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The Brussels Post, 1974-05-15, Page 11AMONG TOE- CI4IFF ARE -ME ELDERLY • TAR REFLEXES ji ARE 5LOWER--T14EY MAY NOT SE ABLE TO OR055 INTERSECTIONS QUICKLY EN00611- ews of Bluevale WI learns about Nutrition Canada Correspondent Mrs. Joe Walker Reverend Denis Freeman con- ducted services at Knox Presby- terian Church, Sunday, May 12. The Sunday School children at- tended with their teachers for their Mother's Day service. The choir sang the anthem "Hail To Faithful Mothers", accompanied by the organist, Mrs, Ross Hoggart• Bluevale W.I. Mrs. Jack Nicholson was host- ess for the Family and Consumer Affairs meeting of the Women's Institute held in the Community Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Conveners of the meeting were Mrs. Wendell Stamper and Mrs. r Ross Nicholson. The meeting opened with the 'Opening Ode and the- Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. Wendell Stamper, the new President, ,welcomed the members and 1 guests. A committee of Mrs. Jim tArnistrong, Mrs. Alex McTavish ,land Mrs. Wendell Stamper will rprepare an entry for Howick Fall .1Fair. The Blossom Tea at Huronview !will be held on June 5 from 2 p.m., to 4 p.m. and some members 4olunteercd to send sandwiches, cookies and squares. Delegates were chosen to 'at- tend the District Annual to be 'held in Gorrie United Church on May 14. Cards were signed for Gordon `Messer of Huronview and for Sparling Johnston who is in Wingham Hospital. Mrs. Harvey. Timm expressed her appreciation to the Institute ladies for serving unch at their 40th wedding anniversary, and also for the best wishes they received. Mrs. Charles Mathers reported on the Cancer Society Canvas and Mrs. Murray Jenkins reported on Summary Day for "More Ideas for Sewing with Knits," held in the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Wm. de Vos, Mrs. Ken Simmons, Mrs. Carl Johnston and Mrs. Alex McTavish will !make plans for the Turnberry Central School Graduation Ban- „- quet on June 26. A bus trip to Enchanted Doll House at Elora and Black Creek Pioneer Village has been ar- ranged for June 6. Anyone wishing to go are asked to leave their name and money with Mrs. Armstrong by the end of this month. Mrs. Wendell Stamper gave her report of the Officers Confer- ence in Waterloo which she attended. Then she introduced Mrs. L. Statia, dietician at Wingham and District Hospital. She spoke on Nutrition Canada and conducted a questionnaire. Mrs. Carl Johnston thanked her and presented her with a gift. The roll call was answered by many suggestions on "A tasty way to dress up not so tasty looking food.” Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Harry Elliott, Mrs. Mel Craig and Mrs. Charles Mathers. Cancer Society Canvass Mrs. Charles Mathers, Mrs. Jack Nicholson and Mrs. Ken Chambers, conveners of the Cancer Society canvas for the Bluevale district, report 'that the canvas has been completed and a total of $523.55 was collected. , They are grateful to those who gave of their time to collect and to all who contributed to this worthy cause. Collecters in this district were: Marie Elston, Edythe Warwick, Mary Lou Johnston, Etoile Johnston, Frances Breck- enridge, Hazel Ryan, Elizabeth McKercher, Lillian Elliott, Beth Johnston, Mary Campbell, Isa- belle Arbuckle, Alba Mundell, • Bea Chambers and Jean Mathers. Attend Thankoffering Several ladies of the Bluevale Tips on Here are some tips for keeping' plants alive longer: First, there is no such thing as a house plant-that is, one that is supposed to be grown inside a home, building or office. When plants are grown indoors several restrictions are imposed on them. Lack of sufficient light and low humidity are probably the most severe restrictions, but temperatures can also be a problem. Second, many foliage plants prefer a relatively strong, filtered or diffused light. Places near windows or light fixtures ara usually suitable but avoid direct sunlight or very dark areas of the home. Flowering plants such as mums and poinsettias will stand more United Church attended the thankoffering meeting of the Whitechurch U.C.W. on. Tuesday afternoon. Those attending were: Mrs. J.C, Johnston, Mrs. Robt. Wheeler, Mrs. Frank Mock, Mrs. Harvey Edgar, Mrs. Jim Case- more, Mrs. Mel Craig, Mrs. Walter Willitts, Mrs. Sparling Johnston, Mrs. Lillian Elliott, Mrs. Chas. Mathers and Mrs. Jack Nicholson. Mrs. Clarence McClenaghan of Dungannon was guest speaker and she gave a very inspiring meditation accompanied by slides. Personals Mother's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott and Larry were Miss Grace Jeffray, Mr. and Mrs. Marty Cretier, Mrs. Lloyd Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henning, Mr. 'and Mrs. George Fischer, Dayle and Kalvin, Miss Pam Hickey and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker and family. Miss Connie Mann of Toronto and Mr. Bill Taws of Mississauga spent a few days with Mrs. Ross Mann. Harvey Mann of Waterloo spent Sunday with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall returned home Tuesday after spending a few days with. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hall and family of. Shakespeare and Mr. and. Mrs. Jack Scott and family of Newton. Miss Connie Mann, Mr. Bill Taws and Miss Janice Carter spent Friday with Mrs. Arnold Lillow. light than foliage plants and should be placed in bright areas. Watering is one of the chief causes of failure with plants in the home, especially for containers without drainage holes. Generally speaking, most plants kept in- doors require a thorough soaking once a week. But, water only' when necessary. Don't let plants stand in water. Avoid drafty locations and don't place plants near heaters or air conditioners. Most plants grow well in temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees'. Proper fertilization is another important part of crowing healthy plants. Follow all the directions on the container so that you don't over-fertilize your plants. Too much might kill them. The Semi Annual Spring Board meeting of the Federated Wo- men's Institute of Ontario was held at the University of Guelph, April 22nd-26th. The sessions were held in the Watson Hall, with all 32 Board Directors and 1 Junior Director in attendance. Mrs. H.L. Noblitt, Ottawa, the president, was in charge of the session, with Mrs. Wm. G. Miller, Highland Cree, secretary- treasurer, assisting. Mrs. Miller reported attending all sessions of committee meet- ings in connection with Finance, Scholarship, Officer's Confer- ence, Erland Lee Home commit- tees and many others. Lists have been prePared of those who are eligible to be elected as Provincial President. Many messages of sympathy and tokens of apprecia- tion 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.W.W. Conference, in Perth, Australia in October 1974. Office mailings have been 7,940, secretary's mailings 654. The above does not include large mailings done by Home Econo- mics branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. There are 1,290 branches in Ontario with 30,775 members. There are 2,736 life members. Awards Mrs. Harvey Houston, Luck- now, the Public Relations Officer, expressed thanks to the Directors for notifying her of the press coverage in many parts of On- tario. 246 pieces of mail were handled from October to April. Mrs. Clifford Barber, Belleville, presented the proposed budget of the Finance Committee. Ontario W.I. presented 14 awards to students of College of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Guelph. In 1974 they will give 20 awards. Mrs. Harvey Noblitt reported attending many committee meet- ings. 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 husbands are seeking wage work and educational up- grading. Their children are sent out to schooling in English. They are facing a reversal of roles, with, children more knowledgeable about survival in the white man's world around them than 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 McKercher Miss Helen McKercher, direc- tor, the Home Economics branch, Department of Agricul- ture and Food, said there would be 114 District workshops on Nutrition in all parts of the province. There were 3265 4-H Homemaking clubs, with a mem- bership of 20,798. 26,990 ,women attended Food Forums and cour- ses, an, increase of 1,000 per- sons. Any group may sponsgr - a 4-H or short course if they supply the leadership. Miss McKercher urged the branches or individual to subscribe to the F.W.I.C. publication Federated News, with an objective of 500 new subscri- bers. Renewal date is December 15th, sent to the Ottawa office. A report on the Ontario Food Council was given by Mrs. Cecil Bell, Prescott. Priorities as pro- posed by Department of National Health and Welfare would streng- then government regulatory role for Canadian food supply. Devel- op an effective program in nutrition information education, to develop individual responsibil- ity, and train health professionals to meet nutritional needs. Mr. Nyholt, Ont ario Dairy Corhmis- sion, spoke of the increased milk costs such as feed, fertilizer and labor. They are rising far in excess of 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 informa- tive report 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 home. The branches, districts and areas have been most generous in their support which makes the project most worthwhile. The members are aware that this project will take years and will need both financial and moral support. Ontario women of north house plants 0 Boxes and Crates — Furniture? LETS KEEP THEM ALIVE AND WALKING- WRY YEAR HUNDREDS OF PEDESTRIAN S ARE I4URT OR KILLED BY NJTOMOBILE5-EiSal- DRNEN BY A PART-TIME PEPE-ST-MAW WHEN YOU DRIVE.— BE KIND ID PEDESTRIANS WOE- ONE- YOURCELF1 PRE5ENT A PROB- 'JOEY OFTEN RUN ACRO 6TREFT... UMW SAFETY LEAGUE • CtillHeisy CIA6 A stack of cardboard boxes in your storage area may not "turn you on," but you can turn them into furniture that is a boon to budget and decor. The cube shape remains popular in ready-made house furnishings. What better way to acquire _needed furniture than to make it from what you already have? Take a sturdy box •and cover it with fabric, paint or paper. Doesn't it look like an end table, coffee table or a good place to serve snacks? You might do up several boxes at a time and let your children use them in their rooms. They're so easy to move that they can be used for chairs, tables or dividers - all in the same day. FrUit and vegetable crates are another kind of box that can have a future. Imagine them as doll cupboards, as nooks for art supplies or even as a small chest of drawers. There's no end tO the useful furniture you can design from boxes. And every material you reuse not only saves money, but helps unClutter the faniily storage area and the landfills. 10.1119611NA raft, MAX 114