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1 State officers inaugurated at Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State at UNI June 14
Public Relations News Release 2001:523, p.1 		A list is provided of those elected to office and winners of scholarships.
2 Girls State mayors and city council members elected
Public Relations News Release 2001:520, p.1 		A list is given those girls elected as mayors and city members.
3 State officers inaugurated at Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2000:469, p.1 		A list is given of those participants that were elected for state and county officials at the 56th annual Iowa Girls State.
4 Local residents elected to city office at Iowa American Legion Auxlliary Girls State on University Of Northern Iowa Campus
Public Relations News Release 2000:465, p.1 		List of Girls State delegates elected to city offices is given.
5 UNI hosts 56th year of Girls State activities
Public Relations News Release 2000:462, p.1 		Speakers for the week include Karel Murray, Sandra Heckstein, and Chet Culver.
6 UNI ROTC hosts spring awards
Public Relations News Release 2000:356, p.1 		29 UNI ROTC cadets will receive awards from VFW, AMVETS and the American Legion at the spring awards ceremony on Friday, April 13th.
7 State officers inaugurated at Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2000:469, p.1 		A list of the high school students who were elected state officials at this year's Girls State.
8 Local residents elected to city office at Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State on University of Northern Iowa campus
Public Relations News Release 1999:443, p.1 		Elected officials of the mythical cities at Hawkeye Girls State are listed.
9 Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State to begin 51st year of activities at University of Northern Iowa Saturday, June 8
Public Relations News Release 1995:410, p.1 		The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is beginning its 51st session and 45th session at the University of Northern Iowa. Over three hundred high school girls from Iowa will learn about how government works.
10 Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State to begin 50th year of activities at University of Northern Iowa Saturday, June 10
Public Relations News Release 1994:503, p.1 		Fiftieth session of Girls State to be held on the UNI campus.
11 Local residents win county, state posts at girls state on University of Northern Iowa campus.
Public Relations News Release 1990:700, p.1 		Election results for state and county officials were announced at the 45th annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls State convention and activities concluded.
12 Local residents elected to city office at Iowa American Legion auxiliary girls state on University of Northern Iowa campus.
Public Relations News Release 1990:692, p.1 		Girls State is a program established to provide high school women with an opportunity to learn about Iowa government at the city, county and state levels.
13 Iowa American legion auxiliary girls state to begin 45th year of activities at University of Northern Iowa Saturday (June 9.)
Public Relations News Release 1990:691, p.1 		More than 300 high school girls from around the state will learn about the workings of Iowa government, including how to file nomination papers, campaign for office and set up party platforms.
14 Local resident elected to state office at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1 		Tonya Englund takes oath of office from Gov. Terry Branstad to become lieutenant governor elected during Girls State activities.
15 Local resident elected to state office at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1 		Sarah Ross takes the oath of office from Gov. Terry Branstad to become secretary of agriculture elected during Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
16 Local resident elected to state office at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1 		Denise Lynn takes the oath of office from Gov. Terry Branstad to become attorney general of the State of Hawkeye elected during Girls State activities.
17 Local resident elected to state office at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1 		Shelly Bailey takes the oath of office from Gov. Terry Branstad to become treasurer of state elected during Girls State activities.
18 Local resident elected to state office at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1 		Aurelie Gallagher takes the oath of office from Gov. Terry Branstad to become auditor of the state elected during Girls State activities.
19 Local resident elected to state office at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1 		Angie Juhl takes oath of office from Gov. Terry Branstad to become secretary of state elected during Girls State activities.
20 Local resident elected to state office at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:530, p.1 		Luann Segerstrom gives her gubernational inaugural address to the delegation attending the 44th session of the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.
21 Local residents win county, state posts at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:529, p.1 		List of girls elected to state and county office at the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and their positions.
22 Iowa American Legion auxiliary girls state to begin 44th year of activities at University of Northern Iowa Saturday (June 10)
Public Relations News Release 1988:515, p.1 		More than 300 high school girls from around the state will learn about the workings of Iowa government, including how to file nomination papers, campaign for office and set up party platforms. Speakers mentioned.
23 Local resident elected to city office at girls state.
Public Relations News Release 1988:470, p.1 		Julie Warnke takes the oath of office from Gov. Terry Branstad to become one of four mayors elected during the Girls State activities.
24 43rd girls state comes to Northern Iowa June 12-17.
Public Relations News Release 1988:459, p.1 		Hundreds of Iowa high school women will learn the election process firsthand at the 43rd American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.
25 Local residents win county, state posts at Girls State
Public Relations News Release 1987:409, p.1 		Student state officials are selected for the Girls State political simulation program, organized by the Iowa American Legion. Students who made noteworthy contributions to the program. Includes a list of participants.
26 Local resident elected to city office at Girls State
Public Relations News Release 1987:404, p.1 		"Girls State" is a program used to teach high schoolers about the functions of city, county, and state government. Students were elected as officers for imaginary cities. The program was sponsored by the Iowa American Legion.
27 Radio Release: Special
Public Relations News Release 1969:276, p.1 		American Legion Post and UNI Officials have resolved an issue regarding usage of O. R. Latham Stadium.
28 Special
Public Relations News Release 1969:277, p.1 		UNI officials granted the Becker-Chapman American Legion Post #138 of Waterloo the use of O. R. Lathm Stadium on July 19, 1970.
29 Hear both sides
Northern Iowan 65:53, p.4 		Suspects that editor is interested in only one side of an issue.
30 Deserves chance to speak; American Legion
Northern Iowan 65:50, p.2

Believes leader of Legion should be invited to speak.
31 Johnson is denied
Northern Iowan 65:50, p.12

Committee seeks other speakers in wake of Aptheker appearance.
32 Defends American Legion
Northern Iowan 65:49, p.2
33 Equal time requested
Northern Iowan 65:49, p.1 		Senator Messerly asks that a speaker from the American Legion be placed on the Controversial Speakers schedule to present a viewpoint opposing that of Herbert Aptheker.
34 Aptheker--American Legion here tonight
Northern Iowan 65:48, p.1 		Background of speech booking; brief profile of Aptheker; photo.
35 Culver, Aptheker, Legionnaires
Northern Iowan 65:47, p.2 		Comments on upcoming speeches.
36 Legion to hear Aptheker; to alert people
Northern Iowan 65:47, p.1 		Many American Legion members may attend speech.
37 Daily Record - The Industrial Arts Club aids Santa Claus Fund project by repairing toys
Public Relations News Release 1951:207, p.1 		The toys will be distributed to children by American Legion Post No. 237, Cedar Falls. The Legion Post conducts the project in conjunction with the Cedar Falls Daily Record.
38 Industrial Arts Club aids Santa Claus Fund project
Public Relations News Release 1951:207, p.1 		The club repaired toys which will be distributed to children by American Legion Post No. 237, Cedar Falls. Richard Rossman and Larry Lein help repair toys. The Legion post conducts the project in conjunction with the Cedar Falls Daily Record.
39 Santa Claus received a helping hand this week from the Industrial Arts club
Public Relations News Release 1951:206, p.1 		The club pitched in with Cedar Falls fire department in the reconditioning of toys to be distributed to children by American Legion Post No. 237, Cedar Falls, as part of that post's Santa Claus Fund project in conjunction with Cedar Falls Daily Record.
40 Veteran Schott claims goodness is best strategy
College Eye 41:10, p.4 		Armistice Day speaker talks of his experiences during World War I and II.
41 Memorial Services being held; Schott talks at Armistice Day program
College Eye 41:9, p.1 		The program is provided. Classes will be released at 10:30 a.m. and resume on schedule at 1:15 p.m.
42 Annual Armistice program Nov. 11
College Eye 41:8, p.1 		The program will include a speaker from the American Legion.
43 Whitford runs local American Legion ball club
College Eye 39:38, p.6 		Have .500 record.
44 Legion sponsors state contest in oratory here
College Eye 38:23, p.7 		Professor Keltner is in charge.
45 Talking It Over With the Editor
College Eye 38:5, p.2 		Critical of stand taken by national officer of American Legion.
46 Veterans housing shortage addressed
Public Relations News Release 1946:15, p.1 		Pan-Vets, student organizaton for returned servicemen meet withCedar Falls service organizations. Residents urged to aid in finding housing for those coming home from the war.
47 Armistice Day to be observed
Public Relations News Release 1945:288, p.1 		Vernon P. Bodein will speak during chapel service on the topic, "At last Silence Comes". The American Legion and auxilliary will be special guests.
48 College plans V-Day service upon surrender
College Eye 36:1, p.1 		Believe end may be in sight in Germany, but much work remains to defeat Japan.
49 Armistice Day Speaker
Public Relations News Release 1943:129, p.2 		Charles R. Logan, American Legion commander, talks about his beliefs of why the United States is now on the offensive in the war. Mr. Logan goes on to give advice and predictions
50 Governor-elect Hickenlooper speaks Armistice Day
College Eye 34:9, p.1 		A look at the ceremony; description of the service flag sewn by Theta Theta Epsilon.
51 Russell to play at Legion confab
College Eye 31:42, p.1 		In Sioux City.
52 Fred D. Cram
Alumnus 23:1, p.31 		Assistant professor of education in the Extension Service, was appointed to a national joint committee of the American Legion and the National Education Association. He is also a member of the national executive committee of NEA.
53 Campusites pause for education and peace; two convocations to observe Horace Mann and Armistice
College Eye 29:9, p.1 		Faculty will present Mann convocation; American Legion will assist with Armistice convocation.
54 American Legion sponsors fireworks display
College Eye 28:37, p.3 		On bluff near Cedar River.
55 Armistice Day's program planned for Wednesday
College Eye 28:9, p.1 		Schedule of activities includes an assembly and an American Legion ceremony.
56 Legion sponsors Armistice Day program
College Eye 27:21, p.1 		Brief description of the ceremonies.
57 Judge George W. Wood will deliver the Armistice day address
Public Relations News Release 1935:175, p.1 		Program for the event.
58 Campus This Week
College Eye 26:44, p.4 		News and notes.
59 Excuse me for thinking
College Eye 26:35, p.2 		Editor of American Legion journal believes college newspapers should not contain editorials.
60 Football prospects look brighter now with no players on the injured list
Public Relations News Release 1934:681, p.1 		Starting lineup for the Homecoming game.
61 Four men are slated to start the Homecoming football game
Public Relations News Release 1934:682, p.1 		Record breaking crowds are expected for the game, as the Cedar Falls American Legion has invited Legionnaires from surrounding towns.
62 Veterans will be guests of college at Homecoming tilt
College Eye 26:19, p.1 		American Legion members are special guests.
63 Dr. Robinson receives medal
Alumnus 18:1, p.18 		Honored for submitting prize-winning American Legion post history.
64 George C. Robinson awarded medal at national convention
College Eye 25:15, p.1 		For writing local American Legion post history.
65 Robinson wins second place; history of American legion places in national contest
College Eye 25:6, p.1 		Professor Robinson takes second with history of Cedar Falls chapter.
66 Thompson, Erbe will discuss party issues
College Eye 24:9, p.4 		At American Legion meeting.
67 Wrestlers demonstrate before Waterloo Legion
College Eye 22:30, p.4 		Tutor wrestling squad shows off some aspects of collegiate wrestling to members of the Legion.
68 Wallace and Mayfield are in Legion program
College Eye 22:18, p.1

Professor Wallace will speak; Professor Mayfield will sing.
69 Dr. Crowder declares Christianity is only remedy for militarism; band plays concert at campus observance of Armistice Day
College Eye 22:10, p.8 		Highlights of Armistice Day program.
70 Robinson will study at Harvard next year
College Eye 21:43, p.1 		Will continue research on the American Presidency.
71 D. Lee Shillinglaw
Alumnus 14:3, p.25 		He is now employed as a bond salesman with a large Chicago firm. He edited the student annual while at the College, is a prominent Y. M. C. A. worker, officer of the International American Legion, and late Commander of the Illinois Legion Post.
72 Professor speaks at Legion meet
Alumnus 14:2, p.16 		Professor Robinson speaks in Des Moines.
73 G. C. Robinson, professor of government
Public Relations News Release 1929:241, p.1 		Attends the American Legion conference in Des Moines.
74 George C. Robinson
College Eye 21:19, p.2 		Professor Robinson will speak at Iowa American Legion meeting.
75 George C. Robinson
Alumnus 21:19, p.16 		Elected commander of Cedar Falls American Legion Post; succeeds S. C. Jacobsen.
76 Faculty members are local legion officers
College Eye 21:6, p.1 		Professor Robinson is local commander of the American Legion post.
77 G. C. Robinson
Public Relations News Release 1929:18, p.1 		He was elected post commander of Cedar Falls American Legion #237. George R. Mach will be post agent and M. J. Wilcox will be post chaplain.
78 "The First Year" wins approval of large audience
College Eye 20:28, p.1 		Review of the play "The First Year."
79 American Legion to present play; comic-tragedy 'The First Year' to be given
College Eye 20:27, p.1 		Preview of the play "The First Year."
80 Play to be presented under auspices of legion
College Eye 20:26, p.1

American Legion will present "The First Year".
81 Universal democracy is international and inter-racial
College Eye 20:10, p.1 		Description of the Armistice Day service conducted by the American Legion.
82 Anniversary of Battle of Saratoga Oct. 17
College Eye 19:6, p.1 		Anniversary of important Revolutionary War battle.
83 A brass quartet
College Eye 18:22, p.5 		Quartet from Ladies' Band performed at American Legion meeting.
84 Armistice Day program at 11:30 Thursday; honorable Ben F. Swisher delivers address
College Eye 18:18, p.1 		Program schedule.
85 Legion conducts annual drive Friday; $69.50 received from college
College Eye 18:12, p.1 		American Legion raises funds for disabled veterans.
86 Official Notice
College Eye 17:25, p.2 		A. E. Winship will speak; faculty committee explains circumstances of invitation to American Legion speaker.
87 Unique promises
College Eye 17:36, p.3 		Eighty men will be in the cast for "Womanless Wedding."
88 Everybody is cordially invited
College Eye 17:35, p.3 		American Legion sponsors the All Cedar Falls Party in the new College gym.
89 Armistice Day program
College Eye 17:11, p.7

Includes talk on cruelty of war and addresses by veterans.
90 Final band concert Friday; preparation for trip has put the band in good shape; will play varied program
College Eye 17:15, p.1 		Will perform at American Legion convention in Omaha; photo.
91 Local talent in 'Minstrel Chuckles'; annual show under auspices of Cedar Falls American Legion
College Eye 16:21, p.1 		To be put on by local talent at the Regent Theater.
92 Cedar Falls Band scores big success at St. Paul, Minn.; wins third place in national band contest
College Eye 16:4, p.1 		Take third place in field of over one hundred.
93 Cedar Falls Band at national Legion meet; many college students in musical organization
College Eye 16:3, p.1 		Will perform in St. Paul, Minnesota; Professor McCreary has directed the band for sixteen years; photo.
94 College players well received in "Dulcy"; Miss Hazel Strayer is star of American Legion show
College Eye 15:25, p.1 		Large audiences appreciate performance.
95 Theta Alpha Phi to present Dulcy; auspices of Am. Leg.
College Eye 15:23, p.1 		Preview of the play.
96 By the combined orders
College Eye 14:24, p.6 		Chapel programs will be devoted to education next week.
97 Service-Star Legion entertains T. C. vets
College Eye 14:22, p.1 		Veterans enjoy dinner.
98 Mid-winter play repeated
College Eye 13:21, p.1 		"Clarence" presented at Regent Theater for benefit of the American Legion.
99 What's the use?
College Eye 12:24, p.5 		Professor Hart explores the purpose of Christian duty.
100 Editorially speaking; would you ever have suspected it?
College Eye 12:21, p.4 		Disturbed that many in the US are illiterate.