Show WHAT LEGION POSTS CAN DO essay esay contests participated in by children bring out many good suggestion carrying out a national program in of 0 activities in community affairs american legion posts in many localities are holding essay contests among school children the post at monson maine recently held a contest among children of the seventh and eighth grades on a the subject what the american legion can do to better our town the winning written by mlis miss anna zimmerman contains cont alna suggestions which legion national officials believe worthy of adoption by other posts the essay in part follows the ile erection of 0 a soldiers monument would keep alive in the minds of the small boys admiration of bravery and this would also make the town look better and would show other towns that we had haa contributed our share towards defeating the kaiser clean streets Is another item of great importance the children could be encouraged by the legion to keep the streets and sidewalks tree free from all kinds hinds of waste matter another thing of importance 11 1 a P public bublic playground where children of all ages could go and play any time that they wish to this playground would require a supervisor to keep the grounds in good condition and to introduce proper play this would keep the children oft off the streets and therefore there would be less chance for accidents A band stand would be a very nice thing tor for the town to have we have a very nice band but there Is DO good place to play outdoors while if they had a band stand they could ove give concerts at least one night lo in every week A would be of great value to the young of this town there Is no place where sports can be enjoyed here there could also be a public swimming place where children could learn to swim among some of the important things Is to have a good hall which would add to the town a great deal as there Is no hall ball to have entertainments and socials given by the town unless they use the halls owned by private parties the legion men could open up the quarries that are now out of work which would draw ej as well as men with families to come here and live they could also help stimulate americanism among the people of monson by example and by patriotic entertainments |