The October 3, 1947 edition of the Asbury Park Press reported that nearly 200 people crowded into the American Legion home to attend the installtion of officers of Post 54. Jobe Ireland was reinstalled as commander and Miss Mary L. Graham was installed as auxiliary president. Other officers installed were: John Felton, senior vice commander; Angelo Paladino, junior vice commander; William Francis, adjutant; Raymond T. Lykes, finance officer; Arthur Patterson, chaplain; Joseph Early, historian; Arnold Tanner, service officer, and Kenneth Conover, sergeant at arms.
