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TI BYRE AA A Go SE EARNS IONE TRA RANA TH x Women's Institutes Began 70 Years Ago This is how there came to Hoodless in Brant County, "be Women's Institutes!" In|When she learned that her the year 1888 a baby died, |baby's death was caused by "the son of John and Adelaide lcontaminated milk," she felt responsible for this tragedy. that she should have known better, and she decided she would do all in her power to help others and to bring within --reach- of -all..women the education necessary to prevent similar tragedies. She headed a campaign for clean milk<+in her city of REA EMAAR WT & Meas Hamilton, and she began a crusade for home economics education for girls, "Domes- tic Science", ag it was called then. .Sha..pointed . out ..that if men needed an organization "| and it enabled them to grow better crops of hay, grain & fruit, then an Institute for PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, Feb. 1st, 1968 --- 13 the women would be equally helpful in their work. Thus on February 19, 1897 saw_the organization of the Stoney Creek Women's Tngti~ tute--the first in the world. The real object to raise the standard of Homemakeing. For conclusive proof of GM leadership in quality, styling, performance and value, take the wheel now... during the national 4 MARK OF EXCELLENCE ROAD TEST + GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS \ INVITE YOUHo : test drive the only cars that bear the Markof Excellence. See, hear, and feel for yourself GM's Tnargin of superiority over the other 1968 cars. Driving L 3 G M | ] MARK OF | MARK OF EXCELLENCE | ® v. Left: Pontiac Parisienne Sport Sedan. Right: Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe. There i is a difraranost And we can prove it! is believing! Come in today! Your test car is waiting. 'Discover what our Mark of Excellence means in motion! Check-in at your dealer's ,LROAD TEST CENTRE! During February, Chev-Olds and Pontiac-Buick dealerships across Canada have been turned into Road Test Centres. Specially 'marked demonstrators are-on the starting line. Come on in, He your car and take a drive. ou'll be glad you did! { 20 minutes will prove our point! Give us just a few minutes and we'll prove that the Mark of Excellence is far more than just a promise of General Motors engineering leadership. It's your guarantee that you 'I find more of the features you're looking for in any GM 'car. {, 7 'Rate the greatones... Whichever price field is yours, whichever car size appeals to you, however you, like your car equipped, this is your chance to find out what makes the '68 General Motors cars-so far ahead of the rest. The welcome mat is out! ' You can count on a warm welcome at any Chev-Olds or Pontiac-Buick dealer's. But no - pressure. The whole idea is for our cars to do the talking. But if you want to talk trade or deal --you"ve picked the right time. PONTIAG CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBAE «BACK FIREBIRD - CAMARO HEVELE - BEAUMONT ACADIAN CHEVY EPG IVA - CORVAR - CADHLAG i Beare Motors Limited, Queen Street Phone: 985-7351 PORT PERRY, ONT. See your local authorized General Motors dealer CP-1680 Bob Archer Motors Limited, Water Street PORT PERRY, ONT. Phone: 985-7361 She suggested the motto, "For Home and Country", which is used throughout the world. "Although "Mrs. "Hoodles:" was a "Woman of Vision," she could hardly have dream- ed that from the first Wo- men's Institute at Stoney Creek, Ontario would grow such a mighty Organization, Branches to the number of 3,350 with a membership of 72,000 are active in every Province of Canada and i= the Territories, Women's In- stitutes in countries of fows Continents (in addition te North America) are affiliated with gther rural women's or- ganizations in many lands through the Associated Country Women of the World. The largest argani- zation -_of country. womer known, linking together 18 women's societies in 10f '¢ountries, states and provin ces, women of all races, eo} ours and creeds. Manchester The U.C.W. served a ho dinner to the members of the Holstein Breeders Associa- tion last Saturday. We regret to hear that Mr Earl Mitchell is quite ill in Oshawa' Hospital. Mr. Lorne Procter of Tor- onto was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Roy Dobson and Mr. Dobson last Thursday. . Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cro- sier and Jimmy of Ajax were recent gussis of Mrs. M. Cro- sier. Keep in mind the U.C.W. meeting at the home of Mrs. Stevens on Thursday after- noon, Feb. 1st.. Communion will be obser- ved on Sunday, February 11 Three of our young-folk will - join as members of ow Church. Greenbank Ww. i. The January meeting of tn Greenbank Women's Institute -| was held at the home of Mrs Murray Lee, with a good at: tendance of members and se veral visitors. The meeting opened with Collect. The minutes were read and approved. Convener reports were giv en by Joyce Howsam and Kay \ ~| Brown. gy Plans were made for the which was held in Green- bank Hall by Bethesda and Greenbank W.I. Leaders, on Jan. 22 and 29. It was decided to sponsor a second. 4-H Girls group, if "Ithe Ode and Mary Stewart | "Baking with Yeast" course -- leaders could be found to help. The meeting was turned over to the group and a read- ing, "The Road of Life" was given by Marie Foster. The Motto was taken by Grace Hunter, "Don't waste time looking at a hill--Climb it" Shirley Lee then introduc- ed the speaker for the even- ing in the person of Mrs. John Christie, 2nd Vice-Pres. of Central Seven Association for the Mentally Retarded. A school for these children will * be opening soon on Scugog Island.- Mrs. Christie's talk - was most informative and. well received. Mrs. Marie Foster thanked Mrs. Christie, and the meeting closed with a contest after which "lunch . was served by the grountjn charge. Grace Hunter, Shir- ey 148, Marie. Roster. SI fe Lx "a