibility for tJe
pa~aent of all bills pertaining to the Post Bldg.
be approved. The motion was carried.
A motion was made that all bills against the Post
be approved by the Co·,mtander and Treasurer.
This motion was carried.
A motion \7as made that the Trustees of tl"c Poet b
enrpovrered. to obtain a radio set for the Poet.
Carried.
reeting adjouned
~Adjuta.l~(i)l v~rl~ .
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Hov. ?th. I924
Re,...ular meeting of the '."11~. Clinton Story Post
~'3 42, American Legion, helc1 at the ru:-;-Out,
:Nov.?th. Commamler Kranz presicinc;.
Hinutc s of the preyious meeting ·.:ere ~lJpro\re d as
read.
The Trea.surer rcpo:rted a total balance on hand
oft;9?9.03· 1/'-t. If-
The Personnel Officer reported no change .
The Entertainment Com reported all arrangementn ~
for Armistice Dance Complete and requested a lar~
a.ttendence.
The Bonus Com re!)orted IO ne\r application blank r
issued.
House Com. reported Progress
The Bldg. Com reported plans arranged by Citizens
Com for a big bazaar to be :r.elr next April for
tne purpose of earning sufficier.t funds to wipe
out the 11ortgage on the Post nu:-:-Out.
The Civic Com. repo ted plans to get in touch
with all Civic and Frat(rnal Or~anizat~ons i n the
village i n an effort to establish the Post as an
ef!'icient factor in Commur.it:J' affairs.
Ritual Com. reported invitations fr01.~ neig.."lboring
Posts of JJynbrook , Bellmore and Pert Washington to
v-isit them and in it iota their new members.
The Welfaro Co.• .• reported plans for a visit to
Ki"'l0B Park on the Sunday following Thanksgiving
Day, for the purpose of entertainins the veterans
there, Lynbrook Post to furnish talent on that
occaoion.
Commi ttec
The Dug ... Out reported a big falling off of the
Advertisers i n the bulletin.
A motion was made to continue the pu-blication of
same for another month and in the event of failure
to secure more than five additional advertisers
to return the money paid in by the pre sent Adverti
sers and continue the publication at the expenne 6
of the Post.
A , .ot ion to table the foeging notion VTas made an·
carried.
Under ner.r business a motion was made o..ncl carried
that the matter of installing fire escapes for
the Du·-Out be ·left in the hands of the Bldg. Co~
An invitation to attend the unveiling of a \lar
mer10rial in :1errick was extended to the Post and
the request made that as larce a delegation of
n!embers as possible be present oh t:h.at occasion
A donation of ~Io.OO was received fro ~uddy
Charles Sohn, the aa."'!:e to ':)e applied to our Bld.g.
Fund. A letter of resignation from the Post was
enclosed with this donation. A !'lotion was made t!tl.
acceptance of this resignation be tabled. Carried
A motion to hire Odd Fellows Hall for the next
neeting was table:d • .Amotion to postpone the Hiri11r
of the Hall until the meeting of Dec. 5th. vras ~
carried.
A motion 'Y'/ae made that the Village Board be
requested to blow ~ the Fire Vfuis1le at II a.m.
on Armistice Day and that proper publicity be
c,iven the matter VIas n1ade and carried.
A motion was nade and carried that t:h.e Phonograph e offered the Post o..>e purchased for the sum of eio.
and that came be repaired.
Leutenant Barrett of r itc:h.ell .Field was then
introduced and after a very interesting talk
on aviation was accorded a rising vote of thanks.
l!eeting
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November 2Ist. I924
Regular meeting of the Wm Clinton Story Post,
#324, American Legion, held at the Dug-Out,
Thmtel!i3 Evg. Nov. 2Ist . Com. Kranz pre siding.
l- ~t# -...-;
Treas. Report . Gen Fund­House
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Bldg. II
Report accepted as read.
$I68.58
86.37
IOOO. OO
Entertainment Com. reported the Arnlistice Dance
a success, that v~1en all returns were made , the
profits would be about $450.00
House Connnittee reques.ted permission of the Post
to hire a woman to clean the Post Bldg. twice am
a month. The House Com. was advised to use their
oun authority in this matter.
Bonus Com. Progress
Building Com. Progress
Civic Com. No report.
Ritual Com. fteported plans for holding initia­tion
at next meeting, Dec,5th., advising that
the Old Odd Fellows Hall be hired for that time.
Dug-Out Com. reported I6 advertising renewals .
The Cost of carrying on for the year was
figured at from $2IO .~Q to $2I5.00
Welfare Com. reported the possibly serious
illness of Huddy ~eo ~chloss .
~he resignation of .Jjuady vnas. ~ohn was accepted
with regret.
J.~ew .Jjusine ss
a motion was made tnat a post caret notice fo1·
al~ second meetings begining with the first
second meeting of the l~e'v rear be sent. varried.
A motion that the. ·.l. rustee s of the .t>o st be instru
cted to install bench lockers in the rear of the
Post meeting room for the storage of flags and
other Post property. Carried
A motion was made and carried that the Corl!nander
communicate with Hr. Richard Remson. and !ind ~ ollT
where Post Colors were purchased.
A motion was made and carried that a ~lass case
be i nstalled for the perrnanent p re servat ion of
the Po st Colors and that p revious motion be
revoked
.n.mutiun was mi;4.d.tJ anu ca.~.·r itlu t.11at ..... U< .l. uY .t!iUgtmu D ~
Lee be .a:ppointed a committee of a.ne to investigee-.­the
quest ion o.f organizing abaskct ball team un~
the Auspices of this Post.
A motion tvas nade and carri ed that the sum of
$25.00 be given the Ritual Conunittee for the
purchasing of ne scessary robes and equipment
to be used in working initiations .
Chief Petty Officer lJ:r. Everetson of the u.s.
~ravy was introduced and gave t!1e Post a r.1ost in'br
interesting talk on his experiences in the lTavy.
A rising vote of thanks \Vas accorded l'lr. Everct ­son
and a letter of thanks '"las reco umended to
be adressed Capt . E. J • A. ~!urphy at the :Tavy
Recruiting station. IT. Y. City.
:~eting adjourned
1~1:/J}-
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Dece2iller 5t~ . ! 924
1:~eeting of the Wm. Clinton Story Post,//342
tfn.,l ;! • .... ... !!e...
rican Legion, held at the ~g ict, Friday Evg. 4lt 1c. 5th., Commander Kranz presiding.
~n the absence of a quorum, the formal opening
ritual was dispensed with.
Treasurers report: - Gen. fund
House Com
Bldg. II
!57.74
I02. 32
886.65
Entertai ~lent Com. report:- Returns on many of the
Armistice Dance tickets still outstanding.
House Com. report:- Progress
Bonus Com. Reort:- II
Bldg. Com. Report:- II
Civic Com Report:- All arrangements complete for
entertainment of Post and friends at Mitchell ]'ie11
Saturday afternoon, December 6th. eRi tual Com. Report:- Due to a:tall turnout, ini t i-ations
postponed, the Co.:-tittee recom . .-1:ending that
Odd J!'ellOVIS Hall be obtained for t!lis purpose on
the night ol' January 2nd. A rnot:.on to this effect
\7as carried.
Welfare Con. ·Report: - $379.00 collected for Kings
Park Cigarette fund, filling the years quota for
this Post.
Dut.-out Com. Report:- 'l'he general co-operation of
tht Chairnon of various co:·m1ittees made it possibe
to produce favorn.ble copy for the current month.
Old Business:- Gene Lee reported a proposition
to for 11 a basket ball tearn, (to be sponsored b.t
this Post, )to play at the l:igh- School Auditorit.U'l
every Saturday night, two thirds of the profits w
reve rt to the Post Treasury and one third to the
non-_,ernber players.
,A.\ action was made to appoint a co,.:ni~tee of three
~.men from this Post to consult 1ith representatives
of the basket-ball te~~ in regard to a more
definite financial a.rrange":'.ent. The :motion was
seconded and carried o.nd ~:oward · Wil so:.1, '~'a,uice
Horn and Eugene Lee were appointed.
Hew busine so
A motion was 11ade and ca:::ried that the Post
be turned over to the Ladies AuxilliarJ for the
exclusive use on the night of :ifriday, Dec. I2th.
and Afternoon and evening of Saturda:J, Dev. ·r3th.
for the purpose of holding a bazaar.
A motion was made and carried that Hose I be per­mitted
to borrow chairs, tables and dishes from te
this Post, for their use on ··rednesda;y, Dec. IOth.
In the matter of' the s;-,enand.oa...~ Flag propoei~ion,
a "'lotion was made tl.at this aatter be left to the
Exec11tive Co .mit tee with power to act .
1.feeting adjourned
POST WJtTTAlTT
Friday Deconber ! 9, I9:
Hegulo.r meeti ng of the wm. Clinton Story Post
#342, .American Legion, ... ·• Y. held at he Dug- O'lt
l<'riday, Dec . !9th. Commander Kr anz presiding.
·~nutes of the previous meeting we r e accepted
as re ud.
Treasurers report . Gen. fund
House 11
II
2! 5. 83
86. 82
593. ??
Entcrt a i r.ntent Com."ll. report tctal receipts from
Armistice Dance; ~44 . 95 end !59 tickete still
outstanding. 1•o ov- 1:-......Lf
House Com.-- Progress
Mewberohip ~nd Bonus Com---He report
Bl dg. Com. Progress
Dug- Out Con1. Progress
Ri tual Com. Plans co• ""'lete for ini tiations
to be held at meet i nc of Jan. 2nC.. A mot ion woo
made, seconded and carried that the Odd :PellO\'.S
Hall be hired for this occasion.
Welfqre Com. Arrangements !!lade for coal and
erocerie s to be sent fani ly o:' ex- ~ervice man
in"Roosevelt, sick and in need.
$5o. 00 turned over to Wally Young to be appl ie:l
to Posts Cigarrette quota for KinGs Park .
Civic Com. Small representation of Post at
Mitchel l Fi eld demonstration, Dec . 6th. :1o
further plans for innnediate future.
1Tev butiness--
A motjon woe made, seconded and carried to
the effect that all action by the Post a.t
!lee ting of Dec . 5th. in th:e absence of a
quorum be nppr oved.
The \'/omens Auxill iar y havi ng offered to take
over oupervision of house cleaning, a motion
was made that this matter be referred to tl:c
House Cor.unit tee vrith power to act . Carried .
:{omi natione fo r delegates to County convention
were next in or der. The no:mi Ylat icn!S vere as
follow::::-
For dclegates­Robt
. Cruupbell
John Cruickshank
Wallace Young
Leo Schloss
\7m. Vlar d
Henry Yranz
Jos. ~;ccloskey
Haurice Horn
Harold Blinn
1ffal te1~ Scr...mid.t
A mot~o • that nominations be closed, seconded
and carried .
Fer alternates­Earne
st Behrens
Howard I'"a..hn.ke n
Clif fo~d Mahnken
H. Langdon
Frank Post
Jalce Ked\!enbere
w. E. Heidelberger
Jos. Fuchs
Bill Enkler
A. H. Kerns
A motion wo.s made , seconded and carried that
nominations be closed.
A motion was made seconded and carried that tre
Secretary cast one ballott for the unanir1ous
election of the above.
A mot ion v1as made to table tr..e quest ion of
paying the dues of Buddie E. L. Heal~-, nov;
of San Pedro, Cal. Carried
A mot.:.on wo.a made and carried to accept the
rer.:ignations of Buddies Fred Fov:ler and Harry
Wanser.
The Poet next listened to an acdreos fro!!l Sgt .
Hill of the r;.s. ·r.c. on life in Ch,ina.
·~eting adjourned
Fran.'l.i: R. Gouoge
POST .ADJUTANT
December 21st, 1924.
Meeting of the William Clinton Story Post, No.
342, American Legion, held at the Odd Fellows Hall,
on MerrickRoad, Freeport, N. Y., on Friday evening,
December 21st, 1924. Commander Cruickshank pre­aided.
Minutes o:f the previous meeting were approved
as rea.<1.
Treasurer reported about $80.00 in the treasury.
Bill :from FUlton & Son, for camp chairs, amount­ing
to $53.50 was ordered paid.
Entertainment Committee reported progress.
Building Committee reported option had been taken
on site for club house.
House Committee requested authority· to rent two
rooms in the Shirley Building, at the rental of
$45.00 a month, for ·dug-out. After lengthy dis­cussion,
motion made and seconded that the matter
be laid on the table. In favor 13; opposed 13.
Due to tie vote, Commander cast favorable ballot.
Therefore motion carried.
Welfare Committee reported that trip would be
made t? Kings Park on December 23rd, at 12.30 P.M.
Nominations for County Committeemen for the year
1924 were then aeclared in order, and the following
were elected:-
Committeemen
Henry C. Kranz
Jacob Kedenburg·
George R. Christie
Frank Post
Joseph H. McCloskey
Charla s W. Raynor
Harold P. Goller
Jo~~ Cruickshank
Howard Mahnken
Alternates
Leo Schloss ·
Clifford K. Mahnken
Wallace Guest
Wallace J. Young
Eugene R. Lee
Frank R. Gou6.ge
Perry J. Wilson
William Enkler
Anthony Solomita
Motion made, seconded and carried t hat matte~ of
consolidation of the V. F. W. and the American Le­gion
:for club house be .left on the table until com­munication
was received from the V. F. W.
12/21/23 (continued).
Motion made, seconded and carried that this Post
recomr~end the name of H. I. Green for County Ad­jutant,
C. W. Raynor for County Treasurer and H. C.
Kranz for member of the Countr Executive Committee
Motion mooe, seconded and carried that all com­mitteemen
from this Post pay for their own dinners
at the next annual county dinner.
Motion made, seconded ann carried that post card
notice be sent to' all members of this Post regarding
county dinner, requesting those who wished to at­tend
to make reseryations promptly.
Motion made, seconded anu carried that the Post
stanu at attention in~hono of ·all buddies uho went
West. Post stood in i pr~yer for one minute.
'
Refreshments were erved by able K. P.'s Eidt
and Raynor.
The meeting then aajourned.
January 4th, 1924.
Meeting of the William Clinton Story Post, No.
342, A~erican I .. egion, held a.t Odd Fellows Hall, on
Merrick Road, Freeport, l~ . Y., on Friday evening,
January 4th, 1924. Cortmand.er Cruickshank presided.
Minute·s of the previous meeting were approved
a.s read.
Entertainment Committee reported. progress.
Building Committee reported plans for club house
were being dra~ and that at ffieeting of t he above
committee it was the consensus of opinion that each
member of the Post should be request ed to con­tribute
towaras the builuing anu the committee fel
that the majority of members could give $25.00
each during a periou .of three months.
Welfare Oonm:i ttee - no ·report.