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Show American Legion State Commander Jim Yardley Reports On Convention The annual Department convention of the American Legion Department of Utah was held recently in Logan, with Commander James Yardley -of Panguitch conducting. Reports by the various commissions were given and the Legionnaires learned of the many worthwhile programs that had been carried out. The outstanding affair of the convention was the American Legion Auxiliary ban-uet where the National Commander of the American Le-. gion Dan Foley was the speaker. He congratulated Utah for the outstanding year, they have had this past year, especially the fine job they have done in membership. Due, to the membership showing Utah made this past year they will ead the National Parade atfthe National Convention in Dallas, Texas, in September. Utah had the highest percent of membership of any Continental Department on May 1st.- Those attending the. convention from Panguitch. were Mr. and Mrs. James Yardley, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Yardley and Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Bruhn. |