The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 229 In 1951, a hardwood floor was laid, and dances and rentals were the main source of revenue. A Ladies’ Auxiliary was formed in 1954 and for many years, membership consisted of twenty or more members. The group was very busy, catering for banquets and hosting social events of their own, so their cash contributions were significant to the finances of the Legion. They also worked closely with Legion members on any activities planned or in progress. As membership in the Auxiliary declined, the group found it more difficult to carry on and finally decided to disband. Their presence is missed by the Legion members and by the community in general. In 1962, the Legion Hall underwent some needed renovations. The stage was removed and a kitchen was built with cupboards, sink and equipment for serving meals at special events. The 1970s saw many improvements, including an addition 16’ x 60’, a new furnace, bathrooms, and furnishings. This was also the decade in which several Association members were added to the organization. Currently, there are thirty-two paid-up members, and a few pending. They meet on a monthly basis to organize fundraisers, as necessary. The members are active and maintain a lively interest in the well being of The Royal Canadian Legion. CENTRAL BUTTE BRANCH 213 (...Cont’d) The Rose Valley Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion received their charter on November 25, 1937. The charter members of the Branch were as follows: J.P.A. Hayes, Ted How, Arthur York, C.W.R. Cowell, C. Christianson, E.Y. Prosser, W. Moore, Ed Smith, Charles Brooks, Duncan Griffen, Julius Peterson, Andrew Anderson and J. Hopkins. The current Secretary of the Branch is Ray Malach, and the current President of the Branch is Larry Bjerland. Current membership stands at 24. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Rose Valley Branch was chartered on December 10, 1941. The charter members were: Agnes Hayes, Alice Moore, Phoebe How, Mary Jessup, Sarah Roberts, Margaret Gall, Eleanor Bounds, Eleanor Childs, Ina Bowden, Mary Smith, Gertrude Belfour, Eva Childs, Margirethe Larger, Alice Erickson, Matilda Westby and Pamela Bounds. The Ladies’ Auxiliary were a vital part of the organization, helping out the Branch with many Legion and community activities. The Branch will be forever grateful to the ladies, past and present, for their contribution to the organization. The Ladies’ Auxiliary surrendered their charter in August of 2003. Rose Valley Branch is now low in numbers but still strives to continue on and provide community support whenever needed. ROSE VALLEY BRANCH 214 On October 3, 1938, the local WW I Veterans organized the Carnduff Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion, then called the British Empire Service League. The first meeting was held in Wyatt's Hall, which cost $1.25 to use, with sixteen members initiated. The second meeting was held in the Pool elevator office. Carnduff Branch # 216 received its charter from Provincial Command on January 13, 1939. From its inception, the Branch became quite active in the affairs of the town and district. During the 1940s and 1950s, "home" of the Branch was the upper floor of the Town Hall, but in 1951, the Branch had to vacate these premises to allow their use as a dental clinic and doctor's office. In 1953, after going for fourteen months without a regular meeting, the members discussed surrendering their charter and disbanding. However, a little more than a year later, the Town Hall was available again and after a few years, the Legion became the sole possessors of the building. Over the years, some improvements were made, but many members felt the old building had served out its useful life, and a new series of projects were begun in order to establish a building fund. CARNDUFF BRANCH 216 (Cont’d...)
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