The Owen Sound Legion Branch #6, celebrated its 90th Anniversary
in 2017. Our guest speaker is Patty Sargent-Gibson, President of the Owen Sound
Legion, She will talk about the work of providing support for veterans, and
support for others in the community. The Legion maintains an extensive
collection of Branch history.
Did you know that the 1,000 person to become a member of the Owen
Sound Legion was Miss Margaret Dewar? She was welcomed as a member by Legion
President Stewart Douglas on his final date as president. He had undertaken a
membership drive during his presidency, 1945-1946 to reach the 1,000 member
milestone. Among those who became Legionaires that night were N. Coldwell, H.
N. McNabb, H. B. Iles, S. R. Neath, C. Sutcliffe, Joe Ferris, R. J. Turner,
Johnny McKay and Alvin Walter.
The next meeting of Grey County Historical Society will be
Wednesday, September 19 at the Owen Sound Legion at 1:30 p.m.
Location: 450 2nd
Avenue West, Owen Sound.
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