HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-06-03, Page 13NOW THE WORLD KNOWS — Or at least that part of the world that drives past
the Doug and Faye Upshall school house south of Seaforth on the Kippen road, now
• knows that the Upshall's had twin boys, 'born May 26. Friends and neighbours
erected this huge sign on the roof Friday and it surprised Mrs. Upshall when she
came home from South Huron Hospital Tuesday. The sign installation was aided by ,
the fact that a scaffolding was up the side of the house while a new roof is being put
on. The twins, Johnnie and Jamie, join two little girls in. the Upshall family
(Staff Photo)
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is pleased
TO ANNOUNCE
That We Now Have A
"Class A"
Auto Mechanic
On Staff To Serve You.
THE STUDENTS' COUNCIL
and Staff of
Huron Centennial
School
Wish to thank the community for their
generous support of school programmes this
year.. '
Through the sale of Christmas Cards,
candy and, bake sales, attendance at Movie
Nights and Concerts, we have benefitted in
the following ways:
New lawn mower
— Classroom screens
— Cassette player
— Special films
— Choir sweaters
— Graduation banquet
— Camp Sylvan
— Grade eight trip to
Ottawa
—Prizes for track & fiebland bike rodeo and •
trophies
We sincerely thank you
We're Off
to the Fair.
The Clinton Spring Fair, that is.June 4th,
5th, and 6th.
Come and visit our display in the arena,
-Nancy, Don and Doug will be waiting for
you.
We'll show you what's new in panelling,
lighting, carpeting, power tools, and
vanities. We have many great bargains
awaiting you.
Don't forget to drop in and get your free
ticket on our Skil Cordless Power Drill
draw. (Value $99.95)
Have a great time at the Fair!
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PHONE 4E12-3441
BAYF I ELD RD., CLINTON
OPEN ; Monday to Thursdayriiam. to 6 p.m.;
Friday a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. hi 400
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master charge
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YOU GET THAT OVER THERE — Carol Geddes had to direct traffic a bit as well'as
serve food at the Optimist Mardigras Saturday at, the areria. Hundreds of people
lined up fora barbecued beef dinner, danced and tried their luck at garries of
hance. (Staff Phoo)
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(B'y'Mrs'-. Robert Simpson)
(Continued 1
On Mrs. PatersOn's resignation
in April 1926i Ggetta McNaugh-
ton was, chosen from seven
applicants fok the position. In
1929 she becarne Secretary--
Treasurer when Wm. MacKay
resigned. Mrs. Harry Arnold was
appointed to the Board in 1930--
the first lady to be. so honoured.
Soon Mrs. Peck, appointed by the
Council and Mrs. Hemphill
appointed by the School Board
joined her. A- committee was
chosen to meet the council tc
discuss the possibilities of arrang-
ing more suitable accomodation
for the expanding library,
In 1932, due to the serious
illness and death of Miss
MeNaughton, Jas. A. Patterson
became Secretary Treasurer and
from nine tenders that of Mrs.
Raft., J. Cameron $100.00 per
year was approved for the posi-
tion of Librarian. Beginning in
1935 the Book Purchasing Com-
mittee went to London to choose
books. Most of them were bought
now from Wendell Holmes and
later Roberts Holmes. The cour-
teous assistance of a clerical staff
trained in library work was
appreciated by the Book Commit-
tee. ,
A Story Hour was started for
children on Saturdays and confin-
ed- for several years. There were
no changes in personnel except
on the Board for several decades.
The council bad adopted the plan
of 1-2-3 year appointments so
there were always soma exper-
erienced members. No problems
arose except those which plagued
many small libraries in the
Thirties: scarcity of cash, lack of
space and occasional drops in
circulation.
Several ventures for raising
extra money were tried, lectures
on relevent \subjects by professors
from WestOn University library
teas to display new books and
dispose of discarded ones, and
different types of concerts. A
three night play (local talent) was
probably most successful netting
k $118.60
In 1941 the first step in a
county-wide library service was
taken with the formation of the
Huron County Library Assocation
Mrs. W.O. Goodwin was the
Rental; member of the Associa-
tion 13bard which originally repre-
'seated' fourteen rural Communit-
ies, The fee was $25.00 annually,
matched by county granc',. A
16-book unit was delivered by -car
and exehi.ltged quarterly. By 194$
the combined grants had inere0-
ed to $2,150.00 the circulation to
14,872 and the book units to 100
titles. Hensall Library offered' a
book service to near!) y rural
In 1958 the Council agreed to
move the Council Chamber to the
west side giving the larger room
on the east side to the Library.
The Co-Operative had raised its
fee to $30.00 in 1947 and the next
year the Library's share of the
village audit cost wag doubled to
$10.00.
The village emit in 1960 was
$743.31, the Legislative, grant
$489.53 and $488.76 'i;Vds 'spent on
books. The Secretary-Treasurer's
salary was increased from $10.00
to $25.00. The trend of rising
costa in operating expenkS," price
of books and_salaries continued
through the Sixties but grants
also increased. In 1962 the
Secretary•Treasurer was paid
$50.00 and the Librarian $550.00
James A. Patterson died 'in July
1963 and Mrs. Keith Buchanan
completed the year-and retained
the office until 1967.
Mrs. Hilliard. Lawrence,- a
member of the Board, bad been
learning library procedure and
was hired as Assistant- Librarian
in 1965. In November Mrs.
Cameron resigned. It was the
unanimous decision of the Board
that she receive $100.00 annually
for life in recognition of her many
years of efficient and 'dedicated
service 'to the 'Hensall Public
Library.' Mrs. Lawrence became
Librarian until her resignation in
September 1967 when she moved
to Goderich and joined the Huron
County Library Staff.
In 1964,, '65, and 66 book'
purchases amounted to $2170.00.
The Village grant in 1966 was
$1148.72 and the revenue from
DueS and Fines was $124.29. The
Legislative Grant fluctuated but
that year 'reached a high of
$580.40. There had 'been much
discussiOn about bringing all the
libraries in the county under a
single administration.
As of J6muary 1, 1967 Hensel]
Public. Library became the Hen-
sall Branch of the , new Huron
County Public Library. This
library was affiliated with the
Midwest Regional System and
Miss Carolyn Croke was Chief
Librarian. She was followed by.
Miss Ethel Dewar in July 1970.
By 1971 the Library had been
moved from the Court House to
its present location at 60 Light-
house Street, Goderich.
Retired
Early in 1970 the bookmobile
service had been replaced by a
station wagon delivery van. Books
were now selected at head-
quarters by the librarians, The
same local Library Board con-
'tinned to funcation through 1967
and at its final meeting in October
hired Mrs. John F. Ingram as
Librarian. She continued as
Supervisor of the Hensall Branch
until her retirement in October
1975. Hensall is one of five village
libraries whose supervisors go to
Goderich every three months and
choose about 300 books. Any book
can be requested and sent out on
interloan. Films and talking books
are available from the Regional
which gives courier service three
times a week. The county has a
twicemweekly
up
cotr.ier—service
dellivsery .anil '13 reI' of books and
films,
In 1912 book circulation, exclu-
sive of schools, was 337,000 and
by June 1974 book service to all
schools was phased out as their
permanent libraries were meeting
their needs. In September of that
year Miss Dewar retired and was
Correspondent
Hilda M. Payne
, A packed church greeted. the
Rev. Wilbur Rogers when he
returned to Hensall United
Church of ter an absence of 20
years to preach at the
Anniversary Service on Sunday.
Taking as his subject, "What are
Correspondent
Mrs. Bertha McGreeor
The Legion'Hall was the setting
for a bridal shower on Thursday
evening when neighbours and
friends gathered in honour of
Miss Katharine McEwen, bride-
elect of this week. Contest were
directed by Mrs. Stewart Bell and
Mrs. Jack COrbett gave humorous,
readings entitled "Hospital
Wedding" and "A Mother's
Letter to her Son."
,The bride-elect, assisted by
Miss Sandra Munn and Mrs.,Bill.
Munn, was presented with a
shower of miscellaneolis gifts by
Mrs. Bell. Mrs. Jack Simmons
Gideons in
charge
The Gideon Society were in
charge of the service in Carmel
Presbyterian on Sunday. Morley
Hall was in charge of the service
and Don Jolly delivered an
inspiring message. Harry Hoff-
man was the guest soloist
accompanied by Mrs. Malcolm
Dougall at the organ.
succeeded by Mr. Wm. Partridge
The' office staff of members
includes a Library Technician, a
secretary and Library assistants.
Regular staff meetings are held
quarterly to inform members of
new developments.
For branches without adequate
services headquarter's staff put
on puppet and other children's
programs. Floats were made for
Clinton and Seaforth Centennial
celebrations in 1975. The high-
light of the year was the opening
of newly decorated premises in
'the new .Municipal Building in
Zurich and the modernized Town
Hall in Hensall. This Library now
occupies the entire east side of
the building. Book-lined walls,
fireplace, reading group, a study-
table and children's corner make
an attractive setting.
More improvements of like
kind are in the planning stage. As
the Huron County • Library
expands the Hensel] Branch will
be able to offer more and better
reading and research material as
well ,, as some of the more
specialiied programs and ser-
vices of a large .modern library
system.
The "cons_tant" behind the
success of the Hensall Public
Library seems to have been the
steady, loyal support -of the,
village council and the unselfish
and, in some cases, long service
given by the residents. The Reeve
was always , a member of the
Board'and , records show, rarely
missed a monthly meeting at
which he generally presided.
Special requests for funds and
other favours were met if possible
we doing with the future NOW?",
he told the congregation that they
have to face tomorrow today;
either move forward or backwards
- never stand still. "We barter
away tomorrow for fear of today.
We must be responsible for what
has been given us -- we must get
involved to retain our credibility.
If we are willing to get involved, ,
and Mrs. Mona campbell.
Katharine expressed sincere
thanks and refreshments were
served._ Showers honouring the
bride-elect 'were also held in
Guelph, Toronto and Erin.
Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Ryckman
of Flint, Mich.; visited this week
with Mrs. T. Sherritt.
Mrs. Mary Funk of London was
a weekend visitor with Mrs.
Leona Parke.
Mrs. Lloyd Mousseau under-
went surgery in St. Joseph's
Hospital, London lasf week.
Mrs. Evelyn Fletcher of Exeter
visited recently with Mrs. Bertha
MacGregor.
Mrs. Lillian Beer and son John
returned from a pleasant, visit
with the former's son and
daughter-in-law R.C.M.P. David-
Beer and Mrs. Beer at Port,
Coquitlam, B.C. •
Miss • Dorothy -Farquhar
returned to Toronto after visiting
with her mother Mrs. Emma
Farquhar.
Several members of the 10OF
and Amber Rebekah Lodges
attended worship at First
Presbyterian Church,.Seaforth on
Sunday morning.
The' council had always de-
pended on the school staff and the
local clergy, as well as business
men for appointees. These
citizens gave lengthy periods of
service: Wm. MacKay and Jas.
A. Patterson, Secretary Treasurer
Mrs. Robert Cameron, Librarian,
Miss M. Ellis,. Mrs. Geo. Joynt
'and Mrs. W.0: Goodwin, Board
members.
Many others who gave clerical
and other assistance could be
named if space permitted. As a.
tribute to the electors and Hensall
Village Council the names of the
reeves • who 'represented the
council on the Library Board of
Directors and later the Board .of
Management from 1896-1967 fol-
ow in order: G.C. Petty, G.F.
Arnold, Wm. J. Miller, Jno.Scott,
F.W. Smallacombe, G.C. Petty,
Owen Geiger, G.C. Petty, Owen
Geiger, G.C. Petty, J.W. Ortwein
T.H. Hudson, 'F.W. Smallacombe'
G.C. Petty, Alex Smith, Owen
Geiger, Robt. Higgins, 'Owen
Geiger, Wm. Consitt, W.J. Jones.
,Owen.. • Geiger, R.E. Siladdick,
A.W. Kerslake, Wm. G., Parke,
N.H. Jone.S,,,,Po, tienderson,
N.N. Jones, Mrs. Leonard
Noakes.
In five terms Mr. Geiger
Served twelve years and Mr.
Petty eleven. Mr. Shaddick
served ten consecutive years and
Mr. Kerslake eight consecutive
years.
In November Mrs.
James Robinson began her duties
as Supervisor of the Hensall
Branch of the Huron County
Library.
God will see that we get
sustenance to carry us through,"
he said.
Supported by the Huron
Centennial Choir, the
congregation enjoyed several
selections of religious Folk, Songs
and popular lyrics. These young
people are led by Mrs. Doris
McKinley and accompanied at the
piano by Mrs. Mary Moffatt. S,olo
part was taken by Susan
McAllister and the choir of over
60 voices accoz:
theniselves, in many ca.--c, with
ukeleles, a double bass and
cymbals, stressing the rhythm of
each piece.
Next Sunday, the Sacrament
- of the Lord's, Supper and
Confirmation of new members
will take place, with a reception to
follow. Unit 4 will meet on
Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Konynendyk of
Woodstock and Mr. Ernie Toll of
•Seaforth attended the Beef
Bar-be-que at. Hensall United
Church last Wednesday as guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobal.
Hensall Livestock Sales. Supply
consisted mainly of heifers and
steers. Demand was active and
prices were steady. Fat cattle;
heifers $39.50 - $43.50,. sales to
$44.25, steers $39.50 - $43.50.
Pigs; weinlings, $47.50 - $55.00,
chunks $59.50 - $61.50.
Visitors with Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Schwalm, Mrs. Daisy
Ivey and Mrs. Eli mbeth Volland
last week were Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Dyke and Catrina of Goderich,
Mrs. Leone Elliott of Vannesta,
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coughlin of
Fordwich, Mr: Lewis Taylor of
Varna, Mrs. Vera Johnston of
Brucefield, Mrs. Jim Finlay and
Douglas of Exeter; Mr. and Mr's.
Desmond Ivey and Mr. and -Mrs.
John Timmermans all of Sarnia
and Mr.•and Mrs. Gary Finlayson
and Karen bf Kippen. Local
visitors wereMi. and Mrs. Clark,
Mr. .Earl Love, Glen Nixon,
Mrs. Marjorie Windover, Joe
Robbins, Mrs. Irene Finlayson,
Mrs. Annie Reid and Mrs. Donna
Allen.
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Painting, foperingight earpentryt
Floor Sancilni and Refinishing
Industrial, Commercial and Resiclontlia •
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schools at a rate of $S.00 per year.
The number of books loaned was
based on attendance and were
chosen by the teacher. They were
called for and returned, by the
' schools.
In' 1946 the 14 members had
grown to 50 and the Association
became the Huron County Library
Co-operative. Mrs. Eckmier, a
pioneer in the movement, was the
Librarian. Delivery by car had
become difficult and in 1947 the
council approved the purchase of
a Booktrmbile.
It was christened "Miss Huron'
by Angus Mowat. its shelving
could accomodate 1000 books.
Librarians, chose their allotted
number and the previous lot were
sent back to Goderich These
books were in additipn to those
purchased by then-e-nsall Library
Board. From 1943 the Village
grant was paid in two instalments
which was an advantage when
buying the books.
The Library began paying $175.
rent to the municipality. In 1946
the County grant was 'raised to
$40. and remained at that figure
until the change in library service
In 1948 the additional qualifica-
tions obtained by Mrs, Cameron
brought in extra Legislative grant
of $100.00. This was passed on to
raise the Librarian's salary to
$300.00 in 1949..
In 1948 the children were given
special library hours on Saturdays
2:30' - 3:30 and a second series of
,„ Children's Story Hour had been
started.
In 1950 the Bookmobile had
delivered 90,000 books to 7
deposit stations, 35 libraries and
147 schools. In 1951 the Library
joined the Doubleday Book Club
and in 1954 became a member of
the Ontaio Library Association.
The new, edition of the Book .of
Knowledge was 'ordered. Five
magazines were available: Pop-
ular Mechanics, Jack, and Jill,
Good Housekeeping, National
Geographic and Canadian Geo,.
graphic.
Friends honour bride.
gaTly:HpnOlt librarian paid $1.00; a year
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