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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-12-22, Page 42PAGE 18A—.GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1977 have McMillan and Eric Johnstone honored too Evelyn Carroll receives highest Legion award years. In his opinion, he said, there was no one more deserving of the honor. Needless to say, a standing ovation followed the presentation of this award. Comrade Sharon Scruton presented her mother (Comrade Carroll) with a corsage from the Ladies' Auxiliary. It was very, fitting in Jubilee 3 that Comrade Evelyn should be presented with the Meritorious Service Award by her comrades of Branch 109. Comrade Evelyn spoke a few words of thanks The Ladies' Legion Auxiliary held their regular meeting on December 13. The meeting was very informal and over 75 members were present including a comrade from Grand Manan, New Brunswick. There were four new members initiated into the Auxiliary. They were Mrs. Charlotte Barwick, Mrs. Iris Sampson, Mrs. Joe MacKay and Mrs. Helen Townshend. Business of a routine nature was discussed and then the Branch executive members and friends of those to be honored were invited to the meeting. The year 1977, besides being Jubilee 3, is also the 50th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 and the 30th anniversary of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary. Mr. David McMillan is the only curving chartered member of Branch 109 and because of this the Ladies' Auxiliary wished to do him honor. Comrade McMillan was called to the front and his grandaughter, Karen Draper, presented to him. on behalf of Evelyn Carroll of Goderich (centre) was presented with a scroll by Legion -Branch 109 President, Eric Johnstone (left) and with the Meritorious Service Award by Herman Young, District Commander for Zone C1 (right)at a ceremony on Tuesday, December 13. The award is the highest offered by the Legion and is given for outstanding service to the Legion and -community alike.'Mrs. Carroll is a 30 year member of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary and an associate member of the Branch. She was president of the Auxiliary for five years and Zone Commander in Cl for eight years. In 1972 she was elected to the Ontario Provincial Command at Windsor convention as Honorary Provincial Treasurer and has held that office ever since. n Eric Johnstone~ President of Legion Branch 109, was presented with a plaque on Tuesday evening, December 13 at the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary meeting in recognition of 50 years of service to veterans, community and Legion. Presenting the plaque is Fern Moore, a char- tered memher of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary. Hear project The December meeting of the Donnybrook U.C.W. was held at the home of Mrs. Sam Thompson on Tuesday evening December 13 with 14 members present. ('hanging Lights was the • theme. Mrs. Stuart Chamney opened the meeting followed with,a hymn being sung. Mrs. Robert .Jefferson read the LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY WORK BOOTS — Industrial — Farm — Factory Plain or safety toe PUNCTURE PROOF SOLES ROSS SHOE SHOP 142 T he Square Goderich, Ont scripture taken from Mathew. Mrs. Wes Jefferson gave a prayer followed with a reading. The hymn, "While Shepherds watched their flocks" was sung. Mrs. J. Hildebrand read a poem, "The Star of Bethelem" followed with hymn "Away in a Manger", Mrs, Wes Jef- ferson gave a reading on Christmas Lights. The hymn "Joy to the world" was sung. Mrs. Morley Johnston told of her trip to Christian Island where the U.C.W. sends its hales. It's a small island near Midland where about 600 Indians live. The only whites are the minister and principal of the school. They have a school, church, store and a day care centre. The children go to highschool in Midland. Mrs. Ray Hanna read a poem "Lights of Christmas". Mrs. E. Snowden took over for the business and read the new slate of officers. Mrs. H. Jefferson is the new president, Mrs. Robert Jefferson first vice and Mrs. E. Robinson second Vice. Mrs. Stuart Chamney is secretary -treasurer. Silent Night was sung followed with the closing prayer by Mrs. Stuart Chamney. Lunch followed with a social hour. GAR SUPP[IES Pots. Soli, Tools. Planters, In- secticides. Plant Foods, Almost Everything For Indoor Gar- dening. ....Priced Right! SMITH'S FARM IL GARDEN CENTRE 64 HAMILTON ST. S244761 START COIUCTING Mistledough For next Year's Christmas.... -Bookkeeping Service -Income Tax Return -Registered Retirement Savings Plan -Guaranteed Invest- ment Certificates -Registered Home Ownership Plan -Budget Analysis -Credit Counselling -Investment Assistance -Financial Statement Analysis -Cash Flow Projections These are only 10 of the 17 services we have tailored to meet your individual needs the Ladies' Auxilial-y,'a gold pen and pencil set with the Legion crest on it. Margaret McMillan also gave her father-in-law a nice boutonniere. Best wishes from all ,those present went out to Comrade Dave as evidenced. by the standing ovation' given to him. Dave McMillan has two sons, Maurice of Goderich, a member of Branch 109 and Douglas of Stratford. Also in honor of Branch 109's 50th anniversary, Comrade Eric Johnstone, president of the branch was called to the front and a MERRY CHRISTMAS from the staff of... Ron AIIin 8. Assoc. Ron & Gail AIIin, Kitty Prentice Thanks for your support to our new business To11 . CCI ti & FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 58 ELGIN AVE. EAST GODERICH 524-4211 plaque was presented to him for the Branch by, Comrade Fern Moore who is a char- tered member of the Ladies' Auxiliary. The plaque presented by Fern was in recognition of 50 years of service to the veterans, community and Legion. Both Comrades Dave McMillan and Eric Johnstone made fitting replies. 'The big surprise of. the evening carne next when Comrade Mona Davis, Auxiliary President called upon Branch President Eric Johnstone to take over the meeting and introduce Comrade Herman Young, District commander for Zone Cl. The color bearers then escorted Comrade Evelyn Carroll to the front and Eric Johnstone presented her with a scroll in recognition for past services. Herman Young then pinned on Evelyn the dress pin of the Meritorious Service Award and she wa:; also given the one to wear on .her uniform. Comrade Young congratulated Evelyn on the honor bestowed upon her and said what a pleasure it was to work with her through the but was too surprised and overwhelmed to do much more. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes are sent to Comrade Evelyn from all her Comrades at Branch 109. The Meritorious Service Award is the highest award the Legion has to offer and is given for outstanding service to the Legion and the corm. munity alike. Evelyn is a 30. year member of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary to Branch 109 and is also an associate member of the Branch. She "Turn to page 19A r sztt3,‘Z-111Z 3 ;.-F.rf .:CA3t era ;>..5ZS�6sS�� ?ti s SvFC3 :� 4� tSSE uE� %sN^ 3tZ sU"`T. 3:4RiSZZ5ZuA3tI cRtz1 ;Zi OzSSF .• • r 0 O i Ka Da Lai chr bet Mc 3 DAYS ONLY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22ND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23RD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24Th OH 25i g OFF p1t.t tai tOYS 1N THE ST a a g 25o A, gi off ER p1N a O1,i. G a `o�SEs s piADpV`` 20% DISCOV Nt ON ALL tIt.o of o vNt o• Mia ;40‘‘. 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