Mexico Independent Centennial Issue, 1861-1961, Mexico, NY

Recovered text indicates:
- discussing the Stone-Davis Post / American Legion
- states that after enlarging, the Legion in 1944 purchased "the former home of A. W. Skinner on Scenic Avenue"
- states the Legion in 1945 sponsored a town baseball team and youth activities

Why this matters:
- directly ties the American Legion's Scenic Avenue property to the former home of **A. W. Skinner**
- this is extremely important because the Timothy Skinner nomination states Timothy's son **Avery W. Skinner** became a principal of Mexico Academy
- this creates a strong family-continuity link between the Skinner family and the later American Legion use of the property
- it also gives a specific year for Legion acquisition: **1944**

Saved image evidence:
- assets/images/historic/1961-mexico-independent-centennial-aw-skinner-legion.png