-Fifty ex-service men attend new organization, Frank Wendland Post 253, American Legion, was formally organized Monday evening at the high school with fifty ex-service men present. Interest in the new organization is high, and is expected that a large number of former soldiers, sailors and marines will enroll as charter members of the Post at it's next meeting Monday evening Feb.2 at 7:30 pm at the high school. State Committeeman, Peter C. Sweeney, of Detroit a member of the State committee of the Charles A. Larned Post No.1. Assisted in the organization Monday evening. He explained that the Legion is a civilian body not subject to any military jurisdiction and not liable to be called for police or other duty.

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