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l l f L NEW BOARDVDIRECTOR --- Dele-- gates'to the Area Convention of the NorthCentral Women's Institute elect- ed a new' director to the Provincial Friday at RiohardsLanding. Board I Resolutions director Mrs. L. Trivers, Thessalon (left) is congratulated on her bid for' this important post by Home Econo- mist Helen McKeroher on behalf of the Board at the meeting Thursday and Ontario Department of Agriculture. Photo by Tranter Women '3 Institute Seeks Abolition of Saving Time Star Staff Special RICHARDS» LANDING -- Resolutions dealing with everything from dayylight saving time to the pockets in 'men's overalls were heard an: the annual VWomen's Insti- tute Convention. . Meeting here for the two,- day sessions Thursday and' : Fridaydele'gates threw out '12 of the 20 resolutions -present~ ed by Resolution Convener Mrs. Brock -Suddaby. .' Those accepted by the con- vention and being forwarded to the Federated Women's in- ;stitwtes of Ontario for consid- ' oration ilher'e include}- "Dayligm- saving ,tim'e is a menace to the health at the growing generation; interferes with our dhildren's sleeping 'harbilts (be 'it resolved that daylight sa g time be abol~ 'ished forever " , "Whereas rural schools -ai-e built 'on a .main highway-s 'whereon the speed 1mm:th 50 miles per hour ;and whereas 'ma-ny of the pupil sattending these schoolsmust cross oirer to the other side to abide by the traffic regulations regard- ing pedestrians; and whereas most motorists ignore road signs asking them to 'slow' down; thereto" be it resolv- ed tha't'the Depavtment oil Highways 'be requested to re duce sDeed limit on highways in the vicinity of these schools and to indicate it by a proper sign." ' "Whereas the community has been'pilagued by sex per- Vex"a '13 0111' shows, highways and 5011001 areas; and where- as 31%! 'ving a jail sen- ten'EG 11"" epeat this .crime 3 am min be it rest» - treatment be put on probation for a two-year period." "Whereas family allowanc- es are discontinued at the age of 18 the Department of Wel-v tare be requested to continue the paymant of Family Al- lowance to the age of 18 for those still attending school." "Whereas dust so readily penetrates. cotton bags in which sugar and flour are packed, the manufacturer be requested to use a liner in these'bags which would be ,imp'ervious to due ." "Whereas several railway crossingsin Algoma district are dangerous due to visual obstruction' and many acci- dents and several fatalities have occurred at Echo, Bay, Bar River and Desbarats and approaching trains are often concealed by snow ploughed banks in the winter, die Board ot_'I'ran'sport be requested to install some device at 1Jhe most dangerous crossings in Ontario to, -- ' ehi' erect more roadside tables and trash cans for the conven- ience of the motoring public. l Manufacturers of man's overalls will be requested to sew the pockets 0! the over- alls more securely at seams. Mrs. 'J'. Lee, Sr., Gal--son. presided for the morning ses- sion Friday and Mrs. Brock Suddaby, Portlock, for the at- ternoon session. Mrs; James Haggarty, re- ' tiring Provincial president,: urged the delegates to consid- er the purchase of the Aden laid Hoodless home in St. {George as a national project. "Our organization is spon- soring the World Retugeo' Year," Mrs. Haggarty bold ' the members, "and joining zwith the Tely Milk Ship to provide transportation for powdered milk in countries demerately: in» need (oi food." Mrs. Haggerty, in saying flood-byeto the Area, said "I Elm leaving this office feeling