The Women's Defense Council Auxiliary was formed in May 1942 to support the New Gretna Local Defense Council. Click on the link below to read the organization's minutes from 1942. Those readers familiar with New Gretna during the World War II era will recognize the names of many of the members who attended the meetings. The following were elected as officers at the first meeting held on May 1, 1942 - Helen Mathis, President; Elizabeth Shutte, Treasurer; and Mildred Kauflin, Treasurer.