This Day in History: 1958-10-14

Fred L. Wehren was elected President of the newly organized Mahwah Chamber of Commerce. The other officers were vice-presidents Charles Reinauer, George Hauck and Willard B. Rhodes. Grace Apgar is the Secretary, Laura Wanamaker is Assistant Secretary and Edwin Weaver is the Treasurer. At a dinner at the Mark restaurant, a standing vote of thanks was given to Morris E. Ruddick for his energy and foresight in being the major force in organizing the new group. One member from each business or profession in Mahwah can be a full member of the Chamber. Its purpose is to promote the commercial and industrial interests of the community. Associate members are those who have a business in the community, but do not live in Mahwah. (Bristow)