Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Summer 1952, p. 13

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"the question was raised about returning the '-‘Greek children to Greece, the Soviets re- “ frained from voting. ‘ 0f the persOnnel of the committee. Mrs. Marshall referred particularly to Eleanor Roosevelt as the person who has done more for women’s rights and human rights than anyone else living; and to the delegate from Iraq, whose mother still wears the veil and has never seen any man except her husband. “It is a long step to take in one generation,” Mrs. Marshall said, “from wearing the Veil to ‘ Working out present world problems." “In spite of all the propaganda to the con- trary, the U. N. has done a great deal in creat» ‘ ing a feeling of live and let live," Mrs. Mar- shall declared. "We haVe gone through the At the Golden Jubilee celebration of Shelburne Women's Institute. From left to right, front row: Mrs. Elliott Stoddurt, pianist; Mrs. Clifford Shields, secretory- treosurer; Mrs. W. Bunslon, second vice-president; Mrs. Edgar Patterson, president; Mrs. Sam Cromhie, first viceâ€" bickering stage and now the disarmament committee has reached the reasoning stage. And the work is not all done in the General Assembly. The work of the specialized agen- cies, F.A.O., UNESCO, the World Health Dr- ganization and others goes on continuously. It has some effect, too. that delegates can mingle with one another and become acquainted." The speaker’s final Word was that the con- struction of sufficient military force to stop aggression is not enough. but that “we women must strengthen our nation through freedom and justice so that these will overcome com- muniSm. We will have to break through barâ€" riers of history and education but it is our great hope of world peace." Tips on Business Procedure “The success of a lot of business men is due to their ability to pick up good secretaries." SUMMER 1952 This was the introduction to a practical and entertaining talk on "Good Business Procedure for Women’s Institutes" by Mr. Stothers. Public Relations Department of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Speaking particularly to Seth retaries and treasurers, Mr. Stothers empha- sized these points: Simplicity is the keynote of a good secretary â€" one file should bf: sufficient. All receipts should be made in duplicate and copies of all letters sent out should be kept, Never take over the hwks until they have been audited â€" this is: a proâ€" tection for your predecessor as well as your- self. Have receipts and vouchers for every payment made. Make out cheques before you go to the meeting so that they are ready for the president to sign; but never ask the pres» president; Mrs. John Fines, district director; Mrs. H. Maguire, press reporter. Back row: Mrs. J. BenningrOn, branch director; Mrs, H. Beaver, flower converter,- Mrs. George Collins, branch director; Mrs. R. Henderson. assistant pianist. dent to sign a cheque for you to take home with you â€" it may get lost. Get money into the bank as soon as possible after you receive it. When you receive a cheque for the organâ€" ization, don‘t cash it. Deposit it and issue a cheque against it. This good bit of adviCe Mr. Stothers gave to all Institute members: "The president is the captain: the members are the crew. It you have anything to say, say it before you leave the ship. not after you go ashore." A Panel 0n Programmes Following a morning in discussion groups the leaders of the groups put on a most inter» esting panel discussion on the conference theme, “Programmes With a Broader Vision." Mrs. Edmund Hansuld of Tavistock was chairâ€" man. The other members of the panel were: Mrs, George Ridley, R.R.3, Caledonia; Mrs. 13

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