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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Oct. 17, 1968—PAGE 7 Give report of national convention Members of the American Legion Auxiliary, at their Oct. 3rd meeting, heard glowing re ports from Mrs. W. Roy An derson and Mrs. P. K. Harmon, who attended the National Convention in New Orleans re cently. The two delegates told of the good work that is being done all over the U. S. by the American Legion and its aux iliary. The National President wore a gold colored dress in commemoration of the golden anniversary of the organiza tion of the Legion. The Nat ional Commander told interest ing facts about the work that is being done in Malaysia. Mrs. Harmon told of hearing the speeches of the candidates for President of the U. S. while they were in New Orleans. The next National convention will be in Atlanta, Ga., August 22- 28, 1969. It is hoped that many members from Newberry will attend. Mrs. R. M. Stork, nat ional executive committeewom- an from South Carolina, was appointed National Girls State chairman by the national Pres ident. The October meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Olin Wessinger. Associate hostesses were Mrs. T. P. Crooks, Mrs. Elton Summer. Mrs. Estelle Taylor, Mrs. Homer Long and Mrs. Forrest Miller. Mrs. M. F. Bowler, president, called the meeting to order and presided over the business ses sion. Reports of officers and chairmen were heard. Mrs. Ralph B. Baker, nation al security chairman, invited members to attend the Civic League meeting on October 29 at which time a special Civil Defense program will be given. All members were urged to attend. Mrs. P. K. Harmon, music chairman, led in the singing of the hymn of the month, “How Great Thou Art.” The membership chairman, Mrs. J. F. Hawkins, reported that the Auxiliary had 14 8 members, three above the quo ta. On September 28, a mem bership meeting was held in Columbia at the Wade Hamp ton hotel. Those attending from the local unit were Mrs. Bow ler, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Sudie Dennis, Mrs. J. F. Hawkins, Mrs. Elizabeth Carbosco, Mrs. Olin Wessinger, Mrs. Oscar R. Summer Sr., and Miss Grace Summer. Miss Dennis and Mrs. Hawkins gave interesting high lights of the day’s meeting. There were eight “go-getters” who received gifts for having collected dues from 15 or more members. The unit was pre sented a citation for getting its quota. Miss Grace Summer, 2nd his torian, gave out the yearbooks for the year. Zone 5 meeting will be held at the Legion Hut in North Augusta on November 2. Those interested in going are asked to contact Mrs. Bowler. The Gift Show at Veterans Hospital in Columbia will be open from December 9-13. Several members are planning to go down and help with this important project of the Aux iliary. The Auxiliary agreed to as sist the Legion with a booth at the County Fair. Mrs. Ray Nobles has been appointed Girls State chairman. Girls State will be held at the University of South Carolina next June 2-8. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses. The meeting was closed by mem bers praying together the Lord’s prayer. half a TV picture ...can steam you So will half health care protection — when it’s time to pay bills for sickness or accidents. That’s where Blue Cross-Blue Shield comes in — when you check out. Blue Cross-Blue Shield gives your family, group or organization the best health care protection available “dollar for dollar.” That’s why South Carolina hospitals endorse Blue Cross, and South Carolina doc tors endorse Blue Shield. A County Memorial Hospital patient for example, had hospital charges and doctor fees totalling $300.75. Blue Cross-Blue Shield allowance: $300.75. And this was just a small one. Get the picture? It’s so easy to say just send the bill to Blue Cross -Blue Shield, OF SOUTH CAROLINA 608 E. Washington Street Phone 233-1691 Greenville, S. C.