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SG RE OE Be a De ee, Oe, ey taken care of by the education | committee convener. Fund raising events are the annual card party, and at this time all members are wo for the Fali Bazaar to be heli in the Church Hall, November 8th, and is convened by Mrs. Ivan Taylor. For the past four years a small group of the council have operated the Nearly New Shop but as this is a fast wing little business, it has become necessary to appeal to the gen eral membership and the ladies of the parish to assist with this work. The Shop is well known for the great help it is to many families and for the hundreds of articles given to the needy. All merchandise is donated and all workers are volunteers. The Shop is guided by Mrs. Walter Branch. THE OSHAWA TIMES, Thursday, November 23, 1961 7 St. Gregory's CPTA Records _|5t. Gertrude's CWL ; j |Membership List An Outstanding Year's Progress) y.., numbers 100 St. Gertrude's Catholic past Women's League received their charter, in 1952 with Mrs, Wil liam Clancy as their first presi- dent. The membership at that time was twenty-two, increasing each year until it is now one hundred. The Past Presidents, each serving two years, are Mrs. Angus Neil, Mrs. Sidney Sheri- dan and Mrs Patrick Roberts. Mrs. Walter Branch is now president. Mrs. Frank Doreen is the Ist. vice-president and acts as the spiritual convener which is one of the five standing committees. Education committee is headed by Mrs. Sidney Sheridan and has recently been increased to ten members. This committee helps the Sisters of St. Joseph who teach at St. Gertrude's School. Various activities are held in the spring for the students. Ciitzenship and Immigration is in the hands of Mrs. Patrick Roberts and members of her committee assist at Hillsdale Manor Tuck Shop and partici- pate in local community action. Immigrants arriving in the parish are visited by Mrs, Ro- berts and help in any way necessary to make their adjust- ment to a new life in Canada. Mrs. John Adams is social action convener and all welfare work done by the Council is her responsibility. Visiting the needy, procuring food, clothing etc, and distributing Christmas boxes is part of her work. Mrs. Angus Neil is member- ship convenet, who, with a committee, plan the annual membership supper, introduce Mrs. Arthur Parkin and herjthe parishioners, convened by group manage the refreshment|the past presidents of the booth at the bingos held in the| Council. parish hall. A Communion. breakfast in honor of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Patroness of the League as a whole, is held annually. Rev. John Myers, Pastor of St. Gertrude's Church, is the Coun- ci! Director, attends the month- ly meetings and is the official adviser in all facets of League work The tenth anniversary of St. Gertrude's Church was suit- ably observed in September, with a ial} speaker at a'l WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES The following contributions were crowded out of the special supplement of Women's Activities pub- lished recently. We regret any disappointment this may have caused as it was not intended to leave out any organization. There are more articles to come as space permits, --Women's Editor: Albert Street United Church Records Devoted Women Workers The history of Albert Street United Church started in one room of a house and as it be- came known, clothing was re- ceived and distributed, and soup was served to those who might need it, as times were not good and pay days lean. As time went on many older people started to attend meetings, and a building became a necessity, known as the South Oshawa Mis- sion. This building was built in spare time by the men of the church, and every nail that was driven in, was put there with all the love and sincerity of the community. The women formed the Ladies' Aid, and these women prepared meals to serve to the men as the building) would be taking the service, as| CPTA means Catholic Parent-|ature for the majority of. the Teacher Association, St. Greg-| grades. ory's, Oshawa, 1960-61. CPTA Seventh First--Seven could truthfujly be interpreted presidents were presented with "Catholic Progress Through|their past president's pins at Association," the 2ist birthday party in their Mrs. Gordon Dignem, presi-| honor. dent, introduced new and most| The members were privileged successful ideas in organiza-|to listen to many outstanding tion. speakers on various religious The kindergarten and newj|and educating subjects. mothers "Get Acquainted Tea,| Rt. Rev. P. Dwyer, pastor a new 1960-61 venture under the|and spiritual director, gave convenership of Mrs. Ernest) timely advice and words of en- Marks and Mrs. Ken Broad-|couragement to the parents at bent, has accomplished a great) many meetings which were deal to the betterment of|warmly received and appre- CPTA. Mothers now know their] ciated. children's school chums. They| A Christmas Concert by the socially met their boy's or children of the school with the girl's kindergarten _ teacher, Girls' Choir directed by Sister M John' Redk ti Mrs. Margaret Smythe. Mary Carmel Piste mpc rs, John Redko, secretary, leek .|Fabian leading the Boy's Choir. Mrs. Robert Gow; treasurer, ar panne. a ete Genes A Christmas dinner with color- Mrs. Jack Westlake; literature i OgiWwa sponsored by St.{ful Christmas corsages was secretary, Mrs. Gordon Clark; | 's CPTA unit, 22 adults|tendered the lay teachers under community friendship secretary,| CTe8°rY § ' lek his. of the i. ' in course. Mrs, Douglas Blair|the convenership of the pres: Mrs. John Umphrey; secretary] -~: ; : dent. Mrs, Gordon Dignem relief and supply work, Mrs. first vice-president, convener. i arachey's CPTA as & Edward Coedy; secretary for| Third First--St. Gregory's| iter to Santa Claus to drop Devotional Life and Christian|Boys and Girls school collected) My ? : ' little gifts of appreciation down Stewardship, Mrs. Clarence|on Hallowe'en for UNICEF. : ttaht the chimneys of the Rev. Scott: correspondence secretary,|Mr. Max Ritchie and Mr. Ray Fathers, Rev. Sisters, Rev Mrs. Leonard Carrington. Scott, executive members, were Beothers ahd the caretaker . We have been fortunate in hav-|in charge of this new venture. Bi ma ; " ill Yanch, Patricia Brock- ing such guest speakers as, Miss} Fourth First~An_ excellent 4 Evelyn Gay, Mrs. L. F. Rich-|« bait isplayed| a Larry Yanch and Olga became a mission and it was alfunds were low, but carry on\ardson, Mrs. W. C. Ives, Mrs sgl iin do Pat Kokoti 1960 Red Feather con- happy day when the first serv-|they did, and a young student|A. A. Crowle, Mrs. J. H. Mc- many of the pupils' varied tal-|tostants were presented with ice was held, and here the reall offored his services. Kinney: as well aa: Wwomerous ents. books by the CPTA to help en-| work of the Women of the Mis-| The Woman's Association held] other 'nie projects we have a Fifth First -- Volunteers to|courage them to continue their| sion began. This group sewed)teas) rummage sales, quilting|busy schedule of catering as- staff the Tuck Shop at Hillsdale] Public Speaking efforts. 1960 and made over clothing for the|pees and variety programs signments the most prominent Manor when requested by Red/Christmas bazaar topped all needy, welcomed the new-lwhen possible. As time wentlof these being our Fall Turkey|°T°SS- other St. Gregory's bazaar aeenel te So erin, a6 4 n| Sixth First--Subscriptions to|financially. Co-coveners were 1e on, a light once again started to) Supper, held in our church on sisted the minister, the Rev. H.| chine, more people attended the| November 4. the Messenger--Catholic Liter-|Mrs. Bernard McAllister and S. Truscott in every way pos- HITCHCOCK PARTNER Joan Harrison, co - producer since 1954 of the Hitchcock tele- vision dramas, is an Oxford University graduate who pro- duced several successful mov ing pictures in Hollywood. Mrs. Ken Young Heads Federation At Westminster Since the beginning, in 1959, with 12 charter members, the Westminster United Church Wo- men's Federation has grown to 31 members and continues to grow consistently. The monthly meetings held in members' homes before the church was completed, meet now in the church on the Ist Monday of each month. Our executive officers are as follows: President, Mrs. Kenneth Young; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Ken- neth Wright; 2nd vice-president, JOHN A. OVENS Optometrist v. Claude Mulvihill, mmigration and HARE OPTICAL Catholic Family Services for the EAST 1 Archdiocese of Toronto and a a ew fT. a a turkey dinner %n the evening for' Pro Loliday Sale': Enjoy these Pre-Holiday fashions at great Savings due to close-out of discontinued lines. Also sample dresses . . . just in time for the Festive Season . ., Come in and see them Now at Black's. man's Association of Albert Street United Church. A con- stitution was framed, setting' forth the aims and responsibili- ties of the women's work. As the Association continued to grow, there came another set- back in the form of the de- pression of the early '30's. The church life was hindered and the congregation dwindled away to a mere handful, very few men were left, as many felt that the church could not sur- vive as the heavy' mort- gage was a great burden. But a spark of the Faith that had started the South End Mission kept lit. On many Sundays the congregation did not know who sible, and above all faithfully visited the homes in the com- munity. Small ten-cent teas, open-air programs and strawberry soc- ials were held on the lovely back lawn. Prayer meetings were held each Wednesday evening and meetings often were held after the Sunday even- ing service and there again the women of the Ladies' Aid assist- services, ways and means were found to cut down the mortgage land finally clear it off. A new| |heating system was _ installed) and a new organ purchased. The spark of faith grew stronger and the evening services were broadcast over CKLB for the benefit of the shut-ins. The Woman's_ Association through all these years played an important part and proved their loyal sincerity in God's As Ladies' Aid to Sunday School Mrs. W. A. Clarke. new members at meetings and The noted Valentine Bridge/also act as hostesses for these of St. Gregory's CPTA attract-|mew members. ed approximately four hundred| Special committees are: fi- guests General Convener Mrs.|nance, Mrs. William Clancy who CLOSE-OUT BEAUTIFUL PARTY DRESSES In 1910 a great need for a Sunday school was felt in this Community, and the first meet- ing place was the public school. Mrs. Chester Fallest inspired Group Started Thornton WA Clifford Harper, Mrs, William|books any catering done by the Boissvin and Mrs. Jack Spen- cer prize conveners tastefully wrapped the forty-four prizes St. Gregory's Catholic Young people did the decorations. we sell Greeting Cards and make quilts. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Our programs are interesting and Council, social, Mrs. Cleo Ouel- | lette; ment, press, phone, house committee, Mrs. Edward The high light of 1960 was) Jarell; speakers and entertain- Mrs. James Noonan; Mrs. John Poltz; tele- Mrs. Roy Bligdon; altar committee, Mrs. Taffeta, Organza, Peau De Soi, Velveteen and Brocades. Discontinued styles. Regular 19.95 to 39.95 ..sssceeee 5.00 a small group of Ladies to form the graduation dinner the Ladies' Aid and they met in their homes--They were: Mrs. Franklin French, Mrs. Albert Robinson, Mrs. Isaac Huggins, Mrs. W. O, Forsythe, Mrs. John Elliott, Mrs. Richard Robinson Ministerial have been very kind and a Mrs: Brown who lived/to us coming out to our meetings er | and id vhi e Association to a broader outlook] *°'SS from the store. | na peers See eet ws tl j ciate. of the work of the church.| In 1917 the fine Sunday PEI igs Ac pgs nb Lier Now we are preparing for future) we have today to meet and work " Mrs. L. § . Brash; secretary, Mrs. expansion, for by the clese of! ag I 1961 the Woman's Association} Coe eee ' rlati¢ A. Anderson; pianist, Mrs. Clar- will be dissolved and in its ence Scott; card convener, Mrs. place will be the new organiza- Herbert Schuermann; flower ae te Poli ae convener, Mrs. William Mat- . ve thews; > ee groups of the Woman's Asso- vse shot oR nt ciation of Albert Street United Church, The Challenger Group, the Golden Links Group and the Pearl Group. for| Stephen Stepinac. Grade VIII pupils. A religious articles shop is Mr. George Roberts OCVI| operated by Mrs. Gerald Merk- principal was guest speaker|!ey and members of her group. Grade VIII pupils made their| This is a ing Liege d ap- annual trip to the Midland|Preciated by the parishioners. Shrine sponsored by st.\4 well stocked pamphlet rack Gregory's CPTA. jat the back of the church is Six members attended the} ; A pt. vice-pres., Mrs. Douglas all CPTA conference in Tor-| Blair; treasurer, Miss Helen onto. Way; Cor. Sec., Mrs. Chester Eight members attended the/Borek; Rec. Sec., Mrs. Ken- CPTA annual convention in|neth Broadbent. Toronto, Conveners, Mrs. Ernest Gil- Each month two dollars each/lespie, Mrs. Clifford Harper, ig donated to teachers in Boys|Mrs. Ernest Marks, Mrs. and Girls school with highest|James O'Regan, Mrs. Forbes parent count. Membership for|McLaughlin, Mrs. Allan Boland, 1961 was over 200 paid mem-|Mrs. A. J, Marsala, Mr, Max bers. Radios, sport equipment| Ritchie, Mr. Jack Menard, Mr. and many litttle items were|Ray Scott, Mr. Victor McAdam, purchased. Teacher councillors, The two Mrs. J. McRae represented principals, Rev. Sister Mary St. Gregory's CPTA at the an-| Carmel and Reey. Brother Ed- nual meeting of CCA. ward, Parent Councillors, Mr. Executive members: Pas t|2%d Mrs. Al Yanch. Pres. Mrs. W. A. Clarke; presi-|_ dent, Mrs. Gordon Dignem; ed the minister by talking to people who were disturbed and encouraged them to continue in} attending the services. Many| handicaps were faced. As time went by suppers were planned with no kitchen to work in, planks had to be set up around the walls. A wing had been ad- ded to the mission to hold the growing Sunday school and here} the meals were cooked and pre- pared to serve on special events. To wash dishes, water had to be carried from a tap in the cellar, and the dishes washe outside (weather permitting). These suppers became well known and tables had to be re- served for many groups through- out Oshawa who planned to at- vert the work of the 'South End wor! e Sou Mission Little did the women| Eiterature and publication are of that day ever realize that made available, always stressing churches would be so well|'%¢ Sreat importance of a spirit equipped with kitchens such as of goodwill within the congre- we have today. We who belong) 24tion and the community. The to the Woman's Association can| Parsonage comes under the Wo- be so grateful to the women of|™2"S work and provides aj by-gone days, our mothers, comfortable home for the min-| work. Then came the high- light of the organization, when after seventeen months of care- ful planning which was started through Albert Street United church, the Oshawa Presbytery Woman's Association was or- ganized, linking all Woman's put on by groups of three, we have speakers and soloists from different churches and organ- izations also missionaries from different fields. The Oshawa DRESSMAKER SUITS Tops in fashion for daytime, night- time, town or country , , . in Poodle cloth, cardigan round neck- line, 2 pockets -- braided. Sizes 8 to 18, colors - Emerald, Magen- to, Teal and Black. Reg. to 29.00, WEEKEND SPECIAL ..cccccece in was built. The name of the group was changed to Woman's Associa- tion in 1940. We have a mem- bership of thirty-four. Most meetings are held at the Sun- day school, occasionally in a home or in the form of a picnic. We worked for the Red Cross during the wars and had a sol- diers' committee to see that our boys were well looked after overseas. We sponsored the Cubs and Scouts. We gave do-|The pill stimulates the flow of nations to worthy causes; wejsaliva and may be used by have donated a wheel chair to/those who can't brush after "Fairvivew Lodge" and one to) "Hillsdale Manor". We remem- ber the shut-ins at Christmas| EASY METHOD LONDON (CP)--The British Dental Journal gave details of a dental cleaning tablet said to be as efficient as a toothbrush. 72 SIMCOE STREET NORTH OPEN FRIDAY UNTIL 9 O'CLOCK 725-1912 every meal. aunts and sisters who in Ome ee ee = a and the sick and bereaved most humble way gave of them-| Association and committees for throughout the year. selves to the Master's work. | The work continued to grow and prosper, and many saw the old mission disappear. | On January 27, 1929, the pre- sent church edifice was officially| dedicated and opened. It was a happy day for many to look back over the years with thank- fulness in their hearts for the faithfulness of the early workers who were dedicated people. Many members of the Ladies' Aid had passed on to their last reward and others were carry- ing on the important tasks cf assisting the minister and offi- cials, both spiritually and finan- cially. A new name was given in place of the well-known Ladies' Aid, and this well organized group became known as the Wo- 1960-1951: president, Mrs. Eric Cooper; 1st vice-president Mrs.| \dent, Mrs. George Sanders; re- jcording and corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. Clayton Lee; treas- jurer, Mrs. James Scott: press reporter, Mrs. Alex Maracle; pianist, Mrs. Joseph Wiltshire; parsonage; Mrs. Fred Coleman, Mrs. Edward Holland, Mrs. Law- son Parks; Kitchen, Mrs. Frank Cooper; Mrs. Harry Longbot- tom; Mrs. Lidney Pike; Mrs. Alex Maracle;_ shut-ins, Mrs. Florence Walker, Mrs, James Scott, Mrs. Harry Longbottom; nominations, Mrs. Samuel Gibbs, Mrs, Joseph Wiltshire, Mrs. Wil- bur Down; auditors, Mrs. Ross Clark, Mrs. Harry Atkinson; secretary for Christian educa- tion, Mrs. Eric Cooper. 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