Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 March 1920 — LARUE RESIGNS AS LEGION HEAD [ARTICLE]

LARUE RESIGNS AS LEGION HEAD

CANDIDACY WON’T PERMIT HIM HOLDING PLACE AS LEGION HEAD. X Attorney E. M. Leßue, a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination as judge of the 39th judicial court, has resigned as commander of the Dewey Biggs Post No. 29, the local chapter of the American Legion, his action resulting from the rules of the American Legion which do not permit of a candidate for public office holding an office in the Legion. Mr. Laßue has addressed the following communication to Cope J. Hanley, Post 'Adjutant of the Dewey Biggs Post, tendering his resignation: Mr. Cope J. Hanley, Post Adjutant, Dewey Biggs Post No. 29, American Legion, Rensselaer, Indiana . — Dear Sir:— Having announced my candidacy for the judicial nomination in this circuit and 'being by reason thereof disqualified to hold office in the American Legion I hereby tender my resignation as commander of Dewey Biggs Post No. 29. Respectfully submitted, E. M. LARUE. Filed March 9, 1920. Cope J. Hanley, Post Adjutant.* By reason of the above resignation, Dr. I. M. Washburn, ViceCommander, becomes Commander of the local organization and urges all members to make prompt payment of their dues at the office of Dr. Gwin, post treasurer.”