This Day in History: 1948-07-16

In impressive ceremonies held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall the officers of the newly organized Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were inducted. Heading the new post was Miss Mary Speich with Mary Borish, Pauline Poplawski, Ann Warguska, and Margaret Borish in other major posts. Presiding was Mrs. Bertha Bullis, Past President of the New Jersey State Department of the VFW. Large delegations attended the ceremonies from Auxiliary Posts in Paramus, Ramsey, and Westwood as numerous State Auxiliary representatives. A buffet supper followed at the Twin Bar Restaurant, arranged for by the male VFW Post. (Bristow)