A number of mothers, wives and sisters of World War !! Veterans met in the American Legion club room ( the Ward building on the public square) for the purpose of organizing the women's auxiliary of the American Legion. Post Commander Harry S Brown explained the purpose of the auxiliary.
The following twenty ladies signed the application: Sophia E Poindexter, PearlAdamnson, Jewel Brown, Blanche Hake
Anna Vessells, Flora E. Brownlee, Leta Kinman, Helen Kinman, Dorothy Dillon Mitchell, Nellue H. Dillon, Laura Austin, Grace Rotramel, Harriett Milker, Ethel Smith, May Ewing, Minnie Threewitt, Cora Smith, Nora Johnson, Hallue Lewis, Mattie McCollum, Pearl McCollum and Virda W. Bauer.
Unfortunately, it was learned that Mrs. Harriett Miller , whose name appears on the charter, was not eligible. She was the..
The women's auxiliary was renamed Stanley McCollum American Legion Auxiliary Unoit 280. Dorothy Dillon, May Ewing and Virda Bauer were appointed to have the Schroll and charter framed.
The elected officers for the upcomong year were elected and are as follows;
President; Grace Rotramel Secretary; Pearl McCollum
1st Vice President; Love Clayton Treasurer; Dorothy..
Department Commander Savage asked the Unit to purchase Poppys for distribution, The unit orderdd 1000 Poppys and net income was $31.80. Cost of the poppys was $50.00. The unit has 37 members