New Britain herald., 1930-05-16
RETIRED OFFICERS
 0F UNIT HONORED
Past Presidents Get PinS-G0ld
 Star Daughter Initiated

Eddy Glover Unit No $, American Legion Auxiliary. observed it's annual Past Presidents night last evening with Mrs. A. F. Schade occupying the presidents chair. Mrs. o. F. Bertini was first vice president, Mrs Cedric Powers second vice president, Mrs. Grace Stowell past president and Mrs. Howard G. Mitchell chaplain.
 Mrs. Ruth Pfennig Of Bristol, past state president, on behalf Of the local unit presented each of the above past presidents with a jeweled past presidents pin Of white gold set with pearls. This presentation was a surprise to the recipients, who were visibly moved by the unusual honor bestowed upon them.
 A class of Il candidates was ini- tiated. Among the initiates was Mis- Thelma J. Scholl, the first to quali- fy as a gold star daughter. Appli- cations were received from Mrs Eva. Gokey. Miss Louise Gokey, Miss Sadie Rogan and Mrs. Fernando Ma tunieTicz. As membership chairman, Mrs. Fred W. Hoffman reported that the local unit won the emblem lamp offered by the Hartford County asso- citation for receiving the most mem- bers during April. The total for the month was 35, and 55 since the first Of October. The present member ship is 1855. The lamp trophy will be presented 10 the local unit at the state convention in Bridgeport. in July.
 Mrs. Cedric Powers. welfare di- rector, reported activities for the past month as follows: Two complete layettcs, eight pairs Of shoes and clothing to twelve families were sup piled. Also two quarts Of milk daily has been supplied 10 one family for a number of months. Funds for this work are derived in various ways, including the proceeds from the an- nual poppy sale.
 Mrs Howard G. Mitchell, re- Mobilization chairman. reported that 23 greeting cards were sent to hos pitalzed men from New Britain, World War veterans. on Mothers 5 bay.
 Mrs. George Schae1ler, chairman Of girls work. presided over a dis play and sale Of articles made by members of the delinquent girls club sponsored by the unit. About g was realized from the sale of one Of these articles. which will be turn cd over 10 the treasurer of the club.
 Mrs. V, l.. Eddy reported the bridge held at the Hotel Erwin on April 3o as being successful, with a total profit Of SSl.29, and Mrs. Frank ! Chase reported a balance Of $l4S5 from the candy sale at the recent ! mistrel show given by the post. Eleven bouquets of flowers and one box Of home made candy were presented 10 gold star mother mem- bers of the unite on Mothers day and greeting cards were sent 10 all other gold star mothers in the city | Mrs. Harry Ginsburg was chairman of this committee.
 Flag codes will be distributed tc all Boy and Girl Scouts in the city previous to Memorial Day.
 Mrs. Fanny Gaudette was present. cd with a, larP2 bouquet of spring bowers D, tCedins the award of the
 D. s. C. posthumously, on Saturday May q. This presentation was made at the home Of Mrs. Gaudette. Graves Of deceased members vii te covered. and a wreath will he placed at the World War memorial in observance of Memorial Day. Al the meeting last evening a memorial service was held as a tribute 10 the seven deceased members Of the unit Those details arc in the hands ot
 Mrs. Fred Ensu orth. chairman ot AmeriCanism and memorials. + was voted 10 hold a lawn party 1 in June for the 4 junior members Of the unit, who range from tiny babies 10 girls Of 16 years.
 i An invitation is extended 10 the members Of Eddy-Gloycr post 10 he guests Of the unit at a buffet lunch { con at inc Legion home immediately following in" parade on Memorial
 Day, this being an annual custom.
 Mrs Charles Sahrhachor has in vitcd all members 10 attend 2 sewing
 moetinC at her homo on Bur.