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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-05-02, Page 6!AGE "G41ERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 2, omen's Institute holds semi-annual spring meet The Semi' Annual Spring „ Board meeting of the Federated • Women's Institute of Ontario was „held at the University. of. Guelph, Guelph, April 22nd - 26th. The sestsions were held in the Watson Hall, all 32 Board Directors and 1 Junior Direc- , for in attendance. Mrs. H. L. Noblitt, Ottawa, the president was in charge of the session with Mrs. Wm. G. Miller, Highland Creek, secre- tary -treasurer, assisting. ` s. Miller reported attending a sessions of committee meet- gs in connection with Finance, Scholarship, Officer's Confer- ence, Erland Lee Home com- mittees and many others. Lists have been prepared of those . who are eligible to be elected as provincial president. Many mes- sages of sympathy and tokens of appreciation have been sent , to the winners of the Associated Countrywomen of the World competition.; Mrs. Noblitt and Mrs. Miller have 'been making arrangements for travel to the A,C.ui?U,W. Conference, in Perth, A Australia in October, 1974, Office mailings have been 7,940, sec- retary's mailing 654. The' above does not irfclude large mailings done by Home Economics branch, Ontario Ministry of Ag- riculture and Food. There are 1,290 Abranches in Ontario with 30,775 members.. There are 2,736 life members. .Mrs, Harvey ,Houston, Luck - now, the Public ',Relations Of- ficer expressed thanks to the Directors for notifying her of the press coverage in many • parts of Ontario. 246 piedes of mail were handled from Octo- ber to April. Mrs. Clifford Bar- ber, Belleville, presented the proposed budget o,' 'the Finance Connmittee. Ontario W.I. pre- sented 14 awards to students of College of Family and Consum- er Studies, University of Guelph. In 1974 .they will give 20 awards. Mrs,.. Harvey Noblitt reported attending ° many • .committee meetings. At a meeting. of the Northern Canada W.I. ',at the F.W.I.C. office in Ottawa, Mrs. Paton; the new Field worker for .the 'NCWI, ^was present, It was an opportunity to learn of condition in the north first hand. There are 5 active branches in the north. "Northern women are fragmented by the changing • world around them. Their hug - bands . are seeking wage work and educational upgrading. Their children are sent out to s'cho1ing in English. They. ,are ., facing a reversal pf roles, with children more knowledgeable about . survival in thewhite man's world around' them than 5.. the senior members of the • family: W.I. ,can once again'' provide the frame work in which women of the North can get together to learn from each other." , Miss Helen McKercher, dir- ector of the Home Econainics branch, Department of Agri- culture and Food,' said there would be 114 District workshops on Nutrition in all , parts of province. There were 3265 4-H Homemaking ° clubs, with a membership; of 20,798. 26,990 . women attended Food. Forums and courses, an increase of 1,000 persons. Any grow may sponsor a 4 or short group. if they supply the leadership. Miss McKercher urged , the branches or individual to sub- scribe to the - F.W.I.C. public- , ation Federated News, with' an objective of 500 new subscrib- . • ers. Renewal date is December • 15th, sent to Ottawa office. A report on -the Ontario Food Council was given by Mrs. Cec'll Bell, Prescott. Priorities as pro- posed by Department of Nation- al Health and .Welfare would Strengthen government regul- atory role for Canadian food Supply. Develop ail effective `program in nutrition •informa- tion"education,° to, develop indiv- idual responsib' its y, and train health profession ito rout nut ritional needs. .~ Nyholt, Orit- i ario Dairy commission, spoke: of the increased milk costa such as feed, fertilizer and labor,. They are rising. far in .excess .qf any other commodity. There are >, only 17;000 milk producers ' left in Ontario. There will be a shortage of fluid milk before too long. Mrs. .Austin S. Zoeller, New Hamburg, presented an inform- ative ireport on the Erland Lee Home at Stoney Creek. June 10th - 14th is Ontario W.I. week - and it is expected many bus loads will visit the honxe. The branches, Districts . and Areas have been most generous in their support which snakes th'- project most worthwhile. The, ,membAs areaware._ that this project ill ake years and writ need both financial and mora! support. Mrs. Austin S. Zoeller, New Hamburg, convener for Resolu- tions, chaired the meeting when following resolutions were sus- tained. "As railroad service is being discontinued in many areas of Ontario,, which, only a. hundred years ago was the newest and most efficient mode of travelling and built through hard labour , and hardship, F.W.I.O. appeal to the Depart ment- of Tourism- and Inform- ation,• Toronto, to retain some of these railways as a 'tourist at- traction, also for the pure en- joyment and delight of our citi- zens:" •° "Whereas a ,great many snowmobiles are crossing pri- vate properties as well as parks and picnic areas which are 'ovlined and maintained by cer- tain W.I.'s; under present law of negligence may . hold such property owners responsible for accidents, be it resolved that F.W,I,O, request" the Ontario government to enact legislation, prohibiting snowmobile opera- tors from bringing any action; except for malicious acts on the part, of the owner or, occupier of; the property." "Whereas there is an alarm- ing number of car -train ' col- lisons resulting in tragic loss of life and enormous loss of, pro- perty .damage; both public and private, diesel train. engines are a dull _drab. colouring blend- ing with .- surrounding country- side, resolve that CN and CP railways paint their engines' noticeably brighter color (Orange, red or yellow), install flashing lights on top of engines, which would be visible from all angles; step up program of marking box cars, flat cars and tank cars with a " fluo•escent strip. in such a manner as to pick up headlights of an auto mobile approaching a crossing at night." "As there is an increasing number of stores opening their doors to 'Sunday. shopping, • as, to are concerned -With high ,cost of food and' preserving the quality of family 'life the F.W.I.O. go on record as being opposed to unrestricted Sunday retail sell- ing." "Whereas there is no signifi- cant recognition. given -to' the birthdate of our Founding Father' of • Confederation, Sir John' A. MacDonald, and child- ren and adults would be more aware of our cultural heritage and Canadian history, the FWIO request the Prime Minister, and the FederaI -Government to de- clare, January llth as Sir John A. MacDonald Day." A Mrs. Frank Skulj, Fonthill, gave the Junior W.l. report. There are five branches in Ont- ario. Their project, the printing of- a booklet '2A little bit of everything" has been most successful. The week long- stes- .sion concluded on Friday. t NATURAL FERTILIZER small gardens.' flower • ow boxes or a tree in pots, w: the front _yard, C,onsum.ers' Association. of Canada recom- mends Dion -chemical organic compost to improve soil struc- ture. Compost is not as concen- trated as chemical fertilizer, and for extensive areas a larger quantity is required. Compost is. available in, most greenhouses and garden and lawn : supply stores. CAC National' Office is located at 251 Laurier Ave. West, Room 801, Ottawa. HELD OVER! Friday Special. EVERY FRIDAY IM„ MAY` FISH 75c $NACKS INCLUDES A LARGE PIECE OF COD FRENCH FRIES & A LEMON WEDGE AT THE BURGERBAR ,p EAT-liN OR TAKE—OUT 31 Kingston St. Goderich 524.6152' 5, 74 lone$ 'ON' ST 'Individual winpers Individual trophy winners from the Friday night Mix&„d Bowling League were numerous. They are, from left, back, row, Alex.; Maclnnis4 most, improved; Russ Gemmill,, high triple; Don Carrick, high average: Bob Brindley, low spore; . front row,' w Willa Bogie, most improved; Peggy Stokes, high average;'' Janet Gemmill, high triple; Marge Carrick, high single; Don Henry, high single. (staff ph(to) AUBURNAND DISfRICT NEWS Prize winners at the weekly euchre party held in the Auburn Community Memorial hall were: , high : man,' Ron Plunkett; low man; Harry Brawlev; high lady, Mrs. Ted Mills; low lady, Mrs. Arnold Craig; novelty,' Warner An; • drews. Mr. and rs; Terry Ruston and family > oved last weekend to their trailer home next to the 'garage and used car lot near Carlow. 'Mrs. Robert Slater is en- joying a couple of weeks •vacatiotr in Florida, Mrs. N. Slat • 'of' Hespeler is visiting her son ,R,pbert, Frank and Joanne. Mrs. Fran Clark spent the weekend in London and Port Stanley with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McIntosh and Miss Margo McIntosh. • HORTICULTURALISTS The Auburn Horticultural Society held its April • meeting in ,the Community Memorial „hall with president.; -.Mrs. Ken- neth Scott in charge. r, The minutes of the previous meeting were' accepted as read by Mrs. Elmer Trommer in the, absence of the secretary, Mrs. Beth Lansing. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Raithby were hirued by the Society to look after the Manchester Gar- den at' a.salary of $50: The roll call was called .by Mrs. Frances Clark, each ,member' naming a Country they would like to visit. Mrs. Scott introduced . the° guest speakers of• the evening, Miss Lila Youngblut ark! Mrs. R. Thompson of Lucknovv. They showed pictures, -oft their• - trip oto Russia: last year and gave interesting commentary. oThey also showed some very colourful pictures of Stratford and 'Goderich, as well, as Auburn, Many pictures f flowers grown in Russia were enjoyed.•. •Mrs. Ed Davies thanked the ladies for their pic- tures and commentary. A mouthorgan solo was played by Robert Turner ac- companied • by Mrs. ..Robert Phillips: The president presen- ted a key case to Duncan MacKay on leaving the com- munity in the ,near future. Mrs. -MacKay accepted the gift in the" °absence of °her husband. A let- ter of thanks was read from Mr. and M't'sr Donald Brown for their parting gift. Lunch was served by ' Mrs Thomas Lawlor, Mrs. Celia Taylor; Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mrs. .Robert Phillips. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Allan Moore of Stratford visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston and Miss Laura Philips. • Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred O'Don- nell ; of London visited last Wednesday . with Mrs. Myrtle Munro. Mrs. FrePel low of Goderich and Miss .Jane Fisher of Nova Scotia visited last Wednesday with Mr, and • Mrs: Robert Phillips. , Mr. and Mrs...Jim Hembly of Atwoodvisited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies. 'Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Troth - mer visited last Sunday with her` parents Mr. and Mrs. 051- • bert in. Stratford. 'Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lobb of RR 1. visited last Sunday with her'parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin. Plunkett, Ronald,' Robert, Pau) and Karen. • 4, Mrs. Robert Turner is • a patient -in University Hospital London; The Auburn. I 4-H Club, the Powder Puffs held their sixth rnee,ting ..at the home of -Mrs. Fred Lawrence. President .Judy Mrs Wes Bradeock 526-1595 .'Van Dongen opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge followed by the reading of the minutes by the secretary,. Lorraine Chimney. - Mrs, Lawrence led in the discussion ,on hair styles and hair care. The Auburn Sewing club for More . Ideas ' for Sewing Knits attended. the summary day at Clinton last Wednesday after- ' noon. The comentator .was the leader, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock and she,commented on the two models -Mrs. Donald Haines- and aines �. and Mrs. William Empey. The assistant leader, Mrs. ,Frances Clark'set up the exhibit of the garments made ' by the . mem- bers. Those who "attended the classes were Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs. William Empey, Mrs. Dorothy Grange, Mrs, Donald Cartwright, Mrs. James Glousher, Mrs. Frank Raithby, Mrs. Tom Cunningham, !Mrs. Leonard Archaiibault, • Mrs. •Norman • Wightman' Mr's. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Donald Brown, Mrs. 'Robert Arthur,Mrs. ' Ted:, Mills, Mrs. Ross Brindley and Mrs. Peter De Groot. ' Miss ,Lorraine Chamney has - been accepted as the Auburn librarian and begins her duties next Saturday, May 4. She suc- ceeds Mrs. 4Wijfred Sanderson who is retiring from that position.' • 4 • - 197 2 OLDS DELTA $ S 4 door sedan, 350 V8; power steering, powrr 3295 _brakes, radio, electric rear. defroster, remote $ mirrors, aide m uldinge, of ly 31,000 miles, vinyl roof. LIC. No. Jt. -033 11M HAYTER CHEV.-OLD$. RESPECT FOR LIFE WEEK MAY5th..12th' the unborn - the handicapped - the aged p Sponsored by:Goderich Pro -Life Group 'EDUCATIONAL• BUS F, Clinton -. In front of Town Hall ..May, 3 and 4th Goderich - Square - May 10 and 11 Children under 16 must have parents' consent Slide presentation .and exhibit. LIONS CLUB PEANUT DRIVE• Thursday, May 9 TBang,Ijart,i(elIy,`Di .a d Co. 9 at td Accountants , '• 268 Main St., Exeter •ARTHUR 11104EAD Resident Prir`tner 235-0120 town. 1.=.4w(enmitrCemiL(fwtlElat-- It comes so naturally to Rawson & Swarttna t, - The natural line, tailored' with distinction 'and ....yt,. , . ease, here in a handsome plaid suit of pure 100% wool. (for wrinkle -resistance), and natural softness and luxury. • 0 I 1 • Rawson & Swartrnan: Ltd. _ "Style Shop For Men" GODERICH a EXETER' McCORMICK' Chip Cook Chocolate , 13 OZ OR PKG.2 S 1• 5 REG. 73c 65 P KG TOMATO AYLMER ' • COSI11OTTO'Z• �--, BLE KADANA ' r -loos 69c, Tea Ba9� • LARGE SIZE ,, MODERN $ XES facial Tissue Z HILI C i"Tiraia,-- FRESH - GRADE A Boiling. Fowl 5 6 LB. AVG. 'LB••69C •3 - 4 LB. AVG. LB.59C Cheese THE LAST WEEK -FOR:= TENDERSWEET - CURED SMOKED - 4-6 LB. AVG. Picnic Ham u3;69c WHITE SWAN - 1 PLY :ARaLl oiIet Tissue' 9c 'BONNIE.- REG. 2/31c • Dog Food . Ir. 54�9c a ORANGE FLAVOURCRYSTALS Rise `N' 3, , / OZ. Shine PKG. 469c BRIMFULL - COOKED .a o , pagl esti riN2. F IN TOMATO SAUCE £a° 3 PR ,�•�. OMOTIONA OFFER- .R MccoRMICK'S - 24 OZ, 195c rust Jumbles tE' OPEN 0 A.M._ •• •' SHA�tP • 5 DAYS. A WEEK TILL 10 P„M.,CL03ED SAT. AT $ P.M.