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December 1960 - Holy Rosary School Holds Annual Party - Children at Holy Rosary School had their annual Christmas party Dec. 29 arranged by Father B. J. Ryan and members of the Catholic Women's League. Joseph de Luca played Santa Claus distributing gifts to pupils in grade one, two and three. He also visited classrooms to give candy to those in the higher grades. Mrs. Ed Regan was convener for the C. W. L.. She was assisted by Mrs. E. Jordon, Mrs. Joseph Campbell, Mrs. Matthew Williams, Mrs. Lloyd Wills, Mrs. J. F. Lawlor, Mrs. Robert O'Brien, Mrs. Joseph Davis, Mrs. D. White, Miss Judy Slater and Bob and Jack Souci. Holy Rosary Ladies Celebrate Christmas. Members of Holy Rosary Catholic Women's League were received by Mrs. J. F. Lawlor, president at their Christmas party in the parish hall December seventh. Mrs. W. A. Whelan was convener with Mrs. Matthew Williams, Mrs. D. White, Mrs. Edward Regan and Mrs. Robert McCarger in charge of decorations. Looking after refreshments were Mrs. A. U. Oakie, Mrs. Frank Zizzo, Mrs. E. Jones, Mrs. A. P. Palmer and Mrs. Norman Plumbley. Entertainment conveners were Mrs. Lloyd Wills and Mrs. Frank Kretz. Winners at court whist were Mrs. A. Ricci, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Watkinson and Mrs. D. Mercuri. Alana Ward and Judy Slater, high school students, sang carols accompanied by Cathy Middleton on the guitar. Father B. J. Ryan presented each member with a medal brought from Lourdes where he visited fast fall. Mrs. Lawlor presented Father Ryan and Father V. MacNamara with gilts on behalf of the league. Clipping THURSDAY. APRIL 12th 1962 - Holy Rosary CWL Votes For New Groups The annual meeting of Holy Palmer, convener) bulletin; Rosary Catholic Women's Mrs. Wm. Cockman, league Leaeue was held April 4 in the magazine: Mrs. Joseph Davis, League was new April in Mrs. C. V. Pickett (Mrs W. parish hall with Mrs. W. A. Whelan convener spiritual. Whelan presiding and 75 members present Sisters of Precious Blood, The group conveners also The annual reports were gave their annual reports: St. Mary's read by: Mrs. E. A. Mortimer, St. Mary's, Mrs. A. U. Oakie; recording secretary; Ann's. Mrs. Ed Regan; Mrs. A. Marino, treasurer; St. Theresa's, Mrs. Frank Burch, Mrs. Frank Kretz, correspondence and publicity: St. Agnes, Mrs. Matthew and publicity; Mrs. Norman Williams; St. Cecilia's, Mrs. Norman Plumbley, membership; Ernest Jones; St. Lucy's, Mrs. J. F. Lawlor (Mrs. Mel. Wm. Ryan: St. Margaret's, Hall convener) Red Cross; Mrs. C. Howe: St. Elizabeth, Mrs. Lloyd Wills, sacristan; Mrs. John Craig: St. Catherine's, Mrs. A. Marino (Mrs. A. P. . Mrs. Fred Catena: St. Monica's. Mrs. Joseph Campbell, and St. Bernadette's, Mrs. Frank Kretz. After some pro and con discussion, a vote was taken on the new group system and the members decided overwhelmingly to continue it. Mrs. J. O'Brien presented Father Blake J. Ryan with a cheque which represented the financial efforts of the C.W.L. during the year. Father Ryan then presented Mrs. J. F. Lawlor with a past-president's pin and a praver book in appreciation for her work in the League. The nominating committee of Mrs. Lawlor, Mrs. Regan and Mrs. S. Leskew then presented the new slate of officers of 1962-64: President. Mrs. W. A. Whelan; 1st vice-president. Mrs. E. A. Mortimer: 2nd vice-president. Mrs. Frank Zizzo; 3rd vice-president. Mrs. Ken Butler: recording secretary, Mrs. A. P. Palmer: treasurer, Mrs. John Craig: corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. F. Reardon, Mrs. W. L. Soucie, canvass chairman for the Mount Cenacle Retreat House campaign made a request for canvassers Father Ryan in his remarks to the members, congratulated the group on their maximum activity and charitable works and thanked the outgoing executive for their efforts during the past two years. Father Ryan then welcomed the new executive. Refreshments were served by St. Elizabeth's group: Mrs. J. Craig, Mrs. Walter Stead, Mrs. David White, Mrs. Joseph Leger, Mrs. Phil Sweeney, Mrs. Harry Blythe and Mrs. D. DiCenzo.