The post continued to grow, with the post experiencing a surge in membership after the War. Young veterans joined the post bringing ideas of their own, Junior baseball, Little League, Babe Ruth and Ed Carlton Leagues, Boy Scouts, Boys State, safety essay contests, child welfare and adult recreation were some of the activities taking place.
The post was outgrowing its home so a building committee was appointed and plans were drawn to double the size of the existing structure. It would be some years before this dream was finally realized, but in 1962 construction was finally started. This addition was completed in 1963 and dedicated at the New Year's Eve party held there.
The mortgage for this addition was fully paid off in 1965 and a mortgage burning ceremony was held to celebrate this accomplishment. Shown in this photo, burning the mortgate, are members Ernest J. Oakes, donald F. Wood, William Firth and Robert Throckmorton.
