Tweedsmuir History, Sunnyside Women's Institute, Volume 2, 1955-1990, p. 7

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History of Sunnyside Branch During the year 1928-29, several young women with small children- Mrs. Stewart King, Mrs. Roy Lundy, Mrs.Thomas Lundy, Mrs. James Owens,- met from time to time for social visits. They called themselves "The Little Mothers". Mrs. George Hainsworth, who was older but sometimes attended the meetings, suggested that we join a real society. Thus it was her idea that led to the organization of our branch of the W.I. The branch was organized August l4th, 1929 at the home of Mrs. Geo. Hainsworth. Mrs. McCrea of Bruce Mines explained the purpose of the organization and officers wer elected as follows: President --Mrs. Geo. McPhee 1st. Vice-President"-Mrs. Robt. Lundy, Sr. Secretary -- James Owens Treasurer -â€"Mrs. Donald McPhee, Mrs. Geo. Hainsworth )Mrs. John Lobban Directors ( )Mrs.Robt.Lundy,Jr. At this time the superintendont was Mr. Putman. List of members for 1929: Mrs. Geo. Hainsworth, Miss Katy Lundy, Mrs. John Lobban, Mrs. Lundy, Sr., Mrs. Robt. Lundy, Jr., Mrs. Thos. Lundy, Mrs.Donald McPhee, Isabella McCrea, Mrs. Geo. MacPhee, Mrs. James Owens, Mrs. Alex King Mrs. John Hopper, Mrs. Geo. Shaule, Mrs. Stewart King, Mrs.Alex McDonald, and Mrs.Hector MCKenzie. In 1930, 26 names were listed which was a record. In 1932 the standing committees became part of our programme planning. Some of the work done by the branch through the years has been, the presentation of silver cups to new babies, the purchase of nuts and candies for the children at the school Christmas concert, help with the cleaning of the cemetery, help to Children's Shelter,a loan chest for use of the sick, dental clinics, curtains for the church a display corner at the Fall Fair, a donation to the Little Rapids Rink, stork showers,hospital bills paid, fire relief, a gas lantern for the church purchased, flowers sent, donation toward tractor for Greece Gifts were given to members leaving the neighbourhood,gifts bought for solders, used clothing sent to Europe, quantities of knitting done during the war, donation to Manitoba relief, donation to Adelaide Hoodless Foundation, treats to shut-ins, treats to the sick, cards to the sick and bereaved, boxes sent overseas, helped with the wiring of the church, and helped the district to buy an iron lung. Some on the more interesting community activities were: Topsy-Turvy Social, Flea Social, Pot Luck Supper, Bobbie Burns Socials, box socials. Part of the yearly programme was a contest. Sides were chosen and a point was given for attendance, 5-for roll call given, 3-for roll call sent in and 10 for a new member. At the end of the year, the losers treated the winners. One meeting featured a mock council . Another occasion was a debate, "Resolved that a man should be the head of the household.The negative side won. Ways of making money included mystery boxes and bazaars, white

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