Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 256, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 October 1920 — ARMISTICE DAY TO BE OBSERVED [ARTICLE]

ARMISTICE DAY TO BE OBSERVED

IN RENSSELAER—-AMERICAN LEGION PLANS FOR COUN- - TY-WIDE CELEBRATION. ' ' I A Cope J. Hanley, commander of the Dewey Biggs Post of the American Legion, announces that plans are now. under way for the observance of Armistice Day in this city on November 11, in much the. same- manner as that of a year ago, when one of the largest crowds in the history of celebrations in this city was attracted to Rensselaer to pay honor to the 1,200 soldiers who gathered here. - Only tentative plans have 'been made thus far. Mr. Hanley will call a meeting of the officers of the Legion in the near future at which time plans will be perfected. It is "certain, however, that six street acts will be procured through the Uriited Fair Booking Association, and they are sure to be of high caliber. Two professional fighters will also bp secured to put on a ten round sparring match in the evening, which will be preceded by a three-round preliminary go between two amateurs from Newland. A battle royal will also be among the day’s features and will be staged >by. one of the companies secured through the United Fair Booking Association. Many other features will also be included in the day’s celebration, and will be given out later. The Legion wishes it distinctly understood that the celebration is not to be put on for the purpose of making money. All they ask is that enough money be contributed to defray the expense of the celebration. A subscription paper will be started on its rounds Wednesday morning, and all are urged to be as liberal as possible in their contributions. *