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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 20, 1948 reads, "John Angello gives gavel to Charles Meichtry as Leo Meichtry, Martin Silvola watch." The article partially reads, "Charles Meichtry was the new commander today of Pacoima Post 659 of the American Legion. Robert Snyder and a team of installing officers from the Sunland-Tujunga post installed Meichtry and other new officers in ceremonies last night at the Pacoima Chamber of Commerce headquarters."
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American Legion.--Pacoima Post No. 659 (Los Angeles, Calif.) Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Gavels--California--Los Angeles Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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