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CORD0THITRSPAYOUVY 74*
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,the Legion In Clinton to many Of
eitiaella,„and even tO Annie 01
the mOrObers Means the large
white hall whit* 341244495 Kirk
,S,tteet. It is perfect place to go
in the evening to socialize, play
• cards, darts etc but to many
Legion members it means much
more.
••in—the initiation Of a new
member part of the ceremony
which is read to the candidate is
"the :Principles and Aims of the
Legion". The last paragraph
reads, "The Legion shall stand
for strong and united 'comrades
_among alt those who -have served
so that their welfare and that of
their dependots, especially the
dependents of the disabled, sick,
aged and needy may always he
safeguarded".
"Mat is Legion".
Following WOrld War 1 it was
realized by many of the returning
veterans, that in ander to -receive -
the recognition and assistance
which they had earned,.they must
organize in some way. As a result
the G.W.V.A. (Great War
Veterans Association) was
ig;unded. This served as .the
liaison- between the veteran and
the government for a amber of
years: however.; -there were
certain born leaders in the
British Empire including Canada
whir felt the G.W,V.A. was not
strung enough.and in November
1925 ata "Unity Crinference"
held in Winnipeg the "Canadian
Legion" of the British Empire
Syr% ice League was birn.
January 10. 1929 was THE
DAY for the G.W.V.A. in Clinton.
That was the &Ay the charter was
issued ;iind,,Branch 140 became a
true, Menthe.* of the Canadian
Legion Branch 140 remembers
the G.W.V.A.. but has never
looked back. Charter members of
the newlY-formed Branch 140
were (nu ranks 'shown) - H.B.
Combe. Dr. J.W. Shaw. M.D.
Mcfiaggart. ILL. Turner, G.M.
Cciunter. M. Agnew; 1.1... Lucas,
LC. Harrison and F.O. Ford.
For the sake of remem-
bering. Ihe following is the list of
presidents of Branch 140 taken
from the plaque in the Legion
Hall.
1929 -19301-C-cd.H.B,Combe
1931 - Dr. J.W . Shaw
1932 - 1933 - G.M. Counter
1934 - 1935 - Dr. F.G. Thompson
1936-1837- 000/%0 Mardeck
193$ -1038-4.L.Nea4
1944-1941- Alex . lladdy
1942-1904X. Cornish
1944 - 1946,1T.G. Scribbins
1947 agerge Wilson
1948 McIntyre
194941.1t,flawkins
1950- R,M. Irwin
195/ W.Klngswe11
19$2 -LB. Streets
1953- F.M. McEwan
1954 - /C.C. Cooke
195.IM. Counter
1956 -1,V.J. Denaturise
1957 - D.F. Andrews
198-A,S. Leiborne
1959-C.C. Proctor
1960, LE:Dale
1961 - LE. Graham
1962 -.ID. Thorndike
1963 - H. McPherson
1964 - K.W. Colquhoun
1965 - R.D. Fremlin
1966 - E.R. Porter
1967 - W.J. Chambers
1968 - S.C. Freeman
1969i- 1910- P.M. Brown
1910 - 1971 -H.M.B1agk
1971 - 1972 - Harry Crich
1972 - 1974 - G.W.A. Campbell
1974 - 1975 - 1. Hoggarth.
Under the leadership of these
,tssmrades the Branch has
progresSed front a few members
of the G.W.V.A-. to its present
membership of approximately
200. The "Legion Hall" has
moved many times since -the
Chasmr was issued. The first.
meeting place was the Library:
the pastime clubrooms over what
is now the century restaurant on
lloron Si. The next move was to
rooms over the old Bank of
Montreal, then to the building
where Chapman's Barber Shop is
located and finally into the
"volunteer built" hall. the corner
stone being laid by the late Dr.
Shaw November 11, 1952. Many
discussions such as "remember
the time" have taken place over
the years and this is the spirit
that keeps Legionalive.
• Branch NO. 140 has had only
one presentation of the
Meritorious Service Medal. This
was presented to the late
Comrade Doug Thornlike for
service above and beyond the call
of duty within the Legion. Branch
140 also have had Zone Corn.
'minders m thepersons (Attie late
George Wilsonthe late . Doug
Thorndike. Doug Andrews. and
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• Bill ChaMbers; it has also had
District Officers In the persop of
the late D. Thorndikwand Hank,
Black, both District Poppy
Chairmen;
The Ladies •auxillary
* Branch 141 wasgranted its
charter In November 1932 and
has proven a m_almtay Or the
Branch since the day it received
its charter. The Branch has found
it necessary to thank the ladies
many times and to this .day we
still say - "Thank you Ladies
Auxiliary'.
As the years passed since the
end of World War 22 Canadian
Legion found it necessary to
• adapt itself to the present day
Society. At the present time new
type members are being ac-
cepted. the fraternal ,affiliates -
Abase who far reasons beyond
their control were unable to join
but are 1.40$on minded; 4nd now
the associate roetribers these
are sons and daaghters of Utica,
members, Or sans 41140anghtera
Of deceased vetenms. The hitter
members WIIISOnte day "Take up
the Torch", and carry the Legion
onward,' as "old sweats" cannot
live forever.
Dominion - wide, Legion has
adapted quite readily to a part-
time service club, Hockey teams,
ball teams. scouts. guides,
brownies, public speaking. essay
contests and others are a few of
the present day activities being.
sponsored by the Legion Bran-
ches across Canada. There are
other community activities also
in which the Legion is showing
much interest community
centres, swimrning pools, parks,
playgrounds etc.. are a few that
fit into this category.
Clinton Oranch 144 is very
pleased and prouel'to take its
place in the ..COnimunity, put
realiZes that Viithout the!. corn -
facto confidence and` atWtance
of the citizens of Clinton this
would he iropossible;There is no
better time than Centennial year
1915 for ClintOn Legion Branch
140 to that* the citizens of
Clinton. alt of us members - or-
dinary, associate and affiliate for
their trust and cooperation.
May we always remember
the solemn obligations we have
assumed as members of the
Royal Canadian Legion and
remembering them may we ever
pray:
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"Lord God of Hosts.
Be with us yet,
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget," • ,
Compiled by Geo. W.A. Campbell
Lock Cree is shown delivering groceries Orengell's 'in the early 30is. Bab Casnpben now tic-
..upies .
Clintonian. Club marks
On November 28, 1951 Mrs-
Maitaret fitiinV McDonald in-
vited around ten ladies of the
Clinton district and Mrs. Good
and Mrs. Smith from the
Goderich Club to organize a Mary
Hastings Club in Clinton. Mrs.
Smith the vice-president of • the
Goderich Club gave some
pointers on how to form the club.
Election of Officers took place
and Mrs. Margaret McDonald
was unanimously elected as
President; Mrs. Connie (Wilfred)
Colclough as first vice-president.
Mrs. Milton Wiltse as second
vice-president: Miss Clara
Harrison as treasurer. The Clqb
was named the "Good Neigh-
bours Club". later changed to the
"Clintonian Club". There were
around 40 members with an
average attendance of 27. Sewing
was chine -; pyjamas- and nine
layettes were made for hospitals:
quilts were made and once a year
a quilt was made and tickets sold
and a draw made for the lucky
winner. The Club sponsored card
parties. to raise money for the
club, and an annual -banquet was
held in November. A- pot luck
luncheon was held at the
Christmas party. and each year a
picnic held in the month of June.
A bus trip was taken earth year.
The members enjoyed a free bus
trip to the Mary Hastings picnic
each year at London.
The Ctub has helped needy
families; donations have been
made to the Blind. Muscular
24th year.
Dystrophy. Salvation Army, and
the Cancer Society. Two large
lams- -were_heeght and presented
to die Clinton Public Hospital, We
have made donations to town
projects; send flowers and treats
to shut-ins at Christmas: visit the
sick and send cards -to the sick in •
Hospitals.
The 1975 officers are -
president. Mrs. Leona Lockhart :
secretary Mrs. Edna -(Harold)
Adams; treasurer. Mrs. Viola
Lampnian. A "Dutch Auction" is
held at every meeting at which'
Mrs. Pearl (Frank) Cummings is
the auctioneer. A mystery prize
is given at each meeting. lunch is
served. and a social time en-
joyed.
By Mrs. Harold Adams.
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mete* curial!: Altivrazt. ovr.
The Baptist Church in Clhtton on Huron Street.
Opal Jones nyis firsi head
of Eastern Siar,
Clinton Chapter No, 266,
Order of the Eastern Star. was
instituted on September 8. 1951
with 93 Charter Members. The
first Worthy Matron .was Mrs.
Opal ,fones and the Worthy
Patron. Mr, Sidney Jones of
Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney
Thompson, formerly of Parkhill,
now residing in Stratford, were
instrumental in teeming this
Cher.
• The Chapter meets the first
Thursday of each month in SL
.„ Paul's Parish Hall. Clinto.
where it hate met since it was
formed. The membership at the
present time is 120.
The Order of the Eastern
Star is a Benevolent
organization. Over the past years
our Chapter has supported many
community projects. They have
furnished a room in our local
hospital. as well as contributing
to tbe Cardiac and intensive Care
one of our own Eastern' Stub
-
projects is the assistaace we give
students in training for religious
leadership.
Maxine Aiken. Secretary
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