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Show Legion Commander Issues Greetings To Cedar City and Iron County ' The thirty-first annual conven-itioa conven-itioa C the Department of Utah of THE AMERICAN LEGION will fcetakft ia Cedar City on August 4, and fi. Delegates representing represent-ing &e SZL pasta of the Depart-xneatt Depart-xneatt amd idftlrgatra representing the 129 Oatti erf the Department .Auxiliary are meeting in sessions Ao transact important business of wttal concern not only to the rfem and the Auxiliary, but also to all ther veterans. -Some arc accompanied by their families fam-ilies and friends. Ef ports indi-esse indi-esse Xhat all available accom-rmrtuf accom-rmrtuf iwn hi Xtue hotels, motels vafauxts courts are reserved. The Eoeal lNNHBBg committee has ar-raajy ar-raajy if additional . accommo-1 data Qn private homes. The larjuftiuent is particularly ap- jawaattiwe wl the hospitality and coorhsty !thu extended by resi-drifts resi-drifts tiff Oflar City. THE AMERICAN LEGION is emm ff ace. Darling the years Khat 'hawnassed since the close aff Ww3d "War 1 It has gained in xpenence and "knowledge; but nl is met ao organization of old raw. fnrtuHatefy It has been rejuvenated, re-juvenated, and revitalized by the "membership of veterans of World War IL The decisions of THE AMEB3CXH LEGION represents a very healthy counterplay of the forces of conservatism, ( energy and imagination. There is no comcraniry in the United States that does not feel the Influence t THE AMERICAN LEGION in the conduct of Its affairs. The Region IYjsIs In the Department f Utah play a definite role In their respective communities. THE AMERICAN LEGION is dedicated to giving service to others service to the disabled veteran, his wife and children, muiB sffrvice to the community, rstare rata nation. THE AMERICA! AMERI-CA! "LEGION'S program Is broad, and "has lor Its -ultimate purpose the uraarmj iff a better America. It is developed to the ideals of free government, upon which our nation was founded and has grown great Its announced purpose pur-pose to support a sane national defense program, its constant vigilance in matters pertaining to national security, and its opposition op-position to totalitarianism in all forms are proof of the genuineness genuine-ness of its patriotism and loyalty. THE AMERICAN LEGION is non-political and non-sectarian. It believes in and practices tolerance. tol-erance. It knows no color or creed, but Judges a man by his own moral worth and his fidelity to American ideals. The great cardinal rule of THE AMERICAN LEGION is unselfish service. Department conventions are not and should not be merely solemn occasions. There must be pleasure and Jollification. This does not mean there is any license li-cense for hoodlumlsm or illegal acts. The Department Officers have particularly requested the authorities of Cedar City and Iron County to prevent illegal or wrongful interference with persons per-sons or property. The Department Depart-ment will not tolerate breaches of the law. There is plenty of latitude for fun and pleasure- making within the limits of the law. The Department and its delegates dele-gates are very happy to be guests of the residents of Cedar City and Iron County, as they recognize the fact that Cedar City is one of the few "convention cities" of the state.. It affords opportunities opportuni-ties for recreation and pleasure offered by few communities. We thank you for the opportunity of being here. We hope you will like us, and desire for us to come again. My salutations and greetings greet-ings on behalf of the Department Depart-ment and its Auxiliary to all of you. . FRANKLIN RFTER. Commander. State Commandei , - ' V K-l "' '""- if r FRANKLIN RITER |