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May 31, 1939
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
American Legion Auxiliary members, led by Alley B. Young and Mrs. Young, placed flowers and flags on graves of World War and other deceased soldiers for Memorial Day. Banks closed, post office holiday observed locally in Henderson.
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Flowers Put On Graves Of Veterans
Flowers were placed on graves of World War dead and other deceased soldiers by members of the American Legion Auxiliary as part of their observance of national Memorial Day Tuesday. The decoration of the graves was in charge of Alley B. Young, commander of Henderson Post, No. 60, of the American Legion, and Mrs. Young, head of the memorial committee of the Auxiliary.
Flags and flowers were used in decoration of the graves of the soldiers who fell in battle or died during the war or since then.
Other than this, the only observance of Memorial Day here was the closing of all banks for the entire day, and the full holiday taken by the post office.
Flowers were placed on graves of World War dead and other deceased soldiers by members of the American Legion Auxiliary as part of their observance of national Memorial Day Tuesday. The decoration of the graves was in charge of Alley B. Young, commander of Henderson Post, No. 60, of the American Legion, and Mrs. Young, head of the memorial committee of the Auxiliary.
Flags and flowers were used in decoration of the graves of the soldiers who fell in battle or died during the war or since then.
Other than this, the only observance of Memorial Day here was the closing of all banks for the entire day, and the full holiday taken by the post office.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Memorial Day
Veterans Graves
American Legion
Flower Decoration
Holiday Observance
What entities or persons were involved?
Alley B. Young
Mrs. Young
Where did it happen?
Henderson
Story Details
Key Persons
Alley B. Young
Mrs. Young
Location
Henderson
Event Date
Tuesday, National Memorial Day
Story Details
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary placed flowers on graves of World War dead and other soldiers, led by Alley B. Young and Mrs. Young. Flags and flowers decorated the graves. Banks closed and post office observed holiday.