The November 1, 1937 edition of the Asbury Park Press reported that American Legion Post 54 hosted a past commander's dinner at the post on Saturday, October 30. Harold H. Baynton assistant superintendent of the rug mill was toastmaster for the event.
Past commanders honored were: Dr. John C. Clayton, Dr. Harvey S. Brown, W.Bryan Patterson, Vincent J. Dugan, Edward Welsh, Harry M. Burke, Raymond Lykes, Thomas Mahar, Lew Tannenbaum, George Smock, Joseph Hardiman, Nicholas Porello, Joseph Kennedy, William A. Cox, Fred Shields, and William Carter. Dancing followed a turkey supper.
