1936 – A Post Application for Permanent Charter for Post 140 was submitted on 08/04/1936. Names of the post officers is as follows:
L. Marvin Roberts Commander W. Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta
Robert S. Innes Adjutant W. Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta
Frank M. Stevens Treasurer 53 Park Circle Atlanta
H.M. Collier Laird Historian 30 Lakeside Dr, N.E. Atlanta
J. Word Tiller Service Officer 70 Peachtree Ave. N.E. Atlanta
The form indicates that there were 54 paid-up members in 1936 (36 members in 1935). It shows that the Post was renting space at that time although in does not show an address – only Buckhead as the location. It shows that a building fund of $575.00 was on-hand. It also indicates that an Auxiliary was active at the Post. The form also indicates that there was a relationship between the Post and the ROTC unit at North Fulton High School. The application was approved on 08/10/1936 by the State Adjutant, Stanley A. Jones. The copy of this form was obtained from the National Archives, 09/2014.
