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Some World War II Activities:
1940
A Sterling draft for £50 was sent to Mrs. Vincent Massey in England, to help provide comforts
for the women of the Armed Forces. Mrs. Massey cabled her thanks and a letter of appreciation
was received from the Rt. Hon. Herbert Morrison, Minister of Defence.
1941
Ethel Butler was appointed to act on the Advisory Council of the Canadian Women's
Voluntary War Services.
1942
The Trawler Group was formed for the purpose of supplying extra woollens and
comforts to the skipper and crew of H.M.T. “Strathavon”. Shipments were made
through the Overseas Parcel League of Montreal.
Olive Heughan, through her own efforts, collected from her friends, purchased
and sent to Britain 500 dozen sanitary napkins at a value of $123.45. “A happy
Club is an efficient Club.” Through the kind offices of Western Assurance
Company, many dresses, suits, underwear and toilet articles were sent to
Britain. Gifts of useful articles were made to the Trawlers “Strathavon” and
“Cloughstone.”
Harriet Parsons, who was with the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, forwarded a
letter from that department emphasizing that the Club should not serve tea,
coffee or sugar for any social functions. This was observed all through the
rationing period.
Our International outlook – “broad human sympathies; a special appreciation for
the need of co-operation among nations, and a belief in the high mission of
women.”
$100 donated to the Prisoners of War Fund, the Red Cross and the Chinese Relief
Fund. Members helped in Tag Days for each of these organizations.
1944
An appeal from Malta for childrens clothing was answered.
1945
Four clocks at $20 each were purchased for H.M.C.S. “Toronto”,
and scores of ditty bags were sent to the Navy League.
1949
June 7 – Two antique brass candlesticks were sent to the Toronto Club by
Tynemouth BPW in recognition of food parcels sent by us to their members.
 An international group of BPW members enjoy an evening out on the town in New York City. Fourth from the left is Gladys Douglas, president of the Toronto BPW Club in 1951.
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