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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-10-17, Page 3GODE JCH SIGNAL•STAIZ, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17,1984—PAGE 3 MEN'S AND LADIES' ASSORTED LEATHER KEY CASES BY TILLEY VALUES TO 14.00 "SUPER DEAL" 9 The officers and executive chairman of Goderich Legion Branch 109 for the Legion Year 1984-1985 are: (front row 1. to r.) - Secretary, Marjorie Kernick; Treasurer, Clarence Hoy; Im- mediate Past -president, Clare Bedard; President, John A. Mac- Donald; First Vice-president, Alvin Blackwell and Second Vice- president, Carolyn Holborn. The centre row includes: William Burke, Robert Chapman, Donald Kernick, Leslie Riley and Harold Beadle. The back row includes: Neil Shaw, Alex Gauley, Donald McArthur, Stanley Profit, Ray Barker, Howard Carroll, Stan Batt, Allan Fisher, Harold Chambers and Gene Baker. Branch accepts eight members BY NEIL SHAW The General Meeting of Goderich Legion Branch 109 for the honth of October was held in the Jubilee Room with Branch Presi- dent John A. MacDonald in the chair. Eight new members were added to the nominal roll of Branch 109. Applications were accepted from Ordinary members W. Keene, P.J. Baltrop and R.A. Ronaldson and Associate members C. Knight, W. Pier- son, M. Sydney, N. Scott and R. Brookhouse. A motion was passed to increase the an- nual legion dues by the amount of $5 for the coming year. The membership dues for or- dinary and associate members are $25.00 and for fraternal members $30.00. Anyone paying their 1985 dues prior to the end of this year are eligible for the monthly early bird draw and may win a free paid up dues for the year to folltiw. Dues may be paid at the canteen or by mailing your cheque to the Membership Chairman, Legion Branch 109, 56 Kingston St., Goderich, N7A 3K4. The Branch made a donation of $125 to the Knights of Columbus Arthritis Society Cam- paign and $20 to the Parkwood Hospital Entertainment Fund for Veterans. The District Fall Convention will be held on October 20 and 21 at Branch 126 in Cam- bridge (Preston). A meeting to explain the functions of the Legion will be held this Thursday, October 18 at 8 p.m. in the Jubilee Room by Leader- ship Chairman Bob Chapman for all Legion members and a special invitation is extend- ed to our Associate members. The poppy canvass this year will be held on Sunday, November 4 and the church parade will be held on November 11 at North Street United Church prior to the Remem- brance Day Service at the Cenotaph. Details of the poppy canvass and Legion Parade will be announced later. The Sick and Welfare Chairman reported that cards, gifts and/or visitations were made to 21 comrades last month: The Branch will sponsor three teams for the Zone Cribbage Tournament to be held in „Lucknow on October 27 and the Branch will put in a bid for the District Dart Tourna- ment. A letter of congratulations was sent to Comrade. Evelyn Carroll who was elected the Second Vice-president by the Ontario Command of the Ladies Auxiliary at their recent convention. A Halloween Party will be held in the lounge on October 27. There will be prizes for those who attend in costume. The next executive meeting of the Branch is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30 and the next general meeting of the Branch will be held on Tuesday, November 6 a 77:30 p.m. in the Jubilee Room. Auxiliary members 'attend convention BY MYRTLE McNAIR, President Laura McLarty chaired the regular general meeting of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. October 9 with about 45 members in attendance. Two new comrades were initiated, Becky Lynn Mclvor and Mary Ellen Gower. Minutes of the September general meeting and the last executive meeting were approved as read. Treasurer Marie LeBlanc gave her report. This was approv- ed and all September accounts were also ap- proved for payment. The executive received a letter of resigna- tion from Comrade Kathy Langelle. This was accepted with regrets. Kathy is moving from Goderich. Comrade Marion Hays will take over Kathy's duties as canteen convener. The executive appointed Comrade Grace Mugford to the Executive Committee. Grace was installed to her new office by President McLarty. Grace is also Sports Of- ficer. President McLarty congratulated Com- rade Evelyn Carroll on being elected Second Vice President Ontario Provincial Com- mand. Anyone who has had the privilege to hear Evelyn give her committee reports at Command level, will appreciate how hard she works, how accurate and articulate she delivers these reports, and will understand the faith placed in Evelyn from delegates all over Ontario. There were 327 colors carried on parade to the cenotaph at Niagara Falls to officially open the 41st Biennial Convention of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary, Ontario Provin- cial Command. President McLarty, Past President Sharon Scruton and Second Vice - President Marg Lightfoot were a part of ap- proximately 1600 comrades attending from all across Ontario. As voting delegates, they each gave an inside_look at the convention. itesolutions dealt with at the convention will be reviewed in February when they are received from Ontario Provincial Com- mand. Remembrance Day is Sunday, November 11. The church parade will fall in at 9:15 a.m. and parade to North Street United Church for service at 9:30 a.m. Parade to the cenotaph will be at 10:45 a.m. The ser- vice is to commence at 11 a.m SHARP. Transportation will be available for non - marchers. Don't forget the Poppy Blitz on the even- ing of November 9, and all day Saturday, November 10. Contact Poppy Chairman Howard Carroll and offer your help for this most important campaign. Westminster Vets Party is Wednesday, CABBAGE PATCH KIDS DISHES BY ROYAL WORCESTER CUP, BOWL, PLATE -REG. 39.00 GET SET FOR W NTER "CABBAGE PATCH KIDS" or "MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE" ADHESIVE BANDAGES 12'5 69 ASSORTE D VASES 3.99 LADIES PEN and WATCH SET DELUXE SCRAPER/BRUSH 2.39 GAS -LINE 150 mI. ANTI -FREEZE LOCK DE-ICER HY: BUXTON WALLETS MEN'S VALUES TO 26.00 1 4 .99 LADIES REG. 24.00 1% 099 SLIM LCD WATCH AND BALL PEN $ET 5 79 MEDICINE CABINET CLEAN-UP From October 15 to October 28, 1984 Pharmacies throughout Ontario will be participating in a project to help keep the people ,of Ontario healthy by evaluating old, or unused medications. UNUSED MEDICATIONS CAN BE A HAZARD ESPECIALLY: •When YOUNG CHILDREN are in the home. •When they have lost their strength. Medications stored for a very long time may even he HARMFUL. Remove this potential danger from your home by taking unused drugs to your local pharmacy for evaluation. This project is being sponsored by your pharmacist, and the Ontario Pharmacists' Association. TOTES The officers and executive chairmen of the Ladies Auxiliary of Legion Branch 109 for the Legion Year 1984-1985 are as follows: ( front row 1. to r.) - Recording Secretary, Margaret Young: First Vice-president, Margaret Lightfoot; President, Laura McLarty; frlmmediate Past President, Sharon Scruton and Corresponding Secretary, Iris Sampson. The tre row includes : Esther Blackwell; Joan Hoy; Kay McAstocker; and Evelyn Carroll. The b. k row includes: Ann Feagan; Treasurer, Marie Leblanc; Brenda Teichert; Dorothy Clemen and Cathy Hamilton. November 28. Vets will arrive between 2 and 3 p.m. Any comrades who can spare an hour or so, come out and extend to the vets warm Christmas wishes. Once again, it is the auxiliary's pleasure to donate potato salad to the Heart and Stroke Foundation's annual dinner meeting. This is to say "Thank You" to their volunteers. - A donation of $250 to G.D.C.I. to help students attend a Canada Oriented week at The Terry Fox Centre in Ottawa, was acknowledged with a very nice thank -you letter. Many cards of appreciation and thank your were read by the Corresponding Secretary, Iris Sampson. A request for membership transfer for Comrade Evelyn Moland will be carried to FOR LADIES 9•99 Toilet Kit includes • Heaven Scent Toiletries worth over 6.00 at no extra c harge. FOR MEN Travel Kit includes English Leather toiletries worth over 6.00 at no extra charge. 9•99 November meeting. Comrade Hilda Hurst reported all tables for the Snowflake Bazaar, November 1 are taken. Donations are requested for the bake table, white elephant table, etc., and if you can help out for that day, even an hour or two would be appreciated, just contact Hilda Hurst or Iris Sampson. "Happy Birthday" to two great senior comrades, Mamie Sutcliffe who is 90 years young, and Mae MacAuley, 89 years, who celebrated by attending the meeting. Ladies Legion Auxiliary will purchase two wreaths for placement at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day. There was no attendance draw winner so it will be $6 for the November meeting. Helen Rus-aell won the mystery prize. Hospital Auxiliary presents bursary The Alexandra Marine and General Caddy stripers, under the direction of work in hospitals. Hospital Auxiliary met in the Auxiliary Mrs. Anne Teal, continue to be active in the Plans were made for a baking and craft Room Monday, October 15. Reports of the hospital with 17 girls presently working in sale to be held in the Auxiliary Room, Fri - various conveners were presented. this program. day, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets were A crib dome has been purchased for the A comprehensive report of the Fall Con- distributed for a draw to be made for a doll, children's ward. ference of Hospital Auxiliaries, Region 2, complete with wardrobe. The draw will take It was announced that the Auxiliary Bur- held at Cambridge on September 24 was place November 30 at 3 p.m. sary had been presented to Jennifer Camp- given by Mrs. June Wallace and Miss Betty belll,..Ift 1$_ ,a$ i„a three-yev_- nursim course Marsh. The theme of this conference was, New hospital administrator Ken reaargrC�Lnx^u,4e rte" 1'•1,+P,s,04 - Fx'i711 11.4atctplcethe President; daughter of Mac and Roslyn,CampbeIL and covered many aspects of volunteer Mrs. Marjorie Jackson, and spokebrie""tiy." 4 COTY and L'OREAL Assorted Cosmetic Clearouts It's not too early to be thinking about CHRISTMAS LYNNE RYAN ONE OF THE FRIENDLY PEOPLE AT RIECK I.D.A. PHARMACY I'M T H E "I" IN I.D.A. ae PJ! C)' scow •'" 574 7241