This Day in History: 1939-06-18
A number of Mahwah residents attended the ceremonies marking the transfer of the historic Ringwood estate to the State of New Jersey. Among those present were the following couples: Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Wanamaker, Frank Paret, Franklin F. Russell, E. W. Van Houton, and Fred W. Petri. On the 12th the pupils of Grade 4 in School #7 toured the mansion. Mrs. Ogden Hewett entertained at a dinner party before the event. (Bristow)