Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Macdonald College Journal, Vol. 1: May 1941
Community Hall as well as Insurance, were paid out of the Branch treasury.
Melbourne Ridge Branch has a record of much work accomplished during the year. Knitted articles for the Red Cross numbered 160, and sewn ones 255. In addition to this were voted to the Red Cross, to the Salvation Army, to the Ambulance Fund, and a War Savings Certificate was purchased.
The Spitfire Fund received assistance from several Branches in Argenteuil County. Supplies for refugees were sent to the Red Cross. The Branch at Morin Heights has a work accomplished which would be hard to beat. Knitting 152 articles, sewing articles; cutting, 274 articles; miscellaneous, 5 quilts and knitted afghans, 33 cans of fruit and vegetables.
Cleveland Branch stressed Red Cross work throughout the entire year, a total of 235 finished articles being the result. Cash donations were also given to the Red Cross.
East Clifton Branch reports varied activities. A teacher's reception, assistance to the local cemetery fund, donations to Church expenses, skating rink, and help for needy neigh bours are among the things attempted and accomplished. Prizes were given in the schools, donations voted to the Red Cross, a share in the Ambulance Fund, and boxes sent overseas, all helped to make the year a busy and helpful one.
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