From the pages of the Nashua Telegraph Wed. Oct. 7, 1936.
Florian Christy (pictured) was elected commander of the James E. Coffey Post, American Legion at the meeting of the post held at their rooms last evening.
Officers elected include:
Commander: Florian Christy.
Vice Commander: William J. Johnson
Adjutant: E.D. Racine.
Finance Officer: William T. Mulligan.
Chaplain: Rev. Pierre C. Gamache.
Historian: Elwyn Hopkins.
Sergeant At Arms: Arthur O'Neil.
Trust Officer: George M. French.
Trustee: Andrew Bernier.
Executive Committee: Roger C. Shattuck, Arthur S. Johnson, Joseph W. Brown
Membership for 1936-1937: 503
The officers will be installed October 15th by the District Commander and the place of installation will be announced later.
During the evening, the post was presented with a handsome bronze bell and gavel by James H. Shenton. In presenting the bell Mr. Shenton stated that he had long been interested in the activities of the post and was glad of the opportunity to make the presentation. Commander Andrew Bernier accepted the handsome gift, and on behalf of the post, extended appreciation to Mr. Shenton.
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