Iowa Legion Probes Reports on Pledge Refusal
The Iowa American Legion and its Auxiliary investigate reports that children in several Iowa communities refuse to recite the flag pledge. Mrs Donald Macrae, state president, argues ex-service men still serve the country. In southeastern Iowa the practice lacks sanction from the Harry L Anderson Post at Oskaloosa, adjutant Carl P Smith says in a public broadcast letter.
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Iowa
Iowa Department
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Mra
Donald Macrae
Iowa American Legion Auxiliary
Harry L. Anderson
Oskaloosa
Carl P. Smith
Woman at Legion Auxiliary convention in Cedar Rapids praised as German by birth yet American in spirit
Among state delegates at the American Legion Auxiliary gathering in Cedar Rapids a motherly woman with two sons in service was warmly applauded after declaring on the floor she was "German in birth but American" in spirit.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Cedar Rapids
Warning to donors on hospital food for disabled veterans
Mrs. A W Quinn of Vinton Iowa the state American Legion Auxiliary hospitalization committee chair warns kind hearted contributors to be careful what they send to disabled veterans in hospitals Several patients have fallen ill from contents of some boxes she notes and urges scrutiny before shipping supplies
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A. W.quinn
Vinton
Iowa
State
American Legion Auxiliary
Oakdale hospital cost life of Iowa veteran with TB
An Iowa veteran with tuberculosis died after refusing Oakdale Hospital despite a physician’s urging. The American Legion questions the care and warns that misinformation about Oakdale contributed to the patient’s delay and death.
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Oakdale Hospital
Iowa
American Legion
Oakdale
Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Leads State in Membership
The Iowa American Legion Auxiliary topped the state with about 18,000 members. Mirote followed in second place with roughly 7,000 members.
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Iowa American Legion
Mirote
Old fashion Fourth of July planned by Lowden Post
The Lowden Post American Legion will stage an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The Guernsey Iowa post seeks information on Floyd D. Murphy Co F 39th Infantry 4th Division killed in October 1918 with no word since he was reported dead. Booster Club formed by Colesburg Lecionaire and local business leaders.
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Lowden Post
American Legion
Floyd D. Murphy
39Th Infantry
Guernsey
Iowa
Des Moines Regis ter Names Beauty Contest Judges
Rodney P. Fagan and Frank Miles are among five judges for the Des Moines Regis ter s $1 000 beauty contest. The panel also includes Legionaires, with final judging set to determine winner of the prize.
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Rodney P. Fagan
Frank Miles
Legionaires
Des Moines Register
Iowa Legion Members Contribute For Overseas Graves Fund
Thousands of Iowa American Legion members gave five cents each to the overseas graves decoration fund. James F. Barton department adjutant oversees the state collection as Memorial Day approaches.
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Iowa Legion
American Legion
James F. Barton
Marshal Foch Receives Gifts as Legion Hails Hero
The Montana American Legion delegation presented Marshal Foch to the national convention in Kansas City. During a national tour under Legion auspices he earned keys to eleven major American cities which adorn the room in his Paris home where admirers keep gifts.
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Marshal Foch Hobcat
Montana American Legion
Kansas City
Paris
America
Legion
War department ends requests for fallen soldiers’ bodies
The American Legion has been informed that the War Department will no longer accept requests for the bodies of soldiers killed in action. Official confirmation indicates a policy shift affecting next of kin and veterans’ groups seeking reinterment.
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War Department
Ohio Legion Declines to Name State's Greatest Hero
The American Legion of Ohio told Governor Davis it will not name Ohio's greatest hero. Governor Kendall had been asked to name Iowa's greatest hero.
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American Legion of
Ohio
Davis
Kendall
Iowa
Man Sought By Iowa Soldier After Thorn Incident
Nathaniel A. Owens of Traer Iowa seeks a man who helped remove a thorn from his hand the same day a sedan was taken. Owens has not heard from the man since the incident but believes he was from Iowa and has asked The American Legion to aid in locating him.
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Sedan
Nathaniel A. Owens
Traer
Iowa
Owens
American Legion
Lydia Alden Chapter Presents Iowa Flag to Spencer American Legion
Lydia Alden Chapter D A R presented the American Legion post at Spencer with a flag of Iowa in a small ceremony. The donation honors veterans and supports local patriotic activities.
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Lydia Alden
American Legion
Spencer
Lowa
Legion Auxiliary member pays 37.50 dues at state convention
At the Iowa State Convention a Legion Auxiliary member, Mrs. Rogers, paid 37.50 for 50 members' dues with a personal check. Aviators in the Reserve Force are to receive a 50 percent base pay increase per a Comptroller of the Treasury decision relayed to State Adjutant James F. Barton. Marshalltown to plant trees for soldier dead with Frank Lewis Guck Post aiding city council.
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Comptroller of the Treasury
James F. Barton
Iowa Department
American Legion
Marshalltown
Frank Lewis Guck
Cedar Rapids to stage July 4 Americanization pageant
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce plans a July 4 Americanization pageant with hundreds of veterans to appear. The event aims to urge aliens to naturalize soon, led by Legionnaire William Hines who chairs the Americanization committee and oversees a Des Moines aliens census by the Lions club. The Legion notes no slackers will slip through. Also returned are the bodies of two town veterans from St. Louis government hospital, buried in cheapest caskets in Council Bluffs and Storm Lake, Claude Davis of Council Bluffs and Hjalmer Carlson of Storm Lake.
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Des Moines
The
Lions Club
William Hines
Legionaire i
Club
Hines
St. Louis
Legion Posta
Council Bluffs
Storm Lake
Claude Davis
Hjalmer Carlson
Tallest Legionaire tallies heights for state contests
Kansas claims the tallest Legionaire at seven feet one half inch in captivity. The Iowa Legionnaire seeks rival candidates and asks veterans to come forward. Commander Hanford MacNider of The American Legion is idolized in the south as in Iowa. Mrs. Lowell F Hobart of Cincinnati national president of The American Legion Auxiliary spoke during a southern tour with Jowan in support of the drive.
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Sisters of Veterans
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Lowell F Hobart
National Auxiliary Prsident
Iowa
Kansas
Iowa Legionaire
Hanford MacNider
South
Lowell F. Hobart
Cincinnati
Ohio
American Legion Auxiliary
Jowan
Iowa Legion Auxiliary Adopts Armistice Day Forever Song
The Iowa American Legion Auxiliary adopts Armistice Day Forever composed by Berry J. Sisk of Sioux City as its official song amid a crowd-filled event invoking the Legion and crowd enthusiasm for the Armistice Day theme.
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Berry J. Sisk
Sioux City
Iowa American Legion Auxiliary
Legion projects highlight Iowa veterans activity in 1940s
Monahan Post places over 1900 unemployed veterans in jobs since March 20 in Sioux City. Iowa sailors and marines plan a Des Moines convention November 10–11. Legion posts adopt Boy Scout troops in George and Algona. Waterloo graves listed and cared for by Becker Chapman Post. Baby boy Overmeyer born to Mrs W W Overmeyer of Lacona named for National Commander Hanford MacNider and for compensation. Rex Strait Post at Flood Rapids awards silver cup for high school meet point winner. Essays on The American Legion as a Community Asset win prizes from Argonne Post. Des Moines Argonne Post aims to field top fast semi pro team. National convention in New Orleans in October draws Iowa athletes.
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Monahan Post
American Legion
Sioux City
Max MacNider Overmeyer
W.W. J. Overmeyer
Vergion Rodgers
Lacona
Iowa
Hanford MacNider
Rex Strait
Flock Rapids
The
Post
Legion bands seek musicians and graves trust request
Musicians skilled in flute picolo clarinet and trombone may apply for jobs with the Clausen Worden Post Legion band at Mason City Iowa communicate with Paul V Snyder Box 516 Mason City Iowa Adjutant James F Barton Des Moines advises interested entrants The American Legion may be entrusted with grave care for Confederate veterans and has approached General Julian 8 Carr commander of the United Confederate Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic also asked for the same.
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Joba
Clausen- Worden Post Legion Band
Mason City
Paul V. Snyder
Iowa
American Legion
South
Julian 8. Carr
Durham
N. C
United Confederate Veterans
Natione
Grand Army of the Republic
National Commander Hanford MacNider of The American Legion
National Commander Hanford MacNider leads The American Legion in a keynote stance on veterans affairs and postwar service ensuring advocacy and unity across chapters nationwide. He outlines initiatives and commemorations for veterans, including programs and community support.
Memorial Day Speaker to Address St Paul Audience
He plans to deliver a Memorial Day talk at St Paul after touring his home state Towa, where he will join Knights of Columbus speakers at the Motel Des Moines on May 28. Only two A B F members remain in France.
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St. Paul
Towa
Knights of Columbus
Des Moines
Halls Catarrh Medicine Claim Evidence and Sale
This ad states Halls Catarrh Medicine relieves catarrhal inflammation with an ointment and an internal medicine tablet that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. It claims 40 years of sale and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as sellers.
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Druggista
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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