The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-03


 work of the unit continued with un- abated enthusiasm and interest. Mrs. E. E. Ninnis represented the unit at the department convention held in Cordova this year. Plans for building the present Dugout were formulated by the Legion during this year and the Auxiliary lent , whole-hearted support in this ven- ture. Special emphasis was placed locally, and territorially on Child Welfare work this year and a great deal of worthwhile work accom- plished along this line. Early in the fall the Auxiliary accepted with re- gret Mrs. Frawley's resignation. which she was obliged to tender be- cause of leaving Juneau, and Mrs. J. B. Bernhofer was elected to fin ish her unexpired term. Among the various money making events of the year, several card parties and rummage sales proved to be popu- lar with the townspeople, and the Auxiliary's work received further impetus from the fine support ac- corded them in these ventures. One of the auxiliary's most active mem berS, Mrs. E. E. Ninnis was honored this year Il being selected as sec retary for the Department of AL aska, which position she filled capa- ply and with credit to the local unit. Mrs. Eernhofer Reflected
 Mrs. Bernhofer was reelected as president for the year 1928. The auxiliary's contribution to the Dug out furnishings this year was a dozen chairs which were placed in the large assembly room. The need for financing the services of the mendlng woman at American Lake having expired, the auxiliary voted instead to send ten dollars monthly to the Hospital to be used as to- bacco and magazine fund for the patients there. Another worth while piece of work for this year was the Duylng of new shades and drapeS for the Dugout. The local unit also united with the other units in the department of Alaska this year, to purchase radio for the Veterans Hospital at Palo Alto, California.
 Mrs. Robert Simpson was the units delegate to the Department Convention held in Ketchikan this year
 The year 1929 got off to an excel lent start with the election to the presidency of Mrs. Edith Sheelor as President. This was red letter year for the Unit in that Juneau was | hostess for the first Department Convention held in the capital city, and entertained the large number of delegates from all over Alaska for week of convention business and festivity. The lnay Day Dance, established as an annual event , during the first year of the Units existence, had an added interest this year by having the Hope Chest Raffle held in connection with it. an added feature that has contin- ued up to the present time. h. creased interest in the work of the Auxiliary led to the custom of hold ing a monthly social meeting, the previous meetings having been linn tied to one business session per month. This custom has also contin- ued until the present time, and has been productive of many interest," ing and delightful social affairs for members ans their guests. The Un- it's contribution to the Dugout this year was the installation of the telephone, a convenience that both Legion and Auxiliary members have found of great value.
 i Mrs. Sheelor was reelected as President for the year 1930 and an- other suspicious year began under her direction. Two shuffle boards were contributed to the Veterans Hospital at American Lake this year, Seven delegates attended the Department convention held in An chorage this year, also showing the Units increased interest in De- partmental matters, and an aug mented Department Consciousness.
 Child Welfare Clinic
 This. year also the unit initiated and carried out one of the most out standing pieces of work that it has ever undertaken, the free child well fare clinic, for children of pre-schoo] age. The cooperation of Miss Mild red Keaton, R.N., was enlisted for this work and monthly clinics were held throughout the year. where mothers could bring their children Tor weighing, and general check-up and advice from the nurse. A great deal of interest was manifested in this work, and the attendance each month was remarkably large. Mrs. Edna Policy was the Auxiliary $ representative at the national con-