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2013.13.1.59a-bDescription
Clippings and memorabilia from World War I scrapbook compiled by Dr. Naaman H. Keyser, page 57
The contents of page 57 consist of two newspaper articles. The top article contains a photograph of the new clubhouse of the germantown American Legion Post, at 47 High Street, with the caption "New Clubhouse of Germantown American Legion Post Which Was Dedicated Today, as a feature of Memorial Day activities. The clubhouse at 47 High st., is the new home of the Henry H. Houston Post No. 3. It cost $125,000 and is said to be the finest owned and occupied by a veterans' organization in this city. It is of Colonial design to harmonize with the surroundings."
Below this is a 1925 article, the headline of which proclaims "Houston Post to Celebrate Anniversary" and then elaborates: "Proud of the achievements and eager to enlighten the residents of Germantown, Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill of its complete readiness to be of genuine assistance whenever there is a movement on foot for the betterment of the community, the Henry H. Houston, 2d, Post, No. 3, American Legion, through Commander J. George Black, has extended invitations to be members of the sixty-eight local fraternal, civic and patriotic organization[s] to attend a 'Community Meeting' on March 17, on which date the American Legion celebrates its sixth birthday anniversary," etc.
Pages are 7.5 x 10".Photograph Details
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