The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 77 Branch No. 50 is located in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, "The Land of Rape and Honey" (town motto), a small town of about 4,000. The early clubroom was in the Immigration Hall, but now is housed by the Town of Tisdale Civic Center. Tisdale is a very athletic and educational community, with many activities, of which donations are made by the Tisdale Legion. The Branch is also a supporter, and proud of, the Tisdale Air Cadets. Another activity the Branch is involved in is the Christmas Kettles, helping the Salvation Army serve the local families. You can also find some of the members and their families having a good time playing cards, playing pool, and visiting in our clubroom. The Charter date for Tisdale Branch 50 is June 10, 1927, when it was still called service league. The number of original charter members is unknown. Earlier fundraisers included bingos, New Year’s Eve Dances, and of course, cooking suppers which always went over well. Some of the money-makers today include having a pancake supper and banquets, which everyone seems to really enjoy. Currant membership is at 54 members. This Branch is a volunteer-operated team. It takes volunteers to have events, and also the executive is on a volunteer basis. Everyone helps out. In the very near future, the Branch will be moving into a bigger clubroom, at the same location, so please feel free to stop in and say "hello." Company is always enjoyed. TISDALE BRANCH 50 The Royal Canadian Legion was formed in 1926 by members of the Great War Veterans Association. Number 51 Branch of Davidson was chartered that same year, with James Bragg as President. During the 1930's and the early 1940's, the Legion was held on with a small membership. Morley Coxworth, Cecil Lick, Mr. Odling and Mr. Kershaw kept it going. When WWII ended, the Branch gained a large number of new members with Keith Scott as President. The Legion has been an active organization in the community with emphasis on the young people and Remembrance Day activities. The Legion is the main sponsor of the Air Cadet 553 Sherlock Squadron since the cadets started in 1984. For fundraising, the Branch does Suit of the Month, Strawberry Festival, and bake sales, with help from the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The main building (sleeping quartos), was moved into town from the #23 RCAF Elementary Flying Training School after the base closed in January 1945. In 1948, when the war Veterans revised the local Legion Branch, the wives formed the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Their aim was to help the men help the Veterans or the community as best as they could. The ladies have spent fifty-plus years with a great deal of fundraising until it was disbanded in 2000. They, along with the Legion, have helped the youth with bursaries and scholarships, never losing sight of their obligation to remember those who fought and died for this great country. DAVIDSON BRANCH 51 The Branch started out in 1920 as The Great War Veterans Association. They joined the British Empire Service League in 1926 and got their Charter on May 10, 1928, with 15 members. By that time, they had already purchased a new church basement, but they had run out of funds to finish the church. The Legion boys put a roof on the basement and that’s how the “Dug Out” was named. Most of the school activities were held there. Weekly dances were also held there for many years. During the second world war, the Dug Out was leased to the War Department and that is where the militia was trained. During this time, the Branch held their meetings at the town hall. After the War, a new floor and new roof were built. The membership grew to over 80 with all the servicemen and women coming back. Now, there are 20 members as follows: 1 Canada, U.K. Italy & Holland; 1 Allied, Polish Division; 1 Canada & U.K.; 5 Canada; 2 Militia; 5 sons and daughters; 3 wives; 1 RCMP; 1 Affiliate. The Auxiliary was started in 1946 and got their charter on May 22, 1948, with 16 members. They also gave Honorary memberships to the War Brides. The Auxiliary was a big help to the Legion. We held dances and card parties, dinner and dances to raise funds. They also held Spoken English competitions for the Public School. They also sold poppies on the Saturday prior to November 11th. Their membership dropped so much that they gave up their charter. Two of them joined the Legion Branch as associates (wives). CANORA BRANCH 52
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