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Ely Man Chosen New VFW Chief
Ely is named the next convention city for the Nevada Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars, with Donald C. Urquhart of Ely elected commander for the coming year Grace Crowe of Reno becomes new president of the Ladies Auxiliary National Commander Scott Squires attended and departed for Nebraska after expressing praise for Nevada activities A colorful encampment featured a parade led by a high school band with National Commander Squires and National Guard members in attendance A joint banquet occurred June 4 at the Mayer hotel cafe with remarks by Dr Crowe and visiting officers Memorial services and officer installations followed at the Elks home and in the encampment hall Officers elected include James Farndale Las Vegas as senior vice commander O J Crowe Elko as junior vice commander George P Long Ely as quartermaster and adjutant Fred Alward Las Vegas as judge advocate James J Sweeney Pioche as chaplain Dr Herbert B Perry Lovelock as surgeon Auxiliary officers named include Thelma Smales Fallon as senior vice president Catherine Hickey Las Vegas as junior vice-president and several others The delegates were entertained at the Hunter theatre with Wells Post Veterans of Foreign Wars program featuring local students and performers