This Day in History: 1955-02-12

Shuart’s was the location of the annual dinner of the Mahwah Fire Department #1 attended by about eighty members and guests.  Frank Young acted as master of ceremonies and introduced the many distinguished guests.  Present were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce F. Sockman, representing the Township Committee, Fire Commissioner and Mrs. Thomas Ackerson the Department’s Chaplain and Mrs. Howard E. Friebeley and a full complement of officers from the Ramsey Fire Department.  The main activity of the evening outside of eating and drinking was dancing.  Meanwhile, Company No. 2 were having their party at the Twin Bar.  The feature of the evening was a birthday cake for Township Attorney, John Warhol Jr.

(Bristow)