Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), May 31, 1973, p. 4

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MANY VIEW WINTERS WORK WOMENS INSTITUTE Page THURSDAY Native Peoples Provide Theme For Convention District Annual Elects Officers Don and Yvonne Hen study paintings by J Garrett one a cabin in another a road through the woods and the third a portrait They were part of the Georgetown and Pencil Ciub Art Show Saturday and Sunday in Cedarvale Community Centre Our Native People was the theme for the district annual or the Women s Institute meeting in Knox Church Acton Dublin branch was hostess for the May gathering Following registration and coffee Mrs district president presided at the meeting which opened with the Mary Me wart Collect and the Women Institute Ode Mrs Armstrong and A Mc Hemic extended welcomes Moral decorations in blue and gold were donated by Caroline Nurseries and Glut Springs lower Shop Members of the hostess branch wore name tags representing Nor them lights while others wore Igloos Mr McKcnzie wild persons resident in towns ana cities should know more about their rural neighbors Mrs read a poem by Canadian Pauline Johnson She called upon alternate provincial director Mrs John Bird to ratify the district directors all 16 of whom were present She outlined dutues informing them of their service as liaison officers between branches and the district lor Oil paintings by Frank Black hold the attention of Tom Gibson and son Mike The old Cheltenham mill was Mikes favourite of Blacks paintings Mrs Gibson member of the and Pencil Club had works on display but Mike said We can see at home Despite the poor weather there a large turnout to slew the results of a winter rk for club numbers NORVAL United Church Women Discuss Future Shock Unit One of Norval United Church Women met at the home of Mrs Gordon Miller on Thursday afternoon May 17 with Mrs Murray Laird presiding Twelve members answered Ihe roll call on Highlights from a book I have read and Ihe author Mrs McLean gave the devotional on the theme No Greater Love after which Mrs Marion gave a synopsis of part of the book Future Shock written by Alvin The book deals with the pace of life today being so fast that we can hardly keep up with it Older people already object to this fast pace of life as time passes more swiftly for the old Many of them withdraw from the rapid pressured pace and become dropouts The Super Industrial Society many are now living gives a good indication of what life holds for the future move quite often some about every two years They have no time to make friends or to put down roots of the in dividual is the result and children of these families are the lasers In the future there will be a death or permanence Children are being raised in a throw away society with disposable baby battles diapers Kleenex paper milk cartons pop bottles etc the list is 1 most endless You can even buy a paper wedding gown and little girts can in their Barbie dolls On the Kintal Revolution you can rent anything from a Hertz Rent a Car to furniture Sonic real estate firms even rent shrubs and trees Mare apartments for rent are being built than private homes It makes moving much easier when everything is rented just walk out of apartment into another completely furnished New Nomads are the thousands of young people who are thumbing their way around the world For the new Modular family home is where you find it for millions This interesting synopsis led to a discussion on several points and left much food for thought on the rather frightening pit lure of the future way of life Mrs McLean Fourth Park Valley fourth public park Mead officially pens June plans to launch the new area with tin Id fashioned picnic I PRINTING FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS THE HERALD Receives B A At Waterloo Mrs lizabcili slngh 15 Crescent received a A degree from Waterloo University Sunday Ma Mrs took her courses extra at Waterloo I University Jessie and Joseph joined by husband Tom president of Chapter of tht Ontario Secondary federation witnessed the convocation at Kitchener auditorium graduates degrees year at the same con vocation Tom teacher at Georgetown High School received his M A from the same university disbanding of brunch leaving 16 branches in Hal tort She nine branches during the past year and had intended to visit the thentxt year She extended her thanks to all who had her Minutes of last s district annual approved wire read by Mrs It Alexander She gave tht treasurer s report Tht county 147 spending leaving of in the past increased balance from If to 40 and spent jO of county standing committees wire to report moderator Mrs I- rank Brown Complete reports were received from all Mrs I Vanslckk convener agriculture and Canadian industries rcJd a list of ind roll calls and com two branches for fine reports She advised to use their own produce they have any to spire to share it Reporting lor citizenship and world affairs Mrs why Canada attracts persons from other countries Slices us for in eluded slides trips costume displays simples of of other cultures making of wills and the like Mrs reported for community in which crafts were prominent in programs She slid Women s Institutes should be proud of endeavors She said she thought the freedom Wowing children some wjs a forwird move but she said she regretted the freedoms many Mrs for consumer iffoirs commented that i of best things i person could keep up her sleeve is i funny bone be prompt she idvised convener Mrs Ion reported that all her had been returned but few contained much inform Sliesnidthe is If nothing else could mike it hippy silly r foolish She members to shire their resolutions with other orginizations for consideration and promotion Mrs Frank Wilson said that typing history is a legitimate expense and she offered to help sort and compile histories Mrs Bird reporting for the bursary and scholarship committee named winners of awards Sheila Jamicson receives from the Chapman fund Susan Vim sickle receives ISO from the bursary fund and Joyce Wilson receives from the bursary fund Alt aro daughters of longtime Women Institute members She asked for assistance to find applicants for 74 Mrs Donald Lindsay reported about the recent music festival and stated that students were pleased with the She said that few buildings arc suitable for the event The large number of contestants involved must have space to githcr and be entertained during waiting periods without disrupting regular school classes She made an appeal for funds because more trophies will be required in Federation of agriculture report prepared by Mrs was read by Mrs 0 Edward Bird and Dennis McGurt were named educational award winners The report also explained some taxes that affect farmers convener Mrs Patterson had set up a display of safely equipment and ex plained its uses Mrs Wallen Mrs Miss Godword and Mrs I inham were draw winners of pieces of safety equipment She said no reports were received from branches and few institute members attended meetings She urged members tie safety conscious Public relations officer Mrs I- rank Brown reported about donations and gifts to a variety projects including scholarships ind bursaries She complimented Nelson branch for its work She advised members to use institute money for projects Short courses are one of the in stitutes best efforts she said hut tours and overseas correspondence also were recommended She urged members to take a critical look at operations We must grow get new members train others for future leaders IaI have a wave of en that will spread Retiring from her six year term she concluded with an expression of thanks for operation she had received Officers for for Halton district or the Halton Women Institute were named at the district annual hosted by Dublin branch President is Mrs t Acton with past resident Mrs G Henderson It I Georgetown First vice president is Mrs with second vice president Mrs Campbell Milton t representative is Mrs Henderson with Mrs John Bird Georgetown as alternate Secretary treasure Is Mrs G Ironside OR I Georgetown Standing committee con veners include agriculture and Canadian industry Mrs Wallace Las by Rock wood citizenship and world affairs Mrs Boslk Limehouse education and cultural activities Mrs C Georgetown family and consumer affairs Mrs liar grave Acton Resolutions Mrs Glen bursary and scholarship committee Mrs Webb Mrs Henderson and Mrs R Alexander music festival representative Mrs J St ad don Glen Williams federation or agriculture representative Mrs W Mahon RR Camp curator Mrs Frank Wilson Georgetown assistants Mrs Mar Georgetown and Mrs II Robertson Milton and safety representative Mrs C Patterson Milton Home economist Mrs Bannister outlined the purpose of clubs saving Sportswear from Knits had been a popular project She advised members interest others In clubs and In short courses joining with other branches If numbers arc too few One hundred and girls were involved In 17 clubs last year and three are in an extra course called home Thirteen county honor pins and diplomas and four advanced honors were resented Two hod completed years She also asked for help in getting applicants for bursaries due June NUMBEnS UP Provincial board director Mrs Henderson was unable to attend but she sent her good wishes and her report with her alternate Mrs Bird She reported that numbers are and she wants more She Issued her thanks for contributions mode to the gift stall at the convention in Banff which she hopes to attend She asked Tor continued support for Pennies for friendship which helps save the eyes of children of such nations as India Twenty two scholarships were ratified by the provincial board 2 was given to train three girls as teachers in Turkey and was provided for teaching a Spanish woman to speak by the ACWW Money Is available for setting up another scholarship There are only four junior women Institutes in Ontario but another is being formed She mentioned the Erland Lee- homestead now owned by the would be open for visits July i It is being furnished in the period of 1S50 onwards and more is needed Eaton and Simpsons Nassagaweya Burlington donations were acknowledged She sent trilliums the provincial on which each member wrote greetings name and address and a province from which a member might wish lo secure a penpal Mrs Henderson will distribute Items at Banff following lunch Mrs Bird and Mrs Brown showed pic and read a commentary about the t Lee home Local slides also were shown Baking entries were judged to standards by Mrs Young of Acton giving Miss or Scotch Block first for fruited applesauce cake and second to Mrs George Burt of Mrs lames Noble of Limehouse got a first for rolled oat cooties Mn Glen Campbell of Nelson was second Wall hangings Good Luck a rug hooking technique on burlap was judged first for N Anderson of by Mrs McDonald of the Eden Mills handicraft shop She liked the contrasting colors and originality of the work She gave Mrs of Limehouse second for her Quail saying the workmanship was superb and the flowers were so real one could almost smell them A large display of Sewing with Knits garments from a recent course was arranged and studied by those attending She Judged two framed pictures depicting Mealtime giving Mrs N of Mountain Union first for her oil painting of the pilgrims of the Mayflower at a simple Thanksgiving dinner and second to Mrs Bert Benton for her painting of a homey scene where a little girl served ice cream to her doll Winning entries will be forwarded to the area convention Mrs Harry Norton conducted a lively period of singing with Mrs Tom Manes at the piano After a dinner served by the women of Knox Presbyterian Church head table guests were introduced Visitors included Mrs Smith area president who brough humorous greetings Other visitors at tended from Centre and South Wellington and South Peel Luncheon speaker was Mrs of Acton who spoke about living and weather conditions at Northwest Territories where she visits her son who is an Anglican rector there She told about temperatures or degrees in constant darkness and In late May of readings or to 12 degrees Winter air pollution is dense she said because or engines that are kept running con and of heating being generated The local school is called Sam for Sir Alexander Mackenzie Eskimos she said do not take part in beauty contests but do have good woman contests a large number of slides to illustrate her talk She was introduced by Mrs Campbell of Nelson and was flowers Mrs Campbell Sinclair hanked Ihe kitchen staff for a meal that Ted diners Vice president Mrs presided for the early afternoon opening with Hymn of All Nations In Mcmoriam was handled by Mrs the branch remembering the work of members who have died Original verses were used and the Mary Stewart Collect was given She closed with a moment of silence and prayer After roll call which wos an Indian or Eskimo handicraft and a saying in cither language the Dublin women entertained Mrs Manes played while two little maidens Anne Norton and June Hunter sang and acted a musical skit assisted briefly by Mrs C Mrs C Service proposed acceptance or the nominating committee report for the 1973 74 year Officers were Installed by Mrs Bannister The committee was unable to secure a replacement for the public relations officer The post has been left for the executive to fill Mrs said she regretted that the office of secretarytreasurer had to be terminated Mrs R Alexander She received a gift of thanks from the district Mrs Alexander said her work had been made easier by four outstanding presidents under whom she had served Mrs Campbell of the Nelson branch explained its resolution which Mrs had read Mrs N Anderson proposed that ft be sustained ana Mrs Frank It dealt with the restriction of many places of business which are said to be open un necessarily on Sundays A letter requesting a donation to provide financial assistance for an athlete was rejected It was feared widespread series of appeals might be started Several women offered to answer a request to provide supervision of tea tables at the 1974 provincial plowing match Decision of the district directors to donate to expenses of the provincial director to attend the convention in Banff was upheld Mrs Sinclair of Ban nockbum thanked Mrs Bird for bringing the provincial director s report and said best wishes from everyone were with Mrs Henderson An invitation was accepted from Horn by branch for next year s district annual at Hillcrest United Church PLANTING TIP There are many different kinds of evergreens suitable for home gardens and landscaping However before purchasing plants select varieties cording to their preference for sun- or shade FROM FLORISTS MEMBER FLORISTS TRANSWORLD DELIVERY J S3 MILL ST GEORGETOWN COMPLETE CONSULTATION SERVICE Moderator Mrs Iran supervisor of County Health Unit for Milton and Georgetown and panelists McQueen THE SUBJECT WAS CHILD SAFETY Youth with Georgetown Police Department Mrs Peggy Palmer Community Con sultan for Drug Addiction Centre tire thief Ken Buikcmn and Mrs Swim and Day Care director for A purl in Child is held In SI lolm Graduate daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Algar Duncan has com leg secretary course it College She is now employed with Slskind irt rnnnrtj Ontario Tennis Women Drop InterClub In their first into Inter competition the men team from Tennis club have n a round and lost a round Old Mill women team two weeks ago team were the winners matches to The situation wis merged last week lien Rich mind Hill where thev lost all four matches Next Inter County tennis in itch Is a home ami against Georgetown Ladles team includes captain Iain I mda Iticc Pal Ii Sharon King and Mary M I vi n WE DEVELOP FILMS FREE FILM WITH EVERY ROLL OF K0DAC0L0R LEFT FOR DEVELOPING AND PRINTING SATISFACTION GUARANTEED PHOTORAAAA LIMITED 116 Street Georgetown Ontario to VALUE FOR YOUR DOLLAR At The ORIGINAL Carpet Warehouse CRITERION BIG SPECIAL ON Burlington SHAG CRITERION CARPET WAREHOUSE Next To Beckers SHORT 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