Dr. Elmer Heffelfinger, a member of American Legion Post 316, Summit Hill, was installed as commander of the Carbon County Inter-Post Association for 1998-99 during a ceremony held at his post home.

The installing officer was Arthur Diehl, 30th District commander and a member of American Legion Post 470, Bath.

The inter-post association is comprised of posts in Summit Hill, Lansford, Nesquehoning, Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, Palmerton, Beaver Meadows and Weatherly.

Heffelfinger succeeds Edward of Post 304, Jim Thorpe.