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The Theocrat
Zion, Lake County County, Illinois
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Installation of new officers for Zion-Benton American Legion Post 865, led by Commander Daniel C. Ashton, who commits to community support and fellowship for veterans and residents.
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The following men were recently installed as the newly
elected officers of the Zion-Benton Post 865. Commander
Arch Bowen of the American Legion, 10th District, and his staff had charge of the installation.
Commander--Daniel C. Ashton.
Senior Vice Commander--Dr. Harley McCormick.
Past Commander--James Paxton, Jr.
Finance Officer--Gerald Mumford.
Adjutant--Eric Bright.
Chaplain--Rev. Carl Mettling.
Sergeant-at-Arms--William Harrison.
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"As Commander of Zion-Benton Post," Dan Ashton says, "I would like to let our veterans and citizens alike realize that our Post stands ready to aid in any way we can to help bring about a closer fellowship and also to try to make our community an even better and more pleasant place in which to live. There are many ways that the Legion can help in doing this task in our Zion-Benton area and we want all people, regardless of religious differences to feel free to ask us for help we can give."
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Newly elected officers installed for Zion-Benton Post 865 of the American Legion by Commander Arch Bowen. Officers include Commander Daniel C. Ashton, Senior Vice Commander Dr. Harley McCormick, Past Commander James Paxton Jr., Finance Officer Gerald Mumford, Adjutant Eric Bright, Chaplain Rev. Carl Mettling, and Sergeant-at-Arms William Harrison. Commander Ashton pledges the post's readiness to aid veterans and citizens in fostering community fellowship regardless of religious differences.