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The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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American Legion Auxiliary stages humorous food 'attack' on Dugout to welcome back Commander Polley, leading to successful social evening with singing, dancing, trip report, rifle club invitation, and funeral plans for last Civil War veteran on Gastineau Channel.
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TO WOMEN IN
CAKE BARRAGE
Sandwich Maneuver Completely
Baffles Defending
Forces, But Wins Them
Overcoming the sentry with chocolate cake, members of the American Legion Auxiliary advanced on the Dugout last night in a surprise attack, and took over the position without a struggle. Laying down a well-planned barrage of sandwiches—chicken, ham, tuna fish, cheese and other kinds too numerous to mention—and cake—chocolate, nut, gooey, all good—the Auxiliary so completely upset Commander E. M. Polley and his defending forces that the best they could do was counter with a couple feeble volleys of coffee.
The event was in the nature of a welcome home to Commander Polley, who has been on an extended trip east, but it also served a noble purpose in revealing to the wives that the husbands really went where they said they were going last night.
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With food, the answer to the agonizing cry of every "soldat" from time immemorial, spread on the long tables, the evening became a complete success, winding up with singing, dancing and a universally enjoyable occasion. Mrs. John H. Newman, commander of the invading forces, and her attractive company, are to be complimented on the success of their maneuver which won them a standing and royal welcome from the defending Legionnaires.
Business of the Legion last night was confined to an interesting report by Commander Polley of his trip, with Mrs. Polley, to Boston, Washington and other places of interest.
Jay P. Williams and Leo Jewett of the Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club appeared before the post with an invitation to the Legion men to take part in the shooting game here. Mr. Williams explained the purpose and activities of the Rifle Club and told what it hoped to accomplish in the community.
The Post decided to conduct a full military funeral for J. Nelson "Doc" Carver in conjunction with the Pioneers of Alaska. The services will be held Sunday and all Legion men and veterans of all wars are requested to be on hand to pay final tribute to the last Civil War veteran on Gastineau Channel.
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Members of the American Legion Auxiliary surprise-attacked the Dugout with food including sandwiches and cakes, welcoming back Commander Polley from his trip and taking over without resistance. The event included singing, dancing, Polley's trip report to Boston and Washington, an invitation from the Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club, and plans for a military funeral for Civil War veteran J. Nelson "Doc" Carver.