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The Acton Free Press Wodnesday May The District Annual of Womens Institute was held in Knox Presbyterian Church Acton on Wednesday May 19 with the theme Look back and give thanks Look forward and take heart Following registration at a the president Mrs George Henderson called the meeting to the singing of I Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect in unison Miss Dorothy Simmons of the Acton Branch and Rev A McKenzle welcomed those gathered for the meeting Mr explained the Burning Bush symbol of the Presbyterian Church and the printing surrounding and drew attention to other Interesting features 17 present Provincial board member Mrs of called the branch district directors forward for the ratification expressing pleasure that all were present The count secretary- treasurer Mrs Alexander read the 1970 minutes and with her usual wellprepared charts read her treasurer report The district has a balance on hand of with an Investment certificate of in the Dr Chapman Scholarship Fund The branches have cash on hand of The auditors Mrs J Dennis and Mrs Morrison presented their statement years The president In her report spoke of Evaluation how well are we doing what we are doing and Are we doing what we ought to be doing She mentioned the primitive conveniences of years ago and what would be expected 70 years hence She stressed the value of the Twcedsmuir History books to future members During the year she had visited 11 branches and had attended the Officers conference for the district She noted that the theme from it had been Thought and learning are worthless unless translated into action Convener reports Mrs FTC Brown public relations officer presided for the conveners reports Mrs James Vanslckle agri culture and Canadian Industries mentioned as being the highest producer of milk in Ontario Mrs said that more held education programs than they did citizenship and gave mottoes and suggestions Mrs Chester for Historical Research and Current Events stressed getting reports in on time and that there was interest in the subject as shown by the workshop held in April On resolutions Miss Gladys said there had been progress made through Resolutions Reports had been submitted from Nelson Branch Mrs reporting for the bursary committee said there had been 11 applications Lois McNabb and Janet Nurse profiting from the choice Letters were read from each girl thanking the Institute for their help First scholarship The district is preparing to present its first Dr Ethel Chapman Scholarship this year and the candidates will be chosen by a committee and the home economist Mrs Donald Smith said there were so many useful topics in Home Economics and Health for the average housewife of today whether it be price wars fabrics or pollution Mrs Donald reported for the music festival stating that the name was now the North Association for the Performing and Creative Arts Eleven of the branches had supported it through donations Mrs Spencer Wilson reported progress of the Federation of Agriculture and urged people to join it for the advantages it provides Halton history Mrs Marchington assistant curator extended thanks to Ben Case for compiling the history of Count which appears in instalments in the Acton Free Press She asked that all century farms be recognized and and anniversaries reports be sent to the curator I is the only rural organization assembling a record of our local communities so we must our full support she said Mrs M safety convener said the poster competition has been disappointing but would be held again this year with worthwhile prizes at Milton Fair Junior report Mrs D G Bannister gave the Junior Institute report stating that girls between 14 and 30 were eligible to Join and there was an active branch at Nerval Mrs Frank Brown public relations officer stressed sending one of three copies of conveners reports to the district convener Immediately after the April meeting and gave helpful Acton hosts Wls 70th district an PAST PRESIDENTS the anniversary of Womens Institute In Acton last Wednesday were to Mrs Evylyn Near Mrs Percy Merry Mrs suggestions for making out reports Morning break The Acton Ladies served coffee and cookies during the morning break and the ladies ere given a chance to see the many displays and competition articles set up in the anteroom Retiring provincial board director Mrs Moffatt gave her final report She thanked district for help in sending her to the conference In Winnipeg last year and displayed and mementoes She congratulated for the warm feeling toward her stating that the people were affluent and efficient here She mentioned the semiannual board meeting at the University of Guelph and announced that the Anniversary of would be celebrated next February at the Royal York Hotel New projects The Anniversary Fund for Macdonald Institute has been closed and the interest will make up the remainder Donations are being accepted for the purchase of the Erland Lee homestead to be preserved as a historical centre or museum already over has been given She urged use of the loan library support for girls work and advised that the Federation representative be appointed for one year only so that more people would be eligible for the provincial board She stressed the Importance of resolutionsfor seven of passed in parliament were instituted by the Womens Institute She went on to speak about the United Nations feeling honored to be appointed as a secretary Some of their projects were trying to feed the undernourished in one place while food was wasting elsewhere Competitions Judged Mrs George Young and Mrs George Wallace judged the anniversary cakes first to Mrs J Irving of Scotch Block and second to Mrs M of Dublin For the cushions Mrs M of Dublin was first and Mrs J Murray of Norval was second Mrs Cromar Judged the poems which had been sub mitted with first to Mrs Dixon of Mountain Union second to Mrs A Harris of Nelson The programs for 197071 were judged by Mrs Scott and the winners were Nelson and Dublin Prizes were presented by Mrs Vtlmn who had sponsored the competition anniversary A delicious cold lunch was served by the Acton church ladies After the meal a special anniversary ceremony was held Mrs rend thehlstory of the organization for the Womens Institute and read a list of the names of the presidents and secretary- treasurers who have served the district these was called forward and presented with an Institute sterling silver coffee spoon Candles were lighted for the past and future by Mrs Percy Merry Mrs George Henderson and Mrs M Mrs Davidson and Mrs C Lindsay members who had both joined in 1919 cut the anniversary cake In The afternoon session started with The Hymn of All Nations then branch conducted the In Memoriam service Mrs J McEnery read a prayer by Padre Young and a verse After a moments silence Mrs Tom Given sang Beyond The Sunset Each branch answered the roll call by presenting Pennies for Friendship and giving a highlight of its branch history Home economist Mrs D Bannister reported for stat ing tbcrewere 16 clubs during the with some 160 completing the course New officers She also presided for the election of officers and the nominating committees slate was accepted for the coming year Past president Mrs John Bird RR Georgetown president Mrs G Henderson R Georgetown first vice president Mrs Nelhs l Acton second vice president Mrs L Federation representative Mrs John Bird R 2 Georgetown alt Fed rep Mrs G Son through Thur SHOW TIME rf4 HELL RUN Sun Mori June Wed THE GYPSY MOTHS Burt Lancaster FLAREUP Adult Color Raqyel Welch Fri Sat 5 Sun Tue a Wed THERES A GIRL IN MY SOUP Sat June 5 Matinee DISHEY FESTIVAL Chester Service Standing 1 tor are Mrs Ada Sinclair Mrs John Bird Mrs Webb Mrs Grace Miss Charlotte Turner and Mrs Velma Staff Photo Henderson 1 Georgetown public relations officer Mrs Frank Brown Georgetown secretary treasurer Mrs R C Alexander Georgetown Committee conveners Standing committee conveners agriculture Canadian Industries Mn James 2 citizenship and education Mrs Clifford R Georgetown home economics and health Mrs Donald Smith JI Research and current events Mrs R R Ac ton resolutloas Miss Gladys Milton bur and scholarship committee Mrs J Mrs J Bird Mrs Webb music festival repre sentative Mrs Donald Lindsay RR Georgetown Federation of agriculture representative Mrs Spencer Wilson R R Georgetown curator Mrs Frank Wilson Charles St Georgetown assistant curator Mrs H 1 Georgetown safety representative Mrs M Acton Humorous skit A short singsong led Mrs Donald Lindsay with Mrs Mel McCullough at the piano was enjoyed Various ladles put on a humorous skit Tell Me Doctor giving medical remedies for the Womens Institute rest of the afternoon dealt with business No invitation was for the district annual There was one resolution coming from Nelson which was sustained It dealt with having better intertalnment on radio and television during the viewing hours of the children and adoles cents The delegates also agreed that the Area convention fee be raised from to and the registration fee be eliminated riigible for board of those eligible for provincial Board member from to replace Mrs were read Mrs Harry Wilson Mrs Jesso McEnery Mrs William Webb Mrs John Bird Mri George Henderson Mrs Clifford Wrigglesworth of Hornby gave the courtesies for the day CUTTING THE cake at the anniversary of Halton Womens last week were Mrs C Lindsay and Mrs Bert Davidson who both joined the Institute in 1913 Staff Photo Second Clan Mail Realisation Number THE ORIGINAL DISCOUNT FOOD STORE DEEP CUT PRICES EVERYDAY ANY DAY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP DEEP CUT PRICES EVERYDAY ANY DAY DEEP CUT PRICES EVERYDAY ANY DAY 71 MIRACLE WHIP 58 TOILET TISSUES 33 SWEET MIXED PICKLES 59 FACIAL 389 TISSUES KERNEL CORN 239 GARBAGE BAGS T 59 INSTANT COFFEE NO PEST STRIP INSECTICIDE TOMATO KETCHUP 25 LUNCHEON MEAT PEANUT BUTTER PURE LARD MASHED POTATOES ALL PURPOSE FLOUR FURNITURE 4 WAX LIGHTER FLUID LIQUID SOAP 3 TOMATOES 27 SHORTENING CAKE MIX CHOCOLATE CORN one U CHOW one WAGON sanitary NAPKINS 44 GINGER ALE 247 89 DINNERS 64 DILL PICKLES 47 QUALITY MEATS Prims Rib ROAST Rib Ideal Far Bar RIB STEAK Swift First Side Bacon 59 WIENERS Swift Cry Cottage Roll 59 Link Sausage Pack Pork Chops 791 CAKE MIX DEEP CUT PRICES EVERYDAY ANY DAY DEEP CUT PRICES EVERYDAY ANY DAY FOIL WRAP 269 CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 49 18 POWDER 4a MILK I 9 Mil bo I I 54 J APPLE JUICE 35 PASTRY FLOUR 43 79 PEAS 241 PREMIUM CRACKERS 39 tomato PASTE 31 INSTANT COFFEE tea BAGS 59 TooinT PASTE BUTTER 89 tea BAGS English biscuits POTATO CHIPS a 59 PEANUT BUTTER 27 CRACKERS 31 COOKED HAM ORANGE CRYSTALS 237 51 SPAGHETTI 3100