Show HEAD OF americanism DOARD BOARD henry J ryan of boston mass masa ie 18 named chairman of legions reorganized commission typical of tile the spirit of tho the can an legion Is the appointment of henry J htyan of boston mass a former apprentice seaman in the navy to succeed W arthur woods of new york who lyns a colonel in 41 tho the briny and for mer police commissioner wiss loner of new york city its is chairman of we legions reorganized americanism commission lend head quarters of which Is at national hedd head carters lu arters tit nt indianapolis when tajo war broke out mr ayau attempted tempted tt to enlist several times in the iho army but was ans refused because of his bis defective eyesight at last tit alic davy accepted him but lie was ordered to remain on oil shore duty during tile various carious drives for liberty loans und and ivar funds tho the newly appointed chair roan man acquired it 11 national reputation as an orator especially on subjects involving patriotism and americanism other members of tho the commission are to servo serve one year florella 11 II laguardia new york city william U B follett portland ore 11 1 1 K X dishy KIY mus kogee okla edgar 11 II philadelphia delp delphia hift garland W powell cumberland mill richard Ill chard F helms beirns rich idich bild va to servo two years pey 1 on 11 II hoge jr louisville K ky A I 1 gansser Gans sor iny bay city Il midi lell col gor gori i lion flon johnson I 1 U 8 A chlea ahle of to oen gen leonard jooa wood fort sheridan 11 to serve three years will percy Preen villo miss dwight davis st louls louis V F 0 hoi ton des moines in ia lindsey blayney houston tex arld and leonard withington Ilono honolulu tulu hawaii it will bo be the legions alin lan under mr ryan ilynn to ordinate coordinate co and consolidate the lie activities for the promotion of americanism of the Y 31 C A red cross knights of columbus masons salvation army national security league and ninny many other organizations to tills end a conference will be held field in washington soon |