swimming lessons. They collected for the Red Cross Society, March of Dimes, Cancer Society, Salvation Army and Tuberculosis. Money was also raised for the O’Leary Fire Department.

Various means of fundraising were undertaken. The most popular were bake sales, bazaars, afternoon teas, suppers, auctions and occa- sionally catering to various functions - among these was the official opening of the Regional Services Centre.

Their theatrical ability was also exhibited by the performance of plays and concerts put on by the ladies of this early Women’s Institute.

By 1950 membership had increased to forty-two. This is probably the highest number on register in the O’Leary Institute's history.

Some of the early presidents were Marjorie Phillips, Laura Rayner, and Jessie Moreshead. Secretaries were Frances MacWilliam, Verna Phillips, and Frances Dewar.

Milo Women’s Institute Convention (and surrounding districts)

Our last annual convention

In this year of 1939

May leave the memory of some folk But it will never depart from mine.

The weather was ideal,

The hall was nice and clean Everyone came quite early

It all seemed like a pleasant dream.

The officers did their duty And did it really well;

How things will go next year No one on earth can tell.

The handiwork and demonstrations Were beautiful to see,

But OH the trouble started

When we went to get the tea.

(first chorus) Institute, Institute, join it one and all

Then we’ll all meet once a year In the Milo hall.

Hebron was there with their cookies They were beautiful to adore

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