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July 11, 1920
White Pine News Weekly Mining Review
East Ely, Ely, White Pine County, Nevada
What is this article about?
In Ely, the American Legion's float depicting WWI soldiers 'going over the top' won first prize in the July 4th parade. Other floats, a speech by Charles S. Chandler on Americanism, a baseball game, and an evening dance rounded out the festivities.
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LEGION FLOAT WINS CELEBRATION PRIZE
The local post of the American Legion won first prize in the prizes offered for floats in the parade of July fourth. The float represented the Fourth of July as spent by the warriors in France with a typical barbed-wire entanglement over which soldiers and sailors and marines held poses in a picture that demonstrated "going over the top."
The float was mounted on one of the big trucks of G. F. Deckelman, which had been donated for the occasion. The idea was developed by William Coleman and work of building the float was performed by the boys of the legion.
Several other creditable floats appeared in the parade, the Woman's Club float representing the states of the Union with the Goddess of Liberty winning second prize.
One of the finest turn-outs was that of the Ely Volunteer Fire department with the fire truck polished like a mirror with the fire chief driving.
The day was one of general enjoyment for the citizens and the visitors from the county. Honorable Charles S. Chandler delivered a worthy oration at the court house grounds which was listened to with interest by a large crowd who applauded his definition of Americanism.
The baseball game in the afternoon gave the fans a chance to root for the home teams and spend the next few days in recovering their voices.
A big dance in Bijou ball in the evening brought the day's festivities to a close.
The local post of the American Legion won first prize in the prizes offered for floats in the parade of July fourth. The float represented the Fourth of July as spent by the warriors in France with a typical barbed-wire entanglement over which soldiers and sailors and marines held poses in a picture that demonstrated "going over the top."
The float was mounted on one of the big trucks of G. F. Deckelman, which had been donated for the occasion. The idea was developed by William Coleman and work of building the float was performed by the boys of the legion.
Several other creditable floats appeared in the parade, the Woman's Club float representing the states of the Union with the Goddess of Liberty winning second prize.
One of the finest turn-outs was that of the Ely Volunteer Fire department with the fire truck polished like a mirror with the fire chief driving.
The day was one of general enjoyment for the citizens and the visitors from the county. Honorable Charles S. Chandler delivered a worthy oration at the court house grounds which was listened to with interest by a large crowd who applauded his definition of Americanism.
The baseball game in the afternoon gave the fans a chance to root for the home teams and spend the next few days in recovering their voices.
A big dance in Bijou ball in the evening brought the day's festivities to a close.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
July Fourth Parade
American Legion Float
Wwi Depiction
Ely Celebration
Charles Chandler Oration
Baseball Game
Community Dance
What entities or persons were involved?
American Legion
G. F. Deckelman
William Coleman
Woman's Club
Ely Volunteer Fire Department
Charles S. Chandler
Where did it happen?
Ely
Story Details
Key Persons
American Legion
G. F. Deckelman
William Coleman
Woman's Club
Ely Volunteer Fire Department
Charles S. Chandler
Location
Ely
Event Date
July Fourth
Story Details
The American Legion's float, built by its members on a donated truck, depicted WWI soldiers going over the top and won first prize in the July 4th parade. The Woman's Club float took second. The day included a speech on Americanism, baseball game, and dance.