Milford chronicle., 1959-01-16

EuTOlliuCul VI Ouc ulllllOH WO-
men for patriotic service will be
the goal of the American Legion
Auxiliary for 1859. Already sne
largest wOmen's patriotic org2Hi-
zation in the world, the Auxiliary
is seeking increased strength for
greater service during the year
ahead.
The American Legion Auxiliary,
Milford Unit #3 already has be-
gun enrolment of present mem
bers and enrolment of new mem
bers for the coming year. A MEM
bership committee headed by Mrs.
Dolores Silicato is extending in
vitations to come into the Auxiliary
to all eligible women in the city
Eligible for membership are wives,
mothers, sisters and daughters of
American Legion members, those
of persons who died in service
during the World Wars or Kor-
can conflict, and those of deceased
war veterans, as well as women
who themselves served with the
armed forces in any of the three
wars.
Increased need for the services
the American Legion Auxiliary
gives makes it necessary that we
enlarge our membership. Famil-
les of the dead and disabled, espe-
cially the needy children, are an
other growing responsibility Of
the Legion and Auxiliary.
Interesting, worthwhile activi-
ties await all eligible women in
our Unit of the Auxiliary. During
the coming year we will work side
by side with our American Legion
Post to carry out locally the full
program of the Legion and Auxil-
iary.
Activities of the American Leg
ion Auxiliary for 1859 will cover a
wide field of patriotic services, ac-
cording to the calendar of activI-
ties for the new year ahead. Each
month a different activity will be
emphasized by the organization
throughout the nation, although all
of the activities will be carried on
throughout the year. Individual
members will be able to devote
their attention to the activities of
most interest to them.
Activities to be emphasized DUR
ing the coming months of 1853 are
as follows:
AmericaHism
Upholds and perpetuates Ameri-
can ideals and our principles of
democracy. Educates the citizen
ry to a true understanding and
love of these principles upon
which the security OF our country
rests, so that duty and RESPONSE
bility will outweigh any sacrifice.
Rehabilitation
Means new lives for old-fresh
opportunity, courage and hope FOR
the men and women of the armed
services whose health has been
impaired, and those earning ca
pacities, and abilities, have been
reduced or handicapped by war.
Child Welfare
Insures that any child of a
World War Veteran in need OF
care and protection will receive
that service and aid: as well as
"a Square Deal for Every Child"
Poppy
The proceeds from poppy sales
mainly finances Rehabilitation and
Child Welfare work and also pro-
vides substantial pay to veteran
poppy makers who can thus use
weary hospital hours to personal
advantage.
Community Service
Betters the conditions in the
cities and towns where Units are
located; inculcates the spirit of
civic pride and personal community
aid.
Education Of Orphans of Veterans
Encourages orphans to pursue
higher education and offers assis-
tance in securing scholarships.
Girls State
Provides citizenship training for
girls of high school age, to Ia
form them of the duties, privileges,
rights and responsibilities of AM
erican citizenship.
Civil Defense
Cooperates with the Federal
Civil Defense Agency IN educating
all citizens as to the imperative
need for organized protective and
relief measures both in peace and
in wartime. Encourages Auxiliary
members to volunteer for training
and active participation in civil
defense work.
Junior Activities
Trains the young people in good
citizenship and prepares them fol
future responsibilities; curbs iu-
venile delinquency by organizing
healthful and constructive pro-
grams of activities.
Legislative Activities
Guards the best interests of the
nation and its heroic defenders
in conjunction with the Legion
by supporting all federal and state
laws and proposed legislation af
fecting the above mentioned in
terests.
Music
Inculcates love of country b,
promoting familiarity with ant
use of Americas folk and patri
otic songs. Encourages the use
of music in home. community anC
all areas of social life.
National Security
formerly National Defensel
Ever strives to make the United
States the strongest and most in
vulnerable country in the worl'
so that ii may lead IN peace as i
has led in the wars.
MO rfIf