At the outbreak of World War Two the Governor of our state requested that the American Legion organize a civilian defense. On April 16, 1941 at a meeting attended by the public as well
as Post members, Groves-Walker responded by forming the necessary committee and getting the program under way. Later, when the program passed to State control it became Civil Defense. It is interesting to note that the original appointments from the Post were retained almost 100%. To help the war effort, the Post engaged in a variety of activities. A notable success was the aluminum scrap drives sponsored by the Post. At one time, in a fenced off area 20 ft. square on the front yard of the Post, a pile of scrap aluminum nearly 12 ft. high rested; contributed by the people of the community.
A continuing effort during the entire WW2 period was that of giving all inductees a send off party, presenting them with a gift of a shaving kit and personal hygiene materials, plus a subscription to the Farmington Enterprise. As the later days of the war began to approach, there was an ever increasing number of lads returning home. Once again the members realized that a new and larger quarters would be needed.
