AMERICA’S PIONEER DEFENSE ORGANIZATION

NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES ’

(INCORPORATED 1903)

“THE CIVILIAN ARM’ OF THE NAVY”
WASHINGTON, D. C. October 12, 1945

HARRY DARBY
VICE-PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
KANSAS CITY 15, KANSAS

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PLEASE REPLY TO:

F. L. SCHLAGLE
CHAIRMAN FOR NAVY DAY
OCTOBER 27, 1945
LIBRARY BUILDING
KANSAS CITY 16, KANSAS

TO THE COUNTY CHATRMEN:

Many fine reports have been sent to me by County Chairman

regarding the plans they have under way for the observance of Navy
‘Day. From all indications, our celebration this year will be one

of the best Kansas has ever had, -and I know that I can depend upon

you to see that your County does its full share in contributing to

the over-all success of our program. Stationery has been mailed

to you and speech material should have reached you from the Washing-.

ton office.

In checking with the Navy Public Relations Office in Kansas
City, Missouri, I find that requests for speakers have been rather
slow in reaching them. As soon as you have definitely decided upon
the date for your program at which you desire a speaker, please write
to them, being certain to mention the time, place, and approximate
attendance.

It has been customary for the Chief Executive of each community
to issue a Navy Day proclamation, and I am enclosing a suggested
statement that may be used if so desired. It should be understood,
however, that it is only a suggestion and additions and changes may
be made, or an entirely different one used in its place. Any pro-
clamation used,-however, should be checked with the attorney for

your community before its issuance. Local proclamations should follow
he proclamation that will be made by the Governor of Kansas on or
about October 17.

I am enclosing information regarding the memorial service to be
held on Sunday, October 21. If publicity has not been given in your
local papers on this event, I would suggest that you see that your
community is informed of it.

If there is any way in which I can aid you, feel free to call

upon me,
Yours very truly,
S:H | Navy Day Chairman

Ene losures for the State of Kansas.

“IF YOU GANT JOIN THE NAVY, JOIN THE NAVY LEAGUE”