DAV Trophies To Be Awarded. Mrs. Ava Marie Gonzales, department commander of the Disabled American Veterans' state auxiliary, receives trophies from various members. Awards are to be presented at The convention in Baton Rouge June 15-17. Pictured above are, from left, Mrs. Irma Griffatta, Carville Hospital chairman; Mrs. Anthony Savarese, state executive committeewoman; Mrs. Gonzales, Mrs. Barney Gill, department adjunct, and Mrs. R.C. Ranson, National third junior vice commander. Members of the different departments of the auxiliary of the DAV present trophies to Mrs. Ava Maria Gonzales, auxiliary department commander who will take them to Baton Rouge for the department convention on June 15-16-17. They're they will be awarded for the following activities in the different auxiliaries: publicity, junior activities, Carville Hospital activity, child welfare, community service and membership.

Photo is dated 1951.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.