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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1962-12-13, Page 19"Something about women" was the topic of Mrs. Ellen Armstrong, /member of CLIC Board of Governors and former Western Canada 'lady director to the CFA, in a recent address. • Having werked with various groups, she pointed • out that the things they accomplished �were not done by one person lone but by the unitedeffort of all concerned. She said she was happy to see that the men and women of the Federation of Agriculture meet together to discuss their problems and to work out their solutiohs. Going back in history, she re- called that it was not until 1917 that women in Canada had the right to vote and this was made possible through' the efforts of five women from Alberta who went to Great Britain to obtain this right. This is history and the names of these wdmen can be found in the Public Archives in Ottawa. Today, men and women are. on an equal basis, she said. Women want to accept respons- ibility and be equal partners with their men and she felt men were better off having their help, whether in the home, . in the community, or seeking new legislation. She referred to the theme of the OFA Convention, "The Challenge of Change," and • stated that we are being. challenged in this day and age more than every before. "We cannot just think but must have the courage to act. when the time is right to do so."• " She felt that women could have "just as good ideas as men and that they make better use of their time Wen together working out some ...of these ideas." The time is past wnen the efforts of women were used only for raising money for the church or confined to the home. Some women, of course, are tied by family •responsibilities but she pointed out that the greatness of any nation stents from what takes place in the home. She felt that the home was the pivot from which many of the fine men -and women have risen to' take their place in* the world. - • Mrs. Armstrong, at this point, commented on some of 'the things she had observed while. overseas. She spoke of the attitudes of some of the people' who live in countries that have now gained their independence. In ,Singapore, they have three women members of Parliament, One being the Minister . of Health, and great strides have been made 'since she .took over this portfolio. In Ceylon, they now have a woman Prime Min- ister, her husband having been assassinated while holding that office. She is working hard to raise .the standard of living of ;the people in the villages. She; pointed • out that here in Canada our Postmaster General is a woman—Honorable Ellen Fairclough. We have Marilyn Bell and Anne .Heggtveit of whom we should be proud, and Dr. • Frances Kelly, a Canadian now in charge of Food and Drugs in the United States, who stopped the sale of thalidomide in that country. She spoke of the great work of the late Eleanor Roosevelt, and of Jac- queline Kennedy and, of course, 'bur Queen. She mentioned one woman who was a professional' bullfighter. To illustrate the many walks of life followed by women, she referred to the CBC program, the "World of 'Wo- men." Three women did a great deal towards the production of 'PHI I LCO THE COURIER - a truly "Per. sonal Portable" weighing 10 to 25lbs.less than other so-called ' portables. this program which covered the many walks of life followed by women -- from housewives to bank managers. It is no loinger a man's world, she said. Mrs. Armstrong felt there were many reasons why we do. not have more women in public affairs and she cited three rea- sons that have been given: 1. Women won't run, 2. Women won't vote for women, 3. Women" won't take defeat. She disagreed with the third point for she felt there were many women who would let nothipg stop them ,once they had made up their minds to do a job. In the 4-H Clubs and in the 'Junioryarmer organizations she felt there were Many young people with a great deal of potential who, if given under- standing and a helping hand, could prove an asset to farm organizations. She pointed out that farm organizations were making a mistake by working separately. She stressed the need for com- bined effort and the necessity of keeping farm people well informed.> She challenged the women to get out and work with the men to continue with the work of making agriculture the respected profession that it is. Mrs. W. W. Gerrett urged women delegates to invite the members of the Women's Com- mittee to their county meetings to explain the work of the OFA. She announced the officers for the coming year as follows: Chairman, Mrs. Ella MacGregor, l Moose Creek; bice-cliairtnanx Mrs. Peter Timmins, R.R. ` 6, Perth; secretary, Mrs.. Ross Armitage, 145 Prospect, New- market. ROSES IN DECEMBER Two lovely roses, well de-" veloped and blooming bravely despite the onslaught of winter, were picked last Friday by Miss Mary Howell of S. Vincent street. Friday was the last day of the prolonged warm: spell that has encouraged all sorts of unusual happenings in local garcjns. Some rugged "mums'' were also seen blooming else- where in town. SAFETY WITH TOYS 1S A PAINT TO REMEMBER If you still have toys to buy, remember these tips from the National Safe League of Can- ada: Buy toys that fit the child, not just something you would like to play with. For example, doift give a chemistry set to 'a child too young to appreciate or understand the dangers involv- ed in its misuse of such a set, or roof and child may go into orbit! If the toy is for an in- fant, be sure there -are no sharp edges, or small parts that could be swallowed. Don't be forced by last-minute shopping into buying anything without regard for the dangers the toy might bring. Make every toy a care- ful selection based on appro- priateness and valtie. Guard a child's Christmas pleasures• with safety measures. cester Terrace. Was driving around The Square and lost ;control of the car on the glassy ce, sliding into a parked"ive- hicle near Colborne street, own - ad by Ronald Feagan, Colborne Towns'irip, None was hurt ` in :he accident: 4. "Suicide Corner" Failing to negotiate "Suicide Corner" where Highway No. 8 joins with Elgin avenue, a car 'driven by Henry Frank of Clin- ton slid into a parked vehicle owned by George Cardwell . of Sarnia. Sunday night. Damage totalled about $85.00. Ni,MA 1 .. - a 'Gador /1�IS T. C C1.44� uh S?0a1-S'%ar4 4rhuysdhy, • DOcember 1.$„ New ruenlbers who Nave join• e the Huron County Hums» matin°'Club include; Mrs, Mary Filiinger' and Mr. E. J. West, of; Goderich. Of the SS member`► of the club, the following are from the ilnmediate area: John grafi, Joseph u?rke, Henry Daer, Ralph Daer of Gaderlch; Mrs, Wes, Bra.1nock of Auburn Mrs. Isabelle Eedy, R.R. X Dunt gannon;. Don Campbell of Bay- field; E. Gahwiller of Holmes - villa, . There wlOi mates to 100. females in 'Canada aet ;1 timo 'of the X9 1 censu$141.4%4.1,7; 1.00 ofemales ;there , males , rurhl areas ans 1 ales ire uu ba1 ,areas. In the Toronto '"studios of the, CBC, a smiling Earl Cameron waits his cue to start another edition of the national television news. Cameron began reading the national news in 1944—at that time, on radio. He was born in Moose Jaw, Sask. 47 years ago and worked briefly as a teacher before starting with his local station CHAB in 1939. His goal was to do national newscasts and one month after joining the CBC in Toronto in 1944, he achieved it. • THE NEW EASY WAY: yy f • y, f4 }}r i i!T '1 xYi:if. Y:Ifh T Tari • BOOKS: AUTOGRAPHED COPIES OF THE TIGER OF CANADA WEST by W: H. GRAHAM Suffering a broken left leg and back injuries, Irwin Guse, 41 -year-old sailor of Desboro, Ontario, is in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital here as the result of a freak accident that occurred early. Saturday evening at the C.P.R. bridge on Harbor Hill. Joe Durnin of Widder street had been attempting to drive his car up the hill. and became stalled on a slippery patch of snow at the edge of the bridge, In the midst of thick snow flurries. Guse, who was walking up the hill, approached the Durnin car, opened the door and sug- gested that he back the car down the hill and take another run at it. • At this moment, John L - Everett, r 18, North street,- pro- ceeding down the hill in bad visibility, came over the bridge. Seeing the oncoming car, Guse closed Durnin's car door and sought to escape the impe,ndiiig collision by running north across the road. He watoo late, .anel was struck by the right fender of • the Everett car, which at the same time came into con- tact with trhe ;left, front fender of the Durnin car. Durnin was bruised around the left should. er, but apparently not seriously injured. Damage was , estimated at about $200 to' the Everett ve- hicle and $150 to the Durnin vehicle. Constable R. B. Craw- \ ord investigated. Skids on Square Minor damage was,. caused Sunday night about 10 p.m. when William Bradley of Glou- THE SHAME AND THE GLORY — DIEPPE OXFORD BIBLE ATLAS — YOUR ROMPER ROOM HEADQUARTERS CHILD' GUIDANCE and ACTIVITY TOYS PLUSH ANIMALS — PYJAMA BAGS,ETC. tactentectegtz Pour it, heat it, serve it—and you have a wonderful hot chocolate the easy, quick way. Has that rich, true chocolate flavor—plus wonderful milk values. No mixing, no fuss! 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