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PAST PRESIDENTS — Some of the past presidents of the Walton
Women's Institute gathered for a picture when the Institute celebrated
its 25th anniversary at the community hall on Thursday night. In the back
row from left are Mrs. W.H. HuMphries (1977-79), Mrs. Ken McDonald
(1962-65), Mrs. Gerald Watson (1971-73), Mrs. Harold Hudie (1979-81),
Mrs. Keith Rock (1981), Mrs. Jan Van Vliet (1967-69). In the yont row
Walton WI marks
25th anniversary
Correspondent
MRS. ALLAN McCALL
887-6677
Guests were present from
the eleven branches of the
Huron East District and for-
mer members on Thursday
evening, May 29 to help
Walton Institute members
celebrate their 25th anniver-
sary. The community hall
was decorated in the Insti-
tute colours of puiple and
yellow with streamers, bells
and flowers.
Mrs, Torrance Dundas and
Mrs. Ernie Stevens were in
charge of the guest book
signed by 117 during the
evening. Mrs. - Bill Hum-
phries was MC for the pro-
gram. Mrs, Ray Huether was
pianist.
President, Mrs. Keith
Rock gave a Warm welcome
to everyone. Walton Institute
members contributed two
numbers. Mrs. Ron Bennett
gave a comical reading,
"The great hair switch."
The dialogue, "The
anxious enquirer" was acted
by Mrs. Nelson Marks and
Mrs. Stewart Humphries,
followed by music numbers
by Mrs. Herb Traviss and
Mrs. Emerson, Mitchell.
FIRST MEETING
The first meeting of the
Walton W.I. was held at the
home of Mrs. Wilbur Turn-
bull, on Thursday May 3,
1956. An election of officers
took place and Mrs. Stanley
Bride, the District PresidelI
installed these officers: Pres.
Mrs. Margaret Iftimphries,
1st vice-press Mrs. Frank
Walters; 2nd vice . Mrs.
W.J. Turnbull; Secretary-
Mrs. W.E. Turnbull; Treas-
urer- Mrs. Torrence Dundas,
District Director- Mrs. Frank
Kirkby; Branch Directors-
Mrs„ Jas. McDonald; Mrs.
Jas. Coults; Mrs. Pete
McDonald. Pianist- Mrs.
Herb Traviss; asst pianist-
Mrs. Jack &Tans. Press
Reporter,- Mrs. Doug Ennis.
Auditors- Mrs. W.H. Hum.
phties, Mrs. Ted MCCreaths
The WaltOn Institute be-
longed' to the East HurOri
District in which there were
eleven branches. It was de-
cided to hold these meetings
on the fourth Thursday of
every Month hi the evening,
Twenty-eight niembers paid,
their feeg at this Meeting.
Curator Mrs. Nelson Reid
followed with memories of
the past 25 years, these years
very educational and inter.
esting. There have been
spekaers on health, wills,
bees and honey, plants, art,
cheese and dairy industry,
home economics,
Films have been shown on
nearly every part of the
world. Those of events in the
community are interesting
the everyone. MOttos and
roll calls have given many
' hints and advice, sometimes
amusing. Members have had
the opportunity of attending
annual meeting of district
and area, also officers con-
ferences.
Members look forward to
the annual meeting in April
• as it is usually a dinner
meeting when they go some
place for a meal. The identity
of the Sunshine Sister at this
time caused a little excite-
ment and feeswere collected
for the coming year.
MONEY MAKING
Money making projects
have been penny sales, dutch
auctions, bake sales, cook
book sales, birthday and
anniversary calendars, plant
sales, quilt exhibition, sale of
tickets on quilt and afghan,
dessert euchre, card parties, '
fashion shows, a carnival and
community concerts at
Christmas. Bus trips have
proved educational and en-
joyable to many people in the
community. 'Car trips are
becoming popular instead of
bus trips.
Children and teenagers re- •
ceive valuable training in
homemaking clubs provided.
Members are grateful to the
ladies Who are willing to be
leaders of these clubs and
give of their time and talents,
Short courses for seniors
included Millinery, leather,
craft, seWing with knits,
bread and pie making, Meat
makes the meal, quilting,
needlepoint, crewel work,
dressmaking, etc.
As early as 1956 a Tweeds-
itluir history committee was
appointed but not very much
was accompliShed Until 1969
when Mrs. W. Turnbull was
appointed curator with a
committee of Mts. 14. Add;
Mrs. Oottion McGavin and
Mrs. Doug Ennis. A new
Tweedsmu'ir History Book
was purchased, then the
reports were prepared for
entry. Since then one book
has been completed, Four
copies of this book were
made and one copy is in the
local library, one in Huron
County Library vault with
Huron County Historical So-
ciety books, one is available
for individuals to read and
one was sold. It went to
Western University, London
to be Micro filmed in 1980. A
second book is well on the
way from farm histories and
village homes. ,
COMMUNITY HALL
In 1976 the Women's Insti-
tute took the ownership of
the Community Hall. It was
decided to continue calling it
the community hall. In 1975 a
canvas was made of the
community and enough
money was raised to put a
new steel roof .on the build-
ing. Since then it has been
painted on the outside, ceil-
ing lowered, and new
lights, stage refinished,
basement panelled and new
lights installed. Although
there has been quite a de-
crease in membership the WI.
continues to be an active
organization. It is to be
hoped it will be as active for
another 25 years. Mrs. Reid
closed with a suitable poem,
"Building the Gap."
The program continued
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are Mrs. Jim Nolan (1960-62), Mrs. Alvin McDonald (1969-71) and Mrs.
Allan McCall (197375). Absent when the picture was taken were: Mrs.
Rachel Rheil (1958-60), Mrs. Don Achilles (1975-77) and Mrs. Roy
Williamson (1965-67). The Institute's first president (1956-58) was the
late Mrs. Margaret Humphries. (Photo by Ranney)
FIRST SECRETARY AND TREASURER — Mrs. W.E. Turnbull of
Brussels and Mrs. Torrance Dundas of Walton who were the first •
secretary and treasurer of the Walton Women's Institute sliced the cake
- for the Institute's celebration of its 25th anniversary on Thursday night.
(Photo by Ranney)
Dundasi Esther Watsonand Alberta Stevens. in
the batk row are Maxine Marks, Mildred
Travis, Mary Humphries, Marjory HuniOhtlet
and Leona McDonald. (Photo by Ranney)
CHARTER MEMBERS Charter members
whci attended the 25th anniversary celebrations
of the Walton Women's' Institute cin Thursday
night in the front row froth left Were: Annie
Reid, Elva Bolger, Margaret Humphries, Olive
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