The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-10-09, Page 16•
Page 16—Lucknow Sentinel, W edhesday, October 9, 1985
St. Helens WI celebr
On a beautiful autumn day, Oct. 3, St.
Helens branch of the W .I., celebrated their
80th anniversary.
To commemorate the occasion, 68
special guests, friends and members..
enjoyed a lovely lunch prepared and served
by the Donnybrook U.C.W. ladies:
President Mrs. Luba Strutton chaired
the proceedings and welcomed everyone.
Head table guests, who also brought
, greetingsfrom their various departments,
included Mrs..Roberta Templeman, board -
director FW 10, Mrs. Ibis Elliott, president
of Huron West District, Mrs. Marie
Johnston; secretary of FW IO, guest
speaker and Mrs. Jane Muegge of Rural
Organizations and Services branch of
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
London area president, Mrs. Clarence
Lewis was unable to be present, but sent
greetings and congratulations. Mrs. Mur-
iel
uriel Moffat read congratulatory messages
from MPP Murray Elston and several: of
Elie WI branches.•
Long tune member Miss, Beatrice
McQuillin put the anniversary cake, which
had been made and decorated in WI
colours by president Mrs. Luba Strutton.
• Mrs. Helen Todd read a history of the
branch, which had.been compiled by Mrs.
Jenny. McPherson.
tes anniversary
Past presidents and,secretary-treasurers
of the bralich were introducedby. Mrs..
•.Edith Cooper. She also• made special
mention of a past president of both branch
and district, Mrs. • Annie Gaunt, who had
passed away since .the 75th anniversary.
Guest speaker, Mrs. Marcie Johnston of
Listowel, spoke of the important role of WI
in keeping communities together. She also
said that the WI movement is a strong
force - women in action and young in spirit.
Age is a state of mind, she told the group..
Marion Raynard entertained with a
beautiful solo and Louise and Elroy Laid-
law gave selections on the piano and violin.
An anniversary skit was delightfully
presented by Mrs. Celia Aitchison and
Mrs. Elaine Errington. Several members
heard their names mentioned.
The final item on the program was a
lively sing song led by the branch members
with Norma Raynard at the piano.
Mrs. Beth Aitchison gave the courtesy
remarks and also made mention of two
potted plants presented for the occasion by
Mrs. Grace Gammie and Mrs.. Norma
Raynard and were to be given to former
members Mrs. Tillie Gaunt and Mrs.
Murray.
Thanks to everyone who worked,to make
the anniversary celebration a success:
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