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Will be called “Jubilee” Branch May 30th 1947. Mrs. A. R. Matthews, District President of the South Waterloo Women’s Institute was in Glen Christie on Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a Women’s Institute branch there. An enthusiastic group of ladies from Glen Christie and the surrounding country met in the Sunday School Hall. Mrs. Matthews dealt with the constitution of the institute and spoke of the great opportunity for educational, cultural, and social services that such an organization could render in the community. Twenty-seven ladies joined at this meeting, thus becoming charter members. A full slate of officers was voted in and accepted. The first Wednesday of each month was chosen for their regular meeting. After some
discussion, it was decided to call the new branch, the “Jubilee Branch of the
Women’s Institute”, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the founding
of the first Women’s Institute. The
society was founded in 1897, in After the business of the meeting was concluded, a social time and light lunch was enjoyed by all. |
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Glen Christie Women’s Institute Holds Meeting with 20 Present July 11th 1947. The July meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Lorne Burrows. There were 20 members present and two visitors. Mrs. H. Mollison, the President, was in charge, and the meeting opened with the “Women’s Institute Ode” and “The Lord’s Prayer”. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. E. Frank. A letter of congratulations from the Mill Creek Women’s Institute was received. During the business period, plans were made to hold a picnic on August 6th at the home of Mrs. E. Kerr. Committees in charge were Mrs. N. Postle and Mrs. A. Bagg for adult entertainment, and Mrs. W. Olesen and Mrs. H. Mollison for children’s entertainment. Mrs. E. Hinds, Convener on Citizenship, was in charge of the program. The meeting closed by singing “God Save the King”. A vote of thanks to the hostess was made by Mrs. J. McIntosh. Lunch was served by the committee in charge. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Picnic at
Glen Christie August 11th 1947. Mrs. E. J. Kerr was hostess to the Jubilee Women’s Institute meeting and picnic on the lawn of the general store at Glen Christie on Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance and the ladies and children enjoyed a full program of contests and races. The meeting opened
with “The Lord’s Prayer” and a short business discussion followed. Delegates were appointed to attend the area
convention at The rest of the afternoon was spent in races and contests, with Mrs. W. Olesen and Mrs. L. E. Burton in charge. |
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Prune guessing contest: |
Mrs. N. Postle, M. Tavascia, Mrs. Fraresso, Helen Frank. |
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Girls’ race, 8-10 years: |
M. Tavascio. |
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Girls’ race, 6 -8 years: |
Erma Tavascio. |
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Girls’ race, under 6 years: |
Jackie Krueger. |
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Girls’ race, 10 years & over: |
Helen Olesen. |
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Boys’ race, under 6 years: |
Dino Fraresso. |
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Boys’ race, over 6 years: |
John Strycker. |
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Wheelbarrow race: |
Helen Olesen & Bruno Fraresso. |
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Bean bag throwing contest: |
Mrs. E. Prong. |
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Shoe kicking contest: |
Mrs. H. Mollison. |
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Junior peanut scramble: |
Sheila Harmer, Dino Fraresso. |
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Senior Peanut scramble: |
Helen Olesen. |
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Clothes pin contest: |
Mrs. F. Fraresso. |
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Lucky spot: |
Helen Frank, Mrs. H. Strycker. |
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Husband calling contest: |
Mrs. Archie Bagg, Miss Hilda Bagg. |
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Ladies’ race: |
Mrs. H. Mollison, Mrs. Arthur Bagg, Mrs. B. Schwandt. |
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Egg race: |
Mrs. R. Fraresso, Mrs. A. Krueger, Mrs. Arthur Bagg. |
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Ladies’ hopping race: |
Mrs. H. Mollison, Mrs. L. Fraresso, Mrs. L. E. Burton. |
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Girls’ race: |
Helen Frank, Patsy Downs, Doreen Mollison. |
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Boys’ race: |
S. Scapinello. |
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Girls’ backward race: |
Janet Krueger, Marguerite Schwartz, Sheila Harmer. |
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A delicious picnic lunch was served. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute September 15th 1947. The members of
the Jubilee Women’s Institute were the guests of the Preston Women’s
Institute at their meeting on Wednesday afternoon, held in the Salvation Army
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Jubilee Women’s Institute October 11th 1947. The October meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Lorne Downs on Wednesday afternoon, with a good attendance. Mrs. H. Mollison presided. The meeting opened with the recitation, in unison, of the institute ode and “The Lord’s Prayer”. The roll call was answered by “something to be thankful for”. Mrs. Earl Frank read the Secretary-Treasurer’s report of last meeting, and a message of congratulations was received from the New Hamburg Institute. Mrs. Arthur Bagg was appointed Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, while Mrs. Olesen and Mrs. H. Strycker were appointed to look after arrangements for an evening program of travel film to be shown in the Sunday School during October or November. Following the business session, an interesting program was provided, with Mrs. A. Krueger as convenor of home economics. Mrs. H. Mollison gave a demonstration on the making of fancy sandwiches. Mrs. A. Krueger read a paper on “Fine Homes”. Mrs. Arthur Bagg conducted a food quiz and Mrs. Olesen a quiz on household questions. Community singing was enjoyed, ending with the National Anthem. Lunch was served by the committee in charge and a social time enjoyed. Mrs. E. Kerr moved a vote of thanks to the hostess. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute November 7th 1947. The November meeting
of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Howard
Strycker, on Wednesday afternoon, with an attendance of 19 ladies. Mrs. Harry Mollison presided and the
meeting opened with the institute ode and “The Lord’s Prayer”, recited in unison. The roll call was answered by showing off
an old relic, and some interesting and ancient relics were shown. Mrs. Arthur Bagg gave the Secretary’s and
the Treasurer’s reports. During the
business period, it was decided to hold the December meeting on the 10th of
the month, as both a Christmas party and potluck supper. Plans were made for the entertainment to be
held at the Glen Christie Sunday School on Friday evening, November 14th. Mr. Braucht, of
Guelph, will show some colour travel films and local talent will take part in
the program. Plans for the bazaar, to
be held in conjunction with the entertainment, were made, and Mrs. Arthur
Bagg was named convenor. Mrs. L. Downs
gave a report on the convention at Historical
research was the topic and Miss Hilda Bagg gave an interesting and
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute December 16th 1947. A Christmas party was enjoyed by the ladies of the Jubilee Women’s Institute on Wednesday afternoon at the Glen Christie Sunday School. A short program, including an amusing skit by Mrs. W. Olesen, Mrs. L. Downs, and Mrs. E. Hinds, provided entertainment. There was carol singing with Mrs. H. Mollison at the piano, recitations by Elaine Mollison and Donna Frey, and a contest was held. A Christmas gift exchange was conducted by Mrs. H. Mollison, assisted by Mrs. H. Strycker. The children received Christmas stockings. A potluck supper was served in the basement with the table centred with flowers and candles. Mrs. A. R. Mathews and Mrs. A. Mosser, of Preston, were guests of the party and gave brief messages of congratulations and inspection. The executive of the institute met at the home of Mrs. J. Berner on Monday afternoon to plan the program for the remainder of the year. Mrs. R. Frey will be the hostess for the January meeting. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute January 10th 1948. Mrs. Roy Frey was the hostess for the Jubilee Women’s Institute for the January meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. H. Mollison presided and there was attendance of 15 and five visitors. The meeting opened by singing “The Ode” and repeating “The Lord’s Prayer” in unison. The roll call was answered with a New Year’s resolution. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Arthur Bagg, read the report of the last meeting, and a short business discussion followed. An interesting talk on “Social Work as a Profession” was given by Mrs. W. Olesen. Mrs. H. Mollison gave a humorous reading, “Ma’s New Year Resolutions”. A sing-song was enjoyed and the meeting closed wit “God Save the King”. Mrs. A. Krueger moved a vote of thanks to the hostess and lunch was served by the committee in charge. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute February 7th 1948. Mrs. William Olesen was hostess to the Jubilee Women’s Institute for the February meeting on Wednesday afternoon, with 20 members present. Mrs. H. Strycker presided in the absence of the president. The meeting opened by singing “The Women’s Institute Ode” and reciting “The Lord’s Prayer” in unison. The roll call was answered with a Valentine’s Day verse. Mrs. E. Frank gave the Secretary-Treasurer’s report, and a business discussion followed, during which, it was decided to donate $10 to “The Canadian Appeal for Children”. Two quilts are to be made for the Red Cross in the near future, and donations of used clothing, to be collected at the next meeting, will be sent overseas. Plans to conduct a lunch counter at the sale at Howard Strycker’s on February 19th were made, with Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. L. Downs, and Mrs. C. Merrill as a committee in charge. The program was in the charge of the publicity convenor, Mrs. A. Krueger, who read a paper on the “National Health Program”, and current events. Mrs. L. Burton and Mrs. R. Frey conducted a mock radio quiz and Mrs. H. Strycker gave a short demonstration on sewing helps. The meeting closed with Mrs. E. Kerr thanking the hostess and a delicious lunch was served by the committee in charge. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute March 18th 1948. Techni-colour films, “The Royal
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute June 9th 1948. The June meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Leonard Burton, with an attendance of 14 members and six visitors. Vice-President, Mrs. R. Downs, presided and the meeting opened with the singing of “The Women’s Institute Ode” and the recitation of “The Lord’s Prayer” in unison. Mrs. H. Mollison gave the Secretary-Treasurer’s report. Mrs. J. Berner was appointed assistant flower convener. Following the business session, “Agriculture” was the topic, with Mrs. Archie Bagg and Mrs. W. Olesen as conveners. Mrs. Scott, of Hespeler, gave several readings, which were much enjoyed. Mrs. Frank Tschanz read a paper on “Soil Conservation”. A sing-song followed and refreshments were served by the committee in charge. Mrs. E. Hinds moved a vote of thanks to the hostess. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute July 10th 1948. The July meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Edward Hinds, with an attendance of 13 members and five visitors. The meeting opened with the singing of the institute ode, followed by “The Lord’s Prayer”. The roll call was answered by the singing of the first line of “an old favourite”. Mrs. Lorne Downs acted as chairman, in the absence of Mrs. Noble Postle, for the business discussion. Mrs. Archie Bagg and Mrs. E. Hinds were appointed to pack the box for the British family that the institute had adopted. Mrs. Allen, a visitor from England, gave some points on the food most needed by the British people. It was decided to always have a box on hand at the meetings, to receive any voluntary donations for this purpose. The August meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. A. Krueger, in the form of a picnic. Mrs. E. Franks and Mrs. L. Fraresso were appointed as a sports committee. Mrs. Downs gave an interesting account of the district annual in Galt. The social part of the meeting was given to Mrs. Earl Frank, who conducted an interesting quiz. A social half-hour was then enjoyed, over a delicious lunch served by the hostess and committee in charge. Mrs. E. Kerr moved a hearty vote of thanks to the hostess and to all who took part. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute October 16th 1948. The members of the Jubilee Women’s Institute were the guests of the Maple Grove Institute, at their meeting, held at the home of Mrs. W. Calder, on Tuesday afternoon, and an enjoyable afternoon was spent together. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute November 30h 1948. The ladies of the Jubilee Women’s Institute are planning a display of antiques in conjunction with the bazaar and tea to be held at Kennaquhair Farm, the home of Mrs. Archie Bagg, on Wednesday afternoon, December 1st. There should be many interesting items on display. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute News January 15th 1949. Quite a number of the members of the Jubilee Women’s Institute were guests of the Mill Creek Institute, at its meeting, held at the home of Mrs. T. D. Cowan, on Wednesday afternoon, and enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship. Following the program and social half-hour, Mrs. L. Downs expressed the appreciation of our institute to the hostess. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute February 17th 1949. Mrs. E. J. Kerr was hostess at a quilting bee on Wednesday when members of the south branch of the Jubilee Women’s Institute made a quilt for the Red Cross. Mrs. G. B. Howard has offered her home for a quilting for the same organization on Wednesday of this week. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute February 25th 1949. Mrs. G. B. Howard was hostess at a quilting for the Red Cross at her home, by the ladies of the south branch of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, on Wednesday. The north branch held a quilting at the home of Miss Olive Taylor on Thursday for the Red Cross. |
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The Jubilee Women’s March 12th 1949. There was an attendance of 19 members, four visitors, and eight children at the March meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, held at the home of Mrs. Charles Merrill, on Wednesday afternoon, the meeting opening in the usual manner, with Mrs. R. N. Postle presiding. The roll call was answered by naming a first aid remedy used in the home. Mrs. Arthur Bagg
gave the Secretary-Treasurer’s report and a business session followed, with
the final plans being made for holding a family party on the evening of March
18th, at Vance’s School. This is to
include some very fine pictures to be shown and crokinole, bingo, and euchre
to follow. A donation of $10.00 to the
Unitarian Service Committee of Mrs. Archie Bagg read a paper on first aid remedies for common accidents. The meeting closed by singing “God Save the King”. Mrs. Kerr acted as courtesy convener and a dainty lunch was served by the committee in charge. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute April 13th 1949. The April meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the Glen Christie Sunday School on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. R. N. Postle presiding. The meeting opened with the Women’s Institute Ode and “The Lord’s Prayer”, recited in unison, and the roll call was answered with a plant slip exchange. Mrs. Arthur Bagg gave the Secretary-Treasurer’s report and a business session followed. Owing to illness, many of the members were unable to attend and so the election of officers was postponed until the next meeting. Mrs. L. Downs and Mrs. L. Burton were appointed to bring in a slate of officers and Mrs. H. Strycker is to look after the program. The meeting closed with “God Save the King”. Lunch was served by the committee in charge. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute News May 12th 1949. Mrs. H. Strycker and Mrs. Arthur Bagg attended the F.W.I.O. convention, in Guelph, on Thursday. Mrs. W. Olesen also attended, representing the Hespeler Women’s Institute. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute July 15th 1949. The Jubilee Women’s Institute held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Elmer Prong, with an attendance of 19 members and four visitors. The President, Mrs. H. Strycker, opened the meeting in the usual manner with the singing of the Women’s Institute Ode, followed by the group recitation of the Mary Stewart Collect. A roll call was answered by giving a remembrance of school life. The minutes and financial report were read and approved. It was decided to leave Mrs. L. Downs in charge of the white material for dressings to be sent to the Cancer Society. Mrs. E. Kerr was appointed to collect all box tops from the members, to be sent in as a means of raising money for the institute. Plans were
completed for the picnic to be held at Reports of the standing committees were given and Mrs. R. Frey read a paper on the qualities of a good institute member. Mrs. S. Downs conducted a quiz on the first chapter from the book “Fifty Years of Achievement”. Mrs. N. Postle introduced the guest speaker, Miss Dalfne, Superintendent of the Children’s Aid Society of |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute December 22nd 1949. Mrs. J. H. Grimmer, of Ayr, President of the South Waterloo District of the Women’s Institute, was guest speaker at the Christmas party meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, held at the Glen Christie Sunday School. Mrs. H. Strycker presided and Mrs. Grimmer gave an interesting talk on Christmas customs. There was a good
attendance and the meeting opened by singing “The Ode” and several Christmas
carols. The roll call was answered
with a gift for the Christmas cheer basket.
Mrs. Arthur Bagg read the minutes of the last meeting and Mrs. A.
Krueger gave the treasurer’s report.
Mrs. E. Kerr gave a report of the Christmas gift parcel sent to an
elderly lady in The meeting closed with more Christmas carols and the King. A potluck supper was enjoyed by all. Mrs. F. Tschanz acted as courtesy convenor. |
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Many Plans Made by Jubilee Women’s
Institute March 14th 1950. Despite the stormy weather, a fair attendance enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. C. Cerson, at her home at Glen Christie, for the March meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute. With the President, Mrs. H. Strycker, presiding, the meeting opened in the usual manner. The roll call was answered with suggestions for next year’s program. Mrs. Arthur Bagg gave the Secretary-Treasurer’s report and a month of activities was planned. The invitation of the Preston Women’s Institute to their frozen foods demonstration was accepted. The quilts and quilting project, with Mrs. Olesen as convener, is soon to be held at the Glen Christie Sunday School. The trip through
Schneider’s meat packing plant at Clothing will be donated at the next meeting for the overseas box. Mrs. Arthur Bagg
and Mrs. G. Ingles offered to sew a donation of baby clothing to be purchased
for the Mrs. R. Frey was authorized to purchase 100 cups for the use of the institute. Mrs. W. Becker was the lucky winner of the door prize donated by Mrs. C. Ellis. “Home Economics and Health” was the topic of the program. Mrs. W. Olesen read an interesting paper on “A Country Woman’s Day”. Mrs. C. Ellis gave an amusing article on “Women’s Ways”. A short sing-song concluded the meeting. Tea was served by the committee in charge and a social time enjoyed. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute April 22nd 1950. The April meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the Glen Christie Sunday School and the election of officers for the coming year was held. Mrs. W. Olesen conducted the election to appoint the following: |
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Past President: |
Mrs. R. N. Postle. |
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President: |
Mrs. H. Strycker. |
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1st Vice-President: |
Mrs. L. Burton. |
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2nd Vice-President |
Mrs. C. Cerson. |
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Secretary: |
Mrs. L. Downs. |
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Treasurer: |
Mrs. A. Kruegar. |
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District Director: |
Mrs. J. Berner. |
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Branch Directors: |
Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. W. Becker, Mrs. Arthur Bagg. |
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A meeting of the executive will be held at the home of Mrs. Cerson on Monday evening to plan the year’s program and to appoint the standing committee. The meeting opened with “The Ode” and “The Mary Stewart Collect”, with Mrs. H. Strycker presiding. The roll call was answered with a plant slip exchange and naming our Pollyanna friend of the past year. Mrs. Arthur Bagg gave the Secretary’s report and Mrs. A. Kruegar gave the Treasurer’s report, to show a year of pleasant and profitable activities. Mrs. L. Downs gave a few interesting points of the rally on the new handbook by Mrs. Hayes, held in Galt recently. A musical quiz, with Mrs. Cerson at the piano, was enjoyed. Mrs. E. J. Kerr won the prize for the highest points. The meeting closed by singing “The King” and tea was served by the committee in charge. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute May 29th 1950. Mrs. J. Mrs. H. Strycker presided and opened the meeting in the usual manner. The roll call was answered by “naming a good quality of the lady on my left”. Mrs. L. Downs gave the Secretary’s report and Mrs. A. Krueger, the Treasurer’s report. Following the business session, the standing committee conveners gave reports. Mrs. G. B. Howard was convener for the meeting program on “Home Economics and Health”. Mrs. J. Elliott gave an interesting article on the health theme. Mrs. A. Muller, of Guelph, gave a practical demonstration on making a homemade dress form. Mrs. George Leslie, of Guelph, acted as the model. This proved most interesting and useful. A lively sing-song followed, with Mrs. C. Cerson at the piano. The meeting concluded by singing “The King”. Mrs. A. Hilborn acted as courtesy convener. Owing to the district annual meeting being held on our regular meeting day, the June meeting will be held on Tuesday June 6th, at the home of Mrs. F. Tschanz. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute June 16th 1950. Mrs. Frank Tschanz was hostess for the June meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, which had a record attendance. Mrs. H. Strycker opened the meeting with “The Women’s Institute Ode” and “The Mary Stewart Collect”. The roll call was answered by “Who lived in my house?”, and brought to mind bygone days. Mrs. L. Downs read the Secretary’s report and Mrs. A. Krueger, the Treasurer’s report. The meeting
voted a donation of $25.00 to the Mrs. R. Frey reported on the convention held at the O.A.C. last month, based on “Agriculture and Canadian Industries”. Other standing committee reports were given. It was decided
to charter a bus to attend the August meeting at the home of Mrs. John Berner, in New Several ladies reported receiving letters from their overseas Women’s Institute pen pals. Mrs. E. Hinds then took charge of the meeting as Convener for Community Activities and Public Relations. Mrs. F. Tschanz gave a demonstration on her home canner and explained its uses. Mrs. L. Downs
read an article on the unveiling of the Mrs. Archie Bagg acted as Courtesy Convener and tea was served by the committee in charge. Mrs. H.
Strycker, Mrs. L. Downs, Mrs. F. Tschanz, and Mrs. J. Berner
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute September 26th 1950. Family night was
observed when the Jubilee Women’s Institute held its September meeting at Prizes were won by Miss Olive Taylor and Arthur Bagg for the most likely garb. An old fashioned spelling match and geography match were part of the program, with Bev Howard as the genial but strict school master. There was much merriment as pupils were called upon to take part in classes. A school girl quartet was sung by Mrs. Olesen, Mrs. Downs, Mrs. Cerson, and Mrs. Hinds. A duet was sung by Mrs. Arthur Bagg and Mrs. H. Strycker. Roll call was answered by “a remembrance of school days”. Mr. Hallman, a representative of the Co-operative Medical Services, explained the advantage of group hospital insurance. Mrs. Strycker conducted a brief business period and the meeting closed by singing the “Women’s Institute Ode”. Lunch was enjoyed by all. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Has Pie
Social November 9th 1950. The Jubilee Women’s Institute held its November meeting in the evening to entertain their husbands with a pie social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bagg. Vice-President Mrs. L. Burton presided. Roll call was answered by naming a hobby. Mrs. L. Downs gave the Secretary’s report and Mrs. A. Krueger, the financial statement. Community singing was enjoyed, with Mrs. C. Cerson at the piano. Leonard Burton
introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Robertson, Inspector of Public Schools for The men enjoyed
a game of euchre while the institute members held a business session. The Secretary read a letter of thanks from
an elderly woman in Final arrangements for the entertainment and bazaar, to be held at Glen Christie Sunday School on November 11th, were made. Mrs. L. Houghton took charge of the tickets for the draw on a quilt made by institute members. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute March 31st 1951. Despite the stormy weather on Saturday, the auction sale at Mr. and Mrs. J. McIntosh’s farm sale of stock and implements attracted a large crowd. Members of the Jubilee Women’s Institute sold coffee, hot dogs, and pie, to realize a tidy sum. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute April 14th 1951. An election of officers for the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the Glen Christie Sunday School, conducted by Mrs. W. Olesen. Mrs. H. Strycker was elected to a third term as President. Other officers elected were: |
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1st Vice-President: |
Mrs. L. Downs. |
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2nd Vice-President: |
Mrs. V. Rosenberger. |
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Secretary: |
Mrs. L. Fraresso. |
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Treasurer: |
Mrs. A. Krueger. |
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District Director: |
Mrs. J. Berner. |
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Branch Directors: |
Mrs. C. Cerson, Mrs. R. Frey, Mrs. W. Brubacher. |
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Pianists: |
Mrs. C. Cerson, Mrs. J. Berner. |
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Convener, cards & flowers: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr. |
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Lunch Conveners: |
Mrs. E. Prong, Mrs. Archie Bagg. |
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Auditors: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr, Mrs. J. Robinson. |
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Courtesy Convener: |
Mrs. W. Pettit. |
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Press: |
Mrs. H. Strycker. |
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At the executive meeting, held at the home of Mrs. C. Cerson, the following members were listed: |
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Standing Committees: |
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Agriculture & Canadian Industries: |
Mrs. L. Burton. |
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Citizenship & Education: |
Mrs. C. Cerson. |
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Community Activities & Public Relations: |
Mrs. Arthur Bagg. |
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Historical Research & Current Events: |
Mrs. W. Olesen. |
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Home Economics and Health: |
Mrs. C. Ellis. |
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Ways and Means: |
Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. L. Houghton, and Mrs. R. Frey. |
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Resolutions: |
Mrs. V. Rosenberger. |
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A donation of
$20.00 was made to the Waterloo County Home for the Blind, at “Thanks” for a
food parcel was sent by an elderly lady in |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute August 27th 1951. Glen Christie ─ The Jubilee Women’s Institute picnic was held at Barber’s Beach and a program of races and contest was enjoyed by all. Mrs. L. Houghton, Mrs. Arthur Bagg, and Mrs. G. Inglis were in charge of the sports program. |
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Race for girls, 4 years & under: |
Judith Howard, Brendan Frey. |
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Race for boys, 4 years & under: |
Peter Markejohn, Douglas Houghton. |
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Race for boys, 6 years of age: |
Wayne Rosenberger, Donald Inglis. |
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Race for girls, 7 to 10 years: |
Alice Inglis. |
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Race for boys, 7 to 10 years: |
Dino Fraresso. |
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Children’s shoe scramble: |
Lois Tschanz, Wayne Rosenberger. |
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Young women’s race: |
Mrs. J. Robinson, Mrs. W. Olesen. |
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Kick the shoe: |
Mrs. V. Rosenberger. |
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Spot race: |
Mrs. K. Sweiger. |
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Eat biscuit and whistle: |
Mrs. J. Robinson. |
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Bean guessing: |
Mrs. G. Inglis. |
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Women’s shoe scramble: |
Mrs. J. Robinson. |
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Bean on straw: |
Mrs. Arthur Bagg. |
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Three-legged race: |
Mrs. L. Houghton, Mrs. G. Markejohn. |
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Husband calling: |
Mrs. H. Strycker. |
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Bean counting contest: |
Mrs. W. Pettit. |
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Clothes pin on line: |
Mrs. L. Fraresso. |
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Girls’ backward race: |
Alice Inglis. |
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Boys’ backward race: |
Dino Fraresso. |
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A picnic supper concluded an enjoyable afternoon. The September meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Pettit and the roll call will be “wear an old hat and tell its history”. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute October 10th 1951. Many amusing incidents were recalled, as school day memories were on the roll call of the Jubilee Women’s Institute meeting held at the home of Mrs. Victor Rosenberger. Mrs. Lorne Downs conducted the meeting,
which opened in the usual manner.
Three new members joined the institute. Mrs. L. Fraresso gave the
Secretary-Treasurer’s report. A donation
of $10 to the Unitarian Fund was sponsored.
Authority to purchase the Institute crest was approved. Reports of the standing committees were
given by the respective conveners.
Splendid reports of the area convention, held at Mrs. W. Olesen read two articles on citizenship, the topic of the meeting and Mrs. J. Robinson conducted an appropriate quiz. A lucky draw was won by Mrs. L. Burton. Tea was served by the lunch committee and a birthday cake for Mrs. J. Burton, a guest of the institute, was enjoyed. The meeting closed by singing the National Anthem. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute October 11th 1951. Members of the Jubilee Women’s Institute were the guests of the Puslinch Lake Women’s Institute at their meeting, held at the home of Mrs. Keith Anderson. They enjoyed a fine program and their hospitality. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute November 16th 1951. Glen Christie ─ Mrs. Harry Todd, a member of the St. John Ambulance Corp, at Guelph, gave first aid instruction and practical demonstrations on what to do for artificial respiration, cuts, burns, and fractures, to members of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, at their November meeting, held at the home of Mrs. C. Carson. The guest speaker was introduced by Mrs. G. B. Howard. Mrs. H. Strycker
presided and Mrs. A. Krueger gave the Secretary-Treasurer’s report. Roll call was answered by first aid
hints. During the business session it
was decided to purchase folding chairs for the institute. Mrs. L. Downs and Mrs. W. Olesen offered to
pack a Christmas cheer parcel for an elderly lady in Mrs. V. Rosenberger favoured with a solo and a social half-hour was enjoyed at the close of the meeting. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute January 16th 1952. Glen Christie – A historical sketch, covering over a century of the history of Kennaquhair Farm was the highlight of the program at the Jubilee Women’s Institute meeting, held at the home of Mrs. Elmer Prong. From the time
that Squire John Phin emigrated from Kennaquhair, meaning “I don’t know where”,
was suggested as a name for the farm by relatives in There was a
large attendance at the meeting, with Mrs. H. Strycker presiding. Mrs. L. Fraresso read the Secretary’s
report and Mrs. A. Krueger, the Treasurer’s statement. New Year’s greetings were extended via the
President, who read a letter from a pen friend of the Women’s Institute
branch at Mincha, Victoria, Letters of thanks were received for Christmas treats. Mrs. V. Rosenberger told of the life of her maternal grandmother and of how she learned to read at 60 years of age. Tales of baking in an outdoor oven made the members appreciate the modern home. Plans for a euchre and crokinole party on January 18th were discussed and Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. L. Houghton, and Mrs. R. Frey will act as conveners. A sing-song, with Mrs. C. Cerson at the piano, concluded the meeting. Mrs. W. Pettit moved a vote of thanks to all who helped make a successful meeting. Mrs. Prong, Mrs. Frey, and friends served tea. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. G. B. Howard. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute January 23rd 1952. A social evening
was sponsored by the Jubilee Women’s Institute at An executive meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. H. Strycker, to discuss and plan a bazaar and tea, to be held in Hespeler in late March. Prizes for the best three posters made by school children in the branch will be given. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute February 20th 1952. Glen Christie ─ A two-minute silence was observed at the February meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute as a tribute to the memory of His Late Majesty, King George VI. Mrs. H. Strycker read the scripture and Mrs. W. Olesen led in prayer, to open the meeting. Mrs. G. B. Howard was hostess. Roll call was answered with written recipes. Mrs. L. Fraresso
gave the Secretary’s report and Mrs. A. Krueger, the Treasurer’s
statement. A donation of $5.00 for the
As part of the
Historical Committee report by Mrs. Olesen, a box of Indian arrow heads,
found by Archie Bagg on his farm, was displayed. Mrs. Strycker read part of a letter to be
sent to the institute’s pen friend in Plans were discussed for a bazaar and tea to be held in Hespeler in late March. Convenors for the tea will be Mrs. L. Downs and Mrs. W. Olesen. Convenors for the bazaar are Mrs. W. Pettit, Mrs. G. B. Howard, and Mrs. V. Rosenberger. Plans were made to hold a refreshment booth at the farm auction sale at the home of Archie Bagg on February 27th. Mrs. W. Pettit and Mrs. W. B. Brubacher acted as conveners for the program on health. Mrs. H. Todd, of the Guelph St. John’s Ambulance Corp, gave a demonstration of home nursing, which was much appreciated by all the members. The meeting closed with the mizpah benediction. Tea was served by the committee in charge. Mrs. R. Frey acted as courtesy convener. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute March 15th 1952. Glen Christie ─ Mrs. L. E. Burton was hostess and also the program convener for “Agriculture and Canadian Industries” for the March meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute”. Many worthwhile suggestions were given for the roll call, “ways of improving the institute”. Reports were given by the Secretary, Mrs. L. Fraresso, and the Treasurer, Mrs. A. Krueger. Mrs. H. Strycker presided and reminded the members of the officers conference to be held at the O.A.C., at Guelph, on April 30th to May 2nd. Reports of the
meeting of the Canadian Cancer Society meeting, held at Mrs. R. Frey read an article on the history of the Kitchener-Waterloo market. Mrs. H. Strycker told of the North Waterloo District Women’s Institute history and Mrs. L. Burton gave an interesting reading. The meeting closed with “God Save the Queen” and tea and a social half-hour were enjoyed. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute May 13th 1952. Glen Christie ─ Mrs. Archie Bagg was hostess for the May meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute at her new home at R.R. No. 6 Guelph. Five years ago, Mrs. Bagg was hostess for the first meeting of the then newly organized institute. There was a large attendance at this first evening meeting. Mrs. A. Krueger presided and the roll call was answered by naming “a weed that we should pull and why”. Mrs. W. Pettit gave the Secretary’s report and Mrs. F. Tschanz, the Treasurer’s statement. A letter was
read from Mrs. G. Wessenger, of Mrs. C. Cerson and Mrs. R. Frey will start two travelling
baskets. Mrs. W. Olesen and Mrs. L.
Downs were appointed to convene for next year’s Polyanna
friend. Donations were made to the
“Save the Children Fund” and the Mrs. W. Brubacher, convenor of “Agriculture and Canadian Industries” took charge of the program. Mrs. G. B. Howard read an instructive paper on growing and caring for chrysanthemums. Mrs. C. Cerson favoured with a piano selection. Mrs. W. Brubacher read an article on the construction of buildings. A recitation entitled “I’ll Help You” concluded the program. Mrs. W. Pettit and Mrs. A. Krueger gave enthusiastic reports of the area convention, held at Memorial Hall in Guelph, recently. A social time was enjoyed. Mrs. R. Frey was lunch convener and Mrs. Kerr thanked the hostess. The June meeting will be held on Thursday evening, June 5th, at the home of Mrs. Frank Tschanz. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute July 14th 1952. The Jubilee
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Boys under 6 years: |
Raymond Scapinello |
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Girls under 6 years: |
Karen Cerson |
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Boys, 6 to 8 years: |
Danny Bonneville |
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Girls, 6 to 8 years: |
Audrey Ricko |
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Boys, 9 to 11 years: |
Cecil Rosenberger |
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Girls, 9 to 11 years: |
Marylin Bonneville |
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Boys, 12 to 14 years: |
Louis Burmaster |
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Girls, 12 to 14 years: |
Angel Hyde |
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Girls, 15 to 16 years: |
Angel Hyde, Janet Krueger |
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Boys, 3-legged race: |
Bruno Frasson, Dino Fraresso |
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Girls, 3-legged race: |
Janet Krueger, Angela Hyde |
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Boys’ shoe scramble: |
Jimmy Foster, Bruno Frasson |
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Girls’ shoe scramble: |
Diana Scapinello, Mary Pettit |
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Oldest grandmother: |
Mrs. L. Downs |
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Youngest grandmother: |
Mrs. C. Cerson |
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Ladies’ race: |
Mrs. Cerson, Mrs. L. Houghton |
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Ladies’ shoe scramble: |
Mrs. A. E. Lackie |
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Ladies kicking shoe: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr, Mrs. A. Krueger |
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Bean guessing contest: |
Mrs. Y. Rosenberger |
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A pot luck lunch was enjoyed by all. The August meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E. J. Kerr. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute May 16th 1953. Glen Christie ─ Mrs. L. Houghton was hostess for the May meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, with Mrs. L. Downs presiding. Installation of the new officers was conducted by Mrs. H. Strycker. The roll call was answered with “short cuts in gardening” and also with the naming of our Polyanna friend. The members agreed to continue this most enjoyable feature next year. Mrs. J. Robinson
gave the Secretary’s report of the previous meeting and Mrs. L. Houghton gave
the financial statement. Delegates to
the district annual at Returns from the “Penny Roundup” totalled over fifteen dollars for the Mental Health Program. Extension Services Programs were studied and it was decided to apply for “Choosing and Using Fabrics”. Standing committee reports were given by Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. W. Brubacher, Mrs. A. Howlett, and Mrs. W. Becker. The program was in the charge of the convenors, Mrs. A. Krueger and Mrs. W. Olesen, for Community Activities and Public Relations. Mrs. Olesen conducted a quiz on various topics and a lively “twenty questions period” was conducted by Mrs. Krueger. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute June 9th 1953. An unusually
interesting program was enjoyed by the members of the Jubilee Women’s
Institute when Mrs. O. A. Snyder showed colour films and told of her trip
with Mr. Snyder through Europe and the A vocal solo, entitled “The Golden Coach” by Dawn Lackie, a vocal duet by Elverne and Cecil Rosenberger, and a piano solo by Elverne Rosenberger were also enjoyed. Mrs. L. Burton did the introductions. Mrs. Alger Hilborn was hostess for the June meeting and a large attendance was present. Mrs. L. Downs presided for the opening and the business session. The timely roll call, an interesting fact about Queen Elizabeth II, was well answered. Mrs. J. Robinson
gave the Secretary’s report and Mrs. L. Houghton, the Treasurer’s
statement. Slips containing the name
of our Pollyanna friend for the coming year were distributed by Mrs.
Houghton. Standing committee reports
were given by Mrs. B. Howard, Mrs. W. Brubacher, Mrs. W. Olesen, Mrs. A.
Lackie, Mrs. A. Howlett, and Mrs. W. Becker.
Mrs. H. Strycker gave a report of the South Waterloo District annual
meeting. A donation to the Plans were
discussed for the July picnic meeting to be held at The meeting closed by singing “The Queen”. Mrs. L. Houghton acted as courtesy convenor. Mrs. E. Prong, Mrs. L. Houghton, and Mrs. W. Becker were in charge of the lunch, assisting the hostess. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute January 11th 1954. Mrs. J. Robinson was hostess for the January meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, with 28 ladies present. Mrs. A. E. Lackie presided, to open the meeting in the usual manner and to wish all a Happy New Year. Secretary Mr. J. Robinson read the minutes of the previous meeting and Mrs. L. Houghton gave the Treasurer’s report. Many thank you notes were received for Christmas favours. Standing committee reports were given by Mrs. G. B. Howard, Mrs. W. Pettit, Mrs. A. Howlett, and Mrs. W. Becker. A sale of candy and cookies will be held at the February meeting at the home of Mrs. G. B. Howard. Mrs. A. Howlett is in charge of the penny roundup program and is to be assisted by Mrs. A. Krueger, Mrs. A. E. Lackie, and Mrs. L. Downs. Notices will be posted by the institute to publicize “landscaping homes” by Downham Nursery program to be held at Glen Christie Sunday School on Friday January 15th at 8 p.m. Guest speaker
for the meeting on “Historical Research” was Miss Elizabeth Jansen, of Mrs. H. Strycker contributed two poems by Edna Jacques. Lunch was served by the hostess and committee, Mrs. W. Olesen, Mrs. J. Bonneville, and Mrs. D. Markejohn. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute June 5th 1954. Glen Christie ─ Mrs. L. Houghton was hostess for the June meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, with 21 members and 2 visitors present. Mrs. L. Downs
presided to open the meeting in the usual manner. Mrs. H. Strycker gave the Secretary’s and
the Treasurer’s reports. Roll call was
answered by naming last year’s Pollyanna friend and bringing a donation of
used clothing to be sent to Standing committee reports were given by Mrs. J. Olesen, Mrs. W. Pettit, Mrs. Rosenberger, and Mrs. W. Becker. Mrs. A. Krueger gave a report of the recent District Annual meeting, held in Hespeler. Mrs. L. Downs reported on the Presidents’ Conference, held at the O.A.C., in May. A draw for a Pollyanna friend for the coming year was held. Plans were
discussed for the picnic at Galt’s Mrs. Archie Bagg gave a report of a meeting held with committees from the Maple Grove Women’s Institute and the Puslinch Lake Women’s Institute at the home of Mrs. H. Strycker, on May 17th, when plans were made for a concession to serve hot dinners and to operate a snack bar at the forthcoming International Plowing Match, at Breslau, in October. Plans were discussed and the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. A. Lisso on June 14th. The program for “Agriculture and Canadian Industry” was convened by Mrs. Archie Bagg and Mrs. H. Schmiedendorf. Several selections on electric guitar were given by Lois Tschanz. Mrs. Bagg conducted a contest, with Mrs. J. Olesen winning the prize, one dozen eggs. Mrs. H. Schmidendorf conducted a spelling bee with an agricultural theme. Mrs. H. Strycker won a perennial plant. The meeting closed with “The Queen”. Mrs. V. Rosenberger acted as courtesy convener. The hostess and lunch committee served refreshments. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute November 10th 1954. A trip through
the William Lyon McKenzie King home, at Mrs. L. Houghton was hostess for the opening and business activities of the institute. Mrs. L. Downs presided and the roll call was answered by “name a member country of the United Nations”. Mrs. H. Strycker gave the Secretary’s report and Mrs. B. Howard reported that the Treasury was approximately $600 richer as a result of activities at the International Plowing Match when the Jubilee Women’s Institute, the Maple Grove Women’s Institute, and the Puslinch Lake Women’s Institute catered with hot meals and a snack bar under the “Club 400” banner. Members sponsored a donation of $50 to the Hurricane Relief Fund and planned to send clothing and blankets. The Christmas party will be held at Scout House Hall, in December. Mrs. W. Becker, Mrs. L. Burton, Mrs. V. Rosenberger, and Mrs. E. Prong are in charge of gift purchases. A potluck supper will be held and a film shown. Mrs. L. Houghton and Mrs. B. Howard gave a report of the Women’s Institute Area Convention, held at Guelph, in October. The hostess and lunch committee were in charge of refreshments. |
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Glen Christie W. I. February Meet February 7th 1955. Glen Christie ─ Unique styles in hats were on display at the February meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, when the roll call was answered with “make and model a 50 cent gadget hat to sell” Many amusing and colourful models were made with useful kitchen items. Mrs. George
Inglis was hostess and a good attendance was on hand, despite the cold
weather, to enjoy an address by Mrs. George Moore, of R.R. No. 7 Galt,
President of the South Waterloo Women’s Institute. Mrs. Mrs. L. Downs presided and Mrs. H. Strycker gave the Secretary’s report. The Treasurer’s statement was given by Mrs. G. B. Howard. Standing committee reports were given by Mrs. W. Olesen, Mrs. V. Rosenberger, and Mrs. L. Burton. Convenors for the program were Mrs. L. Houghton and Mrs. W. Pettit. Mrs. Rosenberger contributed a solo entitled “The Love of God”, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Burton. Members enjoyed a sing-song and Miss Alice Inglis favoured with several piano numbers. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and the committee in charge. Mrs. Olesen made the courtesy remarks. Mrs. Arthur Bagg will be the hostess for the March meeting. |
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Jubilee W. I. March Meeting March 7th 1955. Glen Christie ─ Mrs. Arthur Bagg was hostess for the March meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, held recently. Mrs. R. D. Hendry, of Galt, Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario representative, was guest speaker and gave an outline of institute work at the F.W.I.O. A questionnaire proved quite instructive. Mrs. W. Olesen, convenor for the citizenship and education committee, introduced Mrs. Hendry. Mrs. L. Downs, President, conducted the opening exercises and business period. Roll call was answered with an Irish joke. Mrs. H. Strycker gave the Secretary’s report and read the correspondence. Mrs. B. Howard gave the Treasurer’s statement. A donation of $10.00 was made to the Red Cross. Standing
committee reports included an article on “Growing Tea in Mrs. A. Kroeger, Mrs. F. Tschanz, and Mrs. W. Becker will act as a nominating committee to bring in a slate of officers. Mrs. A. Bagg, Mrs. W. Brubacher, Mrs. E. J. Kerr, and Mrs. E. Prong, of the Ways and Means Committee, will plan a family night program. The meeting closed with “The Queen” and a delicious lunch was served by the hostess and committee. Mrs. Strycker acted as courtesy convenor. |
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Jubilee Institute Hears Address on
Polio Vaccine June 1st 1955. Dr. Charles Pinch, of Guelph, was the guest speaker at the June meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, held at the home of Mrs. W. Becker. He told of the latest developments in the use of the Salk vaccine and answered the questions of the institute members. Mrs. Arthur Bagg, Convenor of the Home Economics and Health Committee, introduced Dr. Pinch. Mrs. L. Downs presided and the roll call was
answered with hints on how to be happy.
Mrs. A. Kroger gave the Secretary’s report and Mrs. E. J. Kerr, the
Treasurer’s statement. Plans were made
for the picnic to be held on July 6th, at A donation was made to the Hespeler Surf Riders Orchestra. Standing committee reports were given by Mrs. W. Becker, Mrs. H. Strycker, and Mrs. F. Tschanz. A social time was enjoyed and lunch was served by the hostess and lunch committee. Mrs. F. Tschanz thanked the courtesy convenor. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Annual
Picnic in July 14th 1955. Glen Christie ─ Members of the Jubilee Women’s Institute and their children enjoyed their annual picnic at Soper Park, Galt. Following the noon-day potluck lunch, a program of races was held under the guidance of Mrs. E. J. Kerr, Mrs. A. Kroeger, and Mrs. G. Scapinello. Prizes were won by the following: |
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Larry MacDonald, Elizabeth Melrose. |
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Girls and boys under 6: |
Michael Robinson, Steve Houghton. |
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Girls and boys, age 6: |
Fred Kroeger, Donald Bagg. |
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Girls, 7-8 years: |
Bonnie Kerr, Lois MacDonald. |
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Boys, 7-8 years: |
Raymond Scapinello, Douglas Houghton, Jay Robinson. |
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Girls, 9-10 years: |
Jackie Kroeger, Sylvia Fraresso. |
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Boys, 9-10 years: |
Joey Robinson, Wayne Rosenberger. |
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Girls, 13 and under: |
Diane Scapinello, Alice Inglis. |
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Boys, 13 and under: |
Dino Fraresso, Cecil Rosenberger. |
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Girls kick the shoe: |
Diane Scapinello. |
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Boys wheelbarrow: |
Wayne and Cecil Rosenberger. |
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Ladies clothes pin in bottle: |
Mrs. G. Scapinello. |
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Ladies running race: |
Mrs. L. Houghton, Mrs. G. Scapinello, Mrs. G. Inglis. |
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Ladies kick the shoe: |
Mrs. Art Bagg, Mrs. G. Ingles. |
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Ladies soda biscuit & whistle: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr, Mrs. L. Houghton. |
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Ladies toss egg contest: |
Alice Inglis, Joan Pugh. |
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Ladies spot race: |
Mrs. B. Loro. |
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Ladies throw the rolling pin: |
Mrs. W. Brubacher. |
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Ladies hit the dummy: |
Mrs. Melrose. |
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Ladies secret number: |
Mrs. V. Rosenberger. |
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Ladies closest birthday: |
Mrs. L. Houghton. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Holds
February Meeting February 4th 1956. Mrs. G. B. Howard, Guelph Highway, was the hostess to the Jubilee Women’s Institute for its February meeting on Thursday afternoon. Miss Ruth Terry, teacher of Home Economics at the Hespeler Public School, was the guest speaker. She told of her work with pupils, which proved quite interesting for the members. Mrs. L. Downs presided and Mrs. A. Kroeger gave the Secretary’s report. Roll call was answered with household hints. A letter from the Provincial President of the Women’s Institute, Mrs. E. A. McPhatter, was read. Standing committee reports were given by Mrs. F. Tschanz and Mrs. H. Strycker. An extension of time for the “Historical Farm” essay contest was announced. Mrs. V.
Rosenberger told of a meeting held at the Number 6 School, when members and
their husbands were guests of the Mosborough
Women’s Institute, to see pictures and hear of the trip to Sweden of the Plowing Match group for Ontario. W. Barrie, who was team captain for Members voted to
start a travelling basket. A generous
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute May 4th 1956. Mrs. L. Burton was hostess for the May meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of a gift to Mrs. L. Downs by Mrs. F. Tschanz, on behalf of the institute, in appreciation of her untiring work for three years as past President of the Jubilee Women’s Institute. Mrs. Walter Brubacher presided over the business session, when the ladies enjoyed answering the roll call by the “sing, say or pay” method. The Secretary’s report of the previous meeting was read by Mrs. A. Kroeger. Delegates named
to attend the South Waterloo District meeting, to be held in Standing
committee reports were given by Mrs. S. Melrose, Mrs. W. Olesen, and Miss O.
Taylor. Mrs. L. Downs gave a report of
her attendance as representative of the South Waterloo District at the
Canadian Cancer Daffodil tea, held recently at A well conducted program, under the direction of the home economics and health committee convenors, Mrs. Arthur Bagg and Mrs. F. Tschanz, was presented. A household quiz was conducted by Mrs. Arthur Bagg, followed by an article on decorator tricks by Mrs. V. Rosenberger. A demonstration of fancy cake icing was conducted by Mrs. Frank Tschanz, who iced an angel cake, which was later used at lunch time as the 9th anniversary cake for the Jubilee Women’s Institute. Mrs. L. Downs acted as courtesy convenor, and the meeting closed with a social half hour. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Holds
Debate June 8th 1956. Glen Christie ─ Resolved, “that the retiring farmer and his wife are better off to remain on the farm than to move to the village, town or city” was the topic for an interesting debate at the June meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute. Held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tschanz, the husbands of the auxiliary members were also present to enjoy the evening’s activities. The affirmative to the debate was taken by Mrs. V. Rosenberger and Wilfred Becker, while Mrs. H. Strycker and Walter Brubacher held up the negative side. The judges were two Hespeler school teachers, Miss I. Teskey and Miss Vera Rosenberger, and Leonard Burton. The program convenors were Mrs. S. Melrose and Mrs. W. Pettit, Agriculture and Canadian Industry Committee. Mrs. Melrose was in charge of the program. An interesting demonstration of rope making by machine was given by Eddie Brubacher, Kenny Tschanz, and Ronnie Tschanz. The President,
Mrs. W. Brubacher, presided for the opening of the business session, calling
upon Mrs. A. Kroeger for the Secretary’s report. During the business portion, donations were
sponsored for the School for Retarded Children, Eventide Home Fund, and the Delegates to the
banquet for Mrs. Two minutes of silence were observed in honour of the late Miss O. Taylor, a former member of the Jubilee Institute, keenly interested in the Historical Society, who passed away on Tuesday. The next meeting
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute December 5th 1956. The Jubilee Women’s Institute meeting was held last Thursday afternoon at the Glen Christie Sunday School. “Brighten your home with colour” was the topic of the program, presented by Miss Jeanne Armour, of Toronto, of the Extension Services of the Home Economics Branch of the Women’s Institute. Members of the Maple Grove Women’s Institute were present as guests. Mrs. W. Brubacher, the President, introduced the speaker. Many useful hints and suggestions on the use of colour in our home furnishings were given, including the secret of using contrasting colours. There was a division into groups following the presentation and practice colour schemes were arranged by the groups. There was a good attendance at this meeting and the afternoon concluded with lunch served by the hostess committee. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Names
Officers April 8th 1957. Mrs. W. Brubacher was returned as President of the Jubilee Women’s Institute at the annual meeting, held at the home of Mrs. Howard Strycker. The slate of officers brought in by the nominating committee, Mrs. L. Downs, Mrs. E. Kerr, and Mrs. W. Pettit, was accepted. Officers are as follows: Past President – Mrs. L. Downs, President – Mrs. W. Brubacher, First Vice-President – Mrs. H. Schmiedendorf, Second Vice-President – Mrs. V. Rosenberger, Secretary – Mrs. A. Kroeger, Treasurer – Mrs. F. Tschanz, District Director – Mrs. L. Downs, Branch Directors – Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. G. Inglis, Mrs. W. Becker. The standing committee conveners are: Agriculture and Canadian Industries – Mrs. S. Melrose and Mrs. M. Schneider, Citizenship and Education – Mrs. Art Bagg and Mrs. W. Olesen, Community Activities and Public Relations – Mrs. J. Kerr, Mrs. J. Richardson, and Mrs. C. Prong, Historical Research and Current Events – Mrs. H. Strycker, Mrs. V. Rosenberger, and Mrs. L. Burton, Home Economics and Health – Mrs. W. Pettit and Mrs. L. Houghton, Auditors – Mrs. L. Burton and Mrs. E. Frank, Flowers and Cards – Mrs. B. Schwandt and Mrs. MacDonald, Press – Mrs. H. Strycker and Mrs. W. Becker, Courtesy – Mrs. V. Rosenberger and Mrs. L. Downs. The business session followed, with donations being made to the Red Cross and Easter Seal Campaign. Lunch was served by the committee in charge. |
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Family Night Party April 8th 1957. A family night
party of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held on Friday evening at the
Scout Hall, Hespeler, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Women’s
Institute. It is a worldwide
organization that had its origins 60 years ago at The President,
Mrs. W. Brubacher welcomed the guests and a short program featured a
recitation by Mrs. A. Schweitzer, of Games of euchre, crokinole, and bingo were enjoyed by all, with the euchre prizes as follows: ladies’ high – Mrs. H. Schmiedendorf, men’s high – Archie Bagg, lone hands – Mrs. A. Kroeger and Howard Strycker, low prize – Mrs. S. Melrose and M. Schneider. Bingo prizes were won by Mrs. A. Schweitzer and Mrs. G. Inglis. A delicious lunch was served, including an anniversary cake and ice cream. In charge of planning were Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. Art Bagg, and Mrs. E. Frank. The hall was decorated with balloons, which also provided great fun for the children. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute May 24th 1957. The Jubilee Women’s Institute will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on Tuesday afternoon with an anniversary tea, to be held at the Glen Christie Sunday school. In charge will be Mrs. L. Downs, Mrs. E. J. Kerr, Mrs. W. Olesen, and Mrs H. Strycker. Members of the
Jubilee Women’s Institute attending the South Waterloo District annual
meeting, held at Mrs. Albert Kroeger, of R.R. No. 1, Hespeler, is a patient in St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, where she underwent a serious operation. Her condition is reported as satisfactory. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute is 10
Years Old May 30th 1957. The members of the Jubilee Women’s Institute celebrated the 10th anniversary of the branch with a tea in the Glen Christie Sunday School hall yesterday. The hall was attractively decorated. Mrs. A. R.
Matthews and Mrs. Andrew Mosser, who were present
at the organization of the branch, were guests. Members from Greetings were
extended by Mrs. R. B. Rendall, of the The guests were welcomed by Mrs. Lorne Downs and by the President, Mrs. W. Brubacher. The program consisted of vocal solos by Mrs. Victor Rosenberger, of Glen Christie, and recitations by Mrs. Ford Sudden. The minutes of the first meeting were read by Mrs. Earl Franks. The tea table
was centred with a three-tier birthday cake, decorated with the institute
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Annual Picnic of the Jubilee
Women’s Institute July 16th 1957. The Jubilee
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Race, under 4 years: |
Elizabeth Melrose, Brenda Tschanz, Morag Melrose. |
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Race, 5 and 6 years: |
Bruce Melrose, Dianne Bagg, Larry MacDonald. |
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Race, 7 and 8 years: |
Stephen Houghton. |
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Race, girls 9 and 10 years: |
Bonnie Kerr. |
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Race, boys 9 and 10 years: |
Donald Bagg. |
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Race, 10 years and over: |
Jackie Kroeger. |
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Sew the button: |
Mrs. W. Olesen, Mrs. G. Inglis. |
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Swat the bag: |
Mrs. H. Schmiedendorf. |
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Kick the shoe: |
Janet Kroeger, Mrs. P. Woods. |
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Children’s kick the shoe: |
Eddie Brubacher. |
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Balloon bursting race: |
Bonnie Kerr. |
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Spot race: |
Mrs. W. Olesen. |
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Soda biscuit game: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr. |
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Beans in the jar: |
Janet Kroeger. |
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Baby gifts for Cathie Kerr and Neil Melrose. The picnic ended with a peanut scramble, which was enjoyed by all. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute Takes
Bus Trip June 18th 1957. Members of the Jubilee
Women’s Institute and friends from the Hespeler and Puslinch Lake Women’s
Institute branches enjoyed a bus trip to During the
morning, they visited the Arrow Shirt Factory, followed by lunch at Goudies. In the
afternoon, they had a very educational tour of the Mrs. Stanley |
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At the Galt Fair September 24th 1957. Members of the
Jubilee Women’s Institute and the Women’s Association of the Zion United
Church had a busy and successful project, when they provided meals at the
food tent at the Galt Fall Fair. On
Thursday, a beautiful turkey meal was served to the judges and directors et
cetera, with Saturday reported as the busiest day. The leaders for the project were Mrs. W. C.
Calder and Mrs. Archie Bagg, of the Jubilee Women’s Institute. Mrs. Ross Armstrong was Secretary-Treasurer
for both groups. The snack bar also
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Program
on Citizenship November 14th 1957. The monthly
meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held last Thursday evening at
the home of Mrs. W. Pettit, of R.R. #1, Hespeler. The program was on “Citizenship and
Education”, with Mrs. W. Olesen and Mrs Arthur Bagg as conveners. Mrs. Olesen read a paper on “everyday
citizenship”, followed by a poem, after which, Mrs. Bagg conducted a quiz on For the business period, Mrs. W. Brubacher was in the chair, and …(incomplete) |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Will
Sponsor Hockey Euchre January 10th 1958. Mrs. Andrew
Richardson, R.R. #2, Many worthwhile suggestions were given in the roll call “My favourite home remedy”. A donation was made to the “Save the Children” fund, and a project of quilt making was planned for the winter months. A collection of good used clothing and shoes will be brought to the next meeting and will be used for the Unitarian Services. Standing
committee reports were given by Mrs. M. Schneider, Mrs. W. Olesen, Mrs. E. J.
Kerr, and Mrs. V. Rosenberger. It was
decided that the institute would sponsor a euchre, with the proceeds going to
the Hespeler Minor Hockey Association.
The committee in charge will be Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. A. Kroeger, Mrs.
A. Bagg, Mrs. L. Houghton, Mrs. S. Melrose, and Mrs. G. Inglis. Mrs. H. Strycker and Mrs. L. Downs will be
the representatives to “the third meal” meeting, to be held in In the program on Home Economics and Health, the final meeting on “the third meal” was held. Mrs. Tschanz and Mrs. Bagg demonstrated the making of loaf sandwiches and Mrs. H. Strycker demonstrated the making of a party dessert. The finished products were much enjoyed with tea during the social period. Mrs. L. Downs acted as courtesy convener. |
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Election of Officers Held by
Jubilee Women’s Institute April 7th 1958. Mrs. Herbert Schmiedendorf was elected the new President of the Jubilee Women’s Institute at the annual meeting held at the home of Mrs. Howard Strycker, R.R. #1, Hespeler. Other officers elected were Past President – Mrs. Walter Brubacher, First Vice-President – Mrs. Victor Rosenberger, Second Vice-President – Mrs. Albert Kroeger, Secretary – Mrs. Murray Schneider, Treasurer – Mrs. Frank Tschanz, District Director – Mrs. W. Brubacher, Branch Directors – Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. F. Shortell, and Mrs. E. J. Kerr. Standing committee conveners are: |
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Agriculture and Canadian Industries: |
Mrs. W. Brubacher, Mrs. A. Kroeger, Mrs. P. Prong, and Mrs. A Richardson. |
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Citizenship and Education: |
Mrs. Arthur Bagg, Mrs. S. Melrose, Mrs. L. Downs, and Mrs. A. Bluett. |
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Historical Research: |
Mrs. H. Strycker, Mrs. V. Rosenberger, Mrs. L. Burton, and Mrs. W. Olesen. |
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Home Economics and Health: |
Mrs. A. MacDonald, Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. W. P. Foster, and Mrs. Archie Bagg. |
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Resolutions: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr and Mrs. W. Olesen. |
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Auditors: |
Mrs. L. Houghton and Mrs. E. J. Kerr. |
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Flower and card: |
Mrs. B. Schwandt, Mrs. A. Loro, and Mrs. W. Pettit. |
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Press: |
Mrs. H. Strycker and Mrs. W. Becker. |
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Courtesy: |
Mrs. L. Downs and Mrs. W. Becker. |
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Mrs. L. Outstanding donations were given for the Hespeler Minor Hockey Association, National Institute for the Blind, William Anderson School for Retarded Children, Canadian Red Cross, V.O.N. (Victoria Order of Nurses), South Waterloo Fair Board, Canadian Association of Consumers, Ceylon Flood Relief, Save the Children Fund, and the Mental Health Association. Mrs. Archie Bagg
made a presentation of a Women’s Institute cup and saucer to the retiring
President, Mrs. W. Brubacher, on behalf of the branch. The May meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. L. Houghton,
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Jubilee Women Euchre to Aid Minor
Hockey November 27th 1958. The Jubilee Women’s Institute will hold a euchre party at the I.O.O.F. Hall on Saturday November 29th at 8:30 p.m. Admission is 50 cents and lunch will be provided. Proceeds are in aid of Minor Hockey here. |
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The Jubilee Women’s Institute January 10th 1959. Mrs. George Schell was the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, held this week at the home of Mrs. Murray Schneider, of Henry Street. Mrs. Schell, introduced by Mrs. Archie Bagg, gave an interesting demonstration on ceramics and displayed many items. The musical portion of the program was provided by Mrs. Percy Foster who favoured with two violin solos, followed by Mrs. E. Habermehl, who rendered two selections on an old fashioned autoharp and harmonica. Mrs. Herb Schmiedendorf presided for the meeting, with Mrs. Schneider giving the Secretary’s report and Mrs. Frank Tschanz, the Treasurer’s report. Roll call for this meeting was for each member to bring their fanciest cup and saucer, and after careful consideration, each member placed a coin in the cup of their choice. The cup and saucer belonging to Mrs. E. J. Kerr was the favourite. Plans to attend
Summary Day on Hints for Home Nursing, to be held in Iona Hall, |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Sponsors
Millinery Course April 9th 1959. It was like a breath of spring itself, to view the many lovely hats being created at a millinery course sponsored by the Jubilee Women’s Institute. Mrs. William Olesen, Mrs. Lorne Downs, Mrs. Herb Schmiedendorf (President), and Mrs. Victor Rosenberger (First Vice-President) were among 11 ladies taking the course. Miss Nora Creyke of the extension services, Home Economics Branch, Department of Agriculture, was in charge of the three-day course, which was held at the Glen Christie Sunday School. |
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Officers Are Elected by Jubilee
Women’s Institute April 14th 1959. Mrs. Herb Schmiedendorf was elected President for a second term at the annual meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, held at the home of Mrs. Howard Strycker, R.R. #1, Hespeler, recently. Mrs. Lorne Downs gave the report of the nominating committee, which was accepted, and conducted the installation ceremony. The officers and conveners for the coming year are as follows: |
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Past President: |
Mrs. Walter Brubacher. |
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President: |
Mrs. Herb Schmiedendorf. |
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First Vice-President: |
Mrs. Victor Rosenberg. |
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Second Vice-President: |
Mrs. Albert Kroeger. |
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Secretary: |
Mrs. Stanley |
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Treasurer: |
Mrs. Frank Tschanz. |
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District Director: |
Mrs. Walter Brubacher. |
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Branch Directors: |
Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. Fred Shortill, & Mrs. E. J. Kerr. |
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Agriculture & Canadian Industries: |
Mrs. Brubacher, Mrs. Kroeger, Mrs. Andrew Richardson, & Mrs. Percy Prong. |
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Citizenship and Education: |
Mrs. Arthur Bagg, Mrs. William Olesen, Mrs. Paul Bluitt, & Mrs. Lorne Downs. |
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Historical Research & Current Events: |
Mrs. Howard Strycker, Mrs. Rosenberger, Mrs. Leonard Burton, & Mrs. Ephram Habermehl. |
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Home Economics and Health: |
Mrs. Arnold MacDonald, Mrs. Earl Franks, Mrs. W. P. Foster, & Mrs. Archie Bagg. |
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Resolutions: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr and Mrs. Olesen. |
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Public Relations Representative: |
Mrs. Olesen. |
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Federation of Agriculture Representative: |
Mrs. Strycker. |
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Auditors: |
Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Olesen. |
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Flower and Card Committee: |
Mrs. Ben Schwandt & Mrs. William Pettit. |
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Courtesy Committee: |
Mrs. Downs, Mrs. Wilbert Becker, & Mrs. Brubacher. |
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Press Secretaries: |
Mrs. Strycker and Mrs. Rosenberger. |
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It was decided to hold all regular meetings in the Glen Christie Sunday School for the coming year, and a donation was made to the “Save the Children” fund. For the program, Mrs. ____ gave a complete history of the farm on which they live. Mrs. Kerr read the highlights of the 1955 International Plowing Match, written by Mrs. Howard Strycker. These papers will be included in the Tweedsmuir History book. At the conclusion of the meeting, lunch was served by Mrs. Rosenberger, Mrs. Habermehl, and Mrs. Shortill. Mrs. _____ acted as convener. |
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Musical Program at Jubilee Women’s
Institute September 12th 1959. The highlight of the September meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, held on Thursday evening in the Glen Christie Sunday School, was a musical program put on by students of James Embro, R.R. #1, Hespeler. It was the first public appearance for Sharon White, Linda Longthorne, Nancy Longthorne, Sandra Winter, Linda Spencer, and Raymond Scapinello, who played some very beautiful solos on their accordions. “Agriculture and Canadian Industry” was the
program for the meeting, for which Mrs. Walter Brubacher was the
convener. Mrs. A. Richardson gave a
reading on farm accidents, after which, Mrs. Kroeger conducted a “guess what”
contest, with Mrs. E. J. Kerr being declared the winner. Mrs. Howard Strycker then read an item on
the “Associated Country Women of the World” conference, held in Mrs. Herb
Schmiedendorf presided for the meeting, Mrs. Stanley Melrose read the
Secretary’s report, and the Treasurer’s statement was given by Mrs. Frank
Tschanz. During the business period,
final plans were made for catering at the Galt Fall Fair, which is an annual
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October Meeting is Held By Jubilee
Women’s Institute October 2nd 1959. The Jubilee
Women’s Institute held its October meeting in the Glen Christie Sunday School
on Thursday evening, the program being “Citizenship and Education”. The President, Mrs. Herb Schmiedendorf, was
in the chair; the Secretary, Mrs. Stanley Mrs. Lorne Downs and Mrs. William Olesen were appointed as delegates to attend the area convention, being held at the O.A.C. in Guelph, on October 15th and 16th. A donation was granted for the Mental Health Association. Mrs. Arthur Bagg and Mrs. George Inglis will take part in the leadership training school program “Sew to save dollars and make cents”, to be held in the YMCA in Kitchener on October 20th and 21st. The standing committee reports followed, given by Mrs. Andrew Richardson and Mrs. Victor Rosenberger, bringing the business period to a close. The program began with two piano selections given by Mrs. Milton Braden, after which, she accompanied the group for a sing-song. Coloured slides of her trip to Europe were then shown by Mrs. G. Hansen, of Preston, and lunch was served by Mrs. E. J. Kerr and Mrs. Howard Strycker. |
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Jubilee Institute Names New
Officers for 1960 April 20th 1960. Mrs. Victor
Rosenberg, R.R. #2, Standing committee conveners named were: |
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Agriculture & Canadian Industry: |
Mrs. W. Brubacher, Mrs. W. P. Foster, Mrs. L. Burton, Mrs. P. Prong, and Mrs. G. Inglis. |
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Citizenship & Education: |
Mrs. L. Downs, Mrs. W. Olesen, Mrs. Arthur Bagg, Mrs. M. Schneider, and Mrs. F. Brunskill. |
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Historical Research & Current Events: |
Mrs. H. Strycker, Mrs. A. Kroeger, Mrs. E. Habermehl, Mrs. A. Richardson, & Mrs. H. Simmons. |
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Home Economics & Health: |
Mrs. A. MacDonald, Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. E. Frank, and Mrs. F. Shortell. |
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Resolutions: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr and Mrs. W. Olesen. |
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Auditors: |
Mrs. P. Prong and Mrs. A. Richardson. |
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Public Relations Representative: |
Mrs. W. Olesen. |
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Federation of Agriculture Representative: |
Mrs. F. Tschanz and alternate, Mrs. G. Inglis. |
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Press Representative: |
Mrs. H. Strycker and Mrs. W. Becker. |
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Flowers and cards: |
Mrs. B. Schwandt and Mrs. M. Pinkerton. |
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Courtesy conveners: |
Mrs. L. Downs, Mrs. W. Becker, and Mrs. W. Brubacher. |
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Mrs. Brubacher conducted the installation of officers, after the report of the nominating committee was read by Mrs. Richardson and accepted. Mrs. Schmiedendorf presided. Mrs. Melrose gave her report on the year’s financial statement. The roll call was answered with the paying of dues and a plant and seed exchange. A donation was made to the Hespeler-Preston Rotary Easter Seal Campaign. Reports of the
year’s activities were given by the standing committee conveners, Mrs.
Brubacher for Agriculture and Canadian Industry, Mrs. Olesen for Citizenship
and Education, Mrs. Strycker for Historical Research, and Mrs. MacDonald for
Home Economics and Health. During the
business period, it was also decided to hold evening meetings in various
homes during the coming year. Two
travelling baskets have been started by members and plans were discussed for
a euchre and crokinole party, being held in Some of the year’s highlights, given at the meeting, were the extension services programs, namely the millinery course and the programs “sew to save dollars and make sense” and “sandwiches for all occasions”. Other activities included taking part in the Hespeler Centennial parade, catering at the Galt Fall Fair, making cancer dressings at Galt, layettes fro the Unitarian Services, wiring of Glen Christie Sunday School, and a donation to the Children’s Aid Society Building Fund. At the close of the meeting, a social time was enjoyed, with lunch served by the committee of Mrs. Downs, Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. MacDonald, and Mrs. Schmiedendorf. |
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Reports Indicate Fine Year for Jubilee
Women’s Institute May 2nd 1960. The annual meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held at Glen Christie Sunday School Hall. The conveners of the standing committees presented their reports, which indicated a successful and interesting year. At meetings, members had contributed readings and music and had given demonstrations. Among the speakers during the year had been a local doctor and an opportunity class teacher. Interesting
films were seen from the Quilts and layettes had been made to help needy children in other parts of the world, and a summer picnic and Christmas party had been held for the children. Members took advantage of the sewing course provided by the Extension Service of the Women’s Institute. A float had been entered in the Hespeler Centennial parade and depicted an old fashioned Women’s Institute meeting. Donations were made to the Children’s Aid Building Fund, in Galt, to the Canadian Save the Children Fund, the Retarded Children’s School, the Mental Health Association, the World Refugee Year fund, and to Muscular Dystrophy. The institute had also made payment for the electrical repairs to the Glen Christie Sunday School building. Flowers had been presented to senior citizens of the district at Christmas. The new slate of officers was presented at this meeting. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute May 7th 1960. The pleasant combination
of music and pictures of flowers was provided in the program for the May
meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, held at the home of Mrs. Howard
Strycker, The program was
on “Agriculture and Canadian Industries”, with Mrs. Walter Brubacher, Mrs. W.
P. Foster, and Mrs. George Inglis in charge.
Musical numbers were supplied by Mrs. Foster with violin selections,
and Roger Tjart gave some accordion solos. A very beautiful coloured film, “The Mrs. Victor
Rosenberger presided for the business meeting. Mrs. Stanley Melrose gave the Secretary’s
report, followed by the Treasurer’s report.
The roll call was answered with “seeds and their culture”, after
which, delegates were nominated for the South Waterloo District annual
meeting, being held in New Lunch was served by the committee in charge, namely Mrs. A. MacDonald, Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. E. Frank. and Mrs. Shortill. Mrs. Lorne Downs conveyed courtesy remarks. |
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Jubilee Picnic at Kossuth July 11th 1960. The annual
Jubilee Women’s Institute picnic was held on Saturday afternoon at Races and contests were held, with the winners as follows: |
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Two years and under: |
Terry Campbell and Carol Prong. |
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Four years and under: |
David Prong and Neil Melrose. |
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Five and six years: |
Darlene Hilborn, Morag Melrose, Sandra Prong. |
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Seven and eight years: |
Colleen Garland, Elizabeth Melrose. |
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Boys, nine to twelve: |
Bruce Melrose. |
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Girls, eleven and twelve: |
Bonnie Kerr, Patty Garland. |
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Boys, eleven and twelve: |
Freddie Kroeger, Keith Melrose. |
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13 years: |
Lois MacDonald. |
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Kick the shoe: |
Janet Campbell, Mary Hilborn,
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Balloon throwing: |
Jackie Kroeger, |
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Peanut scramble, girls: |
Bonnie Kerr, Lois MacDonald, Patty Garland. |
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Peanut scramble, boys: |
Keith Melrose, Bruce Melrose, Freddie Kroeger. |
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Ladies’ race: |
Janet Campbell. |
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Mrs. J. Baker received a prize for being the oldest person present and Terry Campbell, for being the youngest. |
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Mrs. E. Frank Hosts Meeting of the
Jubilee Women’s Institute October 8th 1960. Mrs. Earl Frank,
of Edinburgh Road, Guelph, was hostess for the October meeting of the Jubilee
Women’s Institute. Mrs. Victor
Rosenberger presided and Mrs. Stanley The topic of the program was historical research. An excellent history of the Earl Mills farm, formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Bagg and family, was written and read by Mrs. Albert Krueger, the eldest daughter of the late Alfred Bagg and a member of the historical committee. Peter Musser was the original owner of this property, which was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stager and family in the early years of this century. Coloured slides
of Canada’s northland, radar and communication lines on Great Whale River in
northern Quebec, colourful scenery of northern Ontario, and local scenes were
shown by Mrs. Harry Simmons, assisted by Mrs. Howard Strycker. Mrs. Strycker read a pamphlet on the
Pioneer village plan. A bus trip,
planned by a member of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, for Wednesday October
19th, will include a trip to the The meeting closed with the singing of “The Queen”. Lunch was served by Mrs. H. Schmeidendorf, Mrs. W. Pettit, Mrs. M. Pinkerton, and Mrs. W. Olesen. Mrs. Lorne Downs acted as courtesy convener. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Meeting
Receives Nominations March 3rd 1961. The March
meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held on Thursday evening in the
Glen Christie Sunday School, with Mrs. Victor Rosenberger presiding. Mrs. William Pettit, Assistant
Secretary-Treasurer, gave reports, followed by roll call, which was answered
with a 25 cent surprise parcel exchange.
Mrs. Lorne Downs reported on the meeting held this week in the YWCA,
at Galt, for the Children’s Aid Society, when plans were discussed on the
forming of an auxiliary in Waterloo.
It was decided that Mrs. Rosenberger, the President, would attend the
Branch Presidents’ Convention, being held at the O.A.C., at The nominating committee, to bring in the new slate of officers for the coming year, were named. Those nominated were Mrs. Walter Brubacher, Mrs. Herb Schmiedendorf, and Mrs. Harry Simmons. Donations were made to the Mental Health Association and the Crippled Children’s Fund. Standing committee reports were given by Mrs. Downs, Mrs. William Olesen, Mrs. Strycker, and Mrs. Earl Frank. Mrs. Rosenberger convened for the cutting out of layettes, which will be sewn and then sent to the Unitarian Service Committee. “Agriculture and Canadian Industries” was the program for the meeting, with Mrs. Brubacher in charge. A sing-song was enjoyed, with Mrs. Simmons at the piano. Mrs. Frank Tschanz read a paper on “Pathways to Peace”, after which, Mrs. Brubacher read an article on the “History of Fibreglass”. Each member read small items pertaining to this new industry and its many potential uses. A social hour followed, with lunch served by Mrs. Tschanz, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Mills, and Mrs. Strycker. |
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Jubilee Institute Installs Mrs.
Rosenberger President April 14th 1961. The annual
meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held on Thursday evening at the
home of the President, Mrs. Victor Rosenberger, R.R. #2, Roll call was answered with the paying of dues and a house plant exchange. Mrs. Stanley Melrose gave the Secretary-Treasurer’s report, and the yearly reports of the standing committees were given by Mrs. Walter Brubacher, Mrs. William Olesen, Mrs. Howard Strycker, and Mrs. Archie Bagg. The year’s financial report was also given. Donations were
passed for the Canadian Cancer Society, and the Galt and The nominating committee of Mrs. Brubacher, Mrs. Herb Schmiedendorf, and Mrs. Harry Simmons then brought in the slate of officers for the coming year. Mrs. Brubacher conducted the installation ceremony. Incoming officers are as follows: |
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Past President: |
Mrs. Schmiedendorf. |
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President: |
Mrs. Rosenberger. |
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First Vice-President: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr. |
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Second Vice-President: |
Mrs. Albert Kroeger. |
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Secretary: |
Mrs. Olesen. |
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Treasurer: |
Mrs. Schmiedendorf. |
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District Director: |
Mrs. Schmiedendorf. |
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Branch Directors: |
Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. Fred Shortill, Mrs. Andrew Richardson. |
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Agriculture & Canadian Industries: |
Mrs. Brubacher, Mrs. Arthur Robinson, Mrs. E. Mills, and Mrs. J. Campbell. |
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Citizenship & Education: |
Mrs. Wilfred Becker, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Ephram Habermehl, Mrs. Leonard Burton, and Mrs. Percy Prong. |
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Historical research & current events: |
Mrs. Strycker, Mrs. Harry Simmons, Mrs. Kroeger, Mrs. Frank Tschanz, & Mrs. Arthur Bagg. |
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Home economics & health: |
Mrs. William Pettit, Mrs. Murray Schneider, Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. Earl Franks, & Mrs. Arnold MacDonald. |
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Resolutions: |
Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Olesen. |
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Auditors: |
Mrs. Stanley |
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Public Relations Representative: |
Mrs. Olesen. |
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Federation of Agriculture: |
Mrs. Brubacher and Mrs. George Inglis. |
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Press Representatives: |
Mrs. Strycker and Mrs. Becker. |
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Flowers and cards: |
Mrs. Ben Schwandt and Mrs. N. Pinkerton. |
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Courtesy convener: |
Mrs. Lorne Downs and Mrs. Pettit. |
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Following the installation, Mrs. Kerr read a humorous story. It was announced that the next meeting would be held on the evening of May 4th, in the Glen Christie Sunday School, under the “Home economics and Health committee” convenorship. Roll call will be answered with household hints. Mrs. Downs was courtesy convener for the evening. Lunch was served by Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Downs, Mrs. Melrose, and Mrs. Schmiedendorf. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Picnic July 6th 1961. The annual picnic of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon on the lawn at the residence of Mrs. H. Simmons, of R.R. #1, Hespeler. There was a very good attendance, the afternoon commencing with a potluck dinner. A short business meeting was held prior to the races, when it was announced that the next meeting would be held on September 14th at the home of Mrs. F. Tschanz, R.R. #1, Hespeler. Prize winners for the races were Carol Prong, Judy Simmons, Linda Inglis, Heather MacDonald, David Prong, Darlene Prong, Debra and Brenda Nadalin, Larry MacDonald, Fay Young, Fred Kroeger, Jackie Kroeger, and Sharon Young. The girls’ shoe scramble was won by Lois MacDonald and the boys’, by Fred Kroeger. Mrs. Carl Prong was the winner of the “calling Willie” contest. The eldest person present was Mrs. Eliza Mills, the youngest being Ronnie Young. The committee for sports was Mrs. W. Pettit, Mrs. Young, and Mrs. Simmons. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Meets
Tuesday at Glen Christie September 21st 1961. The September meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday evening in the Glen Christie Sunday School. Mrs. F. Tschanz was hostess. The program was on “Citizenship and Education”. Mrs. W. Becker spoke on the motto “Before keeping up with the Joneses, find out where the Joneses are going”. Bonnie Kerr favoured the group with several accordion selections, after which, Mrs. L. Burton read a paper on “What if your child fails?” Mrs. Becker then read an article from a magazine entitled “Why are Canadian women backward?”, and Mrs. Richardson conducted a contest on word meaning. She was assisted by Mrs. P. Prong. The meeting opened in the usual way, with the Women’s Institute Ode, the recitation, in unison, of the Mary Stewart collect, and the song of all nations. Mrs. V. Rosenberger, the President, presided. The roll call was answered with “my favourite subject in school”. Delegates to
attend the area convention being held in the O.A.C., at Lunch conveners were Mrs. W. Pettit, Mrs. M. Pinkerton, and Mrs. Olesen. |
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Jubilee Institute Honours District
Resident October 4th 1961. Well known
district resident, Mrs. John Burton, of R.R. #2, |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Hears
Talk on Flowers October 6th 1961. David Crane, a
Guelph florist, was the guest speaker on Thursday evening at the October
meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute.
The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. A. MacDonald, of Mrs. E. Frank introduced Mr. Crane, who gave an interesting and informative display and demonstration on the making of floral arrangements. He used many types of materials, including drift wood. At the close of his demonstration, a draw was made for the many lovely pieces, and were won by Mrs. E. Fraresso, of Guelph, Mrs. M. Schneider, Mrs. E. Habermehl, Mrs. W. Pettit, Mrs. D. Young, Mrs. B. Schwandt, Mrs. E. J. Kerr, and Mrs. E. Frank. Mrs. Archie Bagg offered a vote of thanks. Mrs. V. Rosenberger presided for the meeting. The program was on “Home Economics and Health”. The Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were given by Mrs. W. Olesen and Mrs. H. Schmiedendorf, respectively, and the motto, “You don’t find time, you make it” was given by Mrs. Frank. A donation was given for V.O.N., after which, Mrs. J. Campbell gave a report of the Area Convention, held at O.A.C. Guelph, last week. Mrs. Olesen reported on the extension service program entitled “143 lbs. Meat”, the first lesson of which will be held at the home of Mrs. H. Simmons, R.R. #1, Hespeler, on Tuesday October 17th, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Rosenberger read a paper on laundry hints that was on a very humorous theme, and Mrs. L. Downs read an article entitled “Modern Living”. Lunch was served by the committee of Mrs. L. Burton, Mrs. E. Habermehl, and Mrs. A. Richardson. Mrs. W. Brubacher acted as courtesy convener. A social time followed. |
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Comic Readings Entertain Women’s
Institute Members November 15th 1961. On Tuesday afternoon, the Hespeler Women’s Institute was host to the Jubilee Women’s Institute and the Puslinch Lake Women’s Institute, in the I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) Lodge Hall, with a good representation from all three groups. The meeting came to order with the singing of the Women’s Institute Ode, with Mrs. Harry Simmons at the piano. This was followed by the recitation of the Mary Stewart collect. Hespeler Women’s Institute President, Mrs. Robert Oliver, welcomed the guests, and in place of the regular roll call, everyone introduced themselves to the group. Hespeler Secretary, Mrs. Ralph Doerr, reported the minutes of the previous meeting, after which, the President took care of the business at hand. Mrs. E. J. Kerr,
of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, gave two humorous readings, entitled “Hoo Cow Moo” and “Just a Married Woman”, which were
enjoyed by all. Two vocal solos
followed, beautifully sung by Mrs. Simmons of the Jubilee Women’s Institute,
the first, “Let’s Take an Old Fashioned Walk”, and the second, “The Love
Song”. “Pa and the Monthly Bills” was
presented by Mrs. Lisso of the Puslinch The singing of “The Queen”, with Mrs. E. Fisher at the piano, closed the meeting. Mrs. Oliver thanked the visiting groups for the program, and Mrs. Kerr, of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, and Mrs. Hunter, of the Puslinch Lake Women’s Institute, in turn, thanked the Hespeler group for their hospitality and invitation. The Hespeler ladies served lunch. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Hears
Children’s Aid Official February 2nd 1962. J. W. Donnachie, of the South Waterloo Children’s Aid Society, was the guest speaker on Thursday evening, at the February meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Howard Strycker, of R.R. #1, Hespeler. Mr. Donnachie, who was introduced by Mrs. Leonard Burton,
told of the work of the society. He
talked on the care and protection of children, stating that there were now 55
branches in Mrs. Victor
Rosenberger presided for the meeting.
Mrs. William Olesen gave the Secretary’s report. Roll call was answered with “Radio or TV
programs I like or do not like and why”, and proved very interesting. Mrs. Herb Schmiedendorf gave the
Treasurer’s statement, after which, the Secretary read a letter from the
Provincial President, Mrs. L. G. Lymburner, of Standing
committee reports were given by Mrs. F. Tschanz and Mrs. Bagg, and several
thank you notes for Christmas treats were also read. Mrs. Olesen reported on the summary day for
the “143 lbs. meat” course, held in Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. E. J. Kerr, Mrs. Downes, and Mrs. Arthur Robinson. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Meets at
the Glen Christie Sunday School March 2nd 1962. The March meeting of the Jubilee Women’s Institute was held on Thursday evening in the Glen Christie Sunday School, with Mrs. E. J. Kerr, the Vice-President, presiding. Mrs. W. Olesen
gave the Secretary’s report, followed by the Treasurer’s report, read by Mrs.
H. Schmiedendorf. Roll call was
answered with “make a vegetable corsage and wear it”. It was decided to send the President to the
Officers Conference, being held in Mrs. A. Robinson, Mrs. W. Pettit, and Mrs. M. Pinkerton were named for the nominating committee. It was decided to send $2 per member to the International Scholarship Fund, and plans were discussed for the 15th anniversary tea, being held in the Glen Christie Sunday School on April 11th. A resolution was presented and passed by the members, deploring the quality of certain CBC programs presented recently. The standing committee reports were given by Mrs. Pettit and Mrs. H. Strycker. The program for the evening was under the sponsorship of the “Agriculture and Canadian Industries” committees. The hymn of all nations was sung, after which, Mrs. A. Kroeger gave the motto “A rose is far more if given before, than sumptuous wreaths to the dead”. A rare musical treat was enjoyed during the program when Mrs. J. Krueger favoured the group with two vocal solos, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. H. Simmons. The highlight of the meeting was a demonstration by Mrs. W. Brubacher on the making of ice cream. Mrs. L. Downs acted as courtesy convener, and lunch was served by the committee of Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Kroeger, and Mrs. Mills Senior. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute Elects
New Officers for 1962. April 7th 1962. The election and
installation of officers for the coming term was held on Thursday evening,
when the Jubilee Women’s Institute held their annual meeting at the home of
Mrs. William Pettit, of Mrs. E. J. Kerr,
the Vice-President, presided in the absence of Mrs. V. Rosenberger, who is
vacationing with her husband in The past year’s activities were reviewed, showing donations to the V.O.N., the Guelph and Galt schools for retarded children, Canadian Cancer Society, Freeport Auxiliary, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Easter Seals campaign, Canadian Association of Consumers, and the Save the Children Fund. Contributions were made to the district scholarship fund and the International Scholarship fund. Layettes had been sent to the Unitarian Services, and cancer dressings had been made. Many other items were mentioned, and reports were given by Mrs. W. Brubacher, Mrs. H. Strycker, Mrs. Pettit, Mrs. H. Simmons, Mrs. W. Olesen, and Mrs. M. Pinkerton. Mrs. Simmons also reported on the giant rummage sale, being held in the Galt Market Building, April 24th, at 7 p.m. The motto “Our Best Publicity is Ourselves, in Our Kind Acts and Friendly Deeds” was given by Mrs. Olesen. Mrs. L. Downes conducted the installation ceremony, with the following officers: |
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Past President: |
Mrs. V. Rosenberger. |
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President: |
Mrs. E. J. Kerr. |
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First Vice-President: |
Mrs. A. Kroeger. |
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Second Vice-President: |
Mrs. F. Tschanz. |
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Secretary: |
Mrs. W. Olesen. |
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Treasurer: |
Mrs. H. Schmiedendorf. |
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District Director: |
Mrs. V. Rosenberger. |
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Branch Directors: |
Mrs. H. Strycker, Mrs. W. Brubacher, & Mrs. Archie Bagg. |
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The standing committees are: |
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Agriculture & Canadian Industries: |
Mrs. A. Robinson, Mrs. M. Pinkerton, Mrs. E. Mills, Mrs. R. Shortill. |
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Historical Research: |
Mrs. A. Kroeger, Mrs. H. Simmons, Mrs. W. Becker, Mrs. L. Downs. |
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Citizenship and Education: |
Mrs. W. Pettit, Mrs. B. Schwandt, Mrs. A. Richardson, Mrs. W. Brubacher. |
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Home Economics and Health: |
Mrs. F. Tschanz, Mrs. W. G. Inglis, Mrs. A. MacDonald, Mrs. E. Frank. |
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Resolutions: |
Mrs. H. Simmons, Mrs. S. Melrose. |
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Auditors: |
Mrs. L. Downes, Mrs. S. Melrose. |
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Public Relations Representative: |
Mrs. Arthur Bagg. |
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Federation of Agriculture: |
Mrs. L. Burton, Mrs. P. Prong. |
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Tweedsmuir History Committee: |
Mrs. Strycker, Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. V. Rosenberger, Mrs. L. Burton, Mrs. H. Simmons. |
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Press Representatives: |
Mrs. H. Strycker, Mrs. W. Becker. |
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Flower and Card: |
Mrs. H. Schmiedendorf, Mrs. V. Rosenberger. |
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Courtesy conveners: |
Mrs. Archie Bagg, Mrs. D. Young. |
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Mrs. Kerr then took the chair, to bring the meeting to a close, after which, a delicious potluck buffet was enjoyed. |
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Jubilee Women’s Institute of Glen
Christie Hold Anniversary Tea, Closing
Sunday School (from the
Galt Reporter newspaper for April 12th 1962.) An anniversary tea held by the Jubilee Women’s Institute at the Glen Christie Sunday School, on Wednesday, was the final activity that will take place before it is demolished. The building, along with the homes in the community, north of Hespeler, are being removed to make way for extending the quarries at the Gypsum Lime and Alabastine plant. The tea celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Jubilee Women’s Institute, with 28 ladies present, including guests and ex-members, to enjoy a short program and social time. The President, Mrs. E. J. Kerr, acted as chairman. Mrs. L. Downs read the roll call of charter members, and a minute of silence was observed in memory of departed members, followed by a poem by Mrs. Kerr. Mrs. W. Olesen read a history of Glen Christie and the Sunday School, written by herself. A skit, written by Mrs. F. Tschanz, assisted by Mrs. H. Simmons, combining the real with fictional, depicting a Women’s Institute meeting and covering the 15 years of the Jubilee Institute, was presented with considerable humour. Those taking part were Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Olesen, Mrs. H. Strycker, Mrs. Downs, Mrs. Tschanz, Mrs. A. Bagg, Mrs. A Krueger, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. A. Robertson, and Mrs. S. Melrose. Mrs. W. Brubaker supplied the commentary. Among the former members present were Mrs. R. Frey and Mrs. E. Prong, of Kitchener, Mrs. G. B. Howard, of Guelph, and Mrs. H. Mollison, of Hespeler, the first president. With the removal of the Sunday School building, where its meetings have been held, the Jubilee Institute will meet in the homes of members. The final service in the Glen Christie Sunday School was held last Sunday morning, with a large attendance, and followed by a dinner to commemorate its closing. The building was erected in 1923, and in early years, church services were also held. The Sunday School has been interdenominational, and for the past 20 years, Ross Warner, of Hespeler, has been the superintendent. Granville Moran, of Hespeler, was assistant superintendent for some years, and Fred Hutchings, also of Hespeler, had previously acted as superintendent for six years. Early workers were A. Habermehl and G. Overholt. The community of
Glen Christie came into being in the latter part of the past century when
limestone was discovered along the Within recent years, 22 families have lived in the community, the majority being employed at the lime kiln. Recently, a new quarry has been opened near the homes and the Sunday School, and the operation no longer permits occupancy. |
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