This Day in History: 1926-07-04

The Independence Day celebration at Mahwah was considered a great success. A variety of organizations united to plan and pay for the event. The Doo-Art Club performed several numbers and their chorus was spread out among the crowd to help in the community singing, led by Elmer Schumacher. The crowd was also greatly entertained by the talented cornetist, Miss Zimmerman, whose services were obtained by the Women’s Club. The Girl Scouts, dressed in red, white, and blue headdresses and aprons, sold refreshments. The setting was Lake Oweno where the boathouse was decorated with Japanese lanterns. The evening was capped with a fine display of fireworks. (Bristow)