Rugby W. I.' s
65th Birthday
On Nov. .3 approximately 50 ladies met
to celebrate Rugby's 65th birthday, which
probably makes them the third oldest
institute in Alberta.
Visitors were welcomed by Mrs. Harvey
Hosegood, Master of Cermonies, from
High River, Calgary, Drumheller and
neighboring branches. A resume of their
history was read by Mrs. Alan Vipond,
covering the amount of work done for
" Home & Country" during two World
Wars, the depression and in later years.
Mrs. Joe Rowbottom, 1st Vice President
A. W. I., presented the 65 th year scroll to
Mrs Gary Stewart, Sect. The members
sang a humorous song composed by Mrs.
Ross Young.
Mrs. Holly Hallett, dist. Director- Dist 5
was presented with a bouquet of flowers
in appreciation for her services as Const.
Convener and the workshops she planned.
Mrs. Nora Prosser, only living Canadian
charter member was presented with an
A. W. I, cup and saucer.
Red silk roses were given in
appreciation to Mrs. Jim Johnston, Const.
Convenor: Mrs. Harry Richardson, past
Const. Convener and past Hist. Director
of Dist, 5; Mrs. ('. Davies. past Const.
Convener; Mrs. Alan Vipond, past Const.
Convener; Mrs. Ross Young for her
President of A. W. I, for 4 years. She also
served with F. W. I. C. as a Jr. Board
member. 4 years: Sr. Board member. 4
years: and Director for 4 years and she
toured several of the American states as
the Canadian winner of the Grace
Frysinger Award. The best wishes of all
A. W. I, members are extended to Marion
and her husband and we wish them much
happiness in the years ahead.
The family were happy to receive the
announcement of the marriage of Mrs.
Myrtle Roberts to Mr. Ruben Heyer of
Medical Lake, Washington, U. S. A. The
wedding took place at the Baptist Church
in Quartzsite, Arizona on December 10th,
1978, witnessed by Myrtle's brother- in-law
and wife Mr. and Mrs. Abner Barker.
Mr. and Mrs. Heyer are expected to arrive
at Drumheller in early April after
spending the rest of the winter at their
" winter residence" at Quartsite. Mrs.
Heyer has been an active worker in
A. W. I, all her life, at branch, constituency
and district levels. She was President of
A. W. I, from 1961 to 1965 and was a
Junior Board member of F. W. I. C. She has
also been very active in her
community— Red Cross, Cancer Society,
Hospital Board etc.
The members of A. W. I, extend
congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Heyer
and wish them many happy years
together.
Mcuonneii, mayer, Arizona, msu & uiviveu
by numerous nephews and nieces.
Arriving from Colorado in 1917 she
and her late husband farmed in the
Nightingale district, retiring to Calgary
in 1958. Mrs. Kimmett was a dedicated
member of the Alberta Women's
Institutes having first joined in 1917. She
was awarded a " Life Membership" in
1962. In 1976, she was presented with a
special Award in recognition of 59 years
as a valued member and for her untiring
efforts for " Home and Country". She will
be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Ray Lake A. W. I, has been saddend and
shocked by the sudden passing of Amy
Harpe at the age of 50 on August 7, 1978
in Lilienthal in West Germany while on a
visiting tour with her husband.
She is survived by her husband, their 7
children and grandchildren. She was a
charter member of the Ray Lake A. W. I,
for 18 years and served in different
offices, always willing to lend a helping
hand when needed. She was an active
member in her church and community
and will be sadly missed by all who knew
her.
Mrs. F. Zajic of Wainwright Alberta,
and a faithful member of the Rose Willow
W. I. passed away on Oct 4. at the age of
81 years. She joined the Rose Willow W. I.
