Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Southpoint Sun - 7
What was happening in 1946 By C. Scott Holland This week we venture back to March 21, 1946. In June 1945, Leamington town council had donated $20,000 to the Leamington Legion branch for the purpose of using it to construct a larger clubhouse and memorial hall. But a change
of heart had taken over the Legion members and they voted to return the money with full interest to the town for use on better projects. “We built and paid for the original clubhouse when things were not very good. I think we should be on our own,”
Legion fish fry set for Good Friday
In honour of ‘Turk n’ Beaup’, WHEATLEY Roberta Dibbley LEGION NEWS and Sandy Wolf BRANCH 324 ran the Annual St. Paddy’s Day Jan Watson Turk ‘n Beaup Meat Draws last Saturday. Winners were June Epplett (two), Debbie Tromblay, Linda Niehus, Terry Stevenson, Sly Meredith, Charlotte Scott, Joselyn Jones, Sandy Simpson, Jim McClellan and Julie Reid. Sandy Simpson won the 50/50 draw. Join us this Saturday at the Meat Draws. Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. and the draws run until 5 p.m. Only 50 will be allowed to be in attendance at this time. At this time the Branch will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2 – 7 p.m. When you arrive, you must sign in with your name and contact number. You must remain at the table you choose for the duration of your stay and when you rise, for any reason, you must wear a mask. Help us remain open by obeying the rules. We will be serving a Fish Fry – Take Out Only - on Good Friday April 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $18 per person for fresh Lake Erie yellow perch, fries and coleslaw; The Branch will not be open but you can call the Branch at 519-825-4161 starting at 2 p.m. with your order and the time you want to pick it up.
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said Mr. Andrew Crozier of the Legion. The original clubhouse had been moved from Memorial Park to a site on Orange Street over a decade prior and then then renovated by the Legion members for clubhouse use. —— Leamington District High School was set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of commencement exercises. During the three days, an open house with displays reflecting its history plus entertainment would be offered. Over 3,500 visitors were anticipated. —— The local Lions Club held their monthly meeting at the Leamington Hotel with guest speak-
The original Leamington Legion Clubhouse as seen back in the mid-1930s after the Legion had purchased it. Photo courtesy of the Scott Holland collection
er Flight-Lt. Paul Wigle, giving a talk about aerial photography during WW II. He was recently discharged after four years of service with the RCAF. Among the items disclosed was the use of two
cameras on any planes and the fact they could photograph strips of land 2.5 miles wide by 220 miles in length from 30,000 ft.. Doing such an area would take four or five runs. ——
MacVicar Brothers announced they have purchased the cement and building supply business operated by Howard Russelo. They will continue to carry a complete line of concrete supplies, cement blocks, sand and gravel.
Community Calendar
VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSPORTATION SECC IS PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION to/from the clinic. Give us a call at 519-326-8629. Please ensure you have an appointment before calling to arrange transportation. FRIDAYS UNTIL MARCH 26 ST. MICHAEL’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY. Curbside pick up only. Pre-order before Thursday evening by calling: 519-326-0994 Pick up at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, John Street entrance to the Banquet Hall. ADULT UMPIRES NEEDED Former players or persons wishing to be part of the 3rd team on the diamond, we are looking for you! Expand your enjoyment of the game, earn some pocket money, stay involved with youth. Start your journey to become a baseball umpire. Give me a call - Marty 226-757-2371 and let me explain how you can fit in with our team. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamingotn Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
ONGOING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DO YOU LOVE POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK? The Friends of Point Pelee are searching for Volunteer Board Members. If you are interested, please contact us by email: friendsofpointpelee@ gmail.com MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meetings are March 17 and 31. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores
Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us.
COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 1424), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.
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