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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-06-13, Page 23I� ai R WI DistricLAnnuql held GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, TRLIRSPAY, JUNE 1.3, 1974 PAO*. Eleven branches report 433 members The 74th District Annual of Huron W"est Women's In- stitutes was held lilt Belgrave United Church with the president, Mrs. Donald Haines . of Auburn in charge. Mrs. Stanley Hopper, president of Belgray.e W.I. welcomed all',and the minutes were approved as read by the secretary, Mrs. Graham McNee of Dungannon. She gave the financial statement showing a balance of $288.37, There are 433 members in the.If branches and they raised $16,236.29 during the past yeax leaving a balance in the Bran- - ches of $5,016.43.' Mrs. Robert Wilson of Goderichgave the auditor's report, President Mrs. Haines gave a short address' on "What does the Women's In- stitute mean to you?" A contest on the handbook was given by Mrs. 'Thomas Haggitt, - president of Auburn, W.I. and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Mrs. Gordon Papple of Seaforth, provincial board director, ratified the District Directors. They were Mrs. Donald Cartwright, Auburn, Mrs. Norman Coultes, Belgrave;' Mrs. Charles John- ston, Blyth; Mrs.'John Banter, ' oderich Township; Mrs. Eric Anderson, , Londesboro; M 's. William"Holland, Clinton; Mrs. Terrence Hunter, Tiger Dunlop; Mrs. William Elston, Wingham; Mrs, Wilmer Rutledge, Dungannon;' Mrs. George Morley, Goderich; 'and Mrs. Allan Miller, St. Helens, An impressive 'Pennies for Friendship service was conduc- ted by Mrs. Allin Yeates and Mrs.- , Bert McCreath of Goderich Township Branch. The treasurers presenting the pennies and placing the flags of different nations were Mrs. Donald Haines; Auburn; Mrs. Ross Higgins, Belgrave; Mrs. Luella McGowan, Blyth; Mrs. Mervyn 'Batkin, Clinton; Mrs. Harry Girvin, Dungannon; Mrs. Elizabeth Sitter, Goderich; Mrs. William Porter, Goderich Township; Mrs. Har- vey Taylor, Londesboro; Mrs. 'Ross Gammie, St. Helens; Mrs. Gordon 'Kaitting, Tiger Dunlop; Mrs. Les •Jacklin, Wingham. The pennies amoun- ted to $123.24, and 'has been forwarded ti Associated Coun- try Women of the ,World (A.C.W.W:) Mrs. Gordon Papple of Seaforth gave her report of the work done gat the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario,. She reported on the letter sent to Hon. Robert Andras on the immigration laws, the metric system and also the resolutions pertaining to the'abortion laws, .She asked each branch to make • two quilt blocks 12" by 12" .. one for the Science centre at -Toronto.and,one for the Erland Lee Horne at Stoney Creek. Miss .Jane Pengillev, home economist for. Huron reported that 1100 girls completed project "Take a Look at Your- self" with .102 clubs involved. She also spoke on the senior program, "More Ideas ,about Knits" and urged all to take part in the nutrition, workshops -this fall.• Mrs. Wilfred Colrlough, Clin- ton, convener of resolutions read 'the resolutions and these - were voted on at the afternoon session. Highlights of • the Of- ficer's Conference were given hv the delegates from the Bran-' rhes, Dinner was served in the Women's Institute"hall where the Tweedsmuir history books were also on display. Mrs. Ivan Wightman of Belgrave in- troduced the head table which included Mrs. • Wallace Laidlaw, first vice-president of London Area; Mrs. Gordon Elliott, Seaforth; Mrs. Harold - Wallace, Clifcf'ord; Mrs. Donald Haines, president Huron West; Mrs. Graham McNee, Dungan- non, secretary -treasurer; Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, president, London Area; Mrs, Stanley Bride, Fordwich; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Denomme yFLAWER SHOP Phone 524-8132 DAY OR NIGHT Agent for ,c4 -hr. FILM. DEVELOPING Roy Pattison, reeve of East Wawanosh; and Rev. .John Roberts of Belgrave United Church. • Greetings were brought by Rev. John Roberts, Reeve Roy. Pattison, Mrs. Eleanor Brad - nock, , Mrs. Harold Wallace, Huron East and Mrs. Gordon Elliott from Huron South. The afternoon session' began with the convention song and a musical skit, "Health is Wealth" with Mrs, Gordon Kaitting as comentator.•• Those ladies from Tiger Dunlop Branch taking part along with Mrs. Kaitting were Mrs. Terrence Hunter, Mrs. James Horton, Mrs. Richard 4aichanan, Mrs. Earl Sher- wood, Mrs. Douglas McNeil and Mrs. William Clifford. Mrs. Harm Klo,eze accom-' panied, on her accordion.. Thin song. was composed by Mrs. Sherwood. Mrs. "Thomas Allen of Lon- desboro led a sing -song accom- panying herself on her accor- dion. Highlights of th'e past year were • given , by the past presidents showing all Bran- ches were very busy and working hard for the W.I. Motto, For Home and Country. A memorial service was con- ducted by the Wingham Branch and those remembered were Auburn- Mrs. Major Youngblut; Goderich - Mrs: George Mumby, Mrs. John Marwick, Mrs, Dave McMillan, Mrs. George Procter; and Wingham - Mrs. Norman Keating, Mrs. Chris Tofling. Guest' speaker, Mrs. Stanley Bride of Fordwich was in-• troduced by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. She brought greetings from Miss Helen McKercher and Mrs. Bernice Noblitt, 'president of F.W.I.O. She spoke on the United Nations of which she served on the Federated Women's In- stitutes of Canada 'as secretary. Mrs. Stanley told how it all tied in with A.CW.W. around the world. She urged all bran- ches to study Australia as A.C.W.W. holds its Treinniel conference there this October. She also spoke on Human Rights, U.N.I.C.E.F. and U.NE,S,C.O. and how all these organizations tie in with Women's Institute ,work,. around the world. Mrs. .John Banter of Goderich Township thanked Mrs. Bride for her. informative message. - Cbollection was received by Mrs. John Hesselwood and Mrs. Luella McGowan of Blyth. Reports of .,the standing com- mittees were givens Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. ▪ William Porter, Goderich; • Citizenship and World Affairs, Mrs. Luella McGowan, Blyth; Education and Cultural Activities, Mrs. Bert Shobhrook, Londesboro; Family and Consumer's Af- fairs, Mrs. Ben Walsh, Blyth; Public . Relation Officer, Mrs. Clifford Crozier, Goderich and District. Curator Mrs. Gordon Taylor, Auburn, gave her, report. Mrs. Wilfredivcrylclough reported for, Huronoiew Auxiliary. Mrs. Colclough read the resolutions which are .as follows: 4. -1. Whereas staples are being used in the packing of food products and whereas/ these staples could be consumed ac- cidently (for example 'staples closingcandy bags, vegetables etc.) be it resolved that the .Women's Institutes take steps to have the use of staples aban- doned from the packaging of food products! -'2. Whereas a local chain store, advertised fish on a special, but the fish was un- frozen on the counter; whereas we are concerned as to it'heing harmful to'- refreeze fish and meats of tler it has been thawed; - therefore be it resolved that, these packages of food that has been frozen and thawed should have some sort of warning so that people do -not put this food again in the freezer. These two resolutions were carried and will he sent on to Area W.L's They were sent in by Tiger Dunlop W.I.. The resolution asking for road signs telling about the hidden intersection wherethe road to Meneset and airport meet Highwav,21 was ;Lost as already Mr. Murray Gaunt 'M.P.P. has advised them that action. 'is being taken to .erect the'. proper signs. - The resolution from. Wingham branch asking that students selling shoes in a shbe store should have proper training in fitting shoes was lost as .well 'd Members.w decided to leave the bursary fd' another year and pay 25 cents per member for District funds. They will again sponsor a child which amounts to :3:3c per member Each hranCh is to have an ar- ticle for the craft table worth $3.00 and give it to the District President. - ' ,, An invitation to hold the 1975 District Annual at Blyth was accepted. Mrs. Gordon Papple was -in charge of the election of of- ficers. Mrs. Norrrian Coultes. of Belgrave'-gave the report of the nominating committee. The of- ficers for the coming year are: past president, Mrs. Harold Gaunt, St. Helens; president, Mrs. Donald Haines, Auburn; first vice-president, Mrs.' Ivan Wightman, .. Belgrave; . second Donnybrook UCW study gardens The June meeting" oT Don- nybrook United Church Women was held Wednesday night, •June 5 at the home of Mrs. H. -Jefferson. •Mrs. Wm. Hardy led the meeting with "Gpd's Garden" as the theme. The scripture was read by -Joan Armstrong. Mrs. Hardy read .the medititation 'on gardens. Each vice-prerrdent, Mrs. Graham ` McNee. Dungannon; secretarv- trea'urer. Mrs Richard Member had a reading on Father's Day followed by .the,... offering and prayer. Mrs. E. Robinson took the topic -Adventures in a Gar- den" comparing a garden with everyday life. 1 The- huiness period was taken by the president,' Mrs. R. Hanna. °A presentation way, WELCOME SERVICE would like to call you with "housewarming gifts" and in- formation about your net location. The Hostess will be glad to arrange your subscrip- tion to the Signal -Star Call 'her at 524-7854 made to Mrs. A. Fry:' wha i" leaving us the end of the month - with the address given by Mrs. • "•1. Leddy and the presentation by Mrs. S. Chanmev. A social time was en jovccl• .with Mrs. -1. Hildebrand and 'Mrs. R. Hanna assisting the hostess. - There •with he --no •-met,ings during .July or August • DO YOU NEED '—'- A- .1NATER WELL!!! DAVIDSON WELL DRILLING LIMITED OFFERS -YOU - 73 years of successful water development - The most: modern, fast equipment available - Highly trained pelsonnel - Fast service and free estimates Guaranteed wells at lowest cost PUT EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU! 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Women's Club of St. Thomas prize for proficiency in Grade P13 English; the Nellie Langford Rowell Award • in creative writing; • the Hemingway award for proficiency in geography; and an Ontario scholarship She plans to attend .the University of Toronto in the "fall Ruehanan, Tiger Dunlop; a istant secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Stanley Hopper. Belgrave. Federated representative, Mrs. William Porter,, Goderich Township: alternate'hfederated representative, Mrs. Graham McNee, Dungannon; Public Relations officer, Mrs. Clifford Crozier. Goderich; curator, Mrs - Celia Taylor, Auburn; auditors, Mrs. .Robert Wilson, Goderich, Mrs. Gordon Kait- ting, Tiger Dunlop; resolutions, Mrs.. Wilfred Colclough, Clin- ton. Conveners of Standing Com- mittees. "Agriculture and Canadian, Industries, Mrs. William Porter, Goderich Township; Citizenship and World - Affairs,` -Mrs. Luella McGowan', Myth: "Education .and Cultural Activities, Mrs. •Ross Gammit, St. Helens; Family and Consumer's Af- fairs, Mrs. Ben Walsh, Blvth. TOWN TALK 1111111111111111111111111111111111 . Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jamieson, attended the graduation exercises for their granddaughter •Janet Splan at Alumni Hall at the University of Western Ontario on. Frida\ May 31. 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