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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-02-13, Page 7THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1949 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE SEVEN Huron County Library Board Faced Many Problems In First Tear Operation (by Shirley J. Keller) It was evident at the January session that Huron County coun- airs public library board had ex- perienced x- p 6 ced a year of decision-mak- ing ander "pressure" from the county's librarian, Miss Carolyn Croke. Mise Croke made reference to 11 46, Jr C aty mai p (by Shirley J. Keller) ,Buren County council, at their January session, learned of the habit of some nursery stock com- panies to give European Buckthorn as a banns and agreed with a reso- lution from the County of Ontario to petition various influential of- fices of the discontinuance of this practice. anon agricultural representa- tive Don Pullen, Clinton, advised council that European Buckthorn was a host 'to the rust spores that cause damage to the grain crops in Ontario. Pullen said European Buckthorn was a large shrub commonly con- fused with barberry. It grows wild in fence rows and along the banks of the Maitland River but even with its small flowers in the spring of the year, Pullen said he would "n t call it a bonus" for the garden. The matter of grants to univers- ities will be studied by the execu- tive committee soon. There has been some dissatisfaction voiced in council that students attending uni- versities other than those finan- cially supported by county council should have an equal opportunity at bursaries provided by council. The tender of the Seaforth News was the only tender received by Clerk John Berry for printing the minute book for 1969. The price is $4.34 per page. Roy Pattison, East Wawanosh, chairman of the county develop- ment committee (the former agri- cultural and reforestation commit- tee) asked council to be a sounding board for problems affecting farm- ers ha :sums. this fact in her report in which she said she had in the beginning "a different attitude than the board" about how a library should function. A city girl, Miss Croke claimed the rural orientated, lib- rary board in Huron .had worked well- with her with both parties giving and taking to complete the necessary ground work to set up a "topnotch public library service" for the county. "The new board," observed Miss Croke, "has a hard act to follow." Figures show that 288,306 books were circulated in the 32 library outlets •during 1968, an increase of 51,087 over 1967. Book pur- chases were up too, with 701 new volumes added to the book stock. Miss Croke advised the book stack now totalling 91,708 could drop during 1969 because there are so many out -dated and dam- aged books in 'the county which must be destroyed or replaced "The collection of books for adult reading is the worst I've seen in a long time," stated Miss Croke. During 1968 the county library board turned back to the munici- palities the library buildings it had acquired during the first months of operation. It was discovered that it was inconvenient to main- tain the library facilities from a central office, so libraries are now being rented from the various municipalities with each town com- pleting the necessary repairs, etc., to their own buildings. Salaries for library staff through- out the county will total about $57,350 in 1969, a report by chair- man Frank McFadden, Bayfield, estimated. Said McFadden, "It would be a big help if municipal representa- tives to county council would ac- cept the new and forget the old." He added there had been im- provement in the county's library system but because these improve- ments were not readily visible and tangible, it was difficult for some persons to measure the vast dif- ference. George McCutcheon has been re- appointed as the representative on the Midwestern Regional Library System Board for 1969. QA:: » eneECOA/0 Com6fnd • BALANCED FEEDING HEADQUARTERS • eed Service Mill M'EITZ and SON PHONE 236-4951 — ZURIC Gene ri 1 Contracting * BUILDING and REMODELLING �ry WE WILL BUILD YOUR ]II-IOME • COTTAGE BARN • GARAGE One contract will take care of your complete project, including PLUT11'II;ING ,: HEATING 0 ELECTRICAL WORK ry f:t Backhoe Service Now Available d,94.P. Aluminum Doors rid windows STANDARD STOCK SIZE DOORS Completely Installed Only $38 Richard BedarnmICHDIAL 236.4679 50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1919 Abe Bender returned to Winni- peg last week from Zurich, where he will resume his duties with the T. Eaton Company, The department of education an- nounces that dental inspection will become general in the schools in Ontario in the very near future. A meeting of all interested per- sons in securing a library Lir Zur- ich will be held this Tuesday night, to prepare preliminary plans for the project. R. E. Appel has moved his jewellry store into the premises occupied by Denommy Bros., in Zurich, and will continue to oper- ate from that location. Thomas Parlmer has purchased the store property of Miss C. V. Smith, in ,Hensall, and will move his restaurant and grocery business into the new location. The serious epidemic of influ- enza throughout this area seems to be muchimproved in recent weeks, and may be coming to an end. 40 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1929 A pretty wedding dinner took place at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Robert McBride, Stanley Township, in honor of the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Catherine, to Edgar W. Schnell, of Edmonton. The Zurich puck chasers mo- tored to Hensall on Friday night where they crossed sticks with the boys of that town, and this time they left the bacon in Hensall as they were defeated by a 7-3 score. Ev Haist, the local baker in Zur- ich, has traded his property with Alex Voisin, proprietor of the Do- minion Hotel. Mr. Haist plans to turn the hotel property into a bakery, restaurant and rooming house. Rev. Father Marohand, of Strat- ford, has been appointed priest at St. Peter's Church, St. Joseph, to succeed the late Father J. Er Gerard. George Coleman, the popular cattle buyer in Stanley Township, just shipped another load of fine quality beasts to Toronto, to the market. 25 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1944 Mrs. Fanny Bender was awarded the position of caretaker of the Hay Township Hall in Zurich, at a yearly salary of $75. Private Norman Fleisehauer, of Hamilton, spent a few days last week at Zurich visiting with his wife and daughter Marion. A pretty wedding was solemn- ized in the Lutheran Church, Zur- ich, when Marion Martha Thiel be- came the bride of Earl Carlyle Heywood. The ladies of the ,Hensall Red Cross branch packed 44 boxes for boys overseas on Friday night. Since many area residents gave up their sugar rations to the 'cause, a large amount of home-made candy was included in the shipment. An old established business firm in Zurich, J. Gascho and Son, has changed name and ownership. In the future the business will be known as Gascho Bros., with Edwin Gascho taking over the shares of his father. 15 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1954 Oscar Greb has been appointed as the new Hay Township repre- sentative on the South Huron Dis- trict High School board, replacing T. C. Haberer who has resigned from the position. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Desjardine have moved into their new home in Zurich, which has just recently been completed. Their son, EIroy, has just established himself in the new garage which he recently built. Rev. E. WI Heimrich was guest speaker at the Young People's League, of Hensall United Church, on Sunday evening. The Lucan Irish edged Zurich Flyers 4-3 in the first game of their best -of -seven series for the championship of the group. Goal scorers for Zurich were Junior Barash, Ben Gignac and Joe Mais- onviile. William Siebert was elected chairman of the Zurich Public Li. brary when the annual meeting was held last Wednesday night. YEARS GONE BYm 10 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1959 The trustees of the village of Zurich havve decided to commence proceedings which will lead to- wards incorporation as a village. They hope to have all necessary plans completed so the community may operate as a village next year, and a reeve and council may be elected in November, Tenders will be called within the next few days for the construction of a new three -xoom separate school in Zurich. According to Father C. A. Doyle the plans have come back from the department of education all approved. The Ladies' Aid of the Lutheran Church reported at their regular meeting that they have raised well over $500 from catering to three banquets in the Community Centre, . Led by Earl Wagner, who scored five goals in two games, the Zurich Lions Bantams eliminated Clinton RCAF team in the first round of the playoffs. They will now meet Hensall for the championship. Charles Thiel, Milton Oesch and Bill McAdams, representing the Zurich Chamber of Commerce, at- tended the seminar on executive training held in Stratford. c '1 0 rd Party The Zurich Women's Institute euchre party was enjoyed by every- one attending the Friday night event. Arnold Merner, Sr., won the men's high prize, while his good wife won the ladies' low prize. Mrs. Clarence Volland played for ladies' high prize, and Herb Des- jardine last, to win the men's low prize. Peter Neuschwanger had the lucky cup prize and Clarence Volland was the winner for lucky door prize. 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