This Day in History: 1919-07-11
Mahwah’s celebration for her returning servicemen took place at Winter’s Hall. Speeches were made by Howard F. Holman, Chairman of the Township Committee, Major Charles E. Ellis, former Captain and organizer of the Mahwah Reserve Company, and the Rev. A. Vannema, Pastor of the Reformed Church. Mr. Holman presented each of the veterans with a medal and announced that plans were under way to erect a bronze monument to the two men who gave their lives in the war from Mahwah, John P. Fromm Jr. and Eduard Konight. Medals were distributed to 66 men. (Bristow)