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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1971-10-07, Page 23• ti Several Goderi h and district women were among the /close to 300, persons, who.:.ettended the London area onvention of the Women's Institute. They included (let/ to right) Mrs. Len Archambault, A burn Women's Institute; Mrs. Harold Gaunt of ,S$. Helens, District President of Huron West; Mrs, Williarim Porter, President of`Goderich; and Mrs. Wes Bradnock, Auburn, First Vice -President of t e London area: (Clinton News -:-Record Photo) 'London .area WI event hears Dr. E. Waterstonr discuss women's role :BY MRS,ALLAN SCHRAM Lonci•o 'area,.: W,v en?s r• -{.`Deep: -the- o.id{ °passage open Institute th •a�nnua'i' Convention5 Was held in Ontario Street United Church, Clinton, Ontario, Thursday, September 30, and Friday, October 1. This year's theme was "Dower The Passage We've Never Taken • Toward The Door We've Never Tried". Mrs. Charles Munro, the president,. opened the meeting. She .welcomed all the ladies to the Convention and the secretary, Mrs. Herbert Jackson, read the minutes" ',o'f' 'the' last meeting. She reported 4,here' would be new hand books t'his Fall. A sing -song was enjoyed, with Mrs. Lorne Crinklaw leading~' She had written words for the 75th=anni-yersary--song that went to the music of "Seventy -S, Trombones". - w , Reports from the different` ' `-'committees were given. Miss -Helen 'McKercher introduced thehome-economists 'for the different counties. • The Convention next year is to be held on the 26 and 27 of October. •I't was thought it was a .little early this, year, as it interfered with too many other things. Mrs. WesleyBrad-- --W'.._... nock introduced the head table during dinner. Mrs. Don. Symonds, representing the Mayor of Clinton, brought greetings and presented Mrs. Munro with a cheque. Mrs. MacGregor showed a display of crafts from • Huronvie' Home. She said the annual sale this, year was November 10. , Mrs. • Wallace Laidlaw introduced ' the afternoon spetaker, Dr. ,Elizabeth Waterston. She used the' theme, „in full or in part, to demonstrate , how woi'nen should be ria htrig— out to help. . She said the W.I, has always been a group that has been finding new things and new ways of making and .doing. • • . • a • and don't forget womanhood," Dr. Watersto,n'said. The Friday morning session opened. at 9:15. Mrs. Munro asked for the reports on finances and auditors. The curator gave her report. She asked for a story and a. picture that. was missing from two of the counties and said if ste had those • she could finish her book. Mrs. Munro.' reminded the ladies olkl',•• the 75th anniversary next • year. It was moved arid seconded that, the , executive make plans fol. it to be Field at the Crystal Room in the Hotel London. Mrs. Austin Zoeller .gave the roll call and she said the subdivision is now 23, noL22. She also chaired the etion when he slate of officers was elected as given. There were no resolutions this year. Miss Helen McKercher brought greetings from the home economists. She referred to the theme also, and•said keep trying-. They are hoping tOThive five more junior groups this year and she thought it was an excellent idea to sponsor home-niaking girls. -"The need for leadership is never greater. than it is today," said Miss McKercher. Mrs, Wallace Laidlaw, second vice-president, was chairman for 'the afternoon when Miss McKee, home economist from .Centralia, was the speaker. The girls had their display and each one. had something different to talk about\Lpaper display from paper plates `�o paper underwear and bikinis, extra storage things for the kitchen and also gadgets to f help in cooking. Soulth Huron took the memorial service. Mrs. Munro thanked all `Who• took part. Mrs. Ross Allen reported 368 registered at the Convention. Mrs., Wm. Gaunt thanked everyone who took , part • or helped in any way. • GODERICH SIGNAL-S. TA. TH S Huron County Women's Institu at Ethel seei122 wornen regist BY MRS. FLORENCE TALMAY The Huron County Rally of the Women's Institute was held in the Ethel „C,armmunity Hall, Monday, October 4, with 122 ladies registering.' Mr*. Charles Mothers, Bluevale, presided and Mrs. Garnet Hicks; Exeter, • was secretary, Following opening,exercises, Mrs,: Brink of Ethel welcomed everyone: Mrs. Harold Gaunt brought greetings from West Huron, Miss Ruth Skinner from South Huron, ;and Mrs. Mothers from East Huron. • Mrs, Weicker of the Guelph area brought greetings, as did Mrs. Makins, the Board member. District reports were read by ',Mrs. Graham McNee, ' Dungannon, for West Huron; Mrs. Johns for South Huron and Mrs. Humphrey for ,East Huron. Mrs. Ewen Ross gave the I-iuron • County Children's. Aid Bursary' report., She brought greetings from Bruce Heath, chairman of the society. Tera wards have been aided' since it began and there is a balance on. hand of $1,628'.25. After some discussion:.it was— decided to assist a ward this year, if necessary, from the funds, and the presidents' of the districts be �_-_ e,ommittee to discuss ' future plans with the ~ociety and bring, a r'eeorrmmendation to the next l{ally Mrs. Otto Popp gave a report ot• the Historical Society, thanking the Women's Institute for their support. The meetings are getting bigger and better. Seven volumes of Year Books have' been distributed, some to the lJ . $. universities and libraries. There are i53. members, 52 in Bayfield alone. She urged the Women's Institute to make the curators members of the —Historical: Society. The Year Books should be taken to he, Wo-man'aa.. I;nstitute's eetings; also Newsletters, Women's Institute members should -attend FHstorica?-Societ=y "'meetings. Each - comrnunity should sent their histories to the , Historical ociety. The general meeting ' /will, be • in Walton Communiity H111, October 27. Miss Cathargine Hunt, .home economist, gave her report stating that 903 girls in Huron County completed their project this year, largest in Ontario. The Women's Institute's Scholarship of $100 was won by Miss • Dianne Patterson of Seaforth and presented t� her mother, Mrs.- Patterson of Seafort* . formerly; Donna Bell .of Goderich. The "Majestic Stompers" of Brussels entertained. Mrs. Bride of Fordwich . introduced the guest speaker, Mfrs. Myrtle MacNaughton of W i n g ham, .who spoke • on "Challenge For Health" and the Cancer Society. This work includes research, education and .service. There are films avail=able: - Mrs. Allan,...Wingham, thanked Mrs. •MacNaughton and presented a gift. A^' duet by• . Mrs. Grace Campbell and Mrs. Ruth Townsend; accompanied by Mrs. •Irma Pryce, was enjoyed. An interesting demonstration by ,_Miss Marjorie Russell, Listoiel, on seasonal crafts was appreciated. •• The executive will arrange a special ,celebration for next "year's meeting On the 75th anniversary, to be held in West Huron. This invitation was given 'by Mrs. Harold Gaunt of St. 1?elens. The International Plowing Match will be held in September, \\\ 1972, in Sebringville. Plans wall. be m ide at district level. Mrs. Whitmore 'of South • Huron extended courtesies and... the meeting- closed with. the "Queen". . _RED 'CROSS • I.S'ALWAYS THERE WITH YOUR HELP CHEAP FOR CASH! Small Deposit Will Hold An steel multi-purpose quon- sets never assembled. P.O. BOX 7083' London, Ontario . " .iiiNwawl /Nola„�.- Remember the sweater sale we, used to have?', Well here is one equally as good. This is a very large group and• all of them are in this season's most popular color and styles. Choose early -from skinny ribs to sweater dresses. Get here early for the best-selettion. A GROUPAT • Town of Goderich NOTE TO REQ TY YERS w • ti ,1 The council of the 'OWN of GODERICH has authorized the establishment a system of muriicipal and school tax -cre'd'its and refunds under the provisions of The Municipal and School Tax Credit Assistance Act, 1967 to assist e.lderly._persons_ A tax,_credit equivalent to one-fralf of,;tbe ,municipal and school taxes may be allowed in respect of a real property, subject to a maximum of $150 which becomes a lien against the property. IF: (a) the owner, and/or the husband or the ''wife of the owner, .is 65 years of'age or more and occupies "the real property as a personal `r'e`sidence. (b) application is made by 'the taxpayer during the calendar year in Which the realtli taxes, in respect of which the tax credit is claimed, become due and payable, and (c) the remaining portion of the realty taxes, after the deduction of theiax credit, has been paid. . �, r� catty. rp�aM col irsaofw::the < systea aft ax4,7 rattits;n;and- '„'"',1 . appiikatta»forrrr may be obtained from the office Of the municipal treasurer at 57 West` Street, Goderich, Ontario; telephone:number 524.8344. f. , .elf • October 4, 1971 .()P 111,,.F ,►DAY • NI.T, „Xj ., Z.? y •