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Clinton News-Record, 1985-5-29, Page 20Page 18-CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1985 Legion carries torch o By Al Welch Dear Branch President : The Royal Canadian Legion has been favored with the enclosed message of greetings and good wishes from our Grand Patron, Her Excellency Mme. Jeanne Sauve, Governor General of Canada. I would urge you to bring her message to the early attention of your membership. I would also encourage you to provide copies to the media in your community for immediate release. May you enjoy a full and memorable year of "60" Years Diamond Jubilee activity. Yours in Comradeship Robert D. McChesney Chairman Dominion Command Diamond Jubilee Com- mittee Thewenclosed message reads: It is with great pride and pleasure that I extend to all members of the Royal Cana- dian Legion my warmest greetings and good wishes on the occasion of your "60 Years" Diamond Jubilee. As we celebrate the many ac- complishments of the Past 60 Years, it is both inspiring and rewarding to note that the spirit of fraternity, co-operation and ser- vice which existed among soldiers during times of war has endured and e'rhved riur- i.ng times of peace. That this spirit is being carried on by the Sons and Daughters of the Legion through their continued committ- ment to the service of their community is fit- ting testimony to the strength and influence of these convictions. On this historic occasion, let us pause a moment to reflect on the noble ideals for which so many died. The Legion may take pride in knowing that they have kept faith with the memory of that sacrifice, and will continue to hold high the torch of freedom, justice and honor through the loyalty and service of their sons and daughters. Jean& Sauve, Governor General of Canada. Ladies Auxiliary News Congratulations to the "incoming ex- ecutive" and officers for the next year of the Clinton Legion and especially to the new members who agreed to serve their com- rades for the coming year. Past president Rosemary Armstrong reports, I have thoroughly enjoyed my year as your president and would like to thank everyone who supported me. It is nota job to be done alone - many Chairmen and com- mittee members made my task an easy one Ad it is to them I extend my appreciation. I uld especially like to. thank my very able 1st. Vice, Comrade Dorothy Flagg who freedom worked so hard and to congrat ate her on her election to president. "In the years ahead let us all give our help and support to the Ladies Auxiliary to keep it the strong back bone it has been in the past. Thank you comrades for the honor of serving you." On May 27th at the Clinton Legion Branch 140 the installation of officer s and executive for 1985-86 was held at the general meeting. They are: President -Gordon Tait; Past President -George Lauzon; 1st Vic -Donald Armstrong; 2nd. Vice -Noel Flagg; Secretary -Mary Brown; Treasurer -Roy Wheeler; Sergeant -at -arms -George Yeates. Executive: Harold Black, Paul Cormier, Colin Parker, Gordon Phillips, Russ Phillips and Eric Switzer. Sports Four ladies from the Clinton Branch will be going to the provincial cribbage finals in Aurora on Saturday, June 1. Captain Betty MacDonald, Hilda Semple, Francyna Cor- mier, Blanche Deeves- are leaving Friday, May 31st to make sure they are there in lots of time. Good luck ladies. The Legion Golf Tournament at Goderich Sunset course was rained out on May 26 and has been re scheduled for Sunday, June 9. There are a few openings still available, for futher information please contact Comrade Don Armstrong. Looking for the Donleys and Bowyers Guest speaker at the Huron County Genealogical Society's May meeting was Mary Culbert of Burlington. She spoke on the Donley/Bowyer families and focussed on some of the problems she encountered in doing her ) research. She recommends strongly that anyone starting to do research on their family uegin by learning something of all the areas where ancestors lived, not only from books but by talking to people and visiting the area if possible. This will enable you to have a better understanding of why they may have left one country and emigrated to another, why they may have moved from township to township, etc. (perhaps poor farm land, famine, civil unrest, etc. ). Culbert also advises that. all information be checked out. She gave the example of try- ing to locate where John Donley and the Bowyers lived before coming to Howick Township. The atlias said they came ir).to the area in 1954 after James was born 'hear Drayton', Ontario. She had previously been told that people often 'wintered over' in that area before going on to claim land in Howick - and she therefore didn't check the 1851.cen- sus for the Drayton area. Some time later she learned that they had indeed lived in the Drayton area and much time would have been saved if she had checked the census earlier. Culbert did have many successes though and her presentation was interesting. A copy of the complete text of her presentation was given to the Branch and is available for reading from Librarian Yvonne Porter. Letters were read from people seeking in- formation on the following: Diamond Estate, Exeter; British Exchange Hotel, Goderich; Youngs, Hullett Twp.; Dales, Hullett Twp.; Burkholder, Zurich; McKen- zies and Lawsons, Crediton; Nesbitts, McKillop Twp.; Holmes, Turnberry Twp.; Boland and Chestnut, Wingham; Young, Fordwich; Richardson and Scripture, Col - bourne Twp.; Stewart Glenn, Wilson and Turners, Goderich Twp.? Anyone having any information on these families was asked to contact the Research Co-ordinator, Nan- cy Kale, at 345-2908. Cemetery Co-ordinator, Alison Lobb, an- nounced that there would be a cemetery recording and picnic on Saturday, July 6th from 10 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Exeter Cemetery. Bring any utensils You have and bring your lunch., This is a jprrto nernetnrtr grid a gond turnout is ex- pected. You need not be a member to attend and help - just an interest in preserving the history of Huron County. Alison also advised that volunteers are desperately needed to help with typing, indexing and checking cemeteries. If you have any time available, call Alison at 482-7167. Chairman Karen Harman announced that there will be a tour of London university libraries on Saturday, June lst. Karen may be contacted at 565-2710 regarding transportation. A great deal of time and ef- fort has been spent organizing this tour and a good turnout is hoped for. Mystery .pi ize of the evening f a macrame plant hanger) was won by Jean Bircharn of Clinton: ' ' The next meeting will be held June 5th in the Board Room of the Assessment Office Building on Napier St. in Goderich ( parking and entrance at rear of building) and will feature a report on the Ontario Genealogical Society's annual seminar held May 17th to 19th in Toronto. The Clinton Legion Branch 140 installed their new executive on May 25. The new officers and members of the executive are, (front left to right), Roy Wheeler, Treasurer; George Lauzon, Past -President; Don Armstrong, First Vice -President; Gord Tait, President; Noel Flagg, Second Vice -President; Mary Brown, Secretary. (Back left to right), Colin Parker, executive member; George Yeats, Sergeant at Arms; Eric Switzer, executive member;. George Youmatoff, Chaplain; Russ Philips, Paul Cormier, Gord Phillips, Harold Black, executive members. ( Anne Narejko photo) The Clinton Legion Branch 140 held their installation of officers on May 25. Newly ap- pointed executive members to the Ladies Auxiliary are (front left to right), Dianne Maguire, Treasurer; Rosemary Armstrong, Past -President; Dorothy Flagg, President; Francyna Cormier, First Vice -President; Karen Tait, Second Vice -President. (Back left to right), Thora McPherson, Sergeant at Arms; Sharon LaCroix, Suzie Dale, Wonnetta Holland, Blanche Deeves, executive' members. Absent from the photo are Sandra Balfour, Secretary; Marie MacAulay, Betty MacDonald, Karen Greidanus, executive members. ( Anne Narejko photo) Expert teaches Scottish genealogy at Guelph university An expert in Scottish genealogy from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, Pro- fessor David Sellar, is teaching a short course at the University of Guelph this sum - INVESTORS BENEFIT From the Budget. To Find Out How; CALL LOCALLY...524-2773 TOLL FREE...1-800-265-5503 (.1)- 111110 1 ( 1 - 1000- 17 mer. Intended for interested members of the public, Scottish Genealogy is a one-week non -degree course which begins July 8. Prof. Sellar is the author of numerous ar- ticles and papers, and is particularly well- known for his pioneering research into the origins of families and family names. "I want to present a survey of Scottish genealogy and family history in the round, explains••Prof. Sellar. "In the course, I will consider the origins of Scottish families and clans, including Norman, Anglo-Saxon add Celtic influences, look at names and naming patterns, and. examine the legal and social background to the family." Ancestor. hun- ting will be discussed and ..a research workshop held in the University library. In his exposure of "pedigree -making" and "pedigree -faking", Prof. Sellar will cover many families, including the MacDonalds and Campbells. "In an attempt to establish Norman ancestry, some Campbells claimed their name derived from De Campo Bello," he explains. Under origins, the any families discussed will include Bruce, Fraser, Mur- ray, Kennedy and MacFarlane. Long tenures, social mobility, the 'blood feud, and marriage and succesion laws are some aspects the Edinburgh professor will cover in discussing the social and legal background. Scottish Genealogy is one ofmany courses at the University. of Guelph's Summer Cam- pus program this July. An unusual blend of learning and relaxation, Summer Campus offers courses, entertainment and recrea- tion for 'all ages and interests. Gardening, the French language, world religions, stress management and creativity are some of the other courses being offered. For information, contact Continuing Education, Room 160,Johnston Hall, Univer- sity of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, or call ) 519) 824-4120, Extension 3956. Homemakers to reduce home mortgage On May 22 the Board of Directors of Town and Couhtry Homemakers met with •eleven members present. A letter was read from a patient regar- ding the• care she received from one of our homemakers. She was very pleased and sent a donation. The mortgage on the home in Wingham was discussed. It was decided to reduce the mortgage by $1,400 and pay the interest. A report by Jean Young, executive director, was given on the conference held in Toronto in the Canadian Council of Homemaker Ser- vice. Child abuse, depression in the elderly and Alzheimers disease were a few of the things 'examined. A computer ' was demonstrated as used in a Homemaker Organization in Ottawa. . C ALUMINUM INSULATED SIDING from Q Hunter Douglas Canada Limited 'P rµiUr.nl Vl�..ir11.- ,al.. 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Info day for epilepsy An information day, to be held at London's Parkwood Hospital on June 1, will study the causes of epilepsy and the problems associated with the disorder: • The keynote speaker will be Dr, J:' Bruni, director of Convulsive Disorders Clinic at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. He will discuss The Modern Management of Epilepsy. Employment and Human Rights and stroke and head injury as causes of epilepsy will 'be discussed by Dr. Emilie New 11 of London's Victoria Hospital. The information day will be held at Parkwood Hospital from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is•wel..lme to attend. For more information, contact the Epilep- sy Ontario Midwest 433-4073 of the Huron 'County Chapter at 482-9489. 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