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Legion Auxiliary Convention Highlights and Luncheon Honors
Gold Star members will be recognized at a Friday luncheon in the Hilton Ball Room during the Rehabilitation Forum where several hundred Auxiliary Volunteer Hospital Workers are honored. Lisbeth Pochert and Cele Wicker receive 300 hours of service recognition. New officers will be installed Saturday. The Sunday parade proceeds down Michigan Ave. Delegates from across the state attend the 47th annual convention July 27 at the Conrad Hilton Chicago. State President Mrs. Louis Unter presides. Ethyl Schlupp is Forest Park unit secretary. Mrs. Ben Quandt is delegates’ alternate. National President Mrs. A J Ryan Sr of Dania Florida will address. Past President Parley dinner includes nursing scholarships.
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Hilton
Lisbeth Pochert
Cele Wicker
Michigan Ava
American Legion Auxiliary
Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Louis Unter
Champaign
Forest Park
Ethyl Schlupp
Ben Quandt
A. J. Ryan
Dania, Fla