The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 49 On March 25, 1925, it was decided that a Branch of the Great War Veterans Association be formed, and an executive was formed. The Village of Lintlaw agreed to rent the room above the hall as a club room for the cost of $ 15/year. The first social was held on April 15, 1925, for the members who returned, whether members or not, along with their wives or sweethearts. At the July 6 meeting, a motion to purchase locally - one broom, six chairs, three spittoons, three blinds, three packs of cards, two games of checkers, one game of dominoes and one Union Jack. On February 5, 1926, Canadian Legion was referred to, with 15 charter members. Throughout the years, the Branch held many socials, picnics, dances, and picture shows. At a meeting in February 1927, it was decided to build a ''Vet's Hall," it is believed the hall was completed in 1928. On April 11, 1931 a "motion that meetings be held always on the Saturday before the full moon" was made. On March 7, 1936, the Branch agreed to sponsor the Boy Scout movement. The Ladies’ Auxiliary was chartered in September 1944. This group was the backbone of the Branch. Due to aging members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, it dissolved about 10 years ago, in 1996. In 1949, a new Legion Hall was started, and officially opened on June 6, 1950. This hall still remains in use. On July 2, 1952, work on the cenotaph began, and was completed on October 11, and unveiled on October 29, 1952. In 1964, an addition of a kitchen and deposit for water and sewer was paid. In 1966, the Branch purchased a wheelchair and three pairs of crutches. On June 30, 1966, Branches from the area gathered to honor David Ashdown, who won the Dominion Essay contest. David then went to Ottawa to attend the November 11th service and place the wreath on behalf of the 'Youth of Canada." Some very eye-catching scrolls hang in our hall; wooden, very professionally engraved with the names of our fallen comrades. One listed the "Great War" and the other "WWll." They were engraved by Comrade John Wilson from the Okla area. At the current time, Lintlaw Branch 23 has 23 members, and is looking and hoping for more members in order to stay open. They have had celebrations for years of service awards, "Year of the Veteran," and hope we can continue the November 11th services. The Branch relies on bingo and rentals to help with costs, keeping in mind the purpose of a Legion and what it stands for. LINTLAW BRANCH 23 The Kamsack Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion did not receive its charter until October 1929. Early minute books indicate that there was activity with ex-service personnel at least 12 _ years before this. The first minute book indicates that seven members of the National Service Board met on February 8, 1917. The Chair was T.A. Coppin. The Secretary was W.S. McMillan. Others present were: G. Borrill, R.J.M. Parker, J. Tyrrill, W.J. McLaughlin and J. Topham. Records also indicate that at least two meetings of the Great War Veterans Association Kamsack Branch were held in the fall of 1918. The first meeting on October 4th was an organizational one. The first President was Comrade Black and the first Secretary was Comrade W.S. McMillan. The last meeting for that year was on October 12th. The last meeting of this Executive was in March of 1919. On April 2nd, a re-organizational meeting was held with A.C. Dunaway being elected President and F. Owens as Secretary. These Great War Veterans did not have their own hall until 1935. In January of that year, a motion was passed to spend $250.00 to purchase an old “cottage” school house. This building was used until they purchased the Harvey House in 1946 for $7500.00, which was a huge sum of money at that time. Before they had their own hall, the Veterans met in many different locations. The most frequently used meeting place was the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall. They met there intermittently from August 1919 until January 1935. During this time, the Veterans also met at the local RCMP Barracks, the RM of Cote Municipal Office, and the Town Hall. Executive and Trustee meetings during this time KAMSACK BRANCH 24 (Cont’d...)
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