Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Winter 1965, p. 12

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that a food information specialist be ap- pointed. Miss Ruth Moyle was appointed and visited Vineiand Processing and Packing plants and markets in northern Ontario. Miss Moyle is continuing to do tapes for distribution to local radio stations. Discussion on terminology of grades, Can- ada prefix. fluid ounces on processed prod- ucts. meat content of frozen meat pies all proves there is much for the buying public to learn. The setup for meat inspection was ex- plained but this may take some time for admin- jstralion. Attention is to be given to southern Ontario lirst. following through to the north. The chairman. Mr. D. E. Williams attended the International Trade Fair in Tel-Aviv Israel representing the Department of Agriculture at a food exhibit by the Ontario Government. ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY Mrs. W. C. Cunningham is representative on the Elizabeth Fry Society. Mrs. Cunningham reported that this Society is doing a fine work, especially in their pre-release program for women in prisons. These girls shortly go out into society receive an orientation to reacquaint them with the day-to-day living in a commun- ity, to be able to mix and talk with other peo- ple, ride on street cars. shop and feel a part of the community. The Society is well worth our continued support. PUBLIC RELATIONS This report was given by Mrs. A. S. Zoeller. Public Relations Officer for F.W.|.O. Public Relations Officers at all levels are making an honest attempt to promote our work and uphold the ideals of Women’s Institutes. It is evident that many branches are acquaint- ing themselves with the work at both national and international level. it is a stride forward for P.R.O.'s when they realize that theirs is a creative job knowing no limits and yet visualâ€" l7.ng the importance ot‘ dignity. sincerity and constant hard work. One large department store offered ninth.“ space for a display of Women’s IDSilltlli; i terial during the convention. What an .pr lent opporturiity to place our name beta»: m public! Women’s Institutes play an imr rt ll“. . «m part at the local fairsâ€"here, too, is l W portunity to make ourselves better km m your own community. If the reports rt My are a true indication, there appears 1. - ._ lack of response to the “Make Canada. lier" project. We are hopeful that at 111 In. trict Annuals tangible thoughts will h verted into constructive ideas. Many roll calls and mottoes were rept- Let's come up with some new and fled Are you interested in having a suppr ‘ Jr your area convention? This is indeed my lent opportunity for our members to first hand what is available. A little thu to a good display must: be given by the w and. what is most important, it sh. placed in a prominent place. More branches gave to the Hoodle» stead Fund and the Foundation Fun UNESCO figures were considerany but it is depressing to note that F' International Scholarship Fund limpe- so far behind that it makes us wondr- the lack of support? If we all put 1 extra effort to donate the last $20.0H- the closing date, April 30, terms 01 i could be set up. The pride that would I as Women’s Institute members of Ur ' the assistance we could give in a hum. way to the developing countries won our hearts sing. Those dreams of out be a reality; and we would be the rit having shared the wealth of this in province along with the thought of be; to share our knowledge. What a \w- donationâ€"“A gift of sharing.” Your Provincial P.R.O. has had a bit with meetings and workshops. Tapes pressions of the national convention u. back to CKNX. Interviews were arm new group of slides and commentar} i i Mrs. Trivers, President, at ri. sent: the 1964 Scholarships to r dents who have vac their first year ' donald Institute. ‘T-l are made on the academic protirit girls urei lef! t Ill‘ Miss M. E. A: 7" Port Arthur; M: 1 Neal, Marmara; A. Westluke, 5 Miss E. A. L: "* Beomsville; Mis‘ Norsworthy, Arno HOME AND C(, .‘tTRY

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