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Show j WITH THE LEGIONNAIRES "j ( Commander Ernest J. Hamilton -""i - j 1st Vice Cmdr D. T. McDonald I I 2nd Vice Cmdr Henry Moore lJjjl j J Adjutant Horace Taylor K--vffgf' j Finance Officer Redge Cornell V-; The semi-monthly floor show dances being staged by Post GO. American Legion, at Purest Uale. will be resumed after a holiday lay-off on Saturday, January 1-, according to Post Commander Ernie Hamilton-The Hamilton-The public and especialv serv-vice serv-vice men and women iust out of the services are invited to these affairs where a really grid time is had by all. Meanwhile the legion is keeping keep-ing active in other lines, and doing a great job. During the recent drive for Christmas boxes for hospitalized veterans the local P"t went way over its quota -thanks to ' the industry of the committee members who worked tirelessly under the chairmanship of Cliff Husbands, and to the generosity of Sugar House business firms and individuals in-dividuals who donated generously gener-ously to make the boxes reallv worth while for the vets. Increasing calls for information informa-tion and advice to veterans on buy at the Veterans' hospital I closest to your home, or the one best suited to handle your ca.se. (Within existing facilities.) q. Will 1 have to pay for this care' A. Not if you sign a statement you are unable to pay the cost of hospitalization and treatmet Q. If there is reason to bo' lieve that my trouble is the resu't of service what do I do? A. Call for a representative of the Veterans' Administration or an American Legion service officer of-ficer and he will help you to prepare a claim. Q. If 1 become totally and permanently disabled from a cause not due to service am I e'igihle for a pension? A. Yes, subject to certain service requirements and an income in-come limitation. Q. If I am, not a Legion member may I ask for help from a Legion service officer? A. The American Legion helps all veterans. benefits, insurance, tr. bill of rights and similar subjects are being received w post members, and it is requested that all such inquiries be directed di-rected by John G. Grubbs, Sr., post service officer. Mr Grubb can be reached 'at 7-1078. Along this line, here is some further question and answer form information on the bill of rights which, is of vital interest inter-est to every veteran- Q. If I want to borow money mon-ey to buy a house how do I go about if? A. Go to your own bank or building and loan association. Q. Won't the government lend me anything? A- No. The government merely mere-ly insures or indorses half of the amount of your loan up to $2000. (. I have a friend who wants to buy a $10,000 house, what will he do? A. If he has good credit and prospects of a good income, the Veterans' Administration will insure $2000 of the amount. Q. "Why was this arrangement arrange-ment fnade? A. Because many men with good earning power have been in service a long time and their savings have been used during their absence in the armed forces. O. May I borrow money to buy a farm or set myself up in business? A. Yes, you may borrow money mon-ey under this plan for any business busi-ness which you are qualified to operate. You also may borrow bor-row money to repair your house, pay taxes and to buy farm machinery, equipment and livestock. live-stock. Q. Then, I could build or buy a filling station, garage, bar-bersop, bar-bersop, drug store, hardware store, meat , market or grocery? gro-cery? .A. You could. Q. How long will I hare to repay my loan? A. As long as 20 years, depending de-pending on how much you borrow bor-row and for what purpose. O,- If I should become sick or get hurt after I am out of service, wi'l the Veterans' Administration help me' A. As a veteran who fought for his country, you can get the best treatment that money will |
