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Terrace Bay News, 20 Feb 1969, p. 17

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femme ry SCHREIBER WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Roll call at the Schreiber Women's Institute meeting, February 1] was answered with the name of a vegetable beginning the first initial of the mem ber's name, and a favouite way of cooking it. The motto for the meeting was A merry heart is good medicine. Mrs. Steven Zoeller, president of the Federation of Women's Institute of Ontario, wrote e xpressing her pleasure in being elected to office and her wish to co-operate with all the wide- spread branches. She described the various projects in which there is competition -- cultural, handicraft and citizens, inviting the Institute to submit an ess- ay on the Second Century Challenge to Women. Mrs. Tommy Bolan, Home Economics and Health Convener, gave a paper on the Home Economics course presently being taught in Holy Angel's Separ- ate School by teachers and interested housewives. The course included sewing, knitting, grooming, cooking, and general housework, with advice on eating habits for teenagers, so important during these rap id growth years. Surgar is a principle food of the body, she said, and low calory diets can be harmful. Scientists have discovered in research an ensyme which plants, animals and humans depend on for living growth. Mrs. Wesley Clemens, Citizenship and Education Convener gave a paper on education in the schools of today and the setting up of the new regional school boards . Mrs. Alvin Slater, reported for treasurer, Mrs. Bill Thrower, that the recent carnival tea had been successful and the sum of $5.00 was donated to the high school student council. The members thoroughl enjoyed the program event when each one described "how they had met their husbands and when they were married. Mrs. Ken Williamson and Mrs. Russell Macadam ran.a penny auction. Mrs. Slater collected pennies for the Friendship fund which is used to help W.1.'s in other countries. Mrs Harvey McCanna, the president, was appointed to present a farewell gift of a bedside clock to Mrs. Pat LeBlanc who is leav- ing town to reside in Pinewood Court, Fort William. Mrs. LeBlanc being a lifetime member of the W.1. It was decided to buy a coffee urn which will be rented with the Institute dishes, for use only in the town hall. Mrs. Charles Todesco and Mrs. Hattie Yandon were lunch hostesses, their tea table in the Valentine motif. ane FEBRUARY 20, 1969 LIBRARY BOARD Miss Gwen Hadley, secretary-treasurer of the Scheiber public library board reported at their # regular meeting on Feb. 8 that 11,531 books had been exchanged during 1968, this figure not covering reference books borrowed and used in the library. The board were most happy with the books sent in the recent exchange the best selection for some years'. The grant of $1200.00 was received from the town and the rent of $800.00 paid. Mrs. Jackie Turner and Mrs. Rita McGrath volunteered to assist Mrs. Andrea Hill, the librar- iar', who has been plagued with illnes in her family | for some months. Aileen Ross, who assists Mrs. Hill, is a student, and not available until after school hours. The board also, noting the number of older people who are regular borrowers, paid tribute to the excellent job of smow removal done in Schreiber which leads easy access to the library at all times. It was decided to purchase a section of adjustable shelves . KINSMEN BONSPIEL The Kinsmen annual bonspiel was held in Sch- reiber on February 9 with 12 rinks entered. Two from Geraldton, five from the Lakehead, and the rest local. Burton Phillips and Geno Caccamo were co-chairman of the successful event which ended with a dinner served in the clubroom of the rink by the Schreiber Kinettes. The first event was won by Schreiber- Carl LeBlanc, Jack Gordon, Gerry God Godin, and Tony Speziale. The second event was won by Geralton-Len Tremblay, Ted Stull, Ross Davis, and Elgin Ratushniak . (Gino Caccamo, Carl LeBlanc (skip) Jack Gordon, Gerry Godin, Tony Speziale. Phote tw T. MeCuaiz.) iS (contt pare Th) RARER RS INE IE FE ER, EN NAR AEE ENCED PE ES TOR DE RIT NRE SE MY IAS A

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