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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, September 20,2000 PAGE 13 Branch 178 dian Legion 'We Will Remember Them // Canadian Legion Brass Band circa 1930's Thursday, August 21st, 1930 The Canadian Statesman LOCAL SOLDIERS TO ORGANIZE CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH Objects of Legion Explained in Informative Address by M. M, Hood - Another Meeting called for August 29th. Feeling the need of some influential organization to look after the interests of returned soldiers and their dependents, the ex-service men of this town and district have been considering for some time the establishment of a branch of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League. With this objective in view a meeting was held in St. John's Parish Hall Friday evening which was attended by about forty veterans of the World War. Major W. J. Hoar presided. Mr. McIntyre Flood, Editor of the Oshawa Daily Times, and Provincial executive representative of. the Legion, gave a very informative address pertaining to this organization. The speaker first gave a review of the new pensions and war veterans' allowance legislation which was passed at the last session of parliament, and declared that this legislation had only been secured because of the constant and untiring efforts of the Canadian Legion. The Legion had been formed in 1925, and had brought unity and constructive effort out of the chaos which had resulted from the multiplicity of organizations which had existed prior to that time. Since it had been formed it had gone forward until it had reached a total of nearly 100,000 spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Mr. Hood then gave a thorough explanation of the service bureaus operated by the Canadian Legion in Toronto, London, and Ottawa to assist veterans, widows and dependents who required aid and advice in pressing their claims for justice, and remarked that while the services of these bureaus were at the disposal of all war veterans, whether members of the Legion or not, they could not give the fullest possible assistance to the needy veterans of Bowmanville unless there were a branch operating in the town to give first-hand service. He paid a tribute to the efforts which had been made by the Rev. R. J. Shires to help the veterans with their problems, but pointed out that Mr. Shires has used the service bureau of the Legion to give this service. In closing, the speaker said that it was the duty of every war veteran to get into the Legion and help to fight the battles of those who could not fight for themselves and pointed out that the Legion's sole aim was to give service, which made it the greatest service club in Canada. Other speakers included Geo. Walsh, President of Oshawa Branch Canadian Legion, Col. L. T. McLaughlin and others. All present were unanimous that a branch be started immediately in Bowmanville. An organizing committee was appointed to secure as large a charter membership as possible, and to make plans for a further meeting to be held on Friday, August 29th, at which the formal organization will be completed and the officers of the branch elected. The members of the organizing committee are: Chairman - W. J. Hoar; Secretary - C. T. Ross; Members - G. Humpage, G. Crombie, A.C. Kilpatrick, T. Hamilton, Fred Cryderman, and C.W. Tait. Ex-service men wishing to become charter members of the Bowmanville Branch Canadian Legion may do so by signing the membership list at the Statesman Office or at the Royal Theatre. Do this before August 29th or attend the meeting on that date. Best wishes on your \ 70th Anniversary \ from the 4t"Iir y LIONS CLUB BOWMANVILLE Congratulations.from BODY MAINTENANCE & AUTO GLASS CENTRE We handle all insurance claims. Licensed Mechanic. Full Packages $199.95 Includes - Shine, u * Fabric & Rust Any Car with coupon Full Size Trucks & Vans Add $50.00 153 King St. E., BOWMANVILLE (905) 623-2615 Congratulations on your 70th Anniversary from Tom McAleese T-Mac Insulation Congratulations Royal Canadian Legion on your 70th " r : Anniversary Ayren Links Golf & Country Club RR#4 Bowmanville 263-2293 Congratulations to • Bowmanville Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion on the occasion of your 70th Anniversary. Best ivishesfor continued success from your friends at Eiie Canadian Statesman and Clarington This Week. 62 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-3303 GOODffyEAR We at the Goodyear Bowmanville Plant extend best wishes to the member of the Royal CanadiamLegion Bowmanville Branch 178 on this your 70th Anniversary. May you continue to support and care for your comrades and their families. Your work within the community is well known and much appreciated. Charlie Trim, Human Resources Manager Wally Hicks, Plant Manager a'FU The Community with Future! P ' *1 Mayor Diane Hamre Congratulates The Royal Canadian Legion Bowmanville Branch 178 On their 70th Anniversary. Thanks to members and their families for all that they have given to Canada and their community and for continuing to serve. ^ L % All of Us at McGregor Drugs are extremely proud to salute Branch 178 Bowmanville Royal Canadian Legion on your 70th Anniversary. We wish you continued success in your many worthwhile endeavours. 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