HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 08-31 Veterans attend convention THE REVIEW Veterans attend convention
Attending the National Convention of Henning.
the Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) and Marching in the Tuesday evening
Ladies Auxiliary held in Minneapolis last parade were Fourth District Commander
week were a number of members from Al Mitchell. Members carrying the
the Lake Elmo VFW Post 5725 and district and post colors were Richard
Auxiliary. Frandle, Elmer Schultz, George Nelson,
Gold Star parents Irene and Glenn Michael.Steinbach, Otto Lewis, Russell
Smith were among the honored guests at Fritsche, Melvin Kraft and post corn- � �
the memorial service Sunday evening. mander Willard Springborn.Bill Henning
Acting as escorts for the service were also assisted as parade marshall. Mar-
Marlene Nelson,Judy Mitchell and Ruby thing with the Fourth District auxiliary , ,. ;
colors was Marie Thompson. Shirley '' `'' k 07
Munn took part in the opening session '
VA seeks which welcomed the delegates.
Highlights of the auxiliary business
sessions attended by auxiliary president ';
elderly and delegate Vi Lewis were the presen- ► #
tation of the Rev.Connie Haines,big band , r -,;
era singer honored as 1977 Unsung
The Veterans Administration is con- Heroine, guest speaker Peggy Lennon, �sr'
ducting an outreach program to its singing star of the Lennon Sisters and „00.....----- ,d�� ,. , r
elderly beneficiaries. Those beneficiaries Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude •�” - .
who are not sure that they are receiving Children's Hospital who received a$16,000 .., /.'r it ,,,t
all benefits due them are urged to review cancer grant. National president Mary ' ff
their benefits. Those elderly who had a Souders also presented a $10,000 cancer ..•� .� , ,
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spouse or child in the Armed Forces may grant to the VFW Cancer Research „
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be due benefits if not currently receiving Center at the University of Minnesota
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them by contacting the Veterans Hospital,a$12,000 fellowship to Dr.Ames
Administration; Counselors will answer of the Mayo Clinic at Rochester for study #
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questions. Should inquiries result in the of cancer and $5,000 to the American ..e <14t,
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need to submit any of our forms, the VA Cancer Society for education material. VI LEWIS (right) of East Case, St. Paul, receives her delegate's badge from
will make every effort to send a counselor .The convention was climaxed on Friday Marlene Nelson.Lewis is the Lake Elmo VFW Auxiliary president.
to help. by the installation of newly elected of-
For more information call 726-1454. ficers.