Belles Of St. Mary Win VFW National Drill Team Crown
DCN Aug. 29, 1962 issue

Belles of St. Mary, Hull, Mass. won the Class A VFW National Drill Team Championships. The contest was held at Cook Field, at the University of Minneapolis Monday, August 13.

The R-Lettes from Round Lake were the favored team due to the excellent showing they have made all season against midwestern rivals.

The Belles were chosen as runners for the Million Dollar Pageant on Wednesday night.

The instructor for the Belles is Richard "Ike" Iannessa.