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LEGION NOTES Forget Crystal Ball Lets Look at Branch Happenings first day of 1973 we find ourselves wondering what the future holds for Branch 120 As we tuck the ability to foresee the future or make predictions perl wo should leave the whole thing alone and toko a took bilk into the old year With the average age of lei ion numbers being between its hard to believe that the membership yetthisisthc Dominion wide and at Br inch 120 In particular where between and ordinary members Joined in 1972 It is to say how many don the branch made during the last 12 months but If th were as previous years Ihev were considerable Hie to general meetings did not improve any other years The faces at meetings are the same ones eich month the reliable icv The Branch Pipe Band members certainly did bit for the branch with over intfuf during the year 1 1 ranch sponsored Air Cadets proved themselves the best by warded the top spot the progressive soujdron in Br inch 120 went along with District branches by ejecting the recent drastic lunges proposed in legion qualifications SPONSORING the sponsoring department branch sponsored girls and junior ball by ItAI Pit minor hockey all star that is made donations to Georgetown Police Minor ball continued to support the Mentally Retarded Association Last year the members voted to discontinue participation In the a firework display Prices of refreshments were raised to keep pace with the rising prices of living BIG A big step was made in 1972 In the drawing up and of new branch by laws which were compiled by David Jim Murphy and Norm Ward Each member has a copy of the by laws which should leave no doubt in their minds regarding Branch 120 After much discussion the branch purchased its own cigarette machine from which members may obtain the weed at a reasonable price Wallace Thompson was honoured for the many years devoted to the branch After what seemed ages of time a new shutfleboard was purchased outright this as predicted by many was a wise move It is proving that it will pay for itself in no time at all Towards the end of the year new automatic dispensers were Installed on the bar which will be beneficial to everyone It was voted at the General Meeting that the membership board be moved to a more conspicuous location and hat the three types of membership be distinguishable Dues were raised for while the death benefit was restricted to World War I members only The efforts of the branch and its members during the Towns Golden Weekend were most profitable Approximately was handed over to the The brief run down of last year s branch activities being completed wo wish everything that Is good for our readers for this new year Junior Farmers Practising for Talent Festival Many Junior Farmers are practising for the Talent Festival Competitions which will take place at Toronto Royal York Hotel on Saturday January will have entries in the choir folk singing and vocal solo competitions All competitions including music dancing public speaking debating and talent hunt will be held throughout the day from to p m All winners plus a massed choir will perform at the 7 Festival of Stars A dance will follow from m to midnight A stereo Is being raffled by the Junior Farmers The tickets which go on sale soon will be available for most members JAN Girls Completed Project Sportswear For Knits Next for the I County 11 Clubs were held A tot of 160 girls the fall project I Up Vegctibtes The held Ontario ih for the Deaf December at Senior fill School December eluded a judging class and is girl displayed a iinllwok a rieipe fileand a I itt if vegetable mi iftcrnoon each club presented a demonstration or exhibit for the visitors at tending Sterling silver spoons and certificates of achievement were given out by Mrs Dorecn Bannister to hose who satisfactorily completed the club unit Provincial honours pins and certificates were earned by Cindy Cordingtey Maryluchs Susan Barbara Ann I- ranees McLean and Gladys Smith for com 12 projects or six yeirs ilub work Recipients of Silvercreek Resident For Past Ten Years resident for en Mrs If ward at her home there inlur She is 77 firmer Olive Beatrice iiLhim shi wis born in to wis i dressmaker nil wing their image in Mr lived iskiard until 1X4 then to I iter is number Hub She leaves her husband one son Albert of Los Angeles California and a brother and sister Bert and Came Not lingham Toronto She was predeceased by a sister Annie brother Joe who died on service in World ttor 1 was a member of United Church Rev Kelvin conducted the funeral servile at the McClure Junes I Home December 27 Interment was in Greenwood met cry county honours completion of six projects were Joanne Bnnke Susan Bruce Marion Betty June and Rika Vandevalk and Jeanny Westclaken Two leaders Mrs Anderson of mi ho use and Mrs W Lasby of Rockwood were recognized by he Canadian Council on Clubs for having led their local for a period of five years Sportswear from Knits is the next project for the Halton 4 II Club members The training school for local leaders will be con ducted January and at I Hall by County Home Mrs Do re en Knits are suitable for almost any of garment for any season of the vear Since they ire comfortable to wear easy to care for and wrinkle resistant they are an Ideal fabric for sportswear Sewing with knits Is not difficult but It is different By planning and making one or more coordinating pieces of sportswear for themselves club members will learn selection and care or knits as well as correct sewing techniques for these fabrics Holiday Visitors from Here and There Mr Mrs Jack hid their son Bob In mi from University in it loo for the holidays I Wallace from Toronto joined the for weekend On Christum diy they also en lirlnncd Mr and Mrs Waller Iribbie or Brampton Other were their daughter in law Mr and Mrs James HI the first Sim Mr and Mrs Clark Handy Cindy J mm 17 Carole went to Midi for Christmas kind They stayed with her ills Mr and Mrs Miller parents Mr and Mrs II Rutherford Mr ind Mrs It Shannon and Thomas 9 if Or spent Christmas ink with Mrs J Shannon at their home ltd Mrs Greens a and son Mi Km from Bancroft were welcome visitors over tin Christmas weekend at the home of her son and his wife Cce Green si ados and children Janet and Sharon 13 irks St Mr Mm Bob 1 1 rui Donna ynnefrom I Sound id happy holida hen the week before with the sk family Pagan Mr alldiidcr Mr mil Mrs Family from Ontario holidayed week with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Jims it Men PI Mr ind Mrs Charles Beam 12 ihbon PI welcomed their Mr and Mrs Andy Bircliy and daughter Sharon run ooksvillc also grand thin hit r Beam and Ron from fir flay with Mrs I Queen St wire her family Mr and Mrs Ilrciu Mr Dick from St Mr ind Mrs Gabriel Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs I mm Miss Mark lean Christmas weekend visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs llovd Duncan and family were her Mr and Mrs William Tough from and her daughter and husband the Dive llodgsons Katie ind from Mr and Mrs Allen Dunn family 19 Regan welcomed his parenls from brother Robert wife I J and firmly from and his sister Irene husband Lee from Cheltenham for Christmas Christmas and New guests with the John IB Chipper were his aunt and uncle Robert from Cornwall New ind their daughter Larry from Toronto The William Ellis fnmilv welcomed his Mr and Mrs William His from Atwood for Christmas weekend Mrs Mils parents Mr Mrs limes from Waterloo have moved here and are with their daughter Christmas weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Allan Donaldson Ricky and Cr wen her brother Mr and Mrs Robert David and Joyce from Grand Valley Mr and Mrs Ian Ralph Stephen and Diane from Mr and Mrs Kenneth bills Lonnle and Amy Sargent motored to Cbr Mines to celebrate Christmas at their summer residence Mr and Mrs John of Glen Williams Joined their wn and his wife Mr Mrs 1 Stevens res to celebrate Day and Mrs A Nielsen if Chipper Ct and their daughter and husband Mr Mrs Art Knight from Hornby spent Christmas day with Mr Mrs Knight In Toronto Mr and Mrs son Glenn of Sargent IW spent Christmas Eve with his parents Mr and Mrs Norganrd In Newmarket On Christmas they visited with parents Mr and Mrs jcett in Mr and Mrs Art Maple West had a merry for the holiday scoson Their welcome guests wire Mr and Mrs Robert Huffman of Chatham Mr and Mrs Walkon of Mrs Sr of Burlington and Miss of Mr and Mrs ind their children Glenn ind Julie enjoyed Christmai wlih her parents Mr Mrs T of Waterloo Mr and Mrs C Serjeant and children of Carole St tended a family dinner in Toronto Theguestso honour were Mrs i Mrs her Mrs Ross ninel five old Mrs and Mrs Rose plan to visit the Serjeants for Sew Mr and Mrs Scolt Prince Charles Drive Me with mother Mrs Mnble Taba Stroeisvillo On Christmas were Ihe guests of parents Irene and Scott The plan to retun New for some enow mobl ling John and Sharon their son John spent a Christmas morning with Mr and Mrs G Service of toria St Diane Joined in festivities Mr Mrs and their son David of St spent Christmas weekend her parents home In Barrio I I ASSORTED SNOWMOBILE BOOTS Reduced To Clear BE A BELIEVER SHOP BEAMISH GEORGETOWN CENTRE CLOSING OUT PILLOW CASES Coloured pair to Gift Box EVERYTHING GOES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES SHOP EARLY LIMITED QUANTITIES BEAMISH CLOSEOUT SPECIALS TEEPEE YARN WOOL NYLON COMBINATION 57 VINYL BLINDS Ladies Lingerie REDUCED TO CLEAR AN ASSORTMENT OF GIRLS TOPS 1 50 36 Wide 99 LADY PATRICIA HAIR SPRAY Aerosol Can 37 WHITE PILLOW CASES One pair to a package 74 SHEETS COLOURED STRIPED 544 GLASSES LIMITED QUANTITY 3100 FOR AN ASSORTMENT OF Ladles and girls RE Tarn to Scarf Sets KOTEX REGULAR TO A BOX 47 New Dawn Hair Colour FOAM FILLED PILLOWS Assorted Patterns Assorted Shades 77 MENS Thermal Tops I Thermal Drawers 1 White only BOYS WHITE Thermal Tops Thermal Drawers BATH TOWELS Assorted pattern Colours 67 FLANNELETTE SHEETS SINGLE AND DOUBLE SIZES Some Imperfect 96 FACE CLOTHS ASSORTED 90 BOYS WHITE THERMAL T0PS DRAWERS THOSE WHO BELIEVE SAVE AT 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