Ontario Community Newspapers

Port Perry Star, 23 Oct 1974, p. 18

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A or ms a SH 18-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1974 Honeydale Women's Institute The October meeting of Honeydale Women's Instit- ute was held in the Municipal Hall, Oct. 3rd., Edna Wilson, Resolutions Convener, in charge. President Dorothy Naples presided, opening with the Ode and Collect. A cordial welcome was extended to all. A very interesting. poem was read by the President entitled, 'Just For To-day" which was most appropriate for the Resolutions meeting. 1+ Members responded tq the "Roll call" by naming what could be done to improve our community. Many good answers were given regard- ing same. During correspondence, a letter was read re - Competi- tions for the coming year. Also, a letter from the Social Planning Council, this was left over for the present. A thank-you note was read from Audrey Kent expres- sing appreciation for- sponsoring her successful Art Exhibition. The two day Training School will be held Tues. and Wed. of this week in Trinity Church, Uxbridge, and we are pleased to report that Mary Brinkman and Mavis Bell are the Leaders for Honeydale{ WJI. taking in- Knits". joyable and worthwhile. A splendid programme was presented, and the buffet Tea was so tempting. It could be summed up as a ANALDA Landscaping PLANT NOW = EVERGREENS, FLOWERING SHRUBS DUTCH BULBS R.R. 1, BLACKSTOCK, Garden Centre Hwy. 7A and west Quarter Line 986-4771 N PORT PERRY RENT -ALL New additions to stock o CONSTRUCTION HEATERS | "STUCCO MACHINES o TARPS WE ALSO RENT: Roto Tillers, Post Hole Augers Lawn Mowers, Chain Saws. Cement Mixers, Fence Pullers, Sailboats, Canoes . everything. Give us a call today! - = | PORT PERRY RENT-ALL fl 108 WATER ST. PORT PERRY 985-7356 - lat in esr Vern Christian. Manager . almost most delightful get-to-geth- er. Repart of the 'Nutrition Course" held at Brooklin , recently was given jointly by Irene Philp and Edith Brun- ton which proved interesting and informative. ° Many ideas were given on what to have for nutritious meals. The Area Calendars were for sale, and most of them were picked up by the mem- bers. If anyone wishes a "unique" Calendar for 1975, a small quantity are still available by contacting Mabel Cawker. The Motto: Resolutions are the voice of the people. Let your voice be heard. Edna Wilson, took the floor for the program and gave much information regarding Resolutions. Alice Dodd read the Resolutions and a thorough discussion was held. Mrs. Mary Hardy favour- ed with a reading and a hdmorous story. It was decided unanimous- ly to present a book to the Public Library in memory of the late Mrs. James Owen, who was a charter member, as well as a Life Member of the Honeydale Branch. "A Heritage of Canadian Handi- crafts" was chosen as a suitable book. This book was a Centennial project of the Federated Women's Instit- utes of Canada who are responsible to a large extent for the continuing growth of handicrafts in our country. It was edited by H. Gordon Green, a noted Canadian writer. Refreshments were served by the group, and members enjoyed a social hour. The President voiced ap- preciation to the ladies in charge of programme and lunch. Submitted by Mabel Cawker, PR.O. - The Echo 13 Scugog Rd. - BLACKSTOCK - 986-4820 (Just south of the Cenotaph) We Buy & Sell Crafts - Books - Furniture See our assortment of gifts for all occassions Ask for Peter, Jane or Vickie Now you can harvest in good weather. . . dry your crops with a Moridge Dryer... and sell when the market is highest. 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