Cec’s first goal and project was to have a suitable Memorial to the “boys” who paid the supreme sacrifice in the two world wars. In 1965 Cecil got his wish when Comrade Ross McConnell sold and erected the stone at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street. It is still there today, Second Street is now Legion Lane.
The Branch and its Executive set its sights on a better hall, so they pondered on whether to enlarge the old hall or to tear it down and build a new one. It was decided on the latter course and immediately ways and means were thought up by all who were under the leadership of Cecil and Mike. Prior to 1967 a very good Ladies Auxiliary was formed in anticipation of a fund raising campaign. In 1967 two more lots were purchased by the Branch, and in cooperation with the Ladies and their fundraising teas, bake sales, bazaars, they were able to have a well drilled, and furnished the Branch with card tables, chairs, dishes and cutlery. They always managed to lend a hand financially and socially.
Mike Gloss was elected President in 1968, and in 1970 the old building was demolished, 372 was again without a meeting place, something they expected, but through Mike, Cecil and a building committee, the Branch and the Auxiliary, they managed to raise $ 5000.00. They decided to try for a mortgage but were denied the balance to build, a total of $ 15,000.00. Mike would eventually borrow the money from a friend, and by May of 1971, the new Legion Hall was opened, the Branch had a total of 55 Members, and their first donation to the new building came from local businessman Nat Palmer, a cheque for $ 200.00.
