This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BobLitts Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1276/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ANNIVERSARIES ARE OBSERVED BY VFW ALONG WITH POST AUXILIARY (Unknown Date) Some 150 members of the Christy Rock post, VFW, and Auxiliary, joined in celebrating VFW post, 2782, sixteenth birth day anniversary and also the anniversary of the sinking of the battleship Maine. Seven Spanish War veterans and their wives were honored guests at the affair. A delicious ham supper served by a committee headed by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vanderlaan started the festivities. During the evening an entertaining floor show was provided by members if the post and auxilary. Communal signing led by Rose Cappadona rounded out one of the most enjoyable parties of the year. Those taking part in the floor show included: Richard Mendelhall, Myrtle Medelhall, Lew Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vandelaan, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Palmer, Mrs. Jo Woodward, and music by Sam Pertilla. Henry Cabler, head of the Spanish War vets, thanked the Post and auxiliary for the honors bestowed. Commander A. Wesley Gould gave a brief history of post 2782 and also expressed a few thoughts on the Spanish War veterans anniversary. Post Chaplain Peter Chrispell of Sherburne led in prayer. Spanish War veterans present were Henry Gabler, Samuel Litts, Almon Wassung, Henry Hogancamp, Howard Phillips, Nelson Defoe and Daniel Arlien. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.