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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1967-09-21, Page 12urges Clinton Now**o<orcl, ThvtMfoy, SupHmMr 11, 1W------ ------——— ..................................- ' 1 women AUBURN - The First Con. ference of the Junior Women’s Institutes of Ontario opened last Saturday morning in the Aub­ urn Community Hall, with the Junior Director for the pro­ vince, Miss Barbara Watkins of Clinton, presiding, After the opening exercises Della Allen of Goderich introduced the guest speaker of the day, Dr. Helen Abell, Ph. D. Professor of Soci­ ology, University of Waterloo, She spoke on the importance of organization tor our commu­ nity and our own development. She told the Junior WI mem­ bers from across the province about her recent trip to Aus­ tralia, where she was one of Canada’s representatives to the Agriculture and Economics Conference,where 600 delegates from all over the world atten- ded. She told about the life of the people in that country and stated that some live in iso- lated districts and the house wife is very shy, When the del­ egates visited toe farm home the husband entertained and his wife stayed in the kitchen. She said that life in New Zealand is far different and more like the Canadian way where both hus. band and wife entertain the guests. Dr. Abell told the girls to have a purpose in life and strive to reach a goal. They should have an interest in dev­ eloping self and to offer to as­ sist in their group starting in 4-H Club work. She stated that You Know CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION LIMITED Services at Turner's United Church will be with­ drawn for this Sunday. SAVE OFF THE TOP of the pile before, you spend a penny. Unless you do, there will neWP be any money left to save. THE ONLY WAY You can save money is the minute you get it. 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GAC INTERNATIONAL 7 Ratfenbuty Street,,; Keep one step ahead with fall topdressing MMMM they must be alert and open and not be afraid to laugh at self and never say-“I’m too busy.” In closing she told the 65 del* egates tQ ask themselves, “What is the important thing In life and my community?” pawn Stephenson of Seaforth thanked Dr. Abell, Discussion periods followed With the leaders being, Anne Grant, Perth County; Lois Min. acher, Prince Edward County; Diane Errington, HuronCounty; Joy Hayward, Halton Countu; Reta Van Stratton, Perth County and Ruth Morrach, Middlesex County. Christine Pryce of Seaforth led in a sing-song. The guest speaker of the aft­ ernoon session was Miss Jean Scott, Director of the Junior work for the Province of On. tario. She was introduced by Emily Dykeman of Exeter. Miss Scott spoke on program plan, ning and gave many helpful sug. gestions. She said to set goals to gain self confidence, to make friends, to master skills and to help each other, Miss Helen McKercher, dir­ ector of Home Economics Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Food, spoke on the interesting displays of cook­ ware, cutlery, paper decora­ tions for table setting and soaps* and detergents. Miss Sharon Carroll, home economist for Huron County, showed a film on the proper way of conducting a meeting © AVrHM(i!C6 btALEfr re parliamentryproceedureand She was assisted by visiting home economists, Au interesting Indian Skit was given by members of the Clin­ ton Junior Institute. They were Della Allen, Alice Allen, Mar- garei Stewart, Jannett Merrill, Sheron Collins, Diane Erring, ton, Brenda Ball and Connie Hipkey. The visiting delegates were taken on a tour of Goderich. The highlight of the day’s / program was the banquet^when all delegates were guests of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario. The tables were adorned with floral arrange­ ments in deep blue and gold, end yellow tapers, The presi. dent of FWIO, Mrs, Everett Small of Essex, was the guest speaker and brought greetings from the Provincial Board. She congratulated the girls on their first conference at-the begin, ning of Canada’s century. She told the girls that it was a good and grand adventure and that they were to live wisely, vigorously, encourage self-help and strive for community bet­ terment. She told how the Women’s Institute was formed 70 years ago and has now be- come the largest world-wide organization. Miss Helen McKercher con­ gratulated the girls on their achievements and also spoke of their work across the province. She spoke on the new courses that are offered at the new school at Centralia and encour­ aged them to take advantage of these studies available and. to try to get new members into their organization. She stated that the Department of Agricul­ ture and Food were pleased to assist by having the luncheon and to assist in other ways to make it a success. It was agreed by the dele­ gates to hold another Confer­ ence next year around ’ the end of September at the Centralia Department of Agriculture and Food School. New officers elec­ ted were: Chairman, Helen Shaw, Peel County; Secretary, Anne Grant, Perth; Junior Board Director FWIO, Mrs. Tom Farrell,, Bruce County; , Junior Board'Director, FWIO, ' Barbara Watkins^ Clinton. Assisting with the discussion groups were, FWIO Board Dir- ectors: Mrs, Donald McCosh, Ripley; Mrs. Gowan Young, St. Thomas; Mrs. Austin Zoeller, New Hamburg; Mrs. Stanley Bride, Fordwich; Mrs. Wes Bradnock, Auburn; also Public Relations officer FWIO Mrs. Clarence Diamond, New Ham­ burg; Editor of Home and Coun­ try, Mrs. Milton Pardy, Mount Brydges; Director of Home Economists for the Province • of Ontario, Miss Rosemary Clark, Guelph; West Huron District President, Mrs. Left to right, Mrs. Clarepce Diamond, New Hamburg, FWIO Public Relations Officer; Debbie Motley, Pyince Edward County delegate; and Miss Rosemary Clark, Guelph, Super visor of Homo Economists, Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, * # # Goderich and MargaretStewart, Londesboro' The Auburn Wo­ men’s Institute under the dir­ ection of their president, Mrs. Donald Haines, served the lun. cheon and the banquet. $$ * % Col clough, Clinton; ‘and South Huron District President, Mrs, W. Mack, Qrediton. Registration for the day was in charge of Joanne Cook of St Mark’s guild meeting 4, owing to, the illness of the president Mrs, Orval McPhee. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as read by the secretary, Mrs. John Daer. The treasurer, Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell gave the financial statement. The roll call was answered by each mem­ ber telling their favorite har­ vest hymn. The travelling apron received a penny for each let. ■'j ter in “Our Harvest Home.” ' The m eeting closed by singing the hymn, “What a Friend We . Haye in Jesus,” withMrs. Kirk­ connell at the piano. The meet­ ing was closed with the bene- diction pronounced by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The hostess served a dainty lunch assisted by Mrs. John Daer. AUBURN - The September meeting of the Guild of St. Mark’s Anglican Church was held at the home of Mrs, An­ drew Kirkconnell, The hostess opened the meeting with the Har­ vest hymn “Come Ye Thankful People Come.” The scripture lesson from Leviticus, chapter three, wasreadby Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. Prayers were given by Mrs. John Daer. Rev. G.E. Pakenham lead the study on the Fourth Commandment on keep­ ing the Sabbath Day. A piano solo played by Mrs. Robert J*. Phillips was enjoyed. Mrs. George Schneider gave a read­ ing on being loyal church mem­ bers. Mrs, Thomas Haggitt had charge of the business session Arrangements highlight horticultural meeting AUBURN - Floral arrange- ments attractively done by Mrs. D. McMillan of Goderich were the highlight of the Auburn Hor­ ticulture Society meeting held last week in die Community Memorial Hall. . f The president, Mrs. Frank Raithby, was in charge of the meeting and Mrs. WilliamjJ. Craig at the piano. Mrs. Raith- by welcomed the members and guests to- the meeting. Mrs. Albert McFarlane read the min­ utes of the previous meeting in the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Bert Craig. Correspon­ dence and thank-you notes were also read. A piano solo was played by Miss Brenda East arid accordian solos were play­ ed by Larry Plaetzer. Mrs. Reg Me Gee, regional director for this District of the Horticultural Society, spoke on the work of the society and in. troduced Mrs. McMillan. She made arrangements suitable for living--rooms, hospital rooms and various types of attrac­ tive corsages. A contest using town and village names in the district within 35 miles was conducted by Mrs. McGee. The ■ prize .winners received-the-ar. rangements; flowers were don. ated by the Denomme Flower Shop of Goderich. First prize went to Mrs. Don­ ald Haines, second to Mrs. Wes Bradnock, third, to Mrs. Nor­ man McDowell and fourth to Mrs. Russell Brindley. . Mrs. Russell Brindley thank- ■ ed the ladies and on behalf of the society,presented each with a gift. Mrs. William J. Craig won the door prize. ’ Lunch was served by Mrs. Norman McDowell, Mrs. Tor­ rance Tabb and Mrs. Wes Brad, nock., Mrs, Robert J. Phillips and Mrs. GordonR. Taylor were in charge of the program. Discussing the program left to right are Ruth Norkin, R, R. 1 Lucan, Barbara Watkins, Junior Director, FWIO, Ruth Ann Taylor, Gorrie and Mrs, Everett Small, president of the Federal Women Institutes of Ontario, 89th AUBURN - Mrs. Harold Jiook of Rochester, New York, nee Mrs. Russell Shaw and her daughter, Mrs. Donald Aider- son, nee Rhea Shaw-of Allis, ton visited last week wiijj Mr, and Mrs. Maitland Allen. * * * Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Basils;, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Monck/Lon­ don; Mrs. Emerson Sippel of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Mil­ lard McKenzie, St. Thomas; Mrs. Isabel Murray,St, Peters­ burg, Florida and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Young of Goderich. * * * Miss Margaret Sanderson, nurse-in-training at Victoria Hospital, London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson. * * * Mrs. Gowan Young of St. Thomas, spent Friday and Sab urday as a guest of Mrs. Wes Bradnock and attended the Jun. ior WI Conference on Saturday. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Powell spent a few days last week at Expo and Montreal. jjc The annual Harvest Home service will be held next Sun. day at 11:45 a.m. in St. Mark’s Anglican Church, * * * v. Recent 'visitors.‘W.i.th.Mr-.and Mrs.’ "Robert «L Phillips were Mrs. Jean Clements, Goderich, her father, Dick Walters, God. erich and her son Jack Clem­ ents Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Radford of Clinton.* * * Friends are pleased to know that Mrs. Emmerson Rodger is recovering from surgery last weekend ., in St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, London. * * * Congratulations to Ed Davies and Courtland Kerr on winn. ing money prizes at Mildmay and New Hamburg Fall Fairs in the horse-shoe pitching com­ petitions. ■MMMSM ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Rev, Anne Graham, London, guest minister for morning and evening services. 11 a.m.— Soloist Mrs. Marion Newby, Chatham. 7:30 p.m.—Musical selections by Goderich Treble Singers. • _.*r*