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N. Y, Man Elected State Commander At Legion ParleyNEW YORK, AUf?- in. W-James V. Demarest, 57, New York City advertising man, was elected loday state commander of the American Legion.Demarest was chosen unanimously to succeed Dr, Joseph R. Hawn, a Buffalo dentist.The- new state commander was picked after a prolonged election session this afternoon when his opponent, William T, Collins, withdrew.Collins, a lawyer ami pnsi Nc\v York County commander, stepped aside during n roll-call of^ the 62 county delegations at the Legion's 33d annual convention. jII became apparent during the! roll call that af the 1,142 votes in-the convention, Collins was assured; only of. New York County's 124 and, scattered votes from upstate,SERVEn IN' TWO WARS Demarcfil, a veteran of both world i wars, is a colonel in the Armyreserves,He is president of the puhlic relations firm of James V. Demnrest Co.. and owner of Incrafts. Inc., both â– with offices in the Empire Slaie Building,His home is at 24 Fifth ave.
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Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse, New York, US
Sat, Aug 11, 1951
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