Black Hawk Vets Indorse Gist for Iowa Commander
Cedar Falls Aug 17 Special Dr W W Gist Cedar Falls former chaplain of the national G A R yesterday was unanimously endorsed by Black Hawk County Veterans association for department commander Gist is on the Teachers college faculty and has long been active in Civil War veterans in state and nation The resolution signed by local post representatives urges delegates to use influence to elect him in 1993 and the event closed with a campfire and talks by Veterans officials The article notes the value of unity and patriotism among veterans and quotes Gist on camaraderie and avoiding strife
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Discussion tied Civil War and World War veterans to modern patriotic societies, stressing respect for the flag and obedience to law. Talks by Phil C. Hanya and J. I. Beatty highlighted the gathering, with Richard W. Killey elected president, Jacob Boshmler vice president, and C. G. Crabtree secretary treasurer. next year’s meeting set for Waterloo.
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