Show frank E peterson unit at work and play F february eb aryl americanism month americanism Is unity of love singleness 0 of f allegiance practicality of purpose all dl directed to the promotion of a common good it Is that spirit of patriotism which shall ever preserve our land from that stagnation which Is the death of peoples peo ples As members of the american legion auxiliary we must preach and teach the religion of patriotism throughout the re ne public let us not longet our obligations the tha americanism program of the american legion auxiliary extends over the ico aco year and contains activities that are especially suited for each month during february patriotic essays will be encouraged school medal award for good citizenship grading upon character courage service companionship and scholarship observance of Lincol ns and ing tons birthdays A patriotic celebration that will eclipse in magnitude and importance anything of the kind ever planned in this or any other country Is under way to honor the two hundredth anniversary of george birth the observance will last nine months from february to thanksgiving day and will differ from any previous event of the kind in that there will be no great central exposition but innumerable ceremonies and festivities in schools clubs patriotic organizations and communities muni ties all over the united states so as to bring home to every citizen the debt we owe to washington the bl BI cen tennial commission appointed by congress has prepared detailed plans for staging suitable pageants and plays in schools churches and communities has revived the music of time and will sponsor impressive local ceremonies on key dates such as july ath mothers day labor day and armistice day A george washington appreciation course has been prepared for use in the schools while citizenship department of various patriotic organizations have included special centennial bicentennial bi bl celebration features in their 1932 1032 programs president hoover Is honorary chairman and sol bloom member of congress from new york Is association director of the commission in active charge of celebration plans mrs M alice colllns collins ogden has been appointed regent for fo r the state of utah h mrs colllns collins Is a d direct I 1 defendant of george father on one side of her family tree and on the other from the custice C u stice family mrs colllns collins wishes all units to sponsor as many centennial bicentennial bi bl programs as possible this year the frank E peterson unit will have a pleasant surprise for all members on the third wednesday in february in the form of a centennial bicentennial bi bl p paper aper the lady Is a speaker of note in our comman community alty and will appear in colonial coloff at costume another delightful feature will be a min duette danced by some very young and very beautiful maidens just the kin kind d george washington would love to dance with we hope you all will come listen to the program and drink a cup of boci soci sociability aall with us M B |