The Citizen, 2000-05-17, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2000.
Huron East WI branches gather in Walton
Walton Women’s Institute hosted
the Huron East District Women’s
Institute’s 97th annual meeting on
Tuesday, May 9 in the Walton Hall.
With the theme New Beginnings
the day began with 46 ladies signing
the guest book. The morning exer
cises were followed by Walton’s
President Ruth Axtmann welcoming
everyone. The PRO and Tweedsmuir
.reports were given by Marjory
Humphries.
Beth Ross of the Goderich Huron
County Library was guest speaker.
The afternoon session began with
the Hymn of all Nations. At the
piano was Margaret Mclnroy.
Coins for Friendship were present
ed from each branch for the roll call.
Eight branches were represented
from Brussels, Bluevale, Fordwich,
Gorrie, Howick, Lakelet,
Molesworth and Walton.
Offices were installed for the com
ing year.
In new business it was noted that
delegates are required for the county
rally on Monday, Oct. 2 in Huron
South. The place is to be announced
later.
The district directors’ meeting is to
be held at the home of Leona
McDonald with a potluck luncheon
on Sept. 11.
Courtesy remarks were given by
Gorrie Institute. Members are also
invited to Gorrie for next year’s
meeting.
Majestic member
take mystery tour
On Wednesday morning, May 10
17 members of the Majestic
Women's Institute met at the
Brussels Library to go on a Mystery
Tour.
The first stop was at the Craft
Store in Winthrop which everyone
enjoyed. They then went to the
Seaforth Hospital board room for a
short meeting. It was too cold and
wet to use the gazebo as planned.
Arrangements were made to sell
quilt tickets at the Lions Club elimi
nation draw.
The delegate to the area conven
tion in Maryhill on October 25 and
26 will be Lucy Hesse and alternate
will be Peggy Keffer.
The County Rally will be held in
Huron South on Oct. 2. A report of
the district annual held in Walton
was given by Edna McLellan and
Peggy Keffer. The collection from
the ACWW service is to go to water
The Walton Women’s Institute
meeting is scheduled for May 17 at
7:30 p.m. in the Walton Hail. The
guest speaker will be Gary Jewitt on
Sleeping Children Around the
World.
Bring an item for the Food Bank
for the roll call.
improvement in other countries.
There were volunteer hours
reported which saved the Provincial
government $5,250,000 in wages.
Leona Armstrong and Peggy
Keffer are to purchase a humidifier
for the Brussels Library basement
using the money received from
Knechtel’s tape.
The annual meeting of the Huron
County Historical Society will be
held on May 25 at 7:30 at the
Clinton high school
Grace was sung, then members
travelled to Donna G’s Restaurant
for a smorgasbord dinner. After din
ner they met a food consultant at
Knechtel’s Food Store who
explained the value of certain foods
- stressing mostly a heart healthy
food.
This concluded an enjoyable and
informative tour arranged by Ruth
Bauer and Marie McTaggart.
Selecting the executive
During the Huron East District Women’s Institute annual meeting in Walton, May 9, new offi
cers were elected. In back, from left: Leona Foerter, Tweedsmuir curator; Sharon Agla, past
president and treasurer; Isabelle Hislop, program co-ordinator; Clara Gibson, new member
organizer and Marjory Humphries, public relations officer. In front, from left: Ruth Bauer, sec
retary; Kathy Bridge, president and Margaret McMahon, 1st vice-president.
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