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Domestic News
June 12, 1946
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Colored World War I and II veterans invited to participate in Thursday homecoming program with parade registration at American Legion hall and evening dance at National Guard armory.
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To Join In
Celebration
All colored World War veterans of Wars I and II are invited to participate in the homecoming program Thursday. Veterans and Legionnaires are asked to register at nine o'clock at the American Legion hall on Montgomery street. They are also asked to form for the parade on the south side of Young avenue facing Garnett street in columns of eight. Mothers of all veterans are also invited to ride in the parade. Letters have been sent to all veterans whose addresses are known, according to Dr. J. D. Hawkins, chairman, but all veterans are invited to participate. A full day of entertainment is being planned, to culminate Thursday night with a dance at the National Guard armory at nine o'clock. All veterans will be admitted free.
To Join In
Celebration
All colored World War veterans of Wars I and II are invited to participate in the homecoming program Thursday. Veterans and Legionnaires are asked to register at nine o'clock at the American Legion hall on Montgomery street. They are also asked to form for the parade on the south side of Young avenue facing Garnett street in columns of eight. Mothers of all veterans are also invited to ride in the parade. Letters have been sent to all veterans whose addresses are known, according to Dr. J. D. Hawkins, chairman, but all veterans are invited to participate. A full day of entertainment is being planned, to culminate Thursday night with a dance at the National Guard armory at nine o'clock. All veterans will be admitted free.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Colored Veterans
World War I
World War Ii
Homecoming Program
Parade
Dance
American Legion
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. J. D. Hawkins
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Thursday
Key Persons
Dr. J. D. Hawkins
Event Details
All colored World War veterans of Wars I and II invited to homecoming program including registration at American Legion hall on Montgomery street at nine o'clock, parade formation on south side of Young avenue facing Garnett street in columns of eight, mothers to ride in parade, full day entertainment culminating in free dance for veterans at National Guard armory at nine o'clock Thursday night.