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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1972-05-11, Page 5Come over to five per cent on savings • Right now is the time to switch yoursaviagg to' where you get live per cent inter6t on non-chequing savings inieotiftt: Victoria and Grey has less service char-, more cot'venicnt 1)(40 11 pays inteireli from ' May first n idOogits made befOre Mi / 12. Get more for kk your Money', t today - At Victoria arid Grey, 11010RM. and 11321 GREY, n us COMPANY SINCE 1609 THE HURON EiPaiTOR, SIEAFORTH, MAY 11, arnd stated that ne op,roxitigeti the World war I 'veterans who had founded the Royal Canadian Legion and who more or less had turned it over to the Vet- erans of World war U; This part of the evening closed with the singing of the Queen, ac- companied at the piano by COMa rade Bob Spittal, The dance -that fellowed, was enjoyed by a large -crowd in spite of the inclement weather. VAST EVENTS The 'Bingo last Friday, May 5th attracted sixty-six players, and prizes to the value of WO. to learn of the death of Com-, rade Pat Maloney on May 7th and extend their deepest sym- pathy to the members of his family. By John D. Baker public Relations Officer Brancli 156 The foildiving account la writ- ten in detail for those who were unable to attend. AWARDS -/%1101-1T AT THE LEGION Last Saturday, May 6th ap- proximately 225 attended the Awards Night and Dinner at the Legion Hall in Seaforth. The President, Comrade Cleave Coombs opened the pro- ceedings, followed by the stng- trig of "0 Canada", accompan- ied on the piano by Comrade Bob -Spittal; this. was followed by a toast to fallen Comrades 13-roPoSed -bY,Comride-CecilRick- ard, Zone Commander of Zone C 2. A toast to the Queen was proposed by Comrade Gordon Scott,, 1st Vice President of Branch 156. The Padre Comrade Bob Spittal then said Grace. 4-- A delic-lous roast beef din- ner was served by the Ladles Auxiliary, waiting on tables were members of the ,Seaforth Dis- trict High School Band. President Comrade Cleave" Coombs welcomed the large gath- ering, Past President Comrade • William Dalrymple introduced the head table, and explained for the benefit of new members the area that District C cov- ered -and how it was divided • into four zones Cl, C2, C3 and C4 and where the zones were situated. Gomrade Frank Sills, Mayor of Seaforth, brought greetings from the town, and recalled the history and progress of Branch 156. Comrade Gordon Scott thanked the Ladies Auxiliary for the delicious meal, and Presi- dent Cleave Coombs thanked the girls of the Seaforth District High School Band for waiting on tables. The presentation of awardS was 'conducted by Comrade Dave Capperauld, 2nd Vice President of the Ontario Provincial Com- mand, assisted by Comrade Allan Nicholson chairman of the pro- ceedings. One Forty _year -pin was awarded to Comrade Ned Bos- well. The recipients of twenty- five year pins are: Comrades, Mel Acheson, R. S. Box, Ken Barry, Paul Brady, Ed Daly, L. T. (Red) Dillon, Grant Fin-. nigan, Gordon HulleyTAlex Kerr., 4. S. McDonald, Secord Mc- Brien, Harvey iVicClaren, Allan Nicholson, D'Orlean Sill's, Keith .Sharp, Bob Spittal, John Woad, Norman Young, Cecil Adams, Ken Coombs, J. C. Cornish, Clay- ton Dennis, B. J. Duncah, John Flannery, John Holland, Harry ;....18.e.SOMe, M. mcGreight, Mackey McGrath, Bill Wilbee, Bill Ball, Neil Bell, Bill Brown, Jack Cleary, Andy McLean, Orville Oke, Frank Sills, Bob Smith, Jack Taylor, Bill Dalrymple, Ferg Feeney, Bob Govier, George Hays, Clayton Loobjd Jim Mc- Gregor, Mel Merriam, George Miller, Jim Racho, Alvin -Sil- lery, Glen Smith, Charles Wood, 'Fred Willis., Pat Cleary, Archie Dobson, Hartman Hiusser, John Cardno, Cleave Coombs, Vera Hudson, Alex Irvine, Leslie Beat- tie, Jim Brown, W. J. Cleary, Clarence, Malone,George Kruse, Dave Netzke. After •these awards were made, Comrade Allan Nicholson called on the District COmmarrder Comrade Rollie „Russel to pre- sent the 'News Media AWard to • Comrade Andy McLean, Editor of the Huron Expositor. Comrade Russel explained that this was the highest 'award that the Royal Canadian L.egio n could bestow on a Newspaper. After reading a letter from the President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Corn- rade Redmond Roche, the Dist- rict Commander presented the News Media Award to The Huron Expositor, for its outstanding sup- port and coverage, of Legion acte "vines for the past many-years. In-acknowledging the award Com- rade Andy said it had been made possible by the contribution and assistance of the Brandh Public Relations chairmen.- incitiding .Comiadea Jack Holland and D'Orlean Sills and the present P.R.O. John Baker. He said the Staff of the Huron Expesitor would appreciate and' he -proud of the award. The next highlight of the evening was the presentation of a Certificate of Merit to Corn- rade Peggy Coombs, President of the Ladies Auxiliary. This ,award was for tier many years of outstanding service to the Branch and the Ladies Auxiliary and for devotion to all her duties. Her Certificate of Merit was presented by Cbmrade , Evelyn Carrol C 1 Zone Commander for the Ladies Auxiliary. In reply to the award 'Comrade Peg Coombs said this was indeed an unexpected honour and that she was deeply moved, She praised the members of the Lad- ies Auxiliary for the help that they had given her and that she was,sure that they would be justlyproud of the award, as they had helped her immeas- urably. Comrade President Cleave Coombs asked the Sergeant at Arms to retire the colours and had Comrade Allan Nichol- son report to the Sergeant' at Arms, after which ,he was - marched up with the colours to receive the- Legion's highest award, 'the Meritorious Service Medal. Corn rad.e Jack Eisler. read the citation, and reviewed the service record of domraCie Nith- Olson and declared that he indeed was Mr. Legion himself. Comrade Dave Capperauld, Proviricial and Vide President then pinned the Medal on comrade Al. In his-reply To the presenta- tion Comrade Nicholson said that he was completely taken by sur- prise, and shaken but that ..he really appreciated the ho r and was so pleased that -- h good friend Comrade Dave Capperauld was the one to present him with the Medal. He added, that he appreciated the support given him by the Branch and the Ladies Aux- •iliary. • Comrade Peg Coombs pre- Sented a• pin to Comrade Vera dson; this was a gold Maple eaf pin, a memento fromfrom the Ladies Auxiliary. The chairman then called on the District Commander Com- rade Rollie Russel to introdke the guest speaker, Comrade Dave Capperauld, Comrade Capper- auld was born in Renfrew, Scot-', land in 1922, served with the Royal Air Force, served in the U.K." and Africa-, came to Canada in 1949, joined the Royal Can- adian Legion in 1956, was Pres- ident of Branch 120 Georgetown for three years, became Deputy Zone Commander of Zone B 7 in 1963 and Zone Commander of Zone- B 7 in 1965 also Deputy District Commander of District B also in 1965 was elected to 3ici Vice President of ProVihcial Command in 1969 and to 2nd V ice President Provincial Com- mand .fri 1971. He was married 'in Paisley, Scotland in 1948. His wife's name is' Elma, they have -- three daughters, aged 20, 16 and 7. •... Latex interior fiat Comrade- Capperauld spoke on organization and the progress of the Legion...He.. spoke_ of the. contribution that the Legion had made tb the country through their service to the communities all across Canada. He went on to say that instead of handing over our obligations• to the, young people,. we should have them assist us wifh*Them, Ifelhought that a good many of us would be around a long time yet to handle the reins. Comrade D'Orlean , Sills thanked the speaker. Before Zone Commander.Comrade Ted Elliott closed the proceedings, he brought greetinigs from zone Cl LOW price tractors with First totally new design in year's 'in 50-70"hp class, combines farmers opinions, sug- gestions and desires with world wide experience and "Big" tractor features. 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