Post 48 Oxnard, California
Post 48
Oxnard, California
HISTORY
1910
The Beginning
Jun 12, 1919
On June 12, 1919, Jasper Berry, Richard N Haydon and Charles P Daly met in the Sherriff's Office, located in the County Courthouse in Ventura, California. There they discussed the possibility of forming an American Legion Post in Ventura County. They agreed to contact as many ex-servicemen as possible and inquire as to the interest in forming a post. The interest was wide spread and it was decided they would obtain all the necessary information..
On June 12, 1919, Jasper Berry, Richard N Haydon and Charles P Daly met in the Sherriff's Office, located in the County Courthouse in Ventura, California. There they discussed the possibility of forming an American Legion Post in Ventura County. They agreed to contact as many ex-servicemen as possible and inquire as to the interest in forming a post. The interest was wide spread and it was decided they would obtain all the necessary information..
Gathering Information
Jul 20, 1919
On July 20, 1919, Jasper Berry and Richard N Haydon traveled to Los Angeles to hear Theodore Roosevelt Junior one of the founders of the American Legion, speak on the Legion and gather firsthand the information required to establish a post. While in Los Angeles Berry and Haydon secured an application for a charter, to their dismay they were advised no charter could be granted for a County wide post.
On July 20, 1919, Jasper Berry and Richard N Haydon traveled to Los Angeles to hear Theodore Roosevelt Junior one of the founders of the American Legion, speak on the Legion and gather firsthand the information required to establish a post. While in Los Angeles Berry and Haydon secured an application for a charter, to their dismay they were advised no charter could be granted for a County wide post.
Application For Post Of American Legion
Aug 12, 1919
On August 12, 1919 Jasper Berry signed the "Application For Post Of American Legion" http://www.post48.org/application.html. Just two days after the first Caucus of the American Legion in America held in Saint Louis, Missouri. The name of the post at its inception was "Ventura County Post 48" and would serve the whole of Ventura County. On this application were listed as Charter Members: Jasper Barry, Ventura; Richard N Haydon, Ventura; Robert M Sheridan, Ventura; Milton E..
On August 12, 1919 Jasper Berry signed the "Application For Post Of American Legion" http://www.post48.org/application.html. Just two days after the first Caucus of the American Legion in America held in Saint Louis, Missouri. The name of the post at its inception was "Ventura County Post 48" and would serve the whole of Ventura County. On this application were listed as Charter Members: Jasper Barry, Ventura; Richard N Haydon, Ventura; Robert M Sheridan, Ventura; Milton E..
First Post Meeting
Sep 12, 1919
On September 12, 1919 Post 48 received its Charter. The first meeting of Post 48 was held September 19, 1919 in the Superior Court Room of the Ventura County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM and Jasper Berry was elected temporary Chairman. Charles P Daly was elected temporary Secretary.
On September 12, 1919 Post 48 received its Charter. The first meeting of Post 48 was held September 19, 1919 in the Superior Court Room of the Ventura County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM and Jasper Berry was elected temporary Chairman. Charles P Daly was elected temporary Secretary.
Announcement For Post Elections
Sep 30, 1919
On September 30, 1919 "The Oxnard Daily Courier" ran a small piece announcing the Ventura post had received its charter from the national organization. On October 15, 1919 the same paper ran an announcement http://www.post48.org/firstmtg.html that the American Legion was to meet on Tuesday, October 21, 1919 at the Court House to elect its officers and form a permanent organization. The article invited all ex-soldiers and sailors to attend.
On September 30, 1919 "The Oxnard Daily Courier" ran a small piece announcing the Ventura post had received its charter from the national organization. On October 15, 1919 the same paper ran an announcement http://www.post48.org/firstmtg.html that the American Legion was to meet on Tuesday, October 21, 1919 at the Court House to elect its officers and form a permanent organization. The article invited all ex-soldiers and sailors to attend.
First Elections
Oct 21, 1919
On October 21, 1919, about 150 ex-servicemen from around Ventura County met and elected Frank A Arbuckle of Fillmore as Commander (then called President), Charles P Daly of Ventura as Adjutant (then called Secretary), Carrol Lind of Ojai Finance Officer (then called Treasurer), Also elected were Vice Presidents and Executive Committee members.
On October 21, 1919, about 150 ex-servicemen from around Ventura County met and elected Frank A Arbuckle of Fillmore as Commander (then called President), Charles P Daly of Ventura as Adjutant (then called Secretary), Carrol Lind of Ojai Finance Officer (then called Treasurer), Also elected were Vice Presidents and Executive Committee members.
1920
Commander Frank A Arbuckle Resigns
Jul 6, 1920
The first Commander of Post 48, Frank A Arbuckle a resident of Fillmore, and served as Commander from 1919 to 1920, on July 6, 1920 he resigned as Commander to run for California State Senator. Frank was elected as California State Senator and would later become a United States Congressman for the 16th District of California. On July 22, 1920 Post 48 elected Jasper Berry as Commander of the Post to finish the term vacated..
The first Commander of Post 48, Frank A Arbuckle a resident of Fillmore, and served as Commander from 1919 to 1920, on July 6, 1920 he resigned as Commander to run for California State Senator. Frank was elected as California State Senator and would later become a United States Congressman for the 16th District of California. On July 22, 1920 Post 48 elected Jasper Berry as Commander of the Post to finish the term vacated..
First Armistice Day celebration in Ventura County
Nov 11, 1920
Under Jasper Berry’s leadership the very first Armistice Day celebration in Ventura County held in Ventura organized by Post 48. An invitation was extended to by way of a newspaper ad in the Oxnard Daily Courier November 9 1920 to all ex-servicemen of G. A. R.’s (Grand Army of the Republic, {members of the Civil War}), and to veterans of the Spanish American War to participate in the Armistice Day celebration to be held November..
Under Jasper Berry’s leadership the very first Armistice Day celebration in Ventura County held in Ventura organized by Post 48. An invitation was extended to by way of a newspaper ad in the Oxnard Daily Courier November 9 1920 to all ex-servicemen of G. A. R.’s (Grand Army of the Republic, {members of the Civil War}), and to veterans of the Spanish American War to participate in the Armistice Day celebration to be held November..
Rotating Post Headquarters
Aug 21, 1921
For many years the Ventura County Post did not have a Post home. It could be said the first Post Home of Ventura County Post 48 was a circa 1917 - 1920 Ford Model T. In the August 21, 1921 issue of "The American Legion Weekly" http://www.post48.org/cpdaly.html the Ventura County, California post was described as a "Rotating Post Headquarters" and had as its headquarters in the post adjutant's flivver. The Adjutant, Charles P Daly's The..
For many years the Ventura County Post did not have a Post home. It could be said the first Post Home of Ventura County Post 48 was a circa 1917 - 1920 Ford Model T. In the August 21, 1921 issue of "The American Legion Weekly" http://www.post48.org/cpdaly.html the Ventura County, California post was described as a "Rotating Post Headquarters" and had as its headquarters in the post adjutant's flivver. The Adjutant, Charles P Daly's The..
Armistice Day celebration
Nov 11, 1921
One of the final accomplishments of Commander Pressey's administration was to organize the Armistice Day celebration in Ventura County held in Oxnard November 11, 1921. The program included a parade, barbeque, and boxing matches. The stage having been set the previous year for this grand celebration it was a huge success. The total population of Ventura County was at that time (1920 census) 28,724 and the Armistice Day celebration held November 11, 1920 in Oxnard,..
One of the final accomplishments of Commander Pressey's administration was to organize the Armistice Day celebration in Ventura County held in Oxnard November 11, 1921. The program included a parade, barbeque, and boxing matches. The stage having been set the previous year for this grand celebration it was a huge success. The total population of Ventura County was at that time (1920 census) 28,724 and the Armistice Day celebration held November 11, 1920 in Oxnard,..
Charles P. Daly Resigns
Jun 15, 1923
At the June 15, 1923 meeting Adjutant Charles P. Daly tendered his resignation as Adjutant having served the office for four years. Daly resigned to take the position of Deputy Ventura County Auditor.
At the June 15, 1923 meeting Adjutant Charles P. Daly tendered his resignation as Adjutant having served the office for four years. Daly resigned to take the position of Deputy Ventura County Auditor.
Armistice Day Celebration
Nov 11, 1926
Once again Ventura County Post 48 organized the Armistice Day celebration this time held in Santa Paula on November 11, 1926. This was again a grand celebration attended by over 10,000 spectators. The program included a speech on preparedness by Lieutenant Leslie Arnold an Ex-Army pilot who had gained fame as one of the members of a flying team to be the first in history to circumnavigate the world. Also in attendance was famed silent..
Once again Ventura County Post 48 organized the Armistice Day celebration this time held in Santa Paula on November 11, 1926. This was again a grand celebration attended by over 10,000 spectators. The program included a speech on preparedness by Lieutenant Leslie Arnold an Ex-Army pilot who had gained fame as one of the members of a flying team to be the first in history to circumnavigate the world. Also in attendance was famed silent..
1930
Tumultuous Times
Oct 31, 1933
Ventura County Post 48 faced tumultuous times in the fall of 1933. New District lines had been drawn and the Ventura County Post 48 would no longer be the single post to represent all of Ventura County. Effective October 21, 1933 Fillmore, Santa Paula, Simi, and Ojai would become operational individual posts. On Thursday, October 31st 1933 during the General Meeting of Ventura County Post 48; a motion was made to fundamentally dissolve Post 48..
Ventura County Post 48 faced tumultuous times in the fall of 1933. New District lines had been drawn and the Ventura County Post 48 would no longer be the single post to represent all of Ventura County. Effective October 21, 1933 Fillmore, Santa Paula, Simi, and Ojai would become operational individual posts. On Thursday, October 31st 1933 during the General Meeting of Ventura County Post 48; a motion was made to fundamentally dissolve Post 48..
First Air Show In Ventura County
Jul 4, 1935
As World War II approached the WPA built a 1,980-ft. runway on 35 acres one mile west of the town of Oxnard dubbed Ventura County Airport. In one of the more spectacular achievements of Oxnard Post 48, the post organized promoted and managed an Air Show to commemorate the opening and dedication on July 4, 1935. 10,000 spectators attended the show.
As World War II approached the WPA built a 1,980-ft. runway on 35 acres one mile west of the town of Oxnard dubbed Ventura County Airport. In one of the more spectacular achievements of Oxnard Post 48, the post organized promoted and managed an Air Show to commemorate the opening and dedication on July 4, 1935. 10,000 spectators attended the show.
Second Annual Air Show
Jul 4, 1936
The following year Post 48 again hosted the second annual Air Show on July 4, 1936. The Air Show was billed as The Second Annual Air Show. It was the only Air Show held in all of Southern California.
The following year Post 48 again hosted the second annual Air Show on July 4, 1936. The Air Show was billed as The Second Annual Air Show. It was the only Air Show held in all of Southern California.
1940
Ventura County Post 48 became Oxnard Post 48
May 2, 1946
In 1946 after almost three decades the Ventura County Post 48 became Oxnard Post 48. The name change became effective at the general meeting presided by then Post 48 Commander Clarence Sewell May 2, 1946.
In 1946 after almost three decades the Ventura County Post 48 became Oxnard Post 48. The name change became effective at the general meeting presided by then Post 48 Commander Clarence Sewell May 2, 1946.
2010
Ceremonial Sword Presentation
Nov 11, 2011
During the City of Oxnard Veterans Day Program hosted by Oxnard Post 48, November 11, 2011 Post 48 presented a naval ceremonial sword to Retired Navy Captain Ralph Scaffidi. Captain Scaffidi’s sword had been stolen when he shipped it to his home from his last Command. He had his sword since his graduation from the Naval Academy. The presentation was a surprise; the Captain had been invited to the program to receive a plaque from..
During the City of Oxnard Veterans Day Program hosted by Oxnard Post 48, November 11, 2011 Post 48 presented a naval ceremonial sword to Retired Navy Captain Ralph Scaffidi. Captain Scaffidi’s sword had been stolen when he shipped it to his home from his last Command. He had his sword since his graduation from the Naval Academy. The presentation was a surprise; the Captain had been invited to the program to receive a plaque from..
