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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-12-05, Page 4CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ISSUE MUSSELS. tititAtito Federated Women's Institute holds (mud The Federated Women's Institute of Ontario met in Toronto for the annual meeting at the King Edward Hotel, from November 26th 30th. The provincial president, Mrs. Harvey Noblitt of Ottawa, presided for all sessions. All 32 Senior Board Directors from all parts of Ontario were present. Miss Helen McKercher, Home Economics branch, Department of Agriculture and Food, in her address, expressed appreciation to the Women's Institute for their support of the 4-H Homemaking club work. The membership in clubs increases about 1000 members each year. We should use all our efforts to support the Associated Countrywomen of the World, either through Pennies for Friendship or becoming a con- tributing member. Mrs. Austin Zoeller, New Hamburg, has been appointed editor of "Home and Country." Women's Institutes were saddened with the passing of the editor, Mrs. Milton Pardy, in September. Miss McKercher brought to our attention, from the Vanier report, that 50% of all Canadians are overweight and under active. There is an iron deficiency in some children and pregnant women, and vitamin C deficiency in Eskimo and Indian people. We must motivate the public to study •the new nutritional, labelling and the metric system. Mrs. , Harvey Spry, Mindemoya, h'as been appointed to the F.VV.1.0. Scholarship committee. A new Scholarship has been set up to be known as The Maryn Pardy London Area Women's Institute scholarship. Mrs. Ernest Watson Utterson has been appointed to the Resolutions committee. At the close of the Tuesday session, Mrs. Norman Tuck, Barrie, showed slides of the Couple honored on anniversary Mr. and Mrs. 'Gilbert Smith of —R.R, 4, Walton, who celebrated their kittieth anniversary this week, were honored with a surprise family dinner at their home on Saturday, December 1, 1973. Mr. and Mrs. .Smith were married on December 2, 1933 at the M cKillop Mange by Rev. G.E. Morrow. They were attend- ed by Mrs. Irene Hogg, sister of the groom and her husband the late Adrian Hogg. Mrs. Smith was the former Grace Somerville. Following their honeymoon they settled on the groom's farm at Lot 17, Con. 11 McKillop Twp, where they still reside. The dinner was given by their two daughters, Lorraine, Mrs. WM. Stephenson of Rexdale and Eileen, Wks. Gordon Ross, of Exeter. Present as well were their four grandchildren, two sons-in, law. and Mr. and Mrs. Adin Forbes, Mrs. Irene Hogg, Mr, and Mrs. Archie Sonierville, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Somerville, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Driscoll, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McNichol and Mrs. Helen Kirkby. They received many lovely gifts and money donations and both expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to all. After dinner, an enjoyable evening of car& and &tieing was spent, felloWed by a smorgasbord lunch. Iternetnbert It lakes 'Vitt itiOrnetit to plac '6, a tritSgelS, POO 'Oa Ad and be ittoitdy iri.pocked TO advei^tise'; jtigt Dial Brusseia 381,664h Federated Women's Institute of Canada convention held at Banfff, Alberta in. June., Regional Vice president appointments were: for Western, Mrs. Edward Urstadt, Owen Sound; Northern, Mrs. Willard Miles, Matheson; Southern, Mrs. Yates Eakerg, Delhi. Mrs. Noblitt presented the report of the Associated Cbuntry- - women of the World annual meeting. ACWW is an organiza- tion of friendship and help among members societies ' that brings United Nations in contact with needy areas throughout the world. Plans are laid for the A.C.W.W. Conference in Perth, Australia, October 8 - 18th, 1974. Delegates were chosen from the Board of Directors. A.C.W.W. deplores all preparation of germ warfare throughout the world. To the Save S ight project of A.C.W.W., Ontario has con- tributed $2,372,28 and over $10,000 to Pennies for Friend- Ship. A donation of $500 will be sent to A.C.W.W, as a donation to the Lady Aberdeen Scholarship to be used at their discretion. Mrs. Wm, G. Miller, Highland Creek, in her Secretary's report listed 1295 branches in Ontario with a Membership of 30,893. Mrs. Miller also arranges hospitality for many overseas visitors who wish to -visit in the province. A prominent place is given to the F.W.1.O., Adelaide Hoodless Homestead, St. George and the F.W.I.O. Erland Lee Home, Stoney Creek as these were the two founders —of the Women's Institute Movement. Mrs. Harvey Houston, Lucknow, Public Relations officer, Stated Grey-Bruce and Trent Valley have 10 years successive 100% reporting, The Women's Institute is an educational organization and many worthwhile projects are carried out because W.I. members continue to be alert to the needs of their own localities. It is encouraging to note that our donations to other organizations are- down by $5000, All moneys should be earmarked for W.I. projects. Mrs. Austin Zoeller, New Hamburg, chairman of the Erland Lee Home, reported that between May and November 6,000 have visited the home, which included 108 buses. The Official opening was on August 9th. Visitors were from Newfoundland, overseas & delegates -from the Officers conference, Many priorities were discussed in the future development of the Lee Home for 1974. Visiting hours at the home will be from 10 a.m. Y 3 loads by appointment, week, Monday through t For appointments dur winter months, write Austin Zoeller, the Cha Standing committee reports were given by M Hermansen, Weston; M Watty, Thunder Bay; Mr. Eller, Fenwick; Mrs. Suddaby, Desbarats an Austin. Zoeller; Officer Terence report by Mrs. R Weber o Bloomingdal Mrs. R. C. Walker, St. the Tweedsmuir History The honourable W Stewart had as his guest Royal York ; Manitoba' Ro Board of Directors and E of the Federated Institute of Ontario on T evening. The week's adjourned on Friday. ESTAILISHEO 11172 The Brussels Post Annual Christmas Shoppin Issue Is Coming Next Week With only 15 shopping days 'till Christmas, district shoppers will look to the Post Shopping Issue for suggestions for their Christmas buying The Brussels Post Shopping Issu with extra copies to cover the area brings the message of Brussels Merchants into homes across the district. eserve your space now. 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