The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 193 Crisis Centre, Eston High Track Meet, Girls' Ringette, Grade XII Scholarships, the local museum and the Community Complex. At present (2006), the Legion remains active in the community. Time has reduced the number of Ordinary members to 26, with 38 Associate members, total of 64, to carry on the traditions and good works initiated by the Veterans of two World Wars and the Korean War. LADIES’ AUXILIARY TO ESTON BRANCH 155 Eston Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian legion held its first meeting in April 1933, with Ann Carruthers as President and Ursula Holmes as Secretary/Treasurer. At first, the meetings were held in homes, then in the Legion Hut on 2nd Avenue East, which the ladies assisted in furnishing. During the "dirty thirties," members gave hampers to needy families in the district. During WWII, boxes were sent to men and women serving in the Armed Forces. The work of the Auxiliary has been supported by a tremendous effort in catering to Board of Trade, weddings, teas, bazaars, bake sales, funerals, auctions sales, etc., and this has been the main source of revenue. The Auxiliary had two cookbooks printed consisting of favorite recipes of members. The Auxiliary assisted the Red Cross, various charitable organizations, Veterans’ comforts, a provincial bursary, local scholarships, music festival, Grade 12 scholarships, and sent one student each year to a sport camp. They also provided gifts to local Veterans when in hospital, adopted two Veterans from a Vet Home who had no family, for Christmas, Easter and Birthday gifts. The Auxiliary assisted in building and furnishing the new Legion Memorial Hall. The old hall was used as a hospital for two years after the hospital burned down. A Welcome Committee helped the new war brides become part of the community. A Girl Guide and Brownie group was sponsored. Margaret Knox was appointed Zone Rep from June 1956 to June 1962. Lillian Kletke was Zone Rep from June 1962 to June 1968; Ethel Eichel was Zone Rep from June 1968 to May 1980; Sue Wilkins (Brock) was Zone Rep from May 1980 to 1994. The district represents 19 Auxiliaries. Eston held the Zone rally when it was their turn. An annual Remembrance Day tea and bake sale was held and the Auxiliary helped with the November 11th pot luck lunches after the services. Twelve members are elected to the executive meetings held second Tuesday of the month. Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Sutherland were presented with 60-year pins. Eston competed in Zone curling and darts. They put a float in the July 1st parade and delivered Meals on Wheels. With memberships dwindling, all members being older and no new young members interested, the Ladies’Auxiliary disbanded in 2004. All monies were donated to the Legion Memorial Hall. ESTON BRANCH 155 (...Cont’d) Box 96 Brock, SK S0L 0H0 Secretary: Doris Hyde Phone: 306-379-2086 President: Milo Peterson Phone: 306-463-3520 Branch Charter Date: 08 April 1931 Current Membership: 18 Auxiliary Charter Date: 15 October 1952 BROCK BRANCH 157
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