The Oshawa Times, 31 Oct 1958, p. 27

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St. Gregory The Great CWL Sub-Division Promotes Religious, Cultural, Social Interests The St. Gregory the Great Sub- division of the Catholic Women's League of Canada, was organized in 1921, and is a unit of the To- ronto Archdiocesan Council of that organization, whose objects are to unite the Catholic women of our country in a bond of fel- lowship for the promotion of re- ligious and intellectual interests and social and patriotic work. Its motto is "For God and Canada" and it is affiliated with the World Union of Catholic Women's or- ganizations. Subdivision members meet monthly, The executive and coun- cillors are eiected to office, and the conveners of the standing committees are appointed from that body by the president. The pastor of the parish or his ap- pointee is the director or official adviser. The present officers are: Director, Very Rev. Paul Dwyer, DD: president, Mrs. C. C. Murty; 1st vice - president, Mrs, A. C. Love; 2nd vice - president, Mrs. Ray Scott; 3rd vice - presi- dent, Mrs. H. J. Duquette; re- cording secretary, Mrs. T. Sim- mons; corresponding secretary, Mrs. H. T. Brain; treasurer, Miss Theresa Coyne, The standing committees and their conveners are: citizenship, Mrs, C. S. Lee; education, Mrs. W. A, Clarke; Girl Guides, Mrs. K. M. Broadbent; immigration, Mrs. Ralph Jones; membership, Mrs. O. R. Gay; press, Miss K. Connolly; program, Mrs. J. P. Mangan; Red Cross sewing, Mrs. Delbert Burnie; radio, TV and films, Mrs. C. E. Egerer; social action and welfare, Mrs. P. J. Morrow; social, Mrs. Ray Scott, Mrs. Sidney Beaupre; spiritual, Mrs. A. C. Love. At the close of the League year the membership was 287, an increase of 57 over the previous year. Due to the work of the various groups the financial posi- tion of St. Gregory's Subdivision made possible a substantial do- nation to the pastor for the parish auditorium, as well as donations to many other League projects, both local and national. In the field of Civic Action 14 members served on the boards of various local organizations and contributed 238 hours of work, while in the field of Social Welfare 414 visits were made to the sick and 627 magazines .and pamphlets distributed at the hos- pital. A considerable quantity of food, clothing and bedding was provided for needy families fo- cally, and ten boxes of clothing sent to Madonna House at Com- bermere for the needy of that settlement. Seventy - five hours were spent at the Health and Blood Donor Clinics. A great deal of time and work For SHIRT LAUNDERING and DRY CLEANING that's "OUT OF THIS WORLD" CLEANERS RA. 8-5141 299 BLOOR ST. Ww. 131 BLOOR ST. E. was devoted to Immigration, par- icularly in regard to the Hun- garian refugees. Shelter was found for newly arrived families and furniture, clothing etc. pro- vided as necessary, while follow- up visits were made from time to time untii the family became se- curely established. Contributing to Education two scholarships of $50 each were awarded to hie boy and girl from St. Gregory's obtaining highest marks in Grade 12 and proceed- ing to Grade 13. Spiritual activities included a closed retreat at the Cenacle House in Toronto; a pilgrimage THE OSHAWA [IMES, Friday, October 31, 1958 § pe to Our Lady's Shrine at Mary Lake; a course of Lenten lec- tures by Rev, J, L. Lawlor, a Day of Recollection attended by over 100 members; a Commun- ion breakfast for the Guides and Brownies, and the securing of "The Sacred Heart Program' for broadcast weekly over CKLB. An interesting program was ar- ranged for each meeting and dur- ing the year some outstanding speakers were heard. A friendly cup of tea concluded the meet- ings. The 38th annual convention of the Archdiocesan Council heid in Toronto was attended by the president of St. Gregory's Sub- division, Mrs. Murty and a8 num- ber of other members. OROW Association Is Mainly Social Our group was formed in the fall of 1954 with the idea of being mainly a social group. Since then, however, we have given several charitable donations and have a rummage sale in the spring of the year and a bridge in the fall. Slate of officers: President, Mrs. William Paynter; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Joseph Walsh; secre- tary, Mrs. Ronaid Duffy; treas- urer, Mrs. Jack McAdam. LUNAR PEAKS Scientists have calculated the height of some of the mountains on the moon at about 41,000 feet. picture tube New tube saver 24 tube performance Full range hi-fi sound circuit 90 days free home service One year guarantee on picture tube Buy on STOR I" HALLICRAFTERS TELEVISION Outstanding Features by Hallicrafters 199 TERMS : 20.00 DOWN -- 2.50 PER WEEK Firestone Budget Plan and Save irestone Short neck aluminized 39 UN Corner Division and King Sts. RA 5-6566-67 ¥

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