On April 14, 2007, at 11:11 a.m., the American Legion lowered
the American Flag for the final time. After 50 years, the Post
sold its home which will be demolished and replaced by two houses.
The Post Commander Michael Cahill vows to continue the Post.
American Legion Closes “The Hut”
About fifty-three or so years ago, the members of James B. Scarr
Post 106, American Legion took possession of the property known
as 106 Terrace Avenue. This was the culmination of 24 years
of trying to obtain a permanent home for the Post.
The property we bought had been, for many years, the home of
Mr. & Mrs. A .E. Browne. Mr. Browne has been a Founder and
a Commander of Post 106 and, in the early 1940’s, the
Mayor of Hasbrouck Heights for two terms.
In the next few years the building was converted into meeting
rooms and the basement converted to a recreation room. All this
was enjoyed fully for many years and the James B. Scarr Post
held many a party and ceremony in the “Hut,” as
it was referred to by many of the Old-timers.
We are sure many people in town can remember the hot dogs and
soda, coffee and cake after the Memorial Day ceremonies and
the most welcome coffee and buns after Veterans Day ceremonies
in November. It was our pleasure to celebrate those occasions
with the town.
Unfortunately, present day conditions have made it necessary
for the Post to sell that hard-earned property. To that purpose
we have entered into a contract with an interested party.
However, the James B. Scarr Post 106, American Legion is not
disappearing into the sunset nor is it disbanding. We intend
to continue serving the community, sending young men to Boys
State, supporting those veterans confined to nursing homes and
hospitals, and, in general, continuing with those programs and
activities that we have had over the years.
Thanks to the generosity of the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights,
we will be meeting in Borough Hall on the first Monday of each
month at 8:00 p.m. Exception would be a month in which a holiday
falls on that weekend. Veterans of all wartime periods are invited
to join and help in the struggle to maintain and to better the
rights given to us in recognition of our time spent in the various
services.
For information contact Bob Burns at 201-288-4028 or Mike Cahill
at 201-288-1026. We look forward to hearing from you.Story by
Michael J. Cahill, Commander ###
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