Parade-loving East End residents are treated once a week to a show staged at the Penn Street Armory by the Howard W. Kahler Post 844 VFW drum and bugle corps.

The 40-piece organization meets every Wednesday evening at the armory for drill practice. Before proceedings are long underway, a large crowd of youngsters and grown-ups appear to watch the show.

Delroy F. Wurster, drum major for the organization for the past 15 years, said the drum and bugle corps was established in 1921 following World War I. At that time, there were approximately 16 men in the group. One of the original members, Harry M. Sobers, is still with the corps.

The drum and bugle corps is under the direction of Joseph Ray, 625 Green Street. In addition to the Wednesday drills, the group holds music practice on Thursday evenings at the Reno Post.

Since 1935 the corps has competed in various contests. It has won one state championship and has placed fourth in a national competition. At no time Mr. Wurster said, has the unit failed to win an award in competition.