A Women’s Institute newsletter from Miss Clarey on the subject of addictions was passed

around and discussed.

Next meeting in April would entertain and celebrate the PEIWI 60th Anniversary. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Empress McDowell. Songs sung were Old Rugged Cross, When Irish Eyes are Smiling and the Maple Leaf Forever. A letter of thanks from the Cancer Society

was extended to the canvassers for raising $83.50.

In May, new business consisted of an important discussion on cleaning along the roads. The provincial women’s institute introduced their Centennial Roadside Clean Up project. Time set was the following Saturday, 9:30 a.m. It was the first Roadside Clean up but not the last. Nearly 50 years later the roadside clean up still takes place at a date announced in May. People of all ages put on their gloves and rubber boots and walk into ditches, along the road and under trees, putting garbage into bags to be picked up later by drivers who take them to the dump. Some people prefer to do their clean up on the beach, but no matter where, the garbage is picked up.

Clean is better. At times tree seedlings are planted as well.

Mrs. Wilfred Dennis spoke on beautification with flowers and shrubs and what kinds of trees and plants for were best for shade and ornamental. She also told the group how she was experimenting with different cucumber types for pickles, and the kind of fertilizer she used for her annual dahlias. Meeting closed by all repeating a Mitzvah Benediction (a Hebrew blessing) defined from institute member and Google. We pray each prayer in our own way. May we render peace in our world, with wisdom and gentle patience, God needs no words, no English or

Hebrew.

In January 15, 1975 an institute meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Alvin Yeo. Her father-in- law, Mr. John Yeo, donated $5 and said, “I will never forget our institute many years ago when

they made knitting and quilts when my children were young.” In 1977 he again donated $60.

Mrs. Wanda Adams was convenor of the school committee and reported that students needed glue and small scissors. For treats school children would now receive pop and chips twice a year

-at the end of the school year and the Christmas Concert.

At the annual meeting in September, 1975, 20 members met at the home of Mrs. Winburn Harris.

After the Mary Stewart Collect and roll call, Members paid their dues.

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