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Seattle, King County, Washington
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Seattle's Oriental Post 6599 expects more activity in fall with returning charter members, plans an October 19 dance, holds regular meetings, sees WWII vets dominating attendance, ongoing recruitments, and ranks 11th statewide.
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The advent of fall will see the return to Seattle of many of the charter members of the Post and increased activity reports Comrade J. S. Pearce, Publicity Officer for the Oriental Post.
An Informal Dance is slated for the 19th of October at Washington Hall, 14th and E. Fir at 8:00 p. m.
The Post meets the first and third Friday and second and fourth Thursday at the Masonic Temple, Room 109, 316 Maynard Ave.
...lett promised an active campaign and there was strong talk of revival of the famous "choose up sides, loser eats crow" contests of the old days.
The World War II vets continue to outnumber the oldsters which while it may seem the natural thing considering their preponderance on the roster, still the meetings should be attended by more oldtimers. Adjutant Bishop reports that since last October 1 there has not been a meeting without a class of recruits for obligation. According to the latest state standings 1435 is just outside of the select first ten, ranking eleventh
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Seattle
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19th Of October
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The Seattle Post 6599 anticipates increased activity with the return of charter members in fall. An informal dance is scheduled for October 19 at Washington Hall. Meetings occur first and third Fridays and second and fourth Thursdays at Masonic Temple. There is talk of reviving old contests. World War II vets outnumber older members, with continuous recruitments since last October 1. The post ranks eleventh in state standings.