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Programme for the 17th Ward United Veterans Association, 1111 Carson Street, South Side, Presentation of Colors to Edward J. Brophy, Inspector, and No. 7 Police Station, Sarah and 13th Street, South Side, City of Pittsburgh, on Sunday, January 12, 1941 at 2:30 P.M. A four-page folder, about 4.7 x 7 inches, printed in blue and red with a flag on the cover and the association seal and its Preamble to the Constitution on the back. Condition: toned, with a deckle-torn left edge, light creasing and edge wear.
The program lists General Chairman Jas. Brombar, Toastmaster Jacob Frank, invocation by Rev. Wendelin Meis, C.P., an address on Americanism by Hon. Elmer J. Holland, colors presented by Past Commander Leo R. Kenney and accepted by Inspector Brophy, and music by St. Michael's School Band. Distinguished guests include Mayor Cornelius D. Scully, County Commissioner John J. Kane, Council President James L. O'Toole, Congressman Jos. A. McArdle and Superintendent of Police Harvey J. Scott.
Also listed: the association's officers and past commanders, and participating groups including the South Side D.A.V., A. C. Woestehoff Post V.F.W. 435, S. S. Post 453 American Legion, St. Michael's Boy Scouts, Polish Veterans and the 18th Ward Ex-Service Men's Club. Words to the Star Spangled Banner and America are printed inside.
The program lists General Chairman Jas. Brombar, Toastmaster Jacob Frank, invocation by Rev. Wendelin Meis, C.P., an address on Americanism by Hon. Elmer J. Holland, colors presented by Past Commander Leo R. Kenney and accepted by Inspector Brophy, and music by St. Michael's School Band. Distinguished guests include Mayor Cornelius D. Scully, County Commissioner John J. Kane, Council President James L. O'Toole, Congressman Jos. A. McArdle and Superintendent of Police Harvey J. Scott.
Also listed: the association's officers and past commanders, and participating groups including the South Side D.A.V., A. C. Woestehoff Post V.F.W. 435, S. S. Post 453 American Legion, St. Michael's Boy Scouts, Polish Veterans and the 18th Ward Ex-Service Men's Club. Words to the Star Spangled Banner and America are printed inside.
