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July 9, 1926
The Winslow Mail
Winslow, Navajo County, Arizona
What is this article about?
At a Frank Perkins Post American Legion meeting, Col. A. J. Daugherty, commander of the 25th U.S. Army Regiment in Nogales, addressed members on the organization's support for World War veterans' orphans and the need for military and physical training in Arizona schools. Holbrook's Post commander Evans also spoke briefly.
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Col. Daugherty Is
Guest of Honor at
Legion Meeting
Local and visiting legionnaires at the last regular meeting of Frank Perkins post, American Legion, held Thursday night, were given a particularly interesting and instructive program, the chief feature of which was an address by the honor guest, Col. A. J. Daugherty, commander of the 25th regiment, U. S. Army, stationed at Nogales.
Col. Daugherty told the legionnaires what their organization was doing for the orphans of World War veterans. He also spoke of the necessity for military training in schools and colleges, and pointed out that among other things, the legion is using its influence to secure a physical training course in all Arizona schools.
Post commander Evans, of Holbrook, was also a guest of the local legion, and made a short address.
Guest of Honor at
Legion Meeting
Local and visiting legionnaires at the last regular meeting of Frank Perkins post, American Legion, held Thursday night, were given a particularly interesting and instructive program, the chief feature of which was an address by the honor guest, Col. A. J. Daugherty, commander of the 25th regiment, U. S. Army, stationed at Nogales.
Col. Daugherty told the legionnaires what their organization was doing for the orphans of World War veterans. He also spoke of the necessity for military training in schools and colleges, and pointed out that among other things, the legion is using its influence to secure a physical training course in all Arizona schools.
Post commander Evans, of Holbrook, was also a guest of the local legion, and made a short address.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
American Legion
Veterans Orphans
Military Training
Physical Education
Arizona Schools
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. A. J. Daugherty
Post Commander Evans
Where did it happen?
Frank Perkins Post, American Legion
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. A. J. Daugherty
Post Commander Evans
Location
Frank Perkins Post, American Legion
Event Date
Thursday Night
Story Details
Col. Daugherty addressed legionnaires on the American Legion's efforts for World War veterans' orphans and advocated for military and physical training in Arizona schools. Post commander Evans of Holbrook gave a short address.