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American Legion Auxiliary Convention Held in Grand Rapids
The 26th annual American Legion Auxiliary convention gathered 627 delegates and guests in Grand Rapids from August 16 to 19. Distinguished speakers included Senator Arthur Vandenberg and Governor Kelly, with national figure Mrs. Dorothy Pearl presenting on rehabilitation and child welfare. The event concluded with officer elections led by Florence Mastenbrook, and delegates returned with plans to tackle welfare and rehabilitation in the coming year.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Grand Rapids
Helen Benjamin
Detroit
Edna McInness
Irene Post
Legion
Arthur Vandenberg
Kelly
Dorothy Pearl
National Rehabilitation
Department of Michigan
Pearl
United States
Rowe Hotel
Randel
Civic Auditorium
Department
Ann Arbor
Edna Albey
Walter Craven
Houseman Field
Jackson Zouaves
Buick Liberty Post
Flint
House
Florence Mastenbrook
Grand Haven
Odile Miller
Menominee
Violet Barnes
Cadillac
Bertha Proestel
Edith Bryan
Irene Port
Ionia
Augusta Cone
Mary Deede
Mae Harris