The Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary to Freemond Madson Post 447 met at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Legion Hall. Eunice Hatleli, president presided.

The regular order of business conducted and directives read. The charter was draped for sister Margaret Mackay who went to her heavenly home May 1. The annual memorial services for 18 deceased sisters was conducted by Auxilary Chaplain Ruby Fredrickson and Hatleli. The group’s thoughts and prayers are with the families of these deceased sisters.

Treasurer Beverly Boone had attended the First VFW District annual meeting April 30 and made a report. The Auxiliary had received a citation for its work with Cancer Aid and Research.

This is the year the VFW Post and Auxiliary conduct the annual offering of “Buddy Poppies” to the public. There were post and auxiliary members and also young folks moving about Albert Lea offering these to the public. All money received from this was used for the veterans and their families. This year with so many servicemen having deployed the group feels they will be asked to help more than ever before.