Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Summer 1970, p. 37

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INTERNATIONAL Haysville H A study of the traditions of Norway brought information re the hostess country for the next A.C.W.W. Conference (August 10-19, 1971) to those attending a branch meeting. Oxdrift â€" Motto â€" “World Affairs Are Our Affairs.” Tavistock â€" Japan and its famed Osaka 70 provided the theme of an International pro» gram. For an introduction an outline of Ja- pan‘s history was presented. Reading of poetry by Japanese pOets. slides showing Japanese people and scenery; and a lunch of Japanese food created an interesting atmosphere. AGRICULTURE AND CANADIAN IN- DUSTRIES Shetland â€" A meeting program featured :1 panel discussion using the topic, “Should farm wives have a say in the purchase of farm goods?" Molesworth â€" The feeding and care of chinchillas was explained at a branch meeting by a member of the Chinchilla Breeders Asso» elation. Grace Patterson â€" A branch program was centred on Canadian fruits and vegetables. A demonstration using recipes using the Canadiâ€" an products was enjoyed. Oakhill â€" The Art of Glassmaking was the title of a meeting program. A speaker dis- cussed and displayed a collection of carnival glass; and explained the process of making glass. Kairshea â€" A speaker explained her experi- ences in participating in the “Farm Vacations" program. She said that her family had found it a most rewarding experience both for her fam- ily and their paying guests. Central Enniskillen â€" Roll Call and Discus- ion â€" “What can a farmer and his wife do to have more leisure time?” Ravenna â€" A guest speaker explained the compositiOn of honey and the by-products of the industry of bee-keeping She said, “Bee- keepers” bees are the hub of Agriculture since bees are foremost for pollination.“ Recipes us- ing honey were given out. Summerstown Front â€" Motto â€" “Nothing is lost on a journey by stopping to pray or to feed your horse." Coronation â€" Roll Call â€" “The Uses of Plastics in Agriculture." Kippin East â€" A debate using the title “There are more advantages in being a rural housewife than an urban housewife” provided a lively program at a branch meeting. SUMMER 1970 Mrs. Shirley Cleve of Strothroy received Advanced Honours for completing lB 4-H Girls Homemaking projects. HOME ECONOMICS AND HEALTH Detlor â€" L’Amable â€"â€" Roll Call â€" Little things that make life beautiful, Seolland â€" A nurse from the Victorian Or- der of Nurses addressed a branch meeting and told of the services available through the V.O.N. Dance â€"â€" Motto â€" “People don't plan to fail: they just fail to plan." Harrowsmith â€" Roll Call â€"- “A favourite use of cheese.“ Maple Valley â€" “Everyone is a consumer" was the subject of a paper presented at a branch meeting. Fordwich H A symposium disCUSsing the subject. “Which is more influential in bringing up a child â€" the school, the church, the home?” was an interesting branch program feature. Violet Hill Fâ€" A representative of the Chil- dren's Aid addressed a branch meeting giving a history of the Children‘s Aid and outlining the work of the Society. Rosemont â€" A film on "Safety" provided program material for a meeting. Emphasis was put on the necessity to keep electrical wiring in good condition, and equipment such as step ladders. steps and stairways, implements, etc. in good repair. 37

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