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Local Legion History
On May 4th, 1946, the Legion purchased a building on
Turnborry St. from Norman Thompson. A lot of renovations
were required. This building was used until they built a new
Legion on the present site and the old building was
purchased by Leonard Lamont. The Ladies Auxiliary was
formed as an Auxiliary Branch to Brussels Legion on May
28th, 1946. The ladies held their first meeting in the building
where The Citizen is presently located. Their first year had a
membership of 48. The following are the chartered members
of the Ladies Auxiliary: V. Thomas, G. Lowe, I. Wineberg, A.
Doll, A. Brothers, E. Shaw, I. Woodrow, B. Elliott, I.
Workman, J. Workman, K. Duncan and C. Oakley.
From the Minutes
The following are excerpts from the oldest existing records
of the Brussels Legion minutes.
January 7th, 1947 - 1st regular meeting was held In the new
Legion hall with large attendance of members present.
January 15th, 1947 - Caretaker and Canteen Manager hired
for salary of $50 per month.
January 2nd, 1948 - Special meeting held to sponsor
Juvenile Hockey team. Made decision to buy all necessary
equipment.
April 27th, 1948 - Committee made to bring to the attention
of the executive anyone in need of assistance.
May 4th, 1948 - Legion and Oddfellows decide to join
decoration Sunday Services.
January 1949 - Grant of $2,500 given to start a Midget
Hockey team.
November 1949 - Motion put forth that any paid member
could bring one guest Into the Canteen Only on a trial basis.
December 1949 - Allowing guests proves to be
unsatisfactory. Discontinued this privilege. Decided on
having periodic open nights where guests would be allowed.
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