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Bakersfield Prepares for 1966 American Legion Convention
The 1966 American Legion convention gathers in Bakersfield June 23 to 26 at the Civic Auditorium and Memorial Stadium. Delegates, officers, and 20 000 visitors will hear Rear Admiral Chester W. USN (ret.) speak, with events including a Grand Ball, parade, golf and bowling tournaments, and a youth Drum and Bugle Corps display. Major figures include Department Commander Sam Gray and Auxiliary President Dayne Keyser.
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Legion
Amion Auxiliary
American Legion
Pnmortina
Caciuc
Bakers Civic Auditorium
Harvey Teriium
Department
Sam Gray
Chester
Wi Usn
Hawaii
James L. Richardson Jr
U.S. Army
Kern City
Isshersfield
Bakersfield
Las Vegas
Dayne Keyser
Bakersfield Memorial Stadium
Los Angeles
Harvey Auditorium
Hill House
Hacienda
Wonder Lodge
Women Legionnaires
Holiday Inn
Persis A. Stanley
Mill Valley
Sons of the American Legion
Civic Auditorium
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