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5/9/1957 Memorial Day Parade Slated at Sligo by Naomi Summerville, Derrick Correspondent

SLIGO - Plans for the Memorial Day parade in Sligo were completed at the Wednesday, May 1, meeting of the Sligo post to the American Legion, according to commander A.E. Klingensmith.

Two reserve units from Clarion have been secured to march in the parade as well as the Troop 68, Explorer Scouts from Sligo, a membership from the Legion post in Rimersburg, and the Union Joint Band. Color guards from the Sligo post will lead the parade which will form at the fire hall at 10:30 a.m. Memorial Day.

Commander Klingensmith stated the parade will begin about 10:30 or 11 a.m. From the fire hall it will proceed to the cemetery where a three-gun salute will be made honoring our veterans.

Secured as the speaker at the cemetery is H. Ray Pope, a Clarion attorney. Mr. Pope has not named the subject on which he will speak but stated it will be a talk on Memorial Day.

Following Mr. Pope's address, the Legion will award a local eighth grade boy a scholarship medal. The local eighth grade teacher will choose the boy to receive the medal. The local auxiliary unit has charge of awarding a local eighth grade girl the scholarship medal.

Eighteen Legionnaires attended the meeting Wednesday evening, Commander Klingensmith stated.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5.

6/8/1957 Americanism Medals Awarded to Sligo Youths - by Naomi Summerville

SLIGO - Terry Wiser and Janet Culbertson, both students in the eighth grade at Sligo school, were awarded the Americanism medal by the Sligo post of the American Legion at services conducted in Sligo on Memorial Day.

Terry, 14, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wiser. He is a member of the Junior High basketball team.

Janet, also 14, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Culbertson of Rimersburg RD1. She is a majorette in the school band.

Awarding Terry with the medal was S.H. McCormack, who was emcee for the Memorial Day services in Sligo. Zelma McKinney presented Janet with her award.

The Memorial Day services in Sligo opened with a parade which formed at the Sligo fire hall at 10:30 a.m. The parade proceeded to the cemetery where services were held and H. Ray Pope, a Clarion attorney, spoke. Rev. Schwab of Callensburg gave the opening and closing prayers.

Thirty six members were present for the May 27 meeting of the Lady Priscilla Rebekah Lodge at which noble grand, Garnet Henry, presided.

Following the business meeting, a Memorial service was conducted for the late Mrs. Bernice Myers, a former member.

Several correspondences were read by the secretary with no immediate action being taken. A silent auction followed the meeting netting the group $26.25.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10.

11/20/1957 31 Attend Sligo Legion Regular Auxiliary Meeting by Naomi Summerville

SLIGO - The American Legion Auxiliary to the Elliott-Gathers McKee Post 149 of the American Legion met recently in the IOOF Hall, Sligo.

The meeting was conducted by the unit president, Mrs. Ila Meier.

The Sergeant of Arms, Mrs. Margaret Wensel, displayed the flag. This was followed by a Thanksgiving Prayer by Mrs. Evelyn Wensel, in the absence of the Chaplain, Mrs. Margaret Stewart. The group then joined in the salute to the flag and the singing of one verse of our National Anthem.

Roll call showed five officers, 26 members and guests present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Dimple Burns, and approved as read.

Mrs. Meier reported that the unit had in the past year paid out over $300 for aid in the rehabilitation of the veteran or his family, besides the several local activities to which they have contributed.

The unit was informed recently that as of November 1, they ranked second in membership in the district. All members are urged to attend teh meetings and see that their 1958 dues are paid so that the unit quota may be met.

The members agreed to again support the Pensylvania Annual Christmas Gift Program for Hospitalized Veterans throughout Pennsylvania.

During reports of committees, Mrs. Lois Stewart, Americanism Chairman, gave an interesting resume of Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Grace Newell, coupon chairman, distributed lists of the new coupons now redeemable and urged that the members turn them in to her promptly. She explained how the unit put these coupons to valuable use toward the rehabilitation of our veterans.

A unit member, Mrs. Pearl Gween was reported a patient in the Ridgway Hospital.

The annual Christmas Party was announced for the December 11 meeting. Members are asked to bring a guest, a gift for each family member present and a covered dish. Entertainment will be provided by the local Grl Scout Troops.

The meeting was closed by the reading of a Thanksgiving poem by Mrs. Meier.

A social hour followed with the hostesses, Mrs. Ila Meier, Mrs. Emma Rhea and Mrs. Margaret Craig serving the lunch. Games were played under the supervision of Ways and Means Committee, Mrs. Ruth Sherman, Mrs. Zelda Love and Mrs. Lois Stewart.

The auxiliary this year again will contribute to the Christmas package fund.