Show I I ARMISTICE DAYS DAY'S ANNIVERSARY Fifty years ago Monday November the Armistice Armistice was signed which brought an end War I 1 aster after men had lost their lives and suffered wounds As the boys left for Over There their battle songs resounded to many popular songs of the day Belgian Rose KaK Youre In the Army Now Johnny Get Your Gun arid and Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag But at the signing of the Armistice civil civil- civilIans cans Ians around the world were delirious with joy at the news of f peace The war had been gruesome and horrible Following the Armistice General Pershing announcing the German capitulation and conS con his bis forces said Your deeds will live forever r on the most glorious pages of Americas America's history TIe He further added added May I ask that you carry home your hl high h ideals and continue to live as you have served served-an honor to the principles for which you have fought and to the fallen comrades you leave behind In keeping with the annual celebration of Armistice day now called Veterans Veteran's Day Mayor Kay Issued a proclamation setting aside a week Saturday Nov to the 16 as asa asa a time to honor the men who served so glor and those who gave theIr lives in the two world wars and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts We pay tribute to these men who have so valiantly defended the sacred sacred honor of our nation arid and the flag to which they pledged their allegiance with their lives Jives |