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New commander of the Graf-O’Hara post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is William Biedermann (above). Biedermann was elected last night, succeeding William Pruner.

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Wm. Biedermann Elected By VFW

Will Succeed Pruner As Post Commander

William, Biedermann of 314 N. Fourth Ave. was named commander of the Graf-O’Hara Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 423 at the post’s annual election last night. He succeeds William Pruner.

Neuman P. Frost, jr., former junior vice-commander, was elected senior vice-commander, the rank vacated by Biedermann. Elmer Mayer was named junior vice-commander.

Other officers elected were George Flowerday as post quartermaster, succeeding William Bennett; Francis OBrien as judge advocate, succeeding William Pommerening; Jack Craven as chaplain, replacing Willard Hayhow; and Dr. Neil Gates, jr., as post surgeon, succeeding Dr. Hugh Beebe.

Pruner, former commander, was named trustee, succeeding Flowerday.

Installation of officers will take place at a date to be announced later.