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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

"TAKING PART IN NATIONAL ORATORICAL CONTEST"

SON OF GREEK IMMIGRANT MET BY KANSAS DELEGATION

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On June 4, 1924, George Chumos of Topeka High School, son of a Greek immigrant to the United States, was met at Union Station by Senator Arthur C. Capper* of Kansas and other members of the Kansas delegation.

Mr. Chumos is taking part in a national oratorical contest to be held at Memorial Continental Hall Friday night. 

Senator Capper presented the young man to President Calvin Coolidge and hosted a luncheon for him at the Senate restaurant.

*Arthur C. Capper (1865-1951) was born in Garnett, Kansas & served as governor of Kansas 1915-1919, & as U.S. Senator 1919-1949.

SOURCE

"Son of Immigrant Honored As Orator," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov

 
 
Senator Arthur C. Capper
Harris & Ewing Photo
Library of Congress