The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command Commemorative History Booklet 300 provided. Entertainment for the community included dances, card parties and bonspiels. Zone curling was entered into and a Zone Rally was held in 1959. A fine clubroom was built. Later, the old school was purchased and used until the Legion disbanded on April 25, 1991. In the fall of 1991, members John Blackport, Ed Meisner, and Abe Friesen joined Nokomis Branch. Don Lynch joined later, and still belongs to Nokomis Branch, but resides in the Lanigan Lodge. LADIES' AUXILIARY TO LOCKWOOD BRANCH 368 On November 6, 1957, the Lockwood Legion invited all ladies interested in forming an Auxiliary to their Branch for a meeting, with Zone Commander Cameron as guest speaker. This meeting resulted in the formation of a Ladies' Auxiliary. Elected officers were: President, Ethel Forner; 1st Vice-President, Emma Turner; Secretary/Treasurer, Wilda (Billy) Garry; Standard Bearer, Florence Birtles. A Christmas Dinner Hamper was raffled, which gave a fine financial boost. An initiation meeting was held at the Doug William's home on March 30, 1958, with Mrs. Pickrell, Zone Representative as guest. Charter members were: Ethel Forner, Wilda Garry, Helen Williams, Bessie Coleman, Emma Turner, Marion Lynch, Ruby Ritz, Dorothy Pomfret, Eleanor Kabernick, Marion Marcotte, Florence Birtles, Grace Ewen, and Aline Ritz. Projects undertaken were Armistice Day Teas and Bake Sales, with the sale of Veterans’ Handicrafts from the Geriatric Centre in Regina, Fowl Suppers, Donations to Veterans' Comfort Fund and Bursary Fund, Scholarships to local Grade VIII students for general proficiency, furnishing and care of the Legion Clubroom, canvass for C.N.I.B., serving for Legion Rally banquets, catering for Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Joa, handling booths at Lockwood's Centennial Sports Day. Generous donations were made to the Community's Centennial Project, the Skating Rink, and to the Lockwood Sports Association. A Ladies' Zone Bonspiel was held in Lockwood in 1966. In 1967 elected officers were: President, Ethel Forner; 1st Vice-President, Marion Lynch; 2nd Vice-President, Emma Turner; Secretary, Jean Eichorst; Treasurer, Aline Ritz; Standard Bearer, Florence Birtles. There were ten members. In April 25, 1991, the Ladies' Auxiliary gave up their charter. Excerpt from Lockwood 1967 History Book; submitted by M. Doreen Riach; Secretary/Treasurer Nokomis Legion #290 LOCKWOOD BRANCH 368 (Cont’d...) The first meeting of the La Ronge Branch 371 was held on December 5, 1961 in the Department of Natural Resources building. On March 1, 1962, it was agreed to have a Charter Night on April 10th. The Branch had its charter officially passed on February 27, 1962. The Ladies’ Auxiliary was formed on October 24, 1962, and Branch 371 was well underway. The building has been upgraded from a Smoke Jumpers building to present-day with a capacity of one hundred and twenty people. The building is situated on the bank of Lac La Ronge, which gives a very scenic view of the lake. This makes the building a very popular place to hold conferences and meetings. Over the years, Branch 371 has supported many community groups. The Branch fully supports the Air Cadet Squadron #889. Members volunteer for all fundraisers, and there is no paid staff. In the past, the Branch sponsored Air Shows for eleven years with great success. The Ladies’ Auxiliary has also been very active in fundraising, holding Christmas parties, Bingos, etc. There are approximately sixty-three members, to date. The Ladies’ Auxiliary membership is approximately ten. The Branch is still very active in local fundraising events and in supporting the community. LA RONGE BRANCH 371 “We Will Always Remember”
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