American Legion Minutes 1926-01-15 to1926-12-07

              Jan.l5, 1926
Regular 'lleeting of the Wm.Clinton Story Post
#342 Am. Legion Dept. Uf .dew York,:met at the Gug-0\t.
on the above date. Comdr. ~fcClo s.key called t!::c
neetin~ to order at 8;40 p.m ••
.. The ,.,1inuter of t'le previT.lS :neetinc; ·were app,..card
~ac- read.
REPORTS OF ca·""ITT ~ES;
''l.:.~LFAP.E; Hade urgent plea fo-:: help 0:1 the Shelden
house so that the work may be co~pleted as soon
a<:; possible.
TREASU~R; Gen.Fund
Welfare
House
Bld'e
Total
$ 249.64
445.0:
'71. 38
126.28
$ 892.31
nrT"'R:'AITPrT; l,Jfill ho11 "'leeting in r.e'lr f•·ture
for making arrain&rments for fJ.ture acti ~.ri ties.
W~''ORIAL: The teno.ti ~;3 plans of the joint com.
of this poet and the V.F.W. were accepted a-:d
t1:e co'1'rrnitteeJI \':ae Given full po\·:e:::.· to act.
HOUSl!}.; Stated t'1at t o ";ons of coal ..... as beer.
prorised from a coal dealer of liemstead.
l!A FIRITG SQ,U.'.D; Had a very en~oyab).e ti:ne at the
~ last meeting ;after an hours drill t· ey indoulged
in a game of in-door base ball.
PERSO'lNEL: 49 Reg. 1 A!"'t=:oc.
!io::oR RODL :The resolution was adopted as read.
will be type-vritte!1 a'1d •nailed to
villa-e board.
TH.l£ J!'O'LL0''/I :G mTI011S W~RE ADOP'.LE:::l;
# One; Purcr.as 4 C·:>Un ty dinner tickets, t\70 to
be presl~nted to the Exc'l-:.ar.ge club an J two to the
Chamber of vomMerce.to be used by meMbers.
# Two; Buy 3 lar ..... e ~nd 50 ~:n, 11 'l'lcard'"' fro""!
LE:~io 1 Bead 1 qtrs for r.Je!"Lbcr3,:i!') c· p· ~ ~"'n.
# mhree;In~truct ieli~ates to Co.Conve'1tio1 to
ur:e the> ch"":l e in co.bJ-laws so t:r.c..t t'1 c '"'i""­,
a~ will be elected in oep~. i1Rtead of :an.
- THE :FOLLO. r·~ riJTJ:O·-: ea ... ''!'Jt p'1fSe ·:
'!'':'l.t ":."le P')e+ :~mr~3·a-e ~ic'ket fc~ Co.1in"'er ~nrl
~snd to 'l'}re i in~ of!'icer of each or- "'i .tL,n i"'
.Breepor<
Feb. 5,1926,
he gular meeting of the wm. Clinton Story Post #342,
Dept.of N.Y.,held at the Dug-Out on the above date.
Com'dr.HcCloskey called the meeting to order at
8;30 p.m.
The minutes of the previous meeting were ap- ~
proved as read.
REPO"RT<3 OF COMMITTEES:
BONUS: ., Rec 1d a new supply of state bonus blanks
and expect annother supply of federal blanks soon.
Time of application expires July 1,1926,those who
have not made application are urged to do so.
P~RSONNEL; 92 regular members 1 associate member.
MEMBERSHIP; Will hold meetimg monday evening to
formulate plans for campaign for new members.
P~TERTAIN\1ENT; Kiddie Cars will be here soon, will
arraign for a game and dance for the intertainment
of the Auxiliary. Also planning for the annual
dinner some time in April.
Rit~; Initiated 9 members at Bellmore and spent
a very enjoyable evening.
HOUSE: Coal is very low and as yet none in sight.
BAAZAR;Some goods to be sold at Baumann's Store
will have final report after sale.
!•ffiMORIAL; Held a joint meeting with the J'. F. W' S
and formed a memorial day commtttee with Robt.T.
Rasmussen as Chairman?
REPORT OF CO.CONVENTION DELIGAT.ES.
Our canidate decided to withwraw from the race
atfer a caucus.Buddie Greenfield the successful
canidate has a very active record as a legionare
and all members is urged to support him.
THE FOLLOWING MOT IO'~S \lfERE ADOPTED;
That the New Co.Ch. Buddie Greenfield and Buddie
O'Brien of Lynnbrook be invited to our next met.ting.
#2 The com.on By-Laws were instructed to draw up
the admenment governing the final disposal of the
Legion property and report back. ._.
#3. That a com. of 5 be appointed to be known as
the mortgauge eliminating committee.
#4. That this post attend the Elks de dication in a
body and a com.of three be appointed to confer with
Elk's com. in feferance to presenting them "Ji th a
flag.
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#5. A Com. to be appointed to obtain and keep a
supply of regulation Legion caps on hands at all
times.
Welfare Officer reports that the lights are in the
Shelden house and that any one availing himself
...._. o# the oppertuni ty of helping complete the work
~ on sundays saturday afternoon or in any evening,
will be highly appreciated.
Adjourned, ~
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Post' Xdjutant.
Feb.19,1926.
Regular meeting of the \Y.m.Clinton Story Post
# 342 Am.Legion,Dept.of N.Y. Held at the Dug-Out
on
to
the above date, Comdr.MoCloskey aalled the meeting
order at 8;35 p.m.
The minute~ of the ptavioua meeting were approved
as read.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
General fund
House connnitee
Welfare fund
Chk'g Ac.Bldg.
..&~v. " "
PERSONNEL:
Total
112 reg.
$528.99
48.18
312.25
626.28
204.26
$1,719.96
1 assoc.
tmMBERSHIP Com. Is busy reviewing members in
arrears when finished with the.."ll start on new prospects
BONUS: Have plenty of federal and state blanks
on hands now,also dependent state blanks.
IHTERTAINMENT: Reports that the indoor polo
equipment has not as yet arrived. will need assist­ance
for ass4mbling when they do.
HOUSE: Has rec'd $10.50 from Steve Anderson
for back garage rent.
BAZAAR. On the bazaar held in the fire hall.
:!JJ•' t"al. receipts ~$ 1, 341.45 2 / f(. (. '3 ~
Expended ... ~ .. ~ 488J !~
Turned in to Treas. 800.00
balance on hands 53.18
to pay out standing debts.
~Uortguage Elim. Making pliminary arraisgments.
BY~LAWS M£~ND . Wrote for a copy of saa Cliff
by laws as guide.
THE FOLLOWING MOT IONS \'/ERE ADOPTED:
# 1. Instruct Adj. to v:ri te a letter of thanks to
Curtis Brall for his donation of the air-plane p~oppel­le:
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#2. To make arramggments to attend the BIG P . RADE ~
in a body Kedenberg was made chairman • ~
#3. That hereafter the Dug-Out ahall be mailed to
all post Comdrs. Co.Chairman and Co.Dist.Chairman.
of Nassau Co.
The Co. Chairlilan Edwin Greenfield !!ade talk on
american Legion fraternalism and out lined his plans
for the ensuing year.
O'Brien co.Child welfare officer give us a short
talk on that subject.
The ffollowing vi ei tors were present:
Archer Comdr. Hempstead Post
Lithbridge " Long Beach "
Reece ~o.Sargent at Ar.ms
Rutty Co.Dist.Comdr.Sothr'n Diet.
Adjourned,
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Post Adjutant
Mar. 5 , 19 2 6.
Regular meeting of the Wm. Clinton Story Po.st,
#342, Dept. of 'few York, Uet at the Dug-Out on the
above date. Com 1 dr.llcCloskey called t ::e meeting to
order at 8;35 p.m.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved
as corrected.
TREASURERS REPORT:
House Com.
Welfare "
Gen. "
Bl'dg II Ck"g
11
" Sav'g
Total on hand
$ 26.73
250.08
533.39
926.28
804.26
$1,940.74
PPBBSONNBL REPORT; 130 Reg.and 2 Assoc.
r
:lli1ffi~RSHIP COM. Arranging for advertizing to 41(
be CO!:tpleted about Hay 30th. On the lookout for
suitable places to place placards.
CIVIC COM. Progress.
DUG-OUT EDITOR; Obtained a new add f ~ om buddy
I!Je Vee
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BAZAAR COM: Has received a check from Baumann for
$93.50 for furniture cold.
E1ffiL.IS14 COM. Has rec' d letter from Legion Hed' qrte.
stating that price of legion caps will be about
. $2. 00 each.
A MOTION was adopted instructing the House com. to
purchas a suitable cover for the table .
MOTION made eeeoned and carried,that hereafter,the
house committee should refere all differances to
the Executive Committee.
FIRING S~UAD COM. Repotted the next meeting will be
the 2nd tuesday in march,and all is invited to attend
\V~LFAM COM • .o.ae expended about $25o. 00 on the
Shelden home and with the exception of plumbing the
work is mostly done. Has.had a case reopened in the
Vet.Bu. The buddy has the T.B. is married ,and hae
two ch ildren. He is now in Farmingdale.
A letter from the Aux.inviting us to ~tend a party
in the Dug-Out Mar.24th.was read for the information
of all members of the post.
~ ~ter Prof. Lovidow intertained and convenced us
hat there is such a t hing as the power of mind
over matter the meeting A~~
Po at Adjutant.
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M:ar.l9, 1926.
Regular meeting of the Win.Clinton Story Post,
#342,Dept.of N.Y. held at Dug-Out on the above date
Comdr.McCloskey called the meeting to order at
8;45 p.m. ·
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved
as read.
C01flUTTEES REPORTS:
PERSOrniEL; 144 reg. and 2 associate members.
BOWJS; Plenty of application blanks on hands,all
who have not done eo are urged to make application
for their bonus before time expires.
MEMBERSHIP; The Co.is 100 stronger t~ an this time
last year. Any member wishing to try for the prizes
being offered by the post or Co.organization must
see the con~ittee.
E:MELEM; Will have plenty of post caps next ·neeting.
FIR! ·JG SQ,UAD; Has chalanged Hose .# 1 to a game of
indoor base ball to take place in the H.S. Gem.
2nd.tuesday in april.
MEMORIAL DAY; The 300.00 dollars was appropriated
by the village and the foreign vets of the world
war have promised to be with as us on that day.
INTERTAIN1'1ll.:WT; The iaestimonial dinner to the new
village president,John Cruickshank,will be held
at the Elks club,april 6,1926, t he tickets are
$3.00 per plate.all those who wish to play indoor
polo see the como as it is necessary to organize
two teams.
THE FOLLOWING l.{QTIONS WERE ADOPTED.
That this post puregas two tickets $1.00 each,
from the Fort Lyon Athletic Club,u.s.vet. Hospt.
#80 Fort Lyon Colo.
To instruct the Adj.to write a letter of t hanks
to Wm. J. ,~arvin for crating and shiping , G. c. Smith' a
household goods to Washington D.C.
That rather than invite Far Rockaway to witness
our initiation,we go to Far Rockaway and initiate
their canidates. ·
Post Adjutant.
April 2,1926.
Regular meeting of the William Clinton Stor,y
Poat,#342,Dept.of new York. Held at the Dug-Out
on the above date.comd'r UcCloskey called the
meeting to order at 8;47 p.~.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
approved as read· tiJ
REPORTS OF CO'!UITTEES:
WIEFARE; reports tbat Mrs Shelden was dis­poseed
and forced to moove into her new home be­fore
the plumbing \7as installed.
DUG-OUT; The editor having been ill was un­able
to get it to the press in tir1e for this
meeting.willhave it out before next meeting.
RITUAL; Will initiate in Hempstead last
thursday in april.
EMBLEM;Will have plenty more post caps in
the near future.
I 'TSURA.t'iCE; Chairman in formed us that the
time is short for renewing and converting our
war risk policiea.Also that procrastination is
more of a detriment to the survivors than to the
procrastinator. ·
INTERTAIW.J:.l!."'NT; That 58 went to ::.il"ew }ark to
attend the Big Parade. and that the trip was
enjoyed oy all.
Long Beach and Lynbrook will play a ga~n e of
indoor polo at Bellemare April l7-26,all are ~
i nvited.
35 tickets are paid for and 22 promised
for the dinner to our new village pres.
M.E .. 1BERSHIP; '.iill have a meeting soon to n!ake
a plan of procedure.
P.ERSO'm.EL ; 147 reg. and 2 assoc.
TREASURER; General fund $587.14
Welfare " 208.60
House " 24.13
Bl 1 dg " 810.54
Total Jl630.41
The following motions were adopted:
That the Mortgua~ Elim.Com.be authorized to
spend the sum of $10.00.
That t i.e request of a committee to meet i n the
Dug-~ut to nominate a canidate for school board
be declined on the grounds it is a political
body.
The following new members were initiated;
Steinhardt Hughes
Colberg Knox -
Wardlow Able
Stember . Klostermann
Adj.~
Post Adjutant
April 16,1926.
Regular meeting of the Wm. Clinton Story Post,
#342 Dept.of N.Y. held on the above date at the
Dug-Out. Comdr.McCloskey call the .meeting to order
8:50 p.n:.
~ The reading ofthe minutes of the previous
meeting were approved as read.
TREASURERS REPORT.
General fund
Welfare "
House "
Total
Building fu'1d;
Savings acct.
Checking
$ 599.58
208.60
38.13 t 846.31
$ 204.26
?06.28
$ 910.54
Total on hand twe banks$ 1,74?.54.
REPORTS OF COM!JITTEES:
PERSONHEL; 160 regs. and 2 as soc. members.
B6MU8; Ample supply of blanks on hands.
INTERTAINM11NT; Stated that 73 attended the dinner
to the Village Pres. and requested a letter of
t!.ank s be writ ten to !.:aj or Rasmussen, which vve re
~ complied with.
EMBLEM;New supply of caps ordered . expected to
arri ye any day.
RI~UAL;Will put on an initiation at Hempstead,
April 2?th.all hand s are invited.
WELFARE;Is busy straightening out the affairs
of a veteran in need.
FIRING S~UAD; Will meet on the 2nd and 4th
tuesdays of may.
GOOD OF Trill LEGION; Each member present were given
an application blank and is expected to bring in
a new member by next meeting.
A Flag will be presented at rhe Luthern Church
April 30th. which was under fire . in the war.
Under new business a motion was adopted to
appoint a cowmittee ,to eke tenative plans to
1 east our property for a number of : e,. rs provided
1easee erect 8K building to conform to conditions
and specifications favorable to the post. Com.
Cruickshank,Schrrtidt, Friedman.
A motion to authorize the memorial day committ~ lilt bo draw a sum not to exceed $S5. 00 to replend sh
a defic1 f~ in the ~ emorial day fund.
Adjourne~
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May 7,1926.
Regular meeting of Wm. Clinton Story Post #342.
Am.Legion,Dept.of N.Y.neld at the Dug-Out,o1 the
above date. Comdr. "'.fcCloskey called the meeting to
order at 8:45p.m.
The minutes of the previous r1eeting \Vere appv'd
as read· --
TREASURER REPORT;
General fund $ 621.98
Welfare " 208. 60
House " 2.78
Bld'g n ch'kg 336.28
" " sav';t. 204.26
TOtal 11373.54
BERSmlNEL REPORT; 180_ reg. and 2 assoc.
REPORTS OF COHUITTEES.
1lliMBERSHIP com.has made plans for displaying one of
the large placards in the freeport theatre and has
distributed the small noes all thru the business
dis.of the village.
WELFA~ com.announced thepost will make a trip to
Kinks Park may 16th.and it was agreed to send post~
cards to all members urging them to go.all hands
will assemble at Dug-Out at 1:00 p.m.
Those present were given a very enlightening talk m
Gov't insurance by Buddy Kranz.
HOUSE Com· informed the post that the house has beEn ~
cleaned with the exception of the windows,urged the
members to co'opperated with the com.in keeping it
in good condition.
DECORATION" DAY Com.made a very good report details
of which can be had by consultiong Buddy Campbell.
INTERTAI'N1f.J£NT Com. will have re pprt next meeting.
EHBLEM com.has plenty of post caps and hopes to
have them distributed by Uemorial day.
FIRING s~·.will participate in furnerl services
with Bellmore ~oat at Greenfield cemetary at 2:00
p.m. may 8th. alec will have a ga~e of indoor base­ball
may 11th with V.F.W Post.
TH.l!.: FOIJLOWING MOTIOHS WERE ADOPTED:
POPPY DRIV~ to left in the h~ nds of the Aux.they
are to retain the fund derived from samt.
ME~·IiBERSHIP CO'~~f. be authorized to pay expenses out
of a $25:00 fund set aside for th ~at purpose.
SPECTAL ;~mJ£THIG be called for ~ 1ay 13th. an<l cards
be sent ov t to all members. ' '"em be rship a!"ld insurance
meeting.
THB Post pay for base ball equip't when bill i n ~
presented.
POST ~ Pay for 5 tons of coal to be tak6:1 out of
hou ee fund as i-t ±s-creed.~ ..A...AJ ~ r ....
Eliminatinf" Hor Ge Com. Proposition of a conei gnne nt
in Playland Park was refered to Exec?Com.
1""0TIONS INSTRTJCTEW The adj. to write the follovling
letters were passed?
To James Erwin Donohue Post #347 F?V. W. re­gretting
our inibility to attend theii me~~rial
day eeremoniee.
To our senators and conge•saaan urging them to
support three bill favorable to disabled veta.
adj.to be furnis hed with a drafted letter by
sponcer of motion.
AND TO the Board of Supervissors Town of Hemps~
thaking t hem for setting aside a plot in greenfield
cemetary for veterne?
P.S. One to Wm.J.Smith,
notifying mim that the
Dug-Out is at his disposal
any tilue he wishes to Post Adjutant?
use it. May 13,1926.
Special meetjng of w.m.Clinton Story Post #342,
Dept.of N.Y. held at the Dug-Out,on the above date,
let.Vic Comdr. Poet called the meeting to order
at 8:45p.m.
The following motion was adopted:
That A.Dingfield Ch.G.M. U.S.N. Officer in charge
of recruiting in Freeport,be given permission to
use the Dug-Out from about 10:00 a.m. to about
~ 4: p.m. for recruiting purposes, permission may be
~ revocked upon 30 days notice;Equipment shall not
exceed 25 sq.ft.after closing hours;and that the
officer in charge of· Navy recruiting,will be re­sponsible
for all property of this post during
recruiting hours.
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Henry Kranz discueed Gevt.ineurance in detail.
for the benifit of those who were interested.
The membership com.under the leadership of the
presiding officer formulated dBx plans of procedure
for the coming campaign for new members.
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l~riay21, 19 26.
Regular meeti 1g of the w.m.Clinton Story Post,#342
Dept.of N.Y. Held at the Dug-Out on the above
d ate Comdr.McCloskey pres&ding.
The minutes of t~e previous meeting
approved as corrected.
TREASURERS RLPORT; General fund • 696.47
House " 5.99
Welfare n 143.84
Bld'g .. 540.54
Total $ 1386. 54
Rec'd fron1 lat. ~lat' 1 bank $6.15
" It Hat Com. refund $20.00
which are included in above report.
REPORTS UF COMMITTEES;
~embership reports 195 reg. and 3 assoc.
were
and plana are completed to find the unknown soldie
at the Freeport theatre on may 22end.
Welfare stated that the turn out for Kings
~ark were very small cards were not sent out as
per plan .and reccommended that the Boy Scout
band not be invited to the next pilgrimage to
Kings Park.
Intertaimment com.is working on plans for
a picture show in the near future.
Decoration day com. states that all plans
are complete for the se rvices on may 31st.
all hands are urged to take part in parade and
Blag presentation,and by all means go to the
picnic in the after-noon.
Firing Sqd. Will meet may 26th.every one
is invited to attend.
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE PASSED.
That the baazar com.be instructed to turn over
to post treasurer all funds and bills,bills to be
paid by post tr~asurer.
That the members who have no uniforms adopt the
following uniform as near as possible:
Legion caps,darksuit,black tie,white shirt,
black shoes,and leggings.
That 3 doz.prs.leggin8,be ordered,
The personnel officer was authorized to purchas a
padge for that office.
That the post furchase a emblem sign from the
Enfulem dept.for the sum of 27.50 dollars,to be
placed out side of the DugfOut.
The Luthern Church will be presented with
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a campaign flag of the 59th field.oaJ-;·on ·flag daY· .~} ..
all hands are invited to attend•--q• ~AA/~, ~
. June 4,1926.
Regular n·eeting of William Clinton Story Post,
# 342, Dept,of N.Y.held at the Dug-Out on the
above date. Comdr. lfcCloekey called the-meeting
to order at 8:50p.m.
TREASURERS REPORT:
General fund t 612.47
Welfare • 113.84
House " 7. 24
Building " 540.70
Total on hand &1,2 73725
REPORTS OF CO~~UTT .£ES:
ME!!BERSHIP: 203 reg.and 3 assoc. members.
The co .has a plan in force now and will keep
up the campaign for nn members for the rest of t he
year.
WELFARE: Is still working on the case w th the Vet.
Bu.
INSURANCE: The time limit for converting insurance
has been extended for one year.
INTERTAINMENT: Making preparations for a show and
the annual outing.
Mru~ORIAL DAY COM.: Reports that every thing went
off nicely as per plan,and the am exercises were
a great euccess.requeated a rising vote of thanks
for Joe Fuchs for hie efforts as ch.of commissary
com. the re quest were corr.plied with.
The following Graves were decorated by
the veterans of Freeport:
John Thurston
Geo. Brandorf
Henry T. Mohr
Elmer R.Sheldon
Richard Crummel
Bertrcilll Glassel
Arthur J.Smith
Fred B.Steck
Bergen seamen
wrr.c. story
Walter Whittaker
Wm. Stewart Ca. eron
Lewis Woods
Andrew Carrow
Lewis D.Rossea11
Grindall J.Burns~
FIRING SQ.UAD: The next meeing is June 15th.'
don't forget to be there.
WallY Young informed us that there would be a
district conferanee at Town Hall on June 16th.
and requested a good showing from t his poet.
MOTIONS INSTRUCTING THE ADJUTMTT TO WRITE the
following letters were adopted:
One of condolance to Geo.Prezioei.
" " Thanks " The Elks
" " " 11 Major Rasmus sen
" te Long Island Dis.Assoc. N.A.L.C .informing
tham that they may use the 2nd.floor of the Dug­Out
any night that we are not useing it.
TEE FOLLOWING HOTIO'IS WERE ADOPTED:
The memorial day cor:1. be discnarged with thanks.
That we attend the Elks flag day services in a
body, notices to sent out to all members, the co121dr.
will see what arraingments can be made with Elks
com.about distributing pamphlets on flag ediquette. ~
All members to assemble at 7: 45 p.m. at Dug-Out. -..,
June 13th. Said pamphlets to have the name of the
post stamped on them.
That our co.Exec.Conunitteeman go to the county
meeting June ll~h.uninstructed.
MOTION ~ade eeeoned and withdrawn that the
c o .Exec.c~~ !man be instructed to use every effort
to keep Kings Park welfare fund intagt.
Past-Post Commander Badges were ~ aka~
presented, 2nd."'is.chairman Wally Young,to
Bob Campbell,Leo Schloss,John Cruickshank,
and Henry Kranz . Adjourned •
. d/ ?...:fA .J ~ "'Poet Adjutaat.
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June 18l. 1926.
Regular meeting of William Clinton Story Poet.
# 342, Dept. of N.Y. Held at the Dug-Out on
the above date. Corndr.HcCloskey presiding.
MilruTES of the previous meet "ng were approved
as read.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
TREASURER: No report.
PERSONNEL: 205 reg.and 3 assoc. members.
MEMBERSHIP: Plans are being carried out, Nassau
Co. is 104 % of last years total.
New York State is ahe.ad of Ills. and Pa.in t 11e
membership race.
WELFARE: Working on same case with Vet. Bu.
~s. Sheldon thanks the post for decorating her
husbands grave through the welfare officer.
INT.ERTAINH.ENT: Has set Aug.?th.as the date for
our annual outing. more details later.
plans for the show are almost comtleted,be pre­pared
to co-operate with the com.at any time.
EMBLE~ : Any one desiring a new post cap see
Cliff !(ahnken and place your order.
MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED IUSTRUCTING THE ADJ.
to write the following letters:
One of t hanks to Oddfellows for use of their
bankquet hall on memorial day.
One of thanks to Elks for hospetality on flag
day.
One to each of the elective officers of the Elks
invi ting them to attend our next meeting.
The policy of the National body to cause
an initation fee of $5.00 paid by all new me ~bers
and 20% to sent to national headquaters will
was tabled until some future date.
meeting adjourned in regular form.
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Post Adjutant.
July 2,1926.
Regular meeting of Willia~ Clinton Story POst,
#342,Dept.of New York, held at the Dug-Out on
the above date. Comdr. 'fcCloskey presiding.
Motion to ommit reading the minutes were adopted.
Treasurers report:
Gen. Fund $ 429.01
Welfare • 113.84
House " 20.54
Bld 1g Checking" 191.9?
Saving " 204.26
Total Fund I 959.62
Reed $15.00 from Gerber on leggings.
Paid for 8 tons of coa1,\~ich has been delivered.
Intertaimment com. reports that plans for the
annual outing on Aug.?,l926,are being completed
and the boats will leave the dock about 4:00 p.m.
Bazaar com. final report:
Total receipts
Expeases
Balance
12313.16
1!516.05
J9'"9?7IT
The last 44.58 dollars being turned over to e treasurer at t his time.
liotion that we take the ladies on an outing
some sunday this month was adopted, Kedenberg
was appointed chairman of arraingements.
:Membership com. 1 ssued a:ard s with names and
addresses of prospective members to any one
who was willing to work on the com. in boosting
our membership?
July 16,1926.
Regular meeting of William Clinton Story Poet,
# 342 Dept.of New York,wae cslled to order at
9: 45 p.m. by Comdr. McClo ekeyz on the above date.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved~
as read. .,-
Welfare officer reports two more need~~ #
cases placed in the hands of Aeeemel~ft stated "4 )
that this course se~s to be the only successful
way to handle them now•
Intertainment Com. has completed all
details for the Annual outing on Aag.?-26
Tickets are $5.00 per and on sale all hands w'll
meet at the Dug-Out at 4:00 p.m. on the 7th.
and proceed to the scene of action.
Plans for the Beach party are complete,
all families bring lunch enough to feed the single
members.will meet at the Dug-Out at ( 9:00)a.m.
THE FOLLOWING motions were adopted:
If a de~icet occured after the collection for
refreshments were taken up,It .XXi shall be paid
out of treasurers funds.
That Chairman of Nassau Rifle Teams Buddy
Mayer be invited to give us a talk on the subject.
That the invitation to send firing Squad to
Business men of Freeport to particapate in their
cermony be accepte4•
THE FOLLOWING N".AMED MEMBERS WERE
IOMINATED FOR DELEGATES TO THE CO.COlfVENTION:
Joseph McCloskey
Jacob Kedenberg
Joseph Fuchs
Harry Friedman
Robt. Campbell
Henry Kranz
Frank Post
John Cruickshank
Howard Aldridge
Frank
Winne
Eugene
Wei win
Chas.
Ray L.
Walter
Maurice
Gouge
Raynor
Lee
Welch
Wardlow
Ward
Schmidt
Horn
Cameron
A motion to close the nominations were adopted.
•
A motion instructing the Sec. to~one vote, ~
and that the first nine men will,to€',.. delegates _..
and the second nine will be~~fternatea,were
adopted. ~
Post Adjutant.
Aug. 6,1926,
kE>eula.r meeting of William Cl~nton Story Post,#342,
Dept.of N.Y. was called to order by Comdr.McCloskey
at 9:05 p/m. on the above date.
Minutes of t he previous meeting were app~oved as
corrected.
Membership Com. reported 213 reg. and 3 assoc.
members and still going.
The Comdr.reported on the mobil.of 3rd.die.
and Co.Peliminary test. stated that about 250
attended Kf 50 being from the 3rd.Die.
Congresmnan Bacon adre eaed the· gathering in
regards to Axiation- legislation.
After Col.Feloye of Mitchell Field heard the
program of Nassau Co. S, }lob. read, The Col. placed
all facilities of Mitchell Field at the Legiohe
disposal in case of emmergency. ·
The Co.Mob.will take place on Nov.ll-26.
plans to be made known later.
CO.CONVENTION: Reports that our Comdr.wae
elected a delegate to state con.After some
deliberations and a lot of talk Inwood was
awarded the Co.banner for the comimg year.
BEACH PARTY COY.: The party was a great suceess
4 boats were used to convey it toJ the beach.
The next one will be Aug.l5th. all hands are
urged to come and bring tceir visiting friends.
CAR COM.:Is still on the job ahd has a supply.
of caps i f any one desires one see Cliff M~ hnkan.
FIRING SQUD. Is making arraingmens to start
the regular meeting in Sept.
IntertAINMENT COM. States that 86 tickets has
been disposed of eo far the outing,The dinner will
be served at 6:00 p/m.
Our CO.Officer of the National Rifle Aseociatia
Buddy Mayer of Bellmore Post,gave us a talk on
the association.
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS \VEF~ ADOPTED:
Sec.be instructed to write aletter of thanks to
Congressman Bacon for his efforts in behalf of
a member of our post,who were succes sfully treated
in the Walter Ree• Hospital.
A rising vote of thanks to the Beach Party COM.
That a nominating Com.be appointed of all
Past Poet Comdre.to report back next meeting.
Joe Fuchs voting in the Neg.
That a donation of $10.00 be made to the boy 2G
Scoutsxaf camp of Nassau Co.
That our Committeeman be instructed to recom­mend
to the Co.Com.That a bannar award com.of
three ,non-Legion persons of prominance to award
the bannar next year.
After somee discussion the kiddies care were do­nated
to the Fresh Air Home at the Ft.Of Grove st.
That a past Comdre.Badge be purchased for the
retiring Comdr. Chair be occupied by lst.Vice
comdr.~oet at the time motion was put.
That this poet make application to become a
member of the National Rifle Aeeoeiation and
the fee of $10.00 be paid to same.
After counting the votes for the following
canadatee,Horn,Langan,Gouge,and Ward, ~
Horn was elected by a large majority to be
appointed 2nd.Div.Exec.Officer of the National
Rifle Aeeociation.
The 2nd.ballod on the following canadates,
Gerber,Langan,Gouge,Ward, gave the deserving
Mr.Gerber a very large ma~ority.to become
the ~xeo.Officer of Poet Rifle Team.
THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS WERE APPOINTED FOR
T~ RIFLE TEAM: .
Joe McCloekey!---~Pwesident
Frank Poet --Vice "
Sam Gerber Exec.Officer
W.B. Ward Sec. wm. Hemmel Treasurer.
All members of the post are to become members
of the Rifle Team.
Adjourned, ". I>. ~ /
1/ /141/(j/ 1!~
Poet Adjutant.
- Aug.20,1926.
Regular meeting of William Clinton Story Post,
#342,Dept.of N.Y.,Was called to order at 9:05p.m.
by Comdr.McCloskey,in the Dug-Out on above date.
tw•lt~ Minutes of the previoue meeting were
approved as read. ·
PERSONNEL REPORT: 218 reg. and 3 assoo.members.
Welfare officer reports progress.
Ritual Com. " It
Intertaimment Com.stated that 93 attended the
annual outing,talent very good and all hands had
a very good time. ·
Beach Party Ch.reported that it was necessary
to use 5 boats to convey the last party to the Beacn
A MOTION was adopted instructing the Chairman
to make arraingements for another party on Sun.
Sept.5th, Ammended to invite the Boy Scouts Troup 9,
to attend?
Robt.Campbell Chairman of Nassau Co.Legion Field
meet made a report of general plans of that com.
and ask this post to do all it can to make the meet
a euecess.
MOTIONS were adopted instructing the Adj.to
write a letter to FredSmith Of Baldwin,thanking him
for the use of his boat and his services on the days
of our outings,and one to John Raynor glazier,
for replacing broken glass in the DugfGut gratis.
That the BoyScout Troup #9be furnished with
kneckerchiefs with Legion emblem on each.
Starting with the new administration,that a
voucher system be used 1'• paying billa.
That Art.9,Seo.l,of th by-laws of this post,
be amended to read,oorresponding Adj.,recording Adj.
instead of Adjutant. and that notice of change to
be voted upon at next meeting be included in the
nex~ issue of the Dug-Out.
THE following report of the Nominating Com. \Vas
adopted. For Comdr. Frank Post,~st.Vioe Comdr.
Walter Schmidt, "2nd. Vice Comdr. Howard !la.hnken,
Cliff Mahnken,Jack Kedenberg,and ~aurice Horn.
Adj.Wm.B.Ward, Treasurer Wm.F.Hemmel,Peraonnel
Sam Gerber, and Ed,Welch.For Exec.Com. Joe McCloskey,
Chas.Wardlow,Al Forbs,Frank Gouge,Sasey,and Frembd.
After letters of declination were read from Cliff
and Howard Mahnken t hey were accepted.
Nomination opened for Post Comdr.,Hotion to close
nomination •ere adopted.
Nomination opened for lst.Vice Comdr. Cloced on
motion •
Nomination opened for 2nd.Vioe Comdr.The follwoing
were placed in nomination;
Eugene Lee, Frank Gouge
w.m.B.Ward John Nolan Jr.
Sam Gerber Ray Langan.
Motion to close nomination were adopted.
Nomination opened for Adjutant:the following
were nominated:
Mulcahy
White
Ray Ward. Nominations Closed.
Nomination opened for Treasurer, and Closed.
Nomination opened for Personnel Officer,
The following were nominated:
Frank Gouge
Joe Fuchs
Ray Whitaker
Nominations Closed.
No ndnation opened for Chaplin ,the following
names were placed in nomination:
Robt.Goggen
Ed. Welch
Knox
Nominations Closed.
Nomination were
The following were
Nolan
Kedenberg
Whitaker
Raynor
Stewart
Kranz
Young
opened for Executive
nominated;
Lee
Ward Ray
Stresmann
·Garber
Danziger
Com.
All nominations
motion from the
were coledd on the adoption of a
floor.
Meeting adj aurned.
Post Adjutant.
•
1926 1926
Receipts Disbursements.
Balance from
Treasurer
General Fund
\1elfare Fund
House Fund
Retiring
;;~258 . 29
235 . 26
40 . 23
'lr533. 78
Receipts of year
Received from dues 1168.50
Received ~rom Dug
Out 141 . 00
Received from Legion
Buttons 2. 75
Receipts House ~1d 230 . 59
Receipts from Uelfarc
Officer 328. 45
Received from Rental
of Gara&o 62 . 50
Total Disbursement for
Year
General Fund
\lelfarc Fund
House Fund
SUMLlARY
<,~1305 . 96
449 .87
425 .13
<j hl70 . 96
June 26/26 Transfe1·ed
from general fund to Total receipts year ending
hmuse fund 116 .00 fr~t . 3lst ,l926
Oct. 8/25 Received from
Lugene Lee Treas Old
Buildi~ Fund 25 .00
Nov. 24/25 Received from
Burton Cassin Treas En-dowment
Fund 35.00
Dec . 21/25 Received from
Eugene Lee Treac Bazaar
Comm. Refund 100.00
Uay 10/26 Recd. from Cliff
I.lanh.kon refund from hat
Comm. 20 .00
Total receipts
Total Disb .
Total Disb
Bal Aug~l/26 __ ~~~~
July 2/26 Rood from Sam
Gerber refund on Leggins 15 . 00
Reed from 1st Nat , Bank Int .
for year on checking acct .l0 . 70
3£2789 . 27
The above report respectfully submitteii,
(Signed) .liLLLJ.. F. HtJLThtEL ,
Treasurer .
Sept . 3rd, l926 .
TREASURER
GENERAL FUrD
1.uLPI.~..o.q..l1i .&~UD
liOU SE l!"UITD
TOTAL BALAUCE
REPORT.
'ir-%78 . 42
113. 84
'241:. 1 9
--.--,6-1-6: ~
BUILDilW PUliDS .
JIIECKilrG .c~.JJT .
SAVIUGS .AvCT.
,?122 . 55
211 . 23
'333 . 78
TOTAL BALAlTCJ FOR Y~tLT{.
GEHLRAL FU:trD
BUILDING .!! UlT.DS
TOTAL BALANCE
$616 . 45
¥333. 78
~949 . ~3
(Signed) IILL!Ahl F. IDr~L .
Trcasl.ll"cr .
SE:PTEllBER 3rd., l926 .
I ~mJUAL RL OTI':: OF BUIL.DIHG FUND
~Ch~oclring- ~1cc~cunt
Receipts .
Balance from Retiring Treas . G5 . 78
Reed. from Entertainment ~cmm~5o . oo
Reed. " Bazaar Ccrnm. 944. 58
Rood. 11 Legion Auxillary 500 .00
Donation Building Fund ~5 . 00
Refund from Citizens Bank .53
Interact received .16
Total ReceiPtS ~2046 . 05
Total Receipts ~2046 . 05
Total Disb . 1923. 50
Bal . en hand 'tl• li::2 . ;;
Disbursements .
Payment on Uotos
interest on Notes
Total DisbUl'Semonts
'11'1500 . 00
423. 50
-wl923. 50
liotes standing
Sent . 22/25 .
~7500 . 00
Uctcs standing Sept .
3/26
.;?6000 .00
Balance from Retiring Trcas .
Transferred from Genoral Fund 14'1. 26
( •,?35} loft in endowment fund 35 .oo
Ancl ( '1~25) from old Building Fund
hugene Lee Treasurer 25 . 00
Interest fer year mn SavingsAoct 6. 97
,p2l1 . 23
~mr::iiR¥
Cash in First Nat . B~rur Savings Acct . $211. 23
Cash in Ci tizcns l"!'at . Bank, Chec1dng Acctl2t:.. . 55
~otal Balance in two banks ~333 . 78
ncspectfully Submitted ,
Sept . 3rd, l926 . (Signed) t.ILLI.alu -ll . HUL. L.
.....
JJf.NUAL REPORT OF ~ERSOlillEL OPFICER.
Sopt . 3 , 1926 .
Membership .
RegUlar 218
Associate 4
Total 222
Treasurer ' s Receipts for monies
collected
Total
:Per :following items
Dug Out Adds ~141 . 00
Buttons 2 . 75
Duos as follovis:
Associate
Arrears
Advance
Current Year 1926
12 .00
68 .00
15 . 50
1073. 00
Button Fund.
~1312 . 25
~1312 . 25
Inventory
21 Buttons
Cash $1 . 25
Application of ~reposed member with check to
amount of $5 .00 of Neilson Fyfe Tiithout discharge
record on hand .
Duo on 11Dug Out" Add Amount Payable $3 . 00
Tho Personnel Officer solicits an investigation
of the books .
Tho above report respectfully submitted.
(Signed) LIAUHICE F. HORN. ·
Personnel Officer 1925- 26 .
IJI~BERSHIP .
Tho Llemborship Committee was formed at the Or ­ganuzaticn
lleoting of the new officers last year .
At the first mooting of the Committee , tho Post
Record Cards of the men who h~c been members at
some former t :i.mo wore gone over , u.nd these cards
wore distributed among the meubers of the Committee
and wore either telephoned or called upon personally
In this way a largo por~entage of tho old membership
wore brought back to the fold .
Dis~lay Posters and placards were purchased from
National Headquarters and uero distributed througt ­out
Freeport and tho neighboring Towns . The largo
Poster was mounted on a linen background and
attatched to the drop at the Freeport Theatre where
it wao sl,own at each performance for a period of
two weeks.
A find , the "Unknown Soldier" stunt , was pulled at
tbo Freeport Theatre , under the direction of Cliff
Ilahnkcn, whm was asked to handle this job for me ,
as I could not bo there . If nothing else, we receive
a lot of advertising.
Through the Publicity Officer of the Pest, s.-.
Gorber ,notices wore run in the Freeport Recorder ,
and the Daily Review , regarding membership .
Another idea suggested by cur Commander , was
the marking of application cards and distributing
to tho members , and when the ... J m,. rlT J ds wero
brought in with a now member's appl ication, tho
man who signed him up , initialed tho card .
Last Year Membership at this timo 162.
Total for 1925 176.
Present Membership 222 .
September 3 ,1926.
REGULAR MEI:TIITG OF ~HE r, ILLIAJ:.: C. STORY
POST #342 , HELD AT THE 11DUG OUT11
ON THE ABOVE DA~E .
co~;DER JOSEPH llC CLOSKEY, Presiding.
The Minutes of the previous L1eeting vre·re
approved as read.
Personnel Officer's REPORT
Regular U:ombers 218
Associate llombers 4
Welfare Officer 'oadc a brief Oral Report
of tho ~ear ' s work, and turned over to Ually
Young, ~25 . 00 to buy a new supply of cigarettes
for Kings Park.
Beach party will meet at tho "Dug-Out" at
10 :30 A.U. on tho 5th , for the last outing
of the season. There will be about fifteen
Boy Scouts in tho party.
The Executive Officer of the Rifle Team, re­ports
progress .
CAP Committee has disposed of sixty-eight
caps and has four on hand.
The Nassau County Field Meet will take place
at Curtis Field, Sept.26th,l926t at 2:30 P.M.
tho tickets arc now on sale at ~1 . 00 each.
Lottors of declinaticn from Henry Kranz and
llinnie Raynor wore received and accepted with
regrets .
The following motions wore adopted ;
Article ip., Section 1, of tho By- laws of the
Post , o changed to read,"Adjutant,Corres-pcnding
Adjutantn, instead of "Adjutant" .
That the Post go in record endorsing Ually
Young for State Vice Connnandel .. , Dept. of n. Y.,
a copy to be furnished cur delegate to stateCtiNY~
Convention.
That an Adjute~t ' s Badge be purchased for the
Corresponding Adjutant .
That Arrangements be ~ade ~or installation of
officers , and refresn~ents be served.
The Meeting now proceeded to the election of
Officers .
ITomination opened for ?est Cornr:tander . The follovl ­i
ng wore placed in nomi nat i on :
Fr ank Post
Leo L!aher
·~~a l tor Schmidt
Maher and Schmidt were permitted to wi thdraw.
Motion to cl oso nomi nations was passod.
Motion to re -open nominat ions was passed.
tlhen nomi nations wore closed on a mo t ion, tho
foll owing wore candidates , with result of veto
recor ded opposit e their respective names :
Fr ank Post ------- ---------------- 47
Plcyd De Vee --------------------- 2
Leo Maher ------------------------ 5
John Nol an --- - - ----------------- 6
Vot es
II
" n
The vote was made unanimous for Frank Post for
Commander .
Nomination cpcnod and 3losed for 1st. Vice
Commander on motions , wi t h the following being
nominated :
Walter Schmidt
Hot ion passed instructing Socatary t o cast ono
voto, Schmidt was decl ared elected .
After nomination was opened and closed, on motions ,
the following candidates were voted upon , tho resul
are as indicated .
Jake Kedenburg ---------------------41
Maurice Horn --------------------- 17
Eugene Lee ---------------------- 1
William B. \7ard -------------------- 5
John Nolan --------------------------1
Votes
" 11
II
If
Motion making vote unanimous for Kedenburg Tias
adopted .
•
Motions opening. and closing nomination for
Adjutant , t1 c following were nominated and
voted for , results as follows :
\/ill i o.r.1 B. Ward ---------------------37 Votes
Frank GOuge -------------------------16
John Nolan -------------------------- 6
It
II
White -------------------------- 1 "
Motion opening nomination for Corresponding
Adjutant. Frank Gouge was nominated. Llotion
instructing Soot. to c~st one vote, Gouge
was found elooted. ·'
:nomination for Treasurer was oponod.
William F. Hummel beino;.; the 011ly candide.t o,
tho ~ o ct . rm.... in ... 1. r uot cd to C.;.-.c1 one vote
Tmnmol 't"laS vlcctod.
Nomination 6poned for Personnel Officer ,
After the following were nominated, noinations
wore closed on motion and adopted •
Sam Gerber ----------------------10
Ed. Welch -----------------------11
Joseph Fuchs -------------------- 2
Ray ffuittaker ------------------- 2
s. Greenblatt ------------------- 3
Maurice Horn ----------------- ---33
Votes
If
If
" II
If
Motion passed to make vote unanimous for
Horn.
Nomination opened for Chaplain.
Tho following wore nominated and nominations
closed by motions .
1st. Ballot 2nd Ballot
Robert Goggin 1 Vote ----------- Ed. Welch 8 n ----------- John Knox 2 n ------------ Maurioo Stember 10 If 12 Votes
Leo Uaher 24 II 43 II
Ray Whittaker 10 11 ------------
No one having a majority, the following
candidates withdren, Goggin, Welch, Knox,
and 1 .. 'hi ttaker. Rosul t of second ballot are as
indicated above .
0 F C 1 O.E ll.LI CLI '0 3TOI Y POS'r.
C6 JlR
Frank Poot , 106 • lto 1 t. Phone
l t. I~ CO :A D< H.
alter c. Scbni t, G8 Gr<111d Ave. Phone
2nd. VIC CO 11)r;R
J cob Ke cngurg, ll5 . Ocean Av •
m.B. a.rd.
Adjutant
OX 82
Correoponding Adj .
Frank· Goudge , 82 Arcl er St.
Pc:reonnol.
Taurice llorn, 161 • ain St.
• F. I c
Tre surer. I cl. 43 t.John's Pl •
ITT •
Joseph cCloskcy, l27 Pe r"'all Ave.
Ray 1hit 172 oee ~t.
am Garber, la.t Iron ld' e
--74. I a..u,.. U <-<.__ 8; \..-
Al. Forbes, . 113 .Dean St.
S.Gr en latt, 80 s. in ot.
rocport 127 G
ct lb86-
n , 70-
n
n
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n
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1948
3390
4. -
13'2-
30?2
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8 8
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S070
9 5-
!lo t ion making vote unanimous for llaher was
adopted.
Nominations opened aor ExecutiveCommitteo
Tlli following wore noninated, and voted upon
after nominations were ·closed by motions.
Joe llc Closkoy ------------------50
Ray Uhittaker ------------------31
Votoa
II
Sam Gerber -------------------37 I,.I
John Nolan ---------------------- 29
Al . Forbes ---------------------- 27
S. Greenblatt ------------------- 26
Charles Wardlow ----------------- 12
II I
Casey ------------------18
Frombold---------------- 6
Stewart ---------------- 9
Lee ---------------- 11
Ray Ward --------------------- 22
Streosman--------------- 1
Danziger --------------- 10
Uolch -----------------19
I u
II
n
II
II
II
"
" II
II
The ~irst six named, were declared cleated.
Uooting closed in regular form.
Respectfully submitted,
(Sie;nod.) ~z~w~
Post ADJUTANT
jiiO'
Sept.l7.1926.
Regular meeting of Wm.Clinton Story Post
#342 Dept.of N.Y. was held in the Dug-Out on the
above date Comdr.!'cCloskey called the meefi r.g to
order at 8;47 p.m.
~ The chair at this time was turned over to -
County Comdr. Ed Greenfield who in a very able mann~
installed the newly elected officers.After the
insallation the chair and gaval was surrendered to
post co ru dr.~rank Poet.
• A motion was adopted to omit the reading of
the minutes of the previous ~eeting •
Personnel officer reported the membership
totaled 222 reg. and ~assoc. meniliere.for 1926,and
two paid for 1927·
Motion was adopted accepting the money sent
to the comdr. b. branch 1153 N. A. L. c. and place same
in welfare fund and letter be written to them
informing t hem that in the future donations will
be returned.
A motion was passed in favor of court-marsh­elling
Leo Maher at t he next n;.eeting.
Intertainment com. reports t hat arraingments
.... has been made for the theatre part~ to the Cl.asino e
in Bklyn, on Oct.4th. tickets are f.l.25 each.
and that about $500.00 has b en colleeted for adds
in the program on arnistic day.
Motion adopted to sent out cards to all membeD
informing them that we will meet at the Dug-Out
at 11:30 a.m. Sept.26th.to ass ~ st Bob and hie com.
at Curtis field. Bob reports that otto Miller of
Bklyn Nat, le will catch a ball dropped from an
airoplane.
J;os McCloskey reported that the State Con.
elected Brungde State comdr.and endorsed Spafford
fOr National comdr.The Nati onal Con.will be
Oct.ll-15th at Phila.
At this time we were favored with a very nice
talk by the County Commander.
A rising vote of thanks was extended to the
Village Pree.and the ~maxi village board for their
efforts in ge t ting the new Fire Hall for our
Armistic Dance.
1fot ion that a fine be i~1po sted on any member
found cluttering up the Dug-Out was ::amcnade and -
seconed.after some diecussion t~ a motion to table
the above motion was adopted.
A rising vote of thanks was given Bill Enkler
for hie untiring efforts in keeping the Dug-Ou~ . b
as clean as possible. Adjourned. ~~
Post Adjutant. --
Oct.l,l926.
Regular meeting of w.m.Clinton Story Post #342,
Dept.of N.Y.Was held at the Dug-Out on the above
date,Comdr.Post called the meeting to order
at 8: 45 p.m.
Minutes of the previous meeting were app~oved
as read.
Personnel report; 222 reg.and 4 assoc.m~mbers
At t his time Mr.Co nhes of R.V.C.was given
the floor, and give us a nice talk on the need of
a hospital on the south shore.
Motion was adppted that a com.of 3 be appoin~
to attend the Freeport Hospital Com.meeting,
and if Freeport does not make plans for a hospitru
of its own we will endorse :!r.Combes' project.
Membership Com.is inthe organization stage.
Entertainment Com.Kedengurg, Ste:mber, Steinhart,
Have secured Antie Brown's gang to play for the
Armistice dance and the arraingment of the pro­gram
is well under way. Evary thing is ready for
the theatre party on Oct.4th.
A thel a tic Corn. recommended that we should
organi ze a f oot-ball team or get behind the
Freeport J. earn.
HouseCo~.called for volenteers to help
clean up Dug-Out on Oct.2nd·
A motion being adopted to replace Mrs.Aaron's
basket which was lost on i.!emorial Day.
• Firing Sqd. will meet on 2nd monday evening
of each month Oct.llth being the first meeting.
·lotion was passed t ) increase the Dug-Out to
6 pages and t he Com.is authorized to proceed
with the increase.
Civic Com. is making plans for a trophy for
an essey or a debate &n the Freeport Schools
A motion was adopted to donate $25.00 to Com.
for working purposes,in making plans for an
oration on why I am an .American.
Motio n was passed to instruct the post
treasurer to refund the some of $10.00 to rrorn
for overp~ent.
1.iotion that Publicity Officer keep a book of
paper clippinge,.was passed.
Motion that the case of Chas.Schuck be referrd
to welfare officer•
Motion was adopted instructing adjutant to
write the following letters:
A letter of thanks Fire Council offering the Fire
hall to Veteran organizations for $10.00 per night
One of thanks to Village Board for their efforts
in making the above possible.
One to V.F.WS and one to exmk Our Aux.informing
them that the above action has been taken.
.....
The propossion concerning a new Club house waa
referred to Exec.Com.
After Captain Williams Bridish War Vet • . was
in~roduced and made a nice talk ,he promised to
donate $500.00 towards a new Club house.
Treasurer's Report: Oct.lst.
Gen.Fund $330.63
Welfare 90.84
House Fund 23.84
Inter. " 15.00--Total 1460.31
~xxPtiSO
Bldg. Fund
Checking Act. $ 80.55
Savin " 211.23--Total
Total balance on hands
Following bills paid.
Sept.30-26.
Freeport Press
225 po at cards
260 copies Dug-Out
Acme Advtzg. Co.
Mailing 223 poet cards
11 256 Dug-Outs
256 #5-lt¢ envelopes
4 address plates
County treasurer
Village of Freeport
for Elec. service
Sept. 27-26.
$ 5.25
16.50
.75
2.15
4.30
• 20
1.75
4.40
Whitney Van Wicklen & Co.
for new Stove pipe 12.95
welfare officer
for Kings Park
Seg.
25.00
William F.He~~el
TEaaeurer.
Adjourned,
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Post Adjutant.
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Oct.l5,1926.
Regular meeting of Willia~ Clinton Story Poet,
# 342,dept.of N.Y.was held in the Dug-out on
the above date.comdr. Post called the meeting to
order at 8:45 p.m.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approi.d
as read.
Treasurers
General fund
Welfare 11
House "
Enter. 11
Bldg. II
II II
Total bal. on
report:
$326.86
74.29
28.14
15.00
Chk. 80.55
Savg 211.23
hand$736.07
Personnel report, 225 reg. and 7 assoc. ·embers.
Welfare chairman i e working on two cases,
would like to find some light work for them.
Athletic com. is working on plans for a field
me ct in the spring.
Firing Sqd.\vill meet on Nov 8th • .After drill
will play Hose one a game of indoor base ball.
There was about 30 member 'kf>ctc.tfhis poet atte .,de:i
the national conv.and broughtAwonderful reportsof
taem work of the western states.
Intertainment com. has all plans cor1pleted
for the Armistice dru1ce at the Fire Hall and
reports that it will be a greater success this
year tllan ever.
The publicity officer is doing a lot of
scouting for news and states that ~ news from
any one will be a9preciated.
~!ot io n was passed accepting the brass cannon
from Dr. Dean.
Buddy Shean was appointed as chairman of a
com. to form a bugle corps.
Any one wishing to attend the Gene Tauny
dinner will get in touch with Ray Langan who is
chairman Qtl larraingmente.
After the reading of an invitation to attend
Lynbrooke insaallation of officers a motion was
adopted instructing the Adj.notify the Aux.
that a deligation would attend.on Oct.25th.
An invitation was received from Bellmore,
requesting our ritual com.to i!'litiate at their
club house on the 26th.
·otion adppted to table discussion regards to
annual dues.
~~ot ion to recon eider last motion failed to paaa
'otion thanking 'faurice Stember for hie succem
ful efforts in obtaining a base ball autographed
by 6tto Miller at the ·:rassau Field meet, ·:rae passe:i
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Post Adjutant
Nov. 5,1926.
Regular meeting of William Clbinton Story Poet,
# 342,Dept.of N.Y. Was called to order at 8;40
p.m. by Comlir.Po st.
The mi rutee of the previous meeting were
approved as read.
Trevsurere Report:
Gen. Fund $ 304.11
House " 30.59
Welfare" 59.29
Ent. " • 34.33
Total I 428.32
Bldg. Fund
Chk.Acc. I 135.45
Sav. "~- 211.23
Ta.tal $ 346.68
Total Balance on hand $ 7?5.06
Personnel Report, 225 Reg.and 12 aesoc.Membe8
I ~ertainment reports all plans are complete
for the Armistice Dance and from all indications
it will be a big success,and urges all members to
talk it up among friends.
Welfare has secured work for one veteran
driving a truck , is working on a Spanish war
pension for another.
Rlans are being made to go to Kings Park
on Nov.28th.All hands are requested to cooperate.
At a latter date will take up a collection at
all theatres,for the welfare fund.
Cap Com. has ~old 60 caps so far and still
has a supply on hands.
Memorial Com.Requete that a letter be written
to the V.F.W'e asking the names of their com.
for the coming year· Thi a request was gran ted.
The M:ortguage Eli!'Jinating Com. were authorized
on a motion passed to make their own plane and
report back latter,
Firing Sqd.will meet 1londay r~ov.8th. and will
play hose #1 after arill. A .. , u
The membership cards for N.R.A.Club has been
ordered.
France ConV.Com.reports that the S.S.Calidonia
has been alotted to the &tate of N.Y.and the trip
will cost $150 up? Any one wishing further details
see Harry Friedman.
The property disposition Com. recommends t ho.t
nothing be done aim~ for a year or two.
Drum Corps Com.Reconnnended that we organize
a 28 l?iece corps and the instrwnents for same will
cost $174.60 from Carl Fisher. A motion was
adopted authorizing l ar~' Shean to purshas the
instruments and organize the fife and drum corps
as recommended. Schloss and Langan Voting Neg.
AthCleti cK Com. States that a bouling team
has been for.med,and ~~that the basket ball
project should be abonded.Urged all members to at­tend
the Foot-ball game between Freeport and
Naval Hospital on Nov.l4th the proceeds goes to
our welfare fund.
A motion was adopted recommending a com. of
three be apointed to cooperate with the Aux.
with their insallation setvices.
At this time the following named new members wee
obligated in due form:
L.T.Griffin
A.B.Myres
J.Gettler ~
E. C. MacCormack
Irving Arnold
wm.:M:illigan
J.L.~ueua~AFr A
Harry W.EJ(egger. -
Adjourned. U;? lJA,t/~
Post Adjutant.
Nov.l9, 1926.
Regular meeting of· Wm. Clinton Story Post
# 342, was called to order by Comdr. Poet at 9; 46 p.m.
on the above date.
Minutes of the previous :neetin -; were apporved
as read.
Treasurer~e report:
Enter. Fund $ 7?1.33
Gen. 11 148.56
Welfare 11 59. 29
Athlectic 11 179.75
Band 11 14. ?0
House " 31.05
Bdg.Chkg " 135.45
" Savg " 211.23
Balance on Band $1551.36
Membership Com.rept. The armi stice film was
shown at Freeport Theatre which is expected to
influence increase in membership.A coneerted effort
will be made after Jan.let. by the com.
Tntertai:mment Com. atates that a net profit
of ax~ about $942.00 will be realized on the
armistice dance.Aleo are planing a card party, t
mask and civic ball and a get-to-gether party far
the winter months.
Welfare Com. will take up a collection at both
theatres on thanksgiving day,will meet at Dug-Out
at 7;00 p.m. Plans are complete for the Trip to
Kings Park on NOv.28th.will meet at the Dug-Out
at l:oo p.m. will have about $45.00 for sigarettes
donated by different organizations in Freeport.
Athlectic Com. made $1?9.?5 on the ball game
Have 25 tickets for next sundays game, the proceeds
of which will go the Elks benifi t.
Fife Dr.and Bugle eorps is making wonderful
progress. will meet each monday night for practic.
A motion was adopted instructing the Adj. to
write a letter to ~(r. C}ould telling; him that he
must have been misinformed as we have a fife & dr.
coppe.
Personnel rept. 225 3eg.and 16 assoc. members
Exec. Officer of N. R• c. has membership cards
on hand and the bond was executed fo r j300 for 1 yn
for the some of $5.00.
Firing Sqd will meet Dec.l3th.the Drum corps
will play while they drill •
Motion was passed i :1 structing the Adj. te lA 1-rr;;
letters of thanks to; Mr.Stiles,Freeport Recorder,
and the Freeport Theatre for advts.Space donated by
them for the Armistice dance.
Civic Com.are making plans for the oration
co~test to take place in the H.School also the
Stre et flag project are being looked into.
The 2nd.Uist.Exec.Officer of the N.R.A. reports
that the b lf£11/#C.: Arms 0o.had shipped two car
loads of material to Bellmore and paid $80.00
freight and $60.00 demurage on same.
The following motions were adopted:
That the bonding of the Treasurer be fefere« ~
to the Exec.Com. · ~
That all tickets not sold,for the Elks benift
ball game be purchased by the Poet.
That all new members shall not be required
to contribute to the refreshment fund,they are to be
our guest .
Adj o·.1rned. (
/A)~ tn1/f{
Post Adjutant.
Dec.3,1926.
Regular meeting of Wrn.Clinton Story Poet,
#342,Dept .of H.Y.was held at the Dug-Out on
the above date.Comdr.Post called the meeting
to order at 8:43p.m.
Yinutee of the previous meet ing were approv
ed as read.
Personnel reports 225 reg.and 16 assoc.members
Inter.Com.has a few adds to be collected on
the armistice dance progra~ . also atates that
the tickets for the beefsteak dinner will be $2.00
and the theatre tickets will be $.75 . The Maj or
will take care of the intertain~ent .
Welfare Com. Reports tr_e trip to Kings Park
was a gr eat success , t here were about 25 cars and
2 busses in the procession.3000A cigarettes were
donated and there were plenty of caxes and i nterta
nment.The com.donated $25. 00 to the Geo . Box fund
of Eellmore .A position was gotten for a V~t. in
the School.The Com.requested the following letters
of thanks be written ,which was granted.
To; Exchange Club,Chamber of Commerce,Sunriae 'Jas~
Geo.Wheeler, Hrs.W.H.K.Copela"ld of Baldwin,and the
Bellmore J3and.
Hotion Adopted instruct eng the Adj .to i nform
Bellmore Post that we will cooperate with them in
any thing they want to do for Geo.Box.
Wallace Young, Bob Ca.>npbell and Joe irccloskey
was appointed a com. to take up the proposition of
having deserving emergency h&spital cases of vetera
taken care by the Govt.
Ritual Corn.ie ready to start activities Jan.lst
AthleticCom.Will know at a latter date about
what arraingmente can be :nade with the Freeport
Field Club.
Installation Corn.states that all plans are
ready for the ceramoniea.
Firing Sqd. 1'i'ill n1eet :::Jec . l3th. with the Drum
corps.
The France Conv. Con. will meet with all those
who are interested On Dec.6th.
Drwn Serpa is progressing very nicely will
soon have some new mcmbe rs fror.t Hi tchell Field.
Motion was adopted to be retroactive . that
Officers of the Post auto .. tatic ally to assu e
the same official capacity i'1 the 1{. R.C.
A otion passed That this post go on record
as opposed to the pernicious sale of ~~achine guns,
and this shall be brought befors the state thru
the proper channels.Admended; to ~r ge a chan e in
the present law to i elude ~c ire ~uns .
"otion s carried th-:t hereafter a li t of
~ctivities be printed on our application cards.
A. otioP t•at t ~i: 1 of the P~ila . rade
be re t e • 1 a1:Jw t a ' te"" d te .
IJI"'"'
A motion was adopted asking the civic Co '" to
taks an active part in the comunity Xmas Tree l!Or.l.
welfare vfficer States t .. at the collection at tr.:
theatres amounted to $311. 18 and requested a letter
of thanks be written to the School Beard thanking •
tlem for aking it possible for the fruit contribut
tion from the school children.
Post Ad~ utan t .
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Dec.l7,1926.
Regular me eting of Wm.Clinton Story Post,
# 342 Dept.of N.Y. was calle~ to order by Co udr.
Post at ~m 9:06 p.m.in the Dug-Out on the above ~
date.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
approved as corrected.
Personnel reports 222 reg.and 16 assoc.membem
The membership com will have their fiest
meeting Jan.4th.
Welfare announce<- t·,..at the co. will lpay
Santa Slause to St. G-'1 L.£S House in Garden City,
on Dec.26th.urges Fre eport to send a good represe~
tat ion.
Civic Com. met Vlith the cu... ... .ununity X."11as tree
Com.and has made arraingments to furnish a truclc.
France Conv.Com.states that 6 couples h~ s
made reservations so far.
The Drum Corps is in a very progressive stage
of instruct ions.
Motion was adopted donating $ 10.00 to near
~ast relief fund.
Motion was passed donating $ 1. 00 to State
Dept. Grnves Endownment.
:.rot ion was adopted accepting the invitations
of the Auxle.of Hicksville Jan.7th.,a.nd Bellmore,
Jan.l4.th.
Motion passed endorsing Joe ~cCloskey for
next Co.Comdr. inyitatio~
Buddy Coffins ~EHU tr~hwe to participate b
in the Elks Santa Clause parade was accepted.
> Motion was adopted accepting the Elks invita~
to meet in their Grill Room and a letter of thanks
be written to them for same.
Motion was passed instructing the Adj. to
write a letter of thanks to tl:e Aux.for thtir
donation of $200. OO.i!otior.. was adopted;
That heieafter when an affair is run by the enter­t
airunent Com. That no extra expense will be incured
above that stated on the tickets.
Motion to disregard the basket ball project
as it is not feasable.
Motion to table the above was passed.
i'fotio.n to tac:e the basket ball project off
table was adopted.After some discussion the
origional motion was e ado~ted.
~iring Sqd. will meet 2nd.monday in Jan.
Motion adopting the following resolution
was passed by a rising vote, 19 for and 8 againsts
" Whereas Sec. 2 Art. 2, of the· :~ational canst i­tution
of the A!1erican Legion reads: 'The .American
Legion shall be absolutely non-political and shall
not be used for the diEsemir.ation of partisan
principles nor for the promotion of the candidacy
of any person seeking public office or pref e r . en~,'
11 Therefore, be it resolved that the ·villiam
Clinton Story Post ,A.'Tlerican Legion, Uo. 342/ in
meeting assembled reaffirms its belief in our
national constitution and wishes to make clear
that it is i n no way connected or affiliated with
any partisan political organization.
" Further,that copies of this resolut i on be~
given to representatives o~ the local newspapers."
After nominations were opened for Del.and
Alternates to the Co.Conv.,The following named
men were placed in nomination;
Del.
Bob Campball
Joe KcClo skey
S.Greenblatt
Wally Guest
Wm.B.Ward
Frank Post
Ed. Welch
Walter Schmidt
Jake Kedenburg
Alt.
;rarice Stember
Harry Friedr:: an
Chas.Wardlow
Walter Heidelberger
Jrunes Duhy
Henry Kranz
Wally Young
Cliff Mahnken
Ray Langan
:.[otion nominafions be closed was passed
Metion that the first 9 be known as canidatee
for deligates and the 2nd.9 be known as canidates
for alternates was adopted.
r otion that the Adj.cast one vote for each group
of cani dates v:as also passed.
Adjourned,
Adjutant.