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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1972-09-27, Page 800111111t. ..1111r7 -11r711111. Itam"4- caw- • ' CO-OP FERTILIZERS TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR BEL GRAVE FOWL SUPPER AT CO-OP OFFI CE, Haws of Walton Institute celebrates 75th anniversary The Walton WPMell'sInStitUte ,Septehiber Meeting was a special occasion, when.former Institute' Members., 4-11, members, leaders and guests, attended on Saturday afternoon and signed the guest book. Li The President, Mrs. Gerald. Watson .called the meeting to Order with the singing of 0 Canada. With Mrs. Neil McGavin as pianist. Mrs. Watson welcomed all and was glad to see so many return and share in the 75th "Anniversary Party. She recalled Adelaide Hoodless the founder Of the institute who was born at a farm house at St. George, 'Ontario and lived there till she married John Hoodless in 1881. On February 19, 1897, she or- ganized at Stoney Creek, the world's first women's Institute. It was her belief that in this organization rural women could discuss their problems and work together to improve thir stand, and of homemaking and citizen- ship. The movement spread throughout Ontario and later to other provinces. Mrs. Hoodless, a natural leader and forceful speaker, introduced the teach- ing of domeStic science Into Ont- ario schools and obtained funds for the building of Macdonald In- stitute at Guelph. Mrs. Joe Steffler the secret- ary-treasurer read the minutes and members answered the Roll Call, "How many years a member and Why do I belong", followed by a financial report of the Fun Carnival in August. A card was read from Mrs. Jan Van- Vliet Sr. who has been visit- ing relativesin Holland. The Senior training school is scheduled for October 24 - 25 with two leaders to be chosen. The Fall Rally of the Huron County branches is to be held in Auburn on October 2nd. The Guelph Area convention is to be held in Stratford, November 2 - 3. Mrs. Jan Van Vliet Jr. con- ducted a lively sing-song assist- ed by Mrs. Neil McGavin at the piano. Mrs. G. Watson conducted an "In Memoriam" service for the ten members who had passed away, followed by a moments silence, Mrs. William Humphries in- troduced the guest of the after- 110011, Mrs. Jas, McNeil who has been a Board member for 8 years. She brought greetings; from, the F.W,I,O, Board and praised the Walton branch for sponsoring 4 - H clubs. The object of the Institute is to prove the betterment of the Home and Country, one of the largest organizations in the world, it needs new life . We need to help the new homemaker in this world, by getting involved, we have more opportunities to learn to do by doing. Mrs. Allan McCall thanked the speaker and presented Mrs. McNeil with a gift. Contests followed conducted by Mrs. Don Achilles, Mrs. John Bos, Mrs. Don McDonald, Mrs. Jan Van Vliet and Mrs. Neil. McGavin. The guest coming the farth- est was Mrs. McLaughlin, form- erly Mary Alice Buchannon, who was presented with a gift. Mrs. Alvin McDonald intro- duced Miss Catharine Hunt, home economist from Clinton who spoke on the home economic branch programs. She told what Institute members can obtain from the Loan Library in Tor- onto, including study kits and demonstration kits, Miss Hunt said the Senior training school was on "Ontario fruit", and told of the training schools for 4-H members and the project, "The Third Meal", which is in pro- gress for the fall. Next spring is to be "Sportswear from knits", She was thanked by Mrs. Joe Steffer and presented with a gift. The first executive members that were present were asked to stand. The branch was formed 15 years ago at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull. Mrs. Ken McDonald in- troduced Mrs. Harold Wallace, R.R.#2, Clifford who belongs to the Lakelet Institute and is at present President of the Dis- trict. She brought greetings'from the district and Guelph area. UNIT MEETING The 8th and 16th Unit held their September meeting at the Manse on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Rev. Docken as host- ess. The call to Worship was given by Mrs. George McCall, and "Happy the home when God is there" was sung with Mrs. Har- old. Bolger as painist. Mrs. Mc- Call read the scripture from Romans Chapter 14, followed by prayer and a poem. The topic "To Love Like A Dog" was given by Mrs. Jan Van Vliet Jr. "Our Love to Thee, 0 Christ" was sung and The business portion was con- ducted by Mrs. Don McDonald, minutes were read by secretary, Mrs. G. McCall, Eleven members answered the roll call, and there were 2 visitors present. Mrs. Geo. McCall is to 'be the delegate to attend the Regional meeting at the Brucefield United Church on October 15th. Mrs. Rae Houston gave the treasurer's report. . Mrs. D. 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Wallace and Mrs. Mc- Neil were asked to cut the Ann- iVersary cake, Institute Crace preceded a sinorgasborg style lunch with the committee in charge, Mrs. George Blake, Mrs. H. Williamson, Mrs. Wm. Leeming, Mrs., A. McCall, Mrs. Murray. Smith, Mrs. Q. McCall and Mrs. Ernie Stevens. The committee in charge of decorating provided Institute colors of blue' and gold stream- ers, which were most colorful. Baskets of yellow marigolds and purple asters formed the set- ting on the platform. ELECTROHOME PRESENTS THE PORTABLE CONSOLE COLOR TV. CAVALIER COLOR TV Perfect in any setting. Roll it around on the sturdy, wheeled stand. C-10 chassis provides simple, foolproof color tuning $000.00, HOPPE HOME HARDWARE PHONE 887-6525 and the hostess,. 4 H Meeting Walton 2, 4-H, Club gathered at the home of their leader, Mrs. Mac Sholdice, assisted by Marie Nolan, for the project, "The Third. Meal" on. Saturday morn- ing. Seven members were present •and forms of registration were filled out. Officers elected are; Presi- dent Joyce Blake, Vice-President Mary Anne Blake, Treasurer, June Williamson, Secretary and press reporter rotating of mem- bers. The leaders explained the rel- quirements of the club, and talked about the club in general. Dis- cussion was on, "what has supper happened to which went from the cave man to the present day diet. The making of a pizza was conducted by Debbie Van Vliet and. Mary Ann Blake. Walton 2, Third Meal Club met again at the home of Mrs. Mac Sholdice, when minutes were read by Janice Houston. Roll Call, was "My Favourite Picnic Barbecue or Patio Food", and June WilliamSon gave the trea- surer's report and everyone paid Fall Fertilization Pays FARM CREDIT CORPORATION Are moving from the feder- al Building, Listowel on SEPTEMBER 30 To 137 Inkerman St. West LISTOWEL Location corner of lnkerman and Wallace Streets. Phone 291-3450 LOCAL Mr. and Mrs..Harvey Dennis, of Brussels ald Mr. and Mrs. Melville Dennis' of H.H,#2, wr- oXeter were in Woodstock last Wednesday attending the funeral of their nephew, Dennis Neill, who was killed in a car - motor, cycle pile up near Dorchester, on the previous Sunday. The late Mr. Neill was a grandson of the late J. H. Neill, former cur- ator of the Goderich Museum. AO. It was, decided to ,name the 00. w4t9n 2, "Seven Super Chefs" 1. New truck spreader available 2. Tractor drawn spreaders 3. Chemstor grain treatments & applicators 4. Grain bins & aerators 5. Timely Special Feature Co-op Stan Guard antifreeze Saco UNITED FCIOPIERATIVES OF ONTARIO Belgrave Wingham 357-2711. Brussels 887.-6450 Use Lo.o BULK SPREADING SERVICI for convenience Why is a Fall application of fertilizer so profitable? TOP DRESSING HAY AND PASTURE insures winter hard] ness and hence winter survival of the alfalfa and clover. Th increased soil fertility level also means extra spring and stmune growth—higher yields/more feed per acre/more milk per cow, more gain on beef. These are a few services offered by your Co-op 8—THE BRUSSELS POST, SEPTEMBER 27, 1972