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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-10-29, Page 13ti 1 Times -Advocate, October 29, 1986 PAST PRESIDENTS — Twenty-one of the 30 presidents who have serv- ed the Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary were on hand for Saturday's 35th anniversary banquet. Standing in the back, from the left: Lois Brintnell, Cora Wurm, Marion Frayne, Barb Hearn, Vera Mason, Elsie McDonald, Esther Hillman, Bernice Shipman, Dawn Murray, Rena Young, Noel Westlake and Ellen Knight. Seated: Joan Harness, Janice Morris, Eva Triebner, Marg Wragg, Irene Jackson, Dorothy Pfaff, Pauline Dyck, Annie Lawson and Isa Smith. legion ladies mark birthday, hear of long service record "We've come a long way, baby," commented Dorothy Pfaff during an encompassing historical review. of the Ladies Auxiliary to the R. E. Pooley branch Legion at the group's 35th an- niversary party at the Legion hall, Saturday. She outlined a long list of donations that have been made to the communi• - ty and veterans during her review and much of that funding came from banquets served by the Auxiliary dur- ing the past 35 years. "It's really great to sit back and en- joy ourselves and not have to serve or do the dishes after," she commented. The banquet was put on by a group of Kirkton ladies. Branch president Jack Brintnell was among the head table guests and noted that a lot of Legion branches would fold up if it wasn't for the work of their Auxiliaries. He commended the members for their long, long hours of hard work in making this community a better place in which to live. "Keep it up, we need you," he challenged. Zone commander Mary Hawn also congratulated the Auxiliary for their "wonderful work", saying she was very proud of the ladies. During the evening, past presidents were introduced and 11 of the 47 charter members were on hand to receive their 35 -year pins. Their photo appears elsewhere. Receiving 30 -year pins were Cora Wurm and Evelyn Rubery; 25 years, Olive Ferguson, Bernice Shipman, Marg Wragg, Shirley Wright, Mary Thompson and Edna Reeves; 10 years, Janice Morris. Chairing the banquet was president Esther Hillman, who has served in that capacity on three different occasions. In her history review, Mrs. Pfaff noted that of the 30 presidents who have served, none has been lost to the great reaper. She termed the first five years as possibly the hardest but the group moved forward because "we were all young, ambitious and adventuresome." At that time the kitchen at the hall was located in the basement and "running up and down those stairs was what kept our girlish figures in those days". Highlights of the donations made by the Auxiliary over the past 35 years are as follows: 1953—$800 to South Huron Hospital; 1954 --TV set for Westminster Hospital and cigarettes and birthday parties for veterans at the hospital; 1955 --another TV for Westminster; 1956-41,000 to Branch for Auxiliary room; 1957—$250 to SHH nurses' residence; 1958 --banquet tables and furniture for Auxiliary rooms; 1959--$250 bursary for SHDHS and $500 to Branch; 1960-4600 for equipp- ing kitchen to cater to 400 people; 1961—mother of pearl pins for 10 -year CHARTER MEMBERS — Eleven of the 47 charter members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the R.E. Pooley Legion received their 35 -year pins at the anniversary celebration this week. Standing from the left are: Edna Simmons, Vera Mason, Marion Frayne, Dorothy Reynolds, Dora McTavish, Annie Lawson and Ellen Knight. Seated: Irene Harness, Elsie Jory, Eva Triebner and Dorothy Pfaff. Others unable to attend were Gladys Bierling, Verdun Lindenfield, Olive Ostland, Minnie Parker, Verna Wurm and Grace Wurm. 4 1 —. HOMEMADE n our own sausage kitchen- at E ABATTOIR and MEAT MARKET HWY. 83 - 31/2 miles East of Exeter 235-1123 At Veal's we've been listening to what you like for years and developing our own unique recipes for cold meats. Try out homemade products and discover = the difference for yourself. SPECIALS THIS WEEK ONLY - _ Veal's Homemade Sausage • • 59 Ib.acon S kilogram boxes 79 8 Ib. Homemade Beerwurst or Polish 39 Meat Loaf Ib. Fully processed Hinds, Fronts & Sides of Beef Hinds ~Fronts 11 99 II 29 Ib. Ib. Sides �' 59 _ • You'll Love our Quality 4.. • members; 1962—new nylon colors for Trivitt Memorial. 1963—Adopted Korean child, new paint and drapes for Legion hall; 1964--$500 for swimming pool; 1965 -- started bingo on trial basis (it lasted 21 years) ; 1966 -another $500 for swim- ming pool; increased Command bur- sary to $250; aided Legion in erecting picnic pavilion at Riverview Park, $2,000 to renovate Auxiliary room; 1967-4300 to Westminster Hospital for records and treats and $600 for pavilion; 1968—uniforms and tourna- ment fees for pee wee hockey team, TV for SH Hospital and $150 to Men- tally Handicapped Assoc.; 1969 --X- ray cabinet for hospital and drapes for Scout Hall; 1970 --drapes for Westminster hospital, $200 for Minor Hockey Association, $300 for Ontario champion pee wee team jackets and travel expenses, $500 for swimming pool heater; hosted senior citizens' banquet. 1973-41,400 for dishwashing room; 1974— further $1,832 for dishwashing room; 1975-- $500 for pub fund at Westminster; 1976—$2,000 for parking lot; 1977--$6,500 for auditorium renovations; 1978—$2,000 tables and chairs for auditorium; 1980-41,000 to Community Park grounds develop- ment; 1982—$100 to rec summer pro- gram, $110 -to Huron Family and Children Services to send children to camp;- 1983—new uniforms for pee wee hockey team, sponsored skating at rec centre; 1984—new windows and refrigerator for kitchen; 1985—$250 to Exeter Girl Guides, citizenship award for grade eight students. Many of the donations have been made on an ongoing basis. Super Specials All Summer Sportswear Page 13 • Summer Sleepwear • all camisoles • Tap pants • Teddies 50 off 20 off Sales valid Thurs. thru Sat. Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Centro Mall uvazors 11 Exeter 235-0891 Special Prices on ALL our uTTON MVFFA1r Microwaves Over 100 Microwave Ovens in Stock 00 Prices start at 298 We service our microwaves A small deposit will hold We Svrvicc' Who We' So DRYSDALE MAJORcANpRE LTDE HENSALL 262 2728 Ontario OPEN FRIDAY TILL 9 P THE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES SENIOR CITIZENS - Exeter and Area - Are you interested in the Ontario Non -Profit Housing Program? This is a rental geared to in- come program presented by the Ontario Government to make accommodation available to Seniors over sixty with rental charges based on income. The program was approved by the Exeter Senior Club and Ervin Sillery, Len McKnight and A. Garnet Hicks were named to evaluate the program. The Exeter Town Council were advised 'of this program and of- ficially appointed the above peo- ple to conduct a survey to ascer- tain the needs of this communi- ty concerning this. Bramwell Gregson Incor- porated (a London based firm who supervised the Grand Bend project) has been engaged to prepare a questionnaire to secure Oe necessary facts. The survey will commence November l st. Volunteers will drop off the survey sheets, an explanatory letter, and an ad- dressed envelope. The householder if interested will answer the questions and place in envelope and seal same. The volunteer will advise the householder when envelopes will be picked up. Survey to be completed by November 20. The volunteer will, bring all sealed envelopes to a central depot to be taken to office of the consultant in London - who will analyze the contents and advise the local committee of future ac- tion. Only the consultant in Lon- don will have access to sealed envelopes. Any interested resident 57 years or older in Exeter or area who did not receive a survey sheet and requires same contact A. Garnet Hicks. 235-2438 or Eldon Heywood 235-0720. These - people will arrange to accom- modate you. The commitee-needs the support of all seniors in this'area. You may be the one who needs it. E eter Seniors Housing Committee t�viw sillery Chairmenet A. ieruet Nicks fie retery A