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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-07-13, Page 226A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 20, 1988 Seaforth Women's A milestone in community service was reached in Seaforth July 12 when the Seaforth Women's Institute celebrated its 60th anniversary. Joyce Doig was the guest speaker at the anniversary dinner held at the Seaforth Legion, and she spoke about her travels in China. Head table guests for the evening were Jane Muegge, rural organization specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food; Thelma Dale, charter member; Marion Dougal, board member; Gladys Doig, president; Eva Mc- Carthy, original president of the Junior In- stitute; Sarah Elliot, branch and district secretary; Marion Gordon, coordinating president; and Mildred Kerr, Betty MacLean and Olive Papple, who are the other three 1988 presidents. Institute HISTORY OF W.I. Anona Crozier presented a history of the Women's Institute which gives an account of what the organization has achieved in the past, and which gives a good indication of its interests. "Seaforth WI began when a group of young ladies attended a short course con- ducted by Dorothy Robinson, assisted by Miss Houston. When the course was finished the women decided they shared a common interest in homemaking and the Seaforth Junior Women's Institute was born on February 3, 1928 with Miss Robinson as first president. In 1941 the local group dropped the "junior" title and became Seaforth WI with the late Mrs. Gordon Papple as first president. RTH MEQ LEAN ROASTS GROUND 1 , BEEF LB. LB. 9929.9 ooks back on 60 years SIRLOIN TIP, RUMP, ROUND STEAK SIRLOIN TIP OR TOP ROUND STEAKS u3.09 CUT & WRAPPED HINDS OF BEEF LB. 2 I 09 STORE -SLICED BLACK FOREST HAM LB. 3.99, STOREMADE BACON PATTIES ' Your BBCI Headg4artetst THE SEAFORTH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE celebrated its 60th anniversary on July 12, 1988. Viola Broadfoot, Eva McCartney, Thelma Dale, Annie Reid, Mae Campbell, and Florence Stewart were in attendance at the dinner, and also attended another meeting 60 years ago when these original members helped to start the club of 50 members. • Corbett photo. In 1938 Junior Institute decided it was time for Seaforth to have public rest rooms, but it took 19 years of persistence and 350 names on a petition to bring results in 1957. Ten years later in 1967 they also wrote to the fair board requesting out houses on grounds on Fair Day. During the war years members formed a unit with the Seaforth Red Cross to assist the men overseas. By 1943 busy members of the group had made 1,316 pounds of apple jelly, 332 pounds of strawberry jam and had obtained 2,338 pounds of honey, which were sealed in large cans and sent to the boys in the service. In 1944 the institute started food conces- sions at the Fall Fair. This became too large a task and they then arranged to serve lunch to judges and contestants on Thursday before the fair. They also entered floats in the fair parade and donated prizes for 4-H work, baking competitions and hand work competitions. They also sponsored a fair queen contestant. By 1966 the international plowing match was held in the Seaforth area. Over 5,500 WI Cook Books were printed and sold. • The Seaforth WI sponsored a 4-H club in Information About Free Trade Caratts Nem Fee Teale Find out what you need to know r L Check the boxes for pamphlets or studies you require ISSI'P, PAMPHLETS, *Includes pamphlet on the Agreement and your province or region. U SPECIFIC SECTORS Includes pamphlets on Agriculture. the Automotive Industry, Energy, The Fishing Industry, Forestry Products and Investment. (Please Print) Name: Address: U GENERAL Includes pamphlets on Consumer Interests, The Agreement, Canadian Women, Culture, Key Benefits, Solving Disputes and Tariffs. IN. )EI' hH S'ft'I)1ES U Agriculture ❑ Consumers ❑ Economic' Assessment 0 Energy ❑ Fisheries 0 Forest Products D Industry 0 Minerals and Metals 0 Services D Synopsis of Agreement D Women City Toren or P.O. Pray.: Postal Code: Mail coupon to: External Affairs, DMTN, Ottawa, Ontario K 1 A 0G2 You can also call toll-free: 1-800-387-0660 (English) 1-800-387-0679 (French) Hon. John C. Crosbie, Minister For International Trade L'honorable John C. Crosbie, ministre du Commerce exterieur External Affairs A'ffatres exterieures Canada Canada e Catli1d'a 1935 -the Garden and Canning Club. In fall of 1971 they. sponsored 12 4-H clubs with a membership of 135 girls, and in 197213 clubs with 142 members establishing a record in all of Ontario for one sponsoring group. In 1945 the Institute welcomed back returned servicemen and women with a euchre and dance in Cardno's Hall. Over the years the women's institute has donated to a number of community projects including furnishings for the hospital, books for the library and assistance of Huronview and the Children's Aid Society. Among re- cent projects was a crib dome to the Seaforth Community Hospital. Along with other institutes in the province it has helped sponsor a foster child in Hong Kong and Greece, sent bales of clothing to the Unitarian Service and helped' to main- tain the Erland Lee Home. Quilting has been an interest in the Branch. Mrs.. John Keys 'and Mrs. Lorne Lawson made a quilt that took top honors in District and at the Federated Women's In- stitute competition. Other programs include helping Seaforth Community Hospital Aux- iliary with Tuck, Shop and Garb, and pro - Elmer Bakcsy "Birthday Greetings" last Wednesday to Alice Boyes. She was out to her home for her birthday with husband Ed and daughter Dorothy Uniac. Also on Wednesday Maria Gooverts ac- companied Keith and Elza Ruston to the home of Sandra Morrison at Lucknow to celebrate Sandra's birthday. Six residents, Elmer Bakcsy, Mel Hulley, Mamie Ross, Cassie Nicholson, Maria Gooverts and Margaret Smale went to the home of Jackie Racho and spent the afternoon painting ceramics out on the deck. Last Monday Elmer Bakcsy and Frank Smale were the lucky card players especial- ly Elmer, who also had four lone hands. Tuesday afternoon residents viewed a movie about a horse. Thursday was euchre in the afternoon and bingo on Friday afternoon. Lucky bingo win- ners this week were Frank Smale, M. Shill, Keith Herman, Edith Solo, Cassie Nicholson, Jim Nolan, Wilma Brill, Ila Gardner, Madge Remes, Maria Gooverts, Mamie Ross, Bill Connolly, and Margaret .Smale. PERSONALS Visiting with Mary K. Ryan last week were her daughter Mary Margaret Maloney and Geraldine Wilson, also her grand- daughter Ann Wilson, also Morris Ryan. Visiting with Verda Cameron were daughter-in-law Audrey, also Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scotchmer and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Makins of Bayfield. Mel Hulley was out one afternoon with his viding treats and programs for nursing. homes including Huronview." During tho past 10 years the WI has become more educational and hosts guest speakers who speak about their travels in other countries, various agricultural topics, and citizenship. At one time membership in tpe institute was 50. At present there is a membership of 30, with 17 of these being life members. Thelma Dale has the honor of being a con- tinuous member for the institute's 60 years. A memorial service was conducted by Jean Keys and Viola Lawson in remem- brance of the Women's Institute members who have passed away, and Dawn Papple sang `Beyond the Sunset" in their memory with Sarah Elliot accompanying her on the piano. Mae Doig was recognized for all the writing she did • to help promote the organization, and Betty Maclean read one of her writings from a 1937 Huron Expositor. Karen Menheere, a guest at the anniver- sary dinner, gave a humorous reading. Mildred Travis and Gayle Moffat sang a duet. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE TODAY There is still a place for the Women's In- stitute in the community, and the group is active in a number of projects today. The original purpose of the institute was as a rural university to educate farm women„in various crafts and homemaking skills. Courses in leathercraft, baking, etc. were offered through Guelph University. Now 4-H has taken over the education and WI has moved on to other projects. At the county level the institute helps those who are being looked after by Family '"` Services, by offering them education. Any child who is being supported by Family Ser- vices can take a course in career oriented subjects like welding or cooking and the WI will fund it. There are also ongoing projects which the WI supports year after year, such as the Helen McKercher Scholarship which is awarded to women who wish to pursue education in home economics. The WI is always involved with the Fall Fair, raffling quilts and other fund raisers, and uses its money to support causes such as the War Memorium Fund in London, and the Seaforth Community Hospital Building Fund. lucky in cards daughter Janet McNichol, also daughter Jean Papple. Visiting with Edith Jessome last Tuesday were Alex Baker and Muriel Petrie of Mit- chell also John Goldsmith. They went out in the evening for supper. On Saturday Dwight and Suzanne Mennell visited and on Sunday her son Silby and granddaughter Brenda called, also her son Les. Visiting with Marjorie Ryan were her hus- band Lawrence, her niece Audrey Mclll- wain, daughter Joan and husband, Bob and Barbara Ryan of London and daughter Joan took her mother for a wheelchair ride on Friday afternoon. Syd Scroggs visited his mother Madge Remes. Bill and Lois Hodgert visited the latter's mother Mrs. Annie Harrison. J Mary Little visited Norma Jeffrey on Thursday afternoon. Cassie Nicholson was visited by her daughter Barbara Alexander of Egmondville. Dave and Eva Netzke had supper Sunday evening with Rose and Pat Altman. Gladys Ruston spent Sunday with her hus- band Fergus and daughter Julie. Mary Nolan visited her husband James. Visiting with Frank and Margaret Smale on the weekend were Donna, Vern and Michael Reynolds of London. Len Deichert of London visited with his brother Bert at Seaforth Manor. We are sorry to report Inez Spittal is presently confined to Seaforth Community Hospital. QU1ENSWAY NEWS Queensway residents hold party po- stn>Ii1�1Yrf; #��rr,`I.ie�ln4 ,.�' Last Monday got off to a pleasant start at Queensway Nursing Home with a relaxing tea party in the sun room. After visiting and sipping tea residents listened to an in- teresting story from Guidepost magazine. Reverend Alles of Zurich Lutheran church led the worship service Tuesday afternoon with Gertie Fleischauer as pianist. Fun and Fitness started the day Wednes- day with an invigorating workout in the Ac- tivity room, followed by a sing song. Residents find after workouts it is a good time for singing. Everyone seems to have a little more volume and energy. Queensway Auxiliary held its monthly meeting Wednes- day. It is planning for the November Craft and Bake Sale. It has lots of wool available at the nursing home and is in need of volunteer knitters for items such as slip- pers, mittens etc., for the sale. Anyone in- terested please call the nursing home for further details. Wednesday afternoon the smell of fresh warm oatmeal muffins wafted from the din- ing room as the Baking Club met. Residents san5pled the delicious product with lots of tea. Maplewood residents This week, residents of Maplewood Manor have been watching the progress being made on the reconstruction of the street in front of the manor. Everyone is looking for- ward to the finished results of this work. On Monday afternoon, Austin Matheson, Winona McDougall, Lloyd Rowat and visitor, Grace Titford got together for bridge. As usual, Austin Matheson showed great skill at this game. Elsie Shaddick, Gertie Taylor, Ethel Coleman and Ed Johns also enjoyed a game of euchre. Cards were again in play on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon as the usual players got together for euchre and bridge. Thursday morning, a crowd gathered in the sitting room as residents greeted Carol Carter who came to Maplewood for sing song. A great deal of enthusiasm was shown Thursday with the onset of slightly cooler weather several residents enjoyed walks outdoors. It was a treat because due to the recent hot spell it's been more comfortable indoors with the air conditioning. "The River" was the featured movie Thursday evening. Gladys Van Egmond, Elgin Nott and Vic Taylor provided the highlight of the week Friday afternoon. Residents tapped their toes and danced to the strain of "You are my Sunshine", "My Darling Nellie Gray" and "By the Light of the Silvery Moon". Afterward everyone enjoyed delicious ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce or ice cream cones. It was a super way to end a week. Residents are anticipating the program Saturday, July 23 at 10 am with Coby and Ir- vine Amoraal. They would like to remind you of the Meals on Wheels Program. Further infor- mation is available by calling the nursing home at 262-2830. Goodbye till next week from Queensway. await road completion as everyone joined in with their favorite hymns and songs. Summer activities at Maplewood have been geared towards bus trips and other out- door festivites. Residents are looking for- ward to a bus trip to Stratford on Tuesday, July 19. Everyone is hoping for the weather to cooperate with their plans. Correction The July 13 edition of The Huron Ex- positor contained a typing error. It reported Mrs. Norman Hubley had suffered a heart attack when it should have reported that Mr. Norman Hubley had suffered a heart at, tack. The paper apologizes for the error and wishes Mr. Hubley a speedy recovery.