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SHELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL . Thursday
........ ,, L:EE : .... Fefty" Years of,,.,Patreotec" " : Servece"
NNIVERSARY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES ' 111 | a a m Years
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This iS th, Golden Jubilee Anni-was inspired by the experiences of the Throughout the succeeding years, the Rehabilitation Service. This service, m, lP. • qr=" L-- -- 11 I
Veterans of Fore0gn Wars of the United States wrar of the Vetezans of Foretqn men who had taught our first first-scale Veterans of Foreign Wars won the operating in all of the 48 states, is JJAI,,4,, '.U W_
Wars ! the United States. war beyond our own shores. The war respect of the American people as the supported largely .by funds rcd - w" o'=are' 1' S"
vyi:::yt: wo htarnve These S anmhAmerican War refer against Spain had been waged with "Gold Chevron organization" because through the annuaiactivitysam oz v.r.w.
P " " .... " lrfferior equipment with food that often its members have earned the right to Buddy Poppies. ,=,m..Li#,P ,P. PIPBJ,&.i I&lXt
F(2rRau :ngn ":t th::at n n,;vh°di °drgranizedhtei°rttnit:inlt;::., ' . _. " medicalWas unfit far human consumptian; poOrfacilities, and with men who, ArmyWear qOldbadgeChevrOnSof overseas°r barS,servicethe U.S.in Anather VF W... of which we... /I"'IK U" rl'" "J
reaching purpose in minn. inat purpose though their courage was unsurpassed, time el war are very proud is our Nationa, .ome, 0 F T H E U NIT E O S TAT E S
of woe" have labored unceasing]) was born of necessity---of compcmsion wore woelu.lly untralned. The V.F.W. has carved a permanent at Eaton Rapids, Mich., for the widow=
for the national welfare. These fighting
veterans are good citizens in peace .....
as well as in war. They have labored
gnseffishi7 for the good of our com-
munity. We are proud to salute th
Golden Anniversary of this great
organization.
189Q.1949
She|ton Branch
SEATTLE - FIRST
NATIONAL BANK
for their comrades who had tmdergone
unusual hardships in America's firm
major war against a foreign foe.
For these men who returned to their
homes, fresh from their triumphs on the
field of battle, there was no benu.=, no
nati=,awide chain of veteran hospitals,
no government life insurance, no pen-
sions, no G.I. Bill of Rights. These volun-
leers who had Iought so gallantly in
mrange lands and on hostile seas. came
home to find the American people were
not greatly concerned about the prob-
lems el returning veterans. From the
momea they received their discharge
papers, they were on their own.
The founders of the V.F.W. were dis-
tuTbed, and deeply distressed, by this
lack el consideration for their com-
rades, But, determined as they were to
do something about it, they realized
fully that they could accomplish little
as individuals. Only by raising their
voices in unison could these "forgotten
men" hoes to be heard bT' the people--
and by their representatives in the legis.
ah' halls of their states and the]z
latoh,
But. there was another far more com-
peiti.q and °uu=eltish reason for the
L, riz, ging together of the;e veterans. It
More than any group of Americans,
these men recognized the tragedy' of
being unprepared fez" war. They were
deeply conscious of the suffering and
losses in human lives that an untrained
and poorly.equipped army must endure.
There were many leaders throuqhouf
the nation who foresaw the need for an
organization composjpd of overseas vet-
erans. The same basic idea was claim.
inq the attention of veterans in several
parts of the country. In Pennsylvania,
Colorado, Ohio, New Jersey, and other
states, similar.minded veterans were
banding toqether--anous to give thetr
combined support to the patriotic ob-
jectives which were common to all.
Ftnally, when the clouds of the first
World War were settling over Europe,
these scattered groups realized that
they could be a better force lot the
good of America if they would combine
their efforts. As a result, delegates
from the several groups assembled in
Denver in September, 1913. After much
deliberation, hey voted to merge all the
groups into one single nationwide vet-
eran society to be known as the Veter-
ans of Foreign Wars of the United
Slates.
place for itself in our nation's history by
serving in peace as well as in war.
Today," the Veterans of Foreign Wars
comprises more than ten thousand Posts,
or local units, in communities throuqh-
out the nation, in its territories and
possessions, and in several toreiqn
countries. There a're, in addition, some
seven thousand Ladies Auxiliaries.
Much of the legislation which has
been enacted by the Congress to provide
benefits for the men who fought our
wars, and for the survivors of those
who failed to return, stands as a monu-
ment to the unliring effort and sacrifice
of our membership.
With our entry into World War II
came a new challenge for service. The
record of the V.F.W. was already favor-
abily known to the youth of America.
As a result, the nation's new army of
overseas fighting men flocked to our
ranks, increasing our numerical strenqlh
six.fold.
'The so-called G.I. Bill of Rights for
World War II veterans embodied the
basic principles of many separate laws
previously sponsored by the V.F.W,
One of our chief functions as an or-
and orphans of our comrades.
Through its Department of American-
ism, the Veterans of Foreign Wars
carries on a continuous campaign to
preserve and expand the principles of
democracy. Our Americanism Depart.
ment conducts a year-in, year-out drive
to expose the evils of communism and
other subversive doctrines. It sponsors
and e n c o u r a q e s community - service
projects of all kinds.
The fighting men who compose the
Veterans of Foreign Ware are the most
ardent champions of preparedness. Wc
have asked Congress to set up a defense
system that will be adequate to cope
with any sudden emergency.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is
holding high the banner of human lib-
erty, of justice, of peace and under-
standing among all the peoples of t
world. We are carrying ou the crusadr
that had its beginning fifty years ago
We ask no more than that the Americar
people-and the free peoples through
out the rest of the world continue tc
work with us--to pray with us--to dk
with us if need be to preserve th
God-given heritage of freedom am
ganization is maintenance of a National
to the men who compose the
membership of America's only
overseas veteran society•
Fred B. Wivell Post No. 31
AMERICAN LEGION
happiness and peace. .
la
We're Proud to
the
J
HATS OFF Tothe
Veterans of
of the United
Golden Jubilee
1899
0 YEARS of patriotic
congratulate the
overseas veterans' society. We're
achievements of the past, and we
cordial cooperation in the future.
Foreign Wars
States
Anniversary
1949
service to the nation! We
members of America's only
proud of your
pledge you
our
GOLDEN
JUBILEE
V.F.W,
For 50 years of patriotic
service to the nation, we
congratulate this great
organization of fighti:g
veterans.
MAC'S CORNEI
A. J. "Chris" Curtis
,,,,FIFTY""
YEARS
V.F,W,
The men who fought to free
Cuba and the Philippines
from Spanish dictators
founded this great organiza-
tion. For a halt century, the
members of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars have given aid
to the disabled, and to the
widows and orphan,= of war.
They have contributed qen-
erously to the welfare ef our
commutT.
Cliff Wivell's
Texaco Service
Veterans of Foreign Wars
For a half century the
V.F.W. has served the na-
tion. During times of war
and peace, the veterans
vho compose this great
1raternity have contributed
tjenerously to America's
welfare,
DICK'S CITY
DELIVERY
Dick Gardner
CON6R, TUb TIOI¢$
VETERANS
OF FOREIGN WARS
For fifty years the men wha
compose this great vetera
traternity have se'rved the
nation's welfare. They have
contributed generously to the
community, to civic progress.
to the education and better-
ment of the youth of .merica.
We are proud to add our good
wishes to the Veteran .= o
Foreign Wars.
1899 - 1949
LES YOUNG'S
Chevron Service
H i llcrest
50 Yo00A00S
:aA;:;:erseas vet-
AL HUERBY MOTORS
5TH & RAILROAD PHONE 16
50th ANNIVERSARY00
Veterans :; ;:'reign WaOl00
of the United States _...[
IIe join with all patriotic citizens in col, '
II11 gratulating the loyal members °![
Americals Gold Stripe veteran fraternity,/[
GOLDEN JUBILEE
1949
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SHELTON HARDWARE l ERGUSON FLOWEI
Glenn I erguson
Half a Century of.
PROGREI
' VETERANS OF FOREIGN
OF THE UNITED STATE|
INOR A HALF CENTURY
IF men who fought in Amerl'$Jil
iforeTgn wars have se#iP
their country well. They h¢,/
cared for the disabled, and
• ! the wid°ws and °'L:hans °f t' t
tl's-.l who died. They have enrk:
' butions education, Amed .[
bm and to good govern.l[,
Congratulations to Amerlc'
Gold Stripe veterans1 [
Established 1895