Sydenham WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 1, [1946] - [1994], p. 21

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The W.I. semiâ€"annual magazine, "Home and Country" cost the members 12;5 per year. A lecture was given by Lawyer Sampson on Laws Pertaining to Women and Children. A demonstration by a representative of the Extension Branch, Toronto, was given on "Supper Dishes". An illustrated lecture on cancer was given at an open meeting in the Town Hall by a Kingston doctor. . A discussion was carried on and continued for years about securing a health nurse for the Public Schools, but no progress was ever made. A new convener was added to the list of officers of W.I., â€" Community Activities and Public Relations. At this time the Loughboro Public Memorial Library was no longer functioning, though later it was reopened and is quite active at present. The W.I. was still canvassing for the Blind. Because of low attendance in summer, the July and August meetings were dropped and only 10 regular meetings per year were held. Water Carnival and dance following at night was still held. The Cemetary fence of iron, installed by the W.I. was cleaned and repainted. A donation was made to the newly opened Kingston and District School for the Retarded, This began operation under Mrs. F. Lemieux and Mrs. Otto Gossage. "Safe Driving" Cards (300) were received on request from the Department of Highways and distributed in the Sydenham High School. "Safety on Bikes" cards were passed out in the Public School, and "The Motorists‘ Manual" was given to each W.I. family. 1956â€"1961 Each November a wreath was purchased from the Legion and laid on the Cenotaph during the Memorial Services on Nov. lith. . In 1959 the W.I. helped set up the Annie H. Haggerty 4â€"H. scholarship for girls. In 1960 our W.I. took a membership in the Canadian Association of Consumers. Many travelogues, illustrated with coloured slides, were given by our own members or local people. | 19

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