John Lyon Post 3150 Turned 70 on November 20, 2004

The following appeared in the Dance Program for the John Lyon Spring Dance, 26 May 1956.

"Brief History of John Lyon Post No. 3150"

"In the year 1934, Comrades W.W. Burnett and Charles A. Musselman, along with their wives, Mrs. Loretta Burnett and Mrs. Hattie Musselman, were returning home from a post meeting at National Capital Post in Washington, D.C. During the course of their conversation along the way, it was decided to try and organize a Post here in Arlington County. Through their efforts and leadership, the Post was chartered in November 1934, and Comrade Burnett became the first Post Commander."

"In choosing a name for the Post, it was decided not just to select a name, but to select one that was truly a symbol of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After much comparison and checking of veterans, the name John Lyon was chosen, since he had been an overseas veteran and actually gave his life for our country's cause. Permission was secured from his family and the Post became known as John Lyon Post No. 3150."

"Shortly thereafter, the Ladies Auxiliary was organized, and Sister Burnett became the first president."

"The Post is well known in Arlington because of its sincere efforts in fostering good citizenship, patriotism, and the true ideals of our great Democracy. Many veterans, including those who are not members, have benefited from the Post Relief Fund."

"The Post home is located at 19^th and North Uhle Streets in Arlington. Any person interested in joining may contact one of our members."

John Lyon Ladies Auxiliary 3150 Turned 70 on February 19, 2005

Three months after VFW Post 3150 was chartered on November 20, 1934, the Ladies Auxiliary 3150 received its charter on February 19, 1935. Twenty-one women signed the charter, including the first President, Loretta Burnett whose husband, William, was the first Post Commander. Nettie Wolfe was the second President, followed by Hattie Musselman, whose husband, Charlie, was the second Commander. Their daughter, Virginia Musselman, was President in 1978-79, 1985-88.

Among the notable women coming out of John Lyon Ladies Auxiliary were Department Presidents Virginia Dalby (1950-51) and Winifred Locke (1954-55). Both women were also National Council Members. In addition, Locke served as Southern Conference President (1957-58).

Nine 3150 women have been District Presidents. They include Winifred Locke and Helen Plunkitt (1950s), Lucy Ebersole (1965-1966), Viola Haislip (1973-1974), Martha Tingler (1977-1978), Marcie Olson (1981-1982), Gail Hoffman (1999-2000), Joy Neher Van Horn (2001-2002), and Catherine Kerns (2003-2004). Hoffman and Kerns were each named the Outstanding District President during the state convention following their respective terms.