The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 181 On November 11, 1954, they had a Legion Banquet for 100 people folIowed by a dance. In 1955, they donated funds to the Gull Lake Hospital for a lift. For the Remebrance Day Service in 1993, the Legion and Auxiliary put on their own memorial service in the Community Hall with over 150 people in attendance. Chris Wolfater gave the service with assistance from Vivian Sandilands and Dolly Hundt. Back in 1953, the ladies had a bingo and card party - admission was fifty cents with additional cards five cents each. On November 11, 1994, a fowl supper was held with admission $1.75 per plate. One hundred and fifty guests where served. For the Legion Sports Day in 1955, they served a cold plate for forty cents, with coffee ten cents extra. In 1969, they served a cold plate at the New Year’s Dance for $4.00 per plate. How times (and expenses) change. In 1982, Life members were Gertrude McEwan and Almira Mussel. In 1978, Mary Eupre received a Certificate of Merit and became a Life member in 1988. On October 6, 1994, Katherine Swan, Gladice Roen, Dolly Kimber, Dolly Hundt, Christina Wolfater, Monte Campbell, Gladys (Wiens) McEwan, and Iris Cameron all received a Life Membership. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Tompkins Branch 140 continued to serve the Legion and the Community until they surrendered their Charter in 2000. At that time, several of their members joined the Legion in order to continue to serve and enjoy the comradeship. Auilixary Presidents were: Mary Krust, Beth Lease, Dolly Hundt, Allie Mussel, Hazel Baker, Lea Jensen, Velva Brian, Irene Wolfater, Myrtle Wiens, Ruby Harris, Mary Flaherty, Monte Campbell, Gladys Wiens, Iris Cameron, Chris Wolfater, Bertha Connaboy, Helen Rathwell, Minerva Elms, Hope Mussel, Dolly Kimer, Pear McIntyre, Emily Ford, Hazel Brown, Mary Clark, Catherine Sloan, Mary Eupre, Mae Noland, Kay Schenk, Vivian Sandilands, Judy Wells. Auxiliary Secretary/Treasurers were: Gladys (Wiens) McEwan, Mary Kruse, Elizabeth Ward, Hope Mussel, Jean Mussel, Hazel Baker, Irene Bethel, Dolly Hundt, Myrtle Wiens, Mae Noland, Helen Rathwell, Lea Jensen, Chris Wolfater, Gladice McGregor, Iris Cameron, Mary Eupre, Mary Flaherty, Hazel Brown, Augusta Holding, Vivian Sandilands, Dorothy Meyers, Marlene Rak, Mavis Woodward. TOMPKINS BRANCH 140 (...Cont’d) Nine World War I Veterans from Maidstone and district, a mixed farming area in west central Saskatchewan, began planning to form a Legion Branch after returning from overseas. They received their charter on September 22, 1930. In 1934, they built a hut, which opened on November 12th, and held their first Decoration Day at the cemetery in 1939. The hut was enlarged and remodeled in 1946. All the construction work was done voluntarily by members. A Legion Cairn was unveiled at the cemetery on August 24, 1952. The Ladies’ Auxiliary received their charter on February 5, 1935, with fifteen members, and in 2006, they have 26 members. Together with the Branch, both groups have worked together through the years to raise money for charity, seniors, youth, and to provide support for Veterans. The Auxiliary held teas, did catering and bake sales. The Branch held dances, raffles, bingo, meat draws. The money raised provided funds for construction that went on as well as allowing the ladies to give generously to our schools and individuals locally, as well as organizations local or abroad. In 1980, a new larger hall was built on the same site, which is used by the Legion for functions and meetings and by the whole community for weddings and special occasions. A unit in the condominium complex in Maidstone was purchased in 1992, renovated and opened as a Club Room in the spring of 1993. It was run for several months by volunteers but eventually a staff was hired and most months see a nice business. The Club Room has been a great place for members and non members to socialize. They have hosted Zone and District cribbage, watched sports events on the big screen television, and enjoyed musical evenings with local musicians providing the entertainment. Through the years, Branch 142 has participated in all the Legion sports at one time or another, often earning some sort of recognition. They keep Remembrance Day as a very special time with their remaining Veterans going to the schools in their Legion dress, carrying the flag, and taking part in the program that has been prepared by teachers and pupils. Vimy Night was always observed, New Year's Eve, and more recently, they host a Christmas Party for members. MAIDSTONE BRANCH 142
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