Maple Leaf Women’s Institute marks centennial milestone

Long-standing institution makes several donations to local organizations, Aug. 25

September 1, 2021 @ 1:12 pmLocal News

To help mark its milestone 100th anniversary, the Maple Leaf Women’s Institute made several donations to local organizations during one of its final chapter meetings held at Veky’s International Cuisine in Listowel on Aug. 25. Maple Leaf members, from left: Bev Caudle, Olive Walsh, Phyllis Thompson, Ruth Dewar, Bonna May, Robina Alexander, Jean Dewar and Barbara Grube. Absent: Iola Subject. (Dan McNee photo)

NORTH PERTH – We are celebrating our centennial anniversary on Aug. 25, 2021, 100 years to the day of the first meeting at the home of Mrs. James Hamilton – that was the beginning of Maple Leaf Women’s Institute branch. When the First World War ended, the Sixth Concession Sewing Circle and War Services Group…

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