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Terrace Bay News, 19 Feb 1970, p. 15

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FEBRUARY 19, 1970 S¢ HREIBER LEGION TO HOLD ANNUAL BONSPIEL The annual bonspiel of the Royal Canadian Legion will take place February 27th and 28th. Each mem- ber of the Legion and Auxiliary may invite a friend of the opposite sex. Cost of entry of rinks, or individuals will include a supper on Saturday evening. Names must be in by February 25th on the list in the Legion. Tickets are now being sold on a grocery hamper ; with auxiliary to make direct grocery donation to it. Earline Johnson and Ruth Hiller are convening the draw. This year, in an attempt to better the fun, the com- mittee in charge will rotate the players, and are open to similar suggestions. TOWN TOPICS | Schreiber High School Home and School Associa- | i tion extends an open invitation to everyone interested! in education in the "seventies" to attend an Educa- tional Dialogue being held in the school on February 24th when some of the seeming "riddles" of education | and new concepts will be explained. The C.G.1.T. of St. Andrew's United Church are making their contribution to the Easter Seal project of the Kinsmen by addressing envelopes. Correction: The sum of $500.00 not $50.00 is being donated by the Schreiber Kinsmen to the Ice Fund, and they will not hold an auction this Fall, in order not to interfere with the United Church Fair and Auction. Student teachers in the schools here included Rev. Sister Diane Leclair (primary); Marie Louise Pedri and Carole Falkiner, junior, in Holy Angels School; Jennifer McInnes and Sandra Parker, grade one, Sonja Jarvela, and Susan Orchard, grade five, and Muriel McCabe, grades seven and eight in the Public School . DESCRIPTION OF FABRICS HIGHLIGHTS COURSE Miss Sandra Johnson, of Toronto, Clothing and Textile Specialist, spoke to a very interested group, sponsored by the local Women's Institute. Over thirty-two attended the course, with Mrs. J.G. Brooks bringing thirteen of her students from Home Economics class in Terrace Bay High School . continued next column ........ __TERRACE BAY NEWS - the Women's Institute. Pictured below - Mrs. J. Brooks, of Terrace Bay; Joe Schreiber Women's Institute President. McCuaig. Bean th eater: where a guy shuts off hie ignition PAGE 11 The Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food are the original sponsors of the course, which began in the morning and continued during the afternoon with a box lunch enjoyed at noon by the particf- pants. Miss Johnson described facrics in many ways - how they are woven for specific purposes - for example, twill weave, strong and durable, will be found in serge, gabardine, surah, denim, and whip- cord, jacquard weave, giving an all over figured weave, to create damask, tapestry and brocade. Other weaves described and samples displayed included - plain weave, gauze weave, pile weave, dobby weave, double-clothweave, and surface weaves. Miss Johnson described the making of knitted fabrics, and in great detail, spoke on natural fabrics, and hand made fabrics - their generic names trademarks, characteristics, common uses and care/ This was all valuable information for the many local women who are skilled home dressmakers, and for professionals like Mrs. Pearl Petrushack, who for years has taught evening sewing classes in « Schreiber High School. Miss Johnson had many hints and suggestions pre~ sented in an easy informal manner appreciated by her audience. She was presented with a gift from Miss Sandra Johnson, instructor; and Mrs. Campbell, ~ Photo by |. and tries out his clutch.

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