This Day in History: 1949-11-14
At the annual meeting of the Mahwah Junior Rifle Club, held at the metallurgical Laboratory of the American Brake Shoe Company, dues were reduced and Richard Slade was elected President for one year. Other officers were Anthony Franklin, Robert Winchell, Byrd Avery, Jennifer Tilly and Robert Mueller. The Club held target practice on their range in a high sand bank east of Franklin Turnpike, generously provided by Wilbur Ward, every Saturday morning. Howard Avery was the club advisor and instructor. The group was affiliated with the National Rifle Association. (Bristow)