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Oshawa Times (1958-), 6 Nov 1962, p. 47

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THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesdey, November 6, 1962 27 UAWA Ladies' Auxiliary No. 27 Celebrates Silver Anniversary The Ladies Auxiliary No. 27, UAW, this year celebrated its ih anniversary. There were 13 25-year members present. These Members are still active and each received a ring. The Auxiliary' was organized in the hungry 30's and has worked steadfastly to improve the lot of their fellow members and to shoulder responsibility in Many municipal and- civic un- dertakings. The aims and objects of the Auxiliary are to educate the women of the automotive work- ers to the principles and ideals of trade unionism. The Auxiliary was first or- | Manor, Canadian Consumers Association, Civil Defence, Osh- awa and District Labor Council, Ontario Federation of Labor, Women's Committee, Oshawa Community Chest and assist at the Blood Donor's Clinic. They also assist Local 222 with the teenage dances held in the UAW Hall 'on. Saturday afternons. During the Red Feather and Hospital Drive we were pleas- ed to participate in the canvas- sing of the downtown area. The organization takes an. ac- tive part in the municipal, proe- vincial and federal elections. Letters have been sent to. the granized in 1937 with the first |£0vernment protesting the high William Har- Mrs. Len president, Mrs. " mer and secretary, Weeks. Past presidents still active are Mrs. George Slater and Mrs. Arthur Reardon. In 1942 the office of Canadian director was created and the first to fill the office was Sister Mabel Mayne of Oshawa. When she resigned, due to itt -health in 1946, the term of office was ¢ompleted by Sister Ethel cost of school books and_ re- questing that text books be pro- vided free to all school chi'dren. A resolution was also sent op- posing the recent thr°e per cent | sales tax. Many of the members have attended through the years, var- 'ious educational institutes and conferences, aiso conventions both in Canada and the United States. Without the necessary fi- mnances they' wou'd be unable to fulfill their many obligations, the members are most grateful to those committees and mem- bers who through their efforts have helped to build our trea- sury. But all is not work. The 'aux- tivity with business. During the year are' held social evenings and outings for members and and picnics for the children. For recreation, bowling is still the main attraction of the group. This year will also com- plete 25 years of this league. The Auxiliary remembers members in time of sickness and loss of loved ones. It takes great pride in assist- ing the Local in entertaining re- tired members and wives of Local 222 by means of a sum- party. The present slate of officers is: President, Sister Ethel Thomson; vice-president, Sister Frances Bradley; recording sec- retary, Sister Viola Pilkey; fi- nancial secretary, Sister Hazel Farrow; treasurer, Marjorie McNeil; Guide Florence Law- ton; Sgt. at Arms, Mary Turner; Trustees, Ann Black, Margaret Sawyer and BEitie Thursby. iliary mixes a little social ac-| . Under New Management Hi-Fashion Hair Stylists 109 BYRON ST. S. WHITBY SPECIAL ON PERMS ONLY 595° nets NOV. 15th OPEN EVERY EVENING -- Ph: 668-3621 Thomson, who served until 1949. | Sees Back in 1937, when first or- |: ganized, it is doubtful as to how many of the women really knew the meaning or purpose of an auxiliary, Today the story is somewhat different. been proven by the achieve- menis that have been accom- plished down through the years. Not only have they played an important role within the labor | 3 movement but have also play- ed a very prominent part in the affairs of our community. The Auxiliary was the first chartered auxiliary in Canada and received a certificate of|: merit in 1947. No. 27 has always maintained : the largest membershp in the international auxiliaries. During the Second World War, the Auxiliary was a¢tive at the blood donors and work- ed at the blood donors clinic for three: years. It had representa- tion on the wartime price and irade board and donaied a fully equipped mobile canteen to the Red Cross- The members have always donated to all charitable organ- izations in Oshawa, Hillsdale Manor, Fairview Lodgen Gol- den Age Club,. Toronto Sick Children's Hospital and most strikes both morally and finan- cially. They have representation on city council, welfare board, Ca- nadian Red Cross, Hillsdale S. Simcoe H&S Presents Awards At Grade 8 Banquet South Simcoe Home and School 1961-62 held a Grade 8 banquet at which class pictures and gift certificates were awarded ot the top students and eresis were presented io the safety patrols. Tea was held in honor of the retiring teachers and treats were given the children at the end of the term- 'Mr. Francom introduced the teaching staff which included five new teachers. The annual kindergarten tea was also held. A successful Fun Fair was held. Interviews were set up be- iween parents and teachers for the discussion of the children's progress. , We celebraied our 40th birth- day; a skating carnival was held; Open House was held in March; The Grade 8 class was Biven a trip to Toronio. Mrs. Edmonds, vice-president ef Council, installed the follow- ing officers for 1961-42: Past president, Mrs. Robert Lewis; president, Mrs. Burt Fry; vice- president, Mrs. Cyril Weeks; recording secretary, Mrs. Archi- bald Black; corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. Charlie Cowle;: trea- surer, Mrs. Eimer Ostle. Execu- tive members: Mrs. Peter Muzik» Mrs. George Beli, Mrs. John Bell, Mrs. Don Wilson. 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