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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-10-31, Page 5^Miss Mss Keogh Returns from Two Years in Dominica Many in the community were pleased to see Miss Mar- garet Keogh in town this week. 1was a visitor with Miss a McDonald from last Thurs. day until yesterday, and on Monday was a guest on Anna's television show, M'Lady. Miss Keogh, whose home is Ottawa, made many friends re during her three years as public health nurse. For the past two years Miss Keogh has been working at a Catholic Mission on the island of Dominica, about'200 miles north of Trinidad. The work there has been supported by the Catholic Women's League of England, and is now being as- sisted by a civic committee composed of a section of Lan- don, England. At the present time there are four nurses, five teachers, three stenographers and two oo-op extension work- ers. Twelve of these are from Canada and two from New York. The mission operates a com- munity development project through a volunteer program for aid to Latin America, which is being carried out by these volunteers at very low remuneration. Those offering their services are assigned to the territories in which their help is most needed. Besides alleviating suffering the pro- gram includes educating the people to become self-suffic- ient. Home improvement exten- sion courses are carried out. Living conditions are rather poor, most of the homes being two rooms with no running wa- ter or indoor plumbing. The government does have a home improvement plan in operation now and conditions are be- coming better. Those concerned withheal- th, such as Miss Keogh, are teaching the women on the is- land how to improve child and maternal health, The malnui trition centre is concerned with children under five who are undernourished, and work' ing with the mothers so that when the youngsters have re- gained health they will be properly fed and the condition will not recurr. The government has some child welfare clinics in various parts of the island but the mis- sion supplements these by go- ing to places where the govern- ment is not operating. The mission also supplies day nur- sery care for children of work- ing mothers, Lack of sanitary facilities presents difficulties and be- cause of this there are more diseases than would be en- countered in Canada. The World Health Organization is also helping to combat this condition. The infant mortal- ity rate is high on Dominica, but is gradually being lowered through these organizations. There is very little industry carried out on the island and agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. An encouraging factor is that there are now quite a few professional people such as doctors and lawyers, natives of the island, who have trained in other countries and have returned to Dominica. NEED MOISTURE Dry atmosphere is often one of the chief factors responsible for failure in growing house plants. Insect pests such as red spider, thrips and fern scale thrive in a hot dry atmos- phere. To improve the mois- ture content in the air, On- tario Department of Agricul- ture horticulturists suggestplac- ing water in a vaporizing pan in the furnace, on radiators or in hot air registers. TWO SECTIONAL MEETINGS Great \eec in Mission Field Stressed at W \AS Sectional meetings of the Women's Missionary Society of Maitland Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church in Canada were held in South Kinloss Presbyterian Church last Wed- nesday and in Bellmore Presby- terian Church on Thursday. At South Kinloss, Mrs. G. Sutherland, Ripley, conducted the meeting. Mrs, J. Aitche- son and Mrs. R. Reid of Luck - now, and Mrs. D. McLean of Ashfield brought devotions based on Psalm 138. Mrs. Fraser of South Kinloss welcom- ed those present. Mrs. L, For- tune, Wingham, gave the high- lights of the 1963 session of the Presbyterian women at Kintail Camp. The treasurer's report, given by Mrs, W. McDonald, Lucknow, showed an increase over last year's givings. An impressive tribute in memory of Miss Bessie Mac- Murchy was presented by Mrs. T, English, Wingham. Mrs. W. Conn, Ripley, rendered a pleasing number in song "The Ninety and Nine." Mrs. F. Cromey, Kincar- dine, introduced the guest speaker, Miss Hazel Mac- Donald, who has given dedi- cated service in different phases of missionary work. She explained the scenes shown in her films on the work in Tai- wan, Formosa, and made a most urgent appeal that the W.M.S. strengthen the effort there and expressed deep re- gret that aid has not been sent to those requesting it. "If we persist in selfishness, thought- lessness and indifference, the future will be very dark for these people," she said. Miss I, Carr, Dungannon, expressed thanks to all who had helped in making the meeting such a success and Mrs. M, Ritchie, Kincardine closed with prayer. BELMORE MEETING In Belmore, Mrs. W. Dal- lagh, Teeswater occupied the Chair, Mrs, A. Halliday and Mrs. D. Keith of Teeswater and Mrs. Campbell, Moles- worth, led in devotions from St. John 15: 1-11. A cordial welcome was ex- pressed by Mrs. E. Jeffray, Bel more. Mrs. W. Speir, Brussel4 president of Maitland Presby- terial, resbyterial, asked for contributions for the poster for the obser- vance of the W.M.S, cen- tennial, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs, English and Mrs, Fortune gave their messages as given at South Kinloss. Mrs. Glen Appleby's solo was much en- joyed, Mrs, H. MacDonald, as guest speaker was introduced by Mrs. B. Thomas, Bluevale, and again brought the pressing needs of the mission fields to the members. Mrs. R. McMurray, Blue - vale, gave the courtesy re- marks and the meeting was brought to a close with prayer by Mrs. W. King, Brussels. At both churches, the ladies enjoyed fellowship in a social hour after the meeting. Donate Scholarship Wear Costumes At Meeting Sixteen members of the Wingham Kinette Club met Monday night in the Scout House, the ladies dressed incos- turnes depicting their husbands' occupations. Judges Mrs. Stewart Leedham and Mrs. Alan Williams presented the prize to Mrs. Matt Boyd for her very original costume. Mrs, Fred Templeman pre- sented an interesting report of the Kinsmen-Kinette fall coun- cil held in Chatham on the week -end. It was decided to present a $100 scholarship to a grade XIII girl at the annual com- mencement exercises at the Wingham District High School. Mrs. Bruce MacDonald won the lucky draw prize. The secretary's and treasurer's re- ports were given and the roll call was answered with a Hal- lowe'en word scrambled. Plans were made for the annual fall tea to be held Wednesday, November 6th in the council chambers. Mrs. Jack Walker and Mrs. Alan Williams conducted Hal- lowe'en contests and Mrs. Mau- rice Stainton and Mrs. Bruce MacDonald served lunch. The next meeting will be Novem- ber 11th when the same pro- gram committee will be in charge and the lunch commit- tee will be Mrs. Murray Taylor and Mrs. Mervyn Templeman. Legion Ladies Hold Meeting Mrs. Jack Gorrie, vicepresi- dent of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, chaired the regular meeting on Monday evening in the absence of Mrs, V, Ducharme. Thank you notes were read from Hugh Sinnamon Sr. and 3, C. Ander- son, veterans in Westminster Hospital. Mrs. Bob Irvine won the membership draw. It was an- nounced that three teams would go to the bowling tournament in Exeter on Wednesday eve- ning. Plans were made for the tea on November 2 at the town hall. The ladies were asked to help the branch with the poppy drive, which will be held on November '7. Wingham Advance,Times, Thursday, Oct. 31, 1963 Page 5 features from The World of Women PERSONAL —Visitors at the home of Mrs. S. A. Murray on Sunday were Mrs. Ford Murray, Carol and her fiance, Dean, Richard and Susan of Brampton, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Murray and Thomas of Goderich, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Stemmler and family of Harriston, —Mrs. Harold Congram and Mrs. John Finnigan motored to Sudbury with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAllister of St. Augus- tine last Friday and spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. \OTES Keith Finnigan. --Mr, and Mrs. Lyle Reidt and Stephanie of Toronto spent the week -end with Mrs. Roy MacDonald, —Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burchill, Joan and 13111 moved to Gode» rich on Monday. 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