Henry, Lincoln - 1943

MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT

The committee in charge of the dedication and parade May 2nd, of the soldiers memorial on Main street, announce that there will be a committee meeting every Friday evening in the Legion Hall 8:00.  The following members are ask <sic> to be present or a representative for an important meeting Friday April 9th: Lincoln Henry, chief marshall; R. A. Cherry, defense council; B. C. Lego, civic; Rev. Covert, ministerium.

The American Legion is presenting each young man or woman entering the service with a gift, Wednesday evening April 7th.  Our boys who are leaving Friday April 9th, will be present with the Legion.  All parents of these boys are asked to meet with us as well as the general public.  Turn out and help us entertain these young patriots.

We are still short the names of men who have volunteered for service.  If there is a member of your family who enlisted in the service, report the name to Danny Killen at his service store on Main street.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 08-Apr-1943, Page 1, Column 2