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TV personality captures hearts, minds == by Mrs. J. Brown "Stretch your vision, and meet the challenge,' said Moira Hunt of CKVR when she spoke on the theme of the Simcoe Area Women's Institute Convention. "*Without people perish."' She won the hearts of the 250 delegates when thev met at Elmvale. vision, "Blessed is the one who gives pleasure to a child. which will mould their future, as they are the ones who will lead our nation," she said. "The founder of the Women's Institute had a vision of how women could learn better homemaking _ skills, better care of their families and be better informed citizens. This was in 1897 and today this volunteer organization spreads around the world. We must know why we exist. who we are, and where we are going, because we were created for a purpose. Don't let society and you become lovers of self, monev and pleasure. There is hope for Peace but it must be first on a personal level," she added Mrs. C. Diamond, the Provincial President of the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario, in her last visit in this capacity, brought the latest information of the W.I. She spoke of the world conference in Germany and_ the decisions made when delegates from over 40 countries could discuss their needs and how thev could help one another. Women working for mankind can be a moving force for peace. Miss Molly McGhee, Direetor of the Lal Economics' Branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, brought exciting news of the new courses that her Branch will have for the women of Simcoe County. Her staff are always up- dating the programs which are presented by Marjorie McDonald and Patricia Redid, the Home Economists. They will be conducting September nuptials St. Thomas More Parish, Calgary, was the scene Sept. 8 of the wedding of Joanne Leo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Leo, Queen Street, Midland, to Dave Eden, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Eden of Sunnyside. The couple is now residing in Calgary. workshops for. the women as well as the 4- H leaders. The two-day con- vention was interesting and informative as the conveners and leaders presented their reports. The Provincial Board Directors Mrs. G. Mallion of Tottenham and Mrs. D. Harvie of Orillia used a skit to tell the story of the W.I. and the many projects. Pleasant breaks were enjoved with sing-songs by Mary Orr and Jean Campbell. The Glee Club of Simcoe North District rendered several selections. Beautiful slides of the Erland Lee Home and grounds were shown by Mrs. Margaret Soeller and made us proud to have had a part in it. Mrs. Murray Bowen of Hawkestone will succeed Mrs. James Beard of Coldwater as the Area president. Mrs. Walter Coutts of Stayner is the first vice- president and Mrs. Gordon Downing of Barrié as second vice. Mrs. David Parry was re-elected as secretary- treasurer. The members reminded of "Home Dav'"' in Farmers Week on Jan. 7 at the Con- tinental Inn in Barrie. There will be in- formative demonstr- ations all day so mark it on vour calendar. Five-year plan paying off The piece of paper being exchanged means $8,000 for the Midland YMCA. YMCA manager Austin Matthews accepts the cheque from Y's Men's Club President Bud Lewis. The cheque represents a portion of the $14,000 the Y's Men's Club has com- mitted itself to raising for the Y every year for five years, until 1985. VOTE on Nov. 10 Walter J. Schmidt Schmidt for Ward 2 Your vote is your most valuable possession in our free society. Your vote for Schmidt will be put to its best use on your behalf. midland 1mun Gants of vehicle. 3.Present second ticket to participating merchant for refund. Validate your ticket within one hour at a Midland Town Centre store displaying this sign Sponsored by: MIDLAND TOWN CENTRE MERCHANTS DON'T HESITATE...VALIDATE AT ANY BUSINESS SHOWING THIS SIGN. -- Here's how it works. 1. Purchase desired amount of time at any Municipal parking lot: receive two tickets. 2.Place one ticket on dashboard MUNICIPAL LOTS WE VALIDATE HERE