>From Charleroi Mail, Saturday, May 6, 1944, Page 3: "Tri-County Legion Auxiliaries Hold Busy Session In Charleroi A busy meeting of the Tri-County Council of American Legion Auxiliaries was held in Charleroi this week when contributions of coupons, amounting to 175,000 used toward the financing of a clubmobile unit at the battle fronts, were turned in. The meeting of the Council, composed of units from Washington, Greene and Fayette counties, was held in the local Legion home with over 125 delegates representing 23 units of the Council. The executive board convened at 1 o'clock, followed by a regular meeting in charge of Miss Harriet WAGNER of Charleroi Auxiliary. Reports were submitted by subchairmen on activities of the units. Mrs. William PANCOAST, Charleroi, reported the coupon returns and announced that 175,000 of the coupons were turned in at the meeting. Uniontown alone brought in 135,000 of the total and is now leading in the State in coupon collection. Mrs. Earl BERTON, of California, sub-chairman of rehabilitation, spoke of the need of the Auxiliaries in rehabilitating the soldiers of the present war, especially in the veteran hospitals. Mrs. Ben DAVIS, Charleroi, sub-chairman of legislation, talked on the bill before the House for soldier benefits and asked members for its endorsement. Mrs. J.E. GAULT, reporting for war activities, announced plans for participation in the Fifth War Loan drive to start in June. Mrs. J.E. MOBLEY, of Belle Vernon, poppy chairman, announced the date of Poppy Day as May 27. She stressed the importance of the sale this year to assist the veterans of World War I and the present war. She said that many of the younger soldiers are now making the poppies in the veterans hospitals. Mrs. Austin DILLE, Waynesburg, who is department chairman of coupons for the State, congratulated the Council on its coupon work and stated that the group has kept up its collection so that the State department is reaching its quota of $2,100 a month, the value of the coupons. Mrs. Mary McANDRESS, of Pittsburgh, sub-chairman of Child Welfare, conducted the welfare shower, when money and clothing was contributed at the meeting to total $200.55 in cash and merchandise. Guests were Mrs. Edna CHAMBERLAIN, past state department president, and Mrs. Martin EISHLEMON, who is a candidate for state president. Mrs. Leonard BRADLEY, of Braddock, Southwestern director, spoke to the group stressing active participation on Poppy Day and the awarding of medals to the eighth graders. May 31 was announced as 'Patriot Day' when it is requested all Auxiliary members contribute a pint of blood to the blood centers. Mrs. George GEY, of Canonsburgh, Western vice president, congratulated the units on the work of the past three months. Mrs. Elizabeth HARRIS, of Charleroi, who is president of the Past Presidents Parley, announced that election of officers will be held at the next meeting of the Council, August 2. At this time the Council will nominate and elect officers. The meeting will again be held in Charleroi." Do they still have Poppy Day in the Valley? I haven't seen a poppy since we moved to Tallahassee, 20 years ago. I remember my dad selling them. ===== Eva Dayle Zippay Tallahassee, Florida [email protected] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com