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Rainbow post band . . .will defend its state championship title at Cedar Rapids. The marching band is pictured in Des Moines in 1951 when it won its third consecutive state championship title.

Gab sessions . . are an unofficial part of a lot of meetings. Glen Hammer, Warren Voght and Robert Reimer find some humorous items in a copy of the Forty and Eight. --Nonpareil Photos.

Firemen check the roof of the American Legion Club, 23 1/2 Pearl St., which was damaged by fire and smoke Saturday afternoon. Remodeling and redecorating was completed last week as result of a fire last November. Story on page 1B. --Nonpareil Photo.

It looks delicious . . .agree Mrs. Glenwood Long, state American Legion auxiliary president; Don Miles, local American Legion Commander, and Mrs. Douglas Neve, local auxiliary president. They're looking over a birthday cake. -- Nonpareil photo.

Honored for service . . .four members of Rainbow Post 2, American Legion, chat with Donald Johnson, former national commander, center. The recipients of lifetime memberships are, from left : Harry Cohen, John Leroy Peterson, E.D. Christensen and…

Birthday festivities . . .to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American Legion are discussed by Herk Sollazzo, senior vice commander, and H. H. "Bud" Sheiry, junior vice commander of Rainbow Post 2. --Nonpareil Photo.

All in readiness . . . for their trip to the Independence Day celebration are Gordon Wilcox, band captain ; Floyd 'Doc' Williams, Sid Wilcox of Missouri Vally, director ; Bob Owen drum major, and Orrie Gates. Mr. Williams is with the clarinet section…

A final polishing . . . for the head of the baton is complete by Sid Wilcox and Bob Owen for their appearance at a holiday celebration.

Legion sells B'dway site for $40,000. No date.
Legion band to seek 4th title. July 31, 1952
Rainbow post to have anniversary. March 1, 1953
History of rainbow post will be relived at party. March 8, 1953
Legion carries out wide program in…