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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-10-15, Page 7THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1970 'Consumers' on�sumers a V . i . 7, , hews and ♦ iewS 11:a, r\fIt 11 -��:° Consumers' Association of Canada oa.-..- , --( During September and Octob- er Consumers' Association of Canada co-operated with the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs in a national survey of corsumers and child- ren's wear retailers. The purp- ose of the survey was to deter- mine the availability of Can- ada Standard Size children's garments across Canada. Can- ada Standard Size (CSS) gar- ments are made to a dimens- ional standard established by the Canadian Government Spec- ifications Board and are design- ed to fit a body size rather than a child of a particular age. Consumers' Association init- iated requests for standardizat- ion of children's garment sizes in 1947. It has had constant representation, since 1953, on the Canadian Government Spec- ifications Board that developed the standard. In 1969, the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs launched a national campaign to increase the use of Canada Standard Sizes. Voluntary lic- enses to use the CSS label, iden- tifying a garment made to the standard, are issued by the Stand ards Branch of the Department of Consumer and Corporate Af- fairs. To date, 176 licenses have been issued. Though some large retailers and catalogue houses, as well as individual children's wear retailers, have supported CSS and offer it to their customers, Consumers continue to report dissatisfaction with variations between sizes from different • sources and different manufact- urers. There is need to know the extend to which CSS -labelled garments are available and to determine the informational needs of consumers and retailers. Interviewers from CAC approach- ed both groups with a question- naire for the purpose. Consumers' Association of Canada believes that CSS gar- ments should be available to consumers in all qualities and everywhere in Canada. Hope- fully results of the survey will help to make standard sized Children's clothing universally available in Canda, Columbus Day Program On CKNX Radio Columbus Day will be observed by radio station CKNX with a special address by John W. Mc- Devitt, supreme knight and titul- ar head of the 1.2 million mem- ber Knights of Columbus. Spons- oring the address, "Chri'stopher Columbus; An Optimist in Our Day." is the Father Stephen Eck- ert Council, No 5289, of Seaf- orth and district through Public Relations Chairman, V. J. Lane. Commenting on the broadcast, Grand Knight Leo Hagan of the local Knights of Columbus said, "1 am certain that everyone in Zurich and the surrounding area of the Council will be edified by the message of Supreme Knight McDevitt. As a reknown educat- or he delves to the heart of his subject and will have his listen- ers hanging on every word. " Time of the address will be Sunday, October 18, at 6;15 p.m. ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS But there is a need for more information. If you have any comments, write to "CSS, " Consumers' Association of Can- ada, 100 Gloucester St., Ottawa 4. Some questions to be answered are" Are Canada Standard Sizes available at the store where you shop for children's clothes? Do the retail clerks know about CSS? Is CSS preferable to the traditional sizing labels? Have you heard about Canada Stand- ard Sizes? Like to Know .. . How Much Cash to Run Your Car? How much does it cost You to operate your car? It depends on where you live and how much mileage you accumulate during the year. One of the nation's top management consulting firms, Runzheimer and Co., Inc. of Rochester, Wisconsin, figured out costs in 10 North American localities, especial- ly for this paper. Of the areas included in the study; motorists in El Paso spend the least or 7.11 cents per mile to run their cars. Conversely car owners in Halifax, Nova Scotia spend the most or 8.26 cents per mile. Here's how Runzheimer rates the 10 geographically diverse areas. COST Fixed Running Per Day Per Mile Basing Point San Francisco, Calif. $3,93 4.25t Denver, Colo. 3.14 4.40 El Paso, Texas 3.11 4.00 Duluth, Minn...,, 3.35 4.30 Louisville, Ky3.13 4.20 Pittsburgh, Pa3.33 4.30 Chelsea, Mass3.57 3.90 Miami, Fla. 3.39 3.90 Calgary, Alberta2.92 4.85 Halifax, Nova Scotia 3.16 5.10 Costs cited above are based on the 1970 Ford, Chevrolet, Ply- mouth, fullsize, 8 cylinder top line, 4 door hardtops equipped with standard accessories, radio, automatic transmission and power steering. Per day costs include deprecia- tion, license fees and taxes, sales and use taxes. and insurance pre- miums on comprehensive fire and theft, $100 deductible collision. $100/300M bodily injury and $25M property damage, Per mile costs include gasoline, oil, normal preventive and repair maintenance, washing, greasing and tires. Add a further depreciation al- lowance of one and one-half cents (1.50 per mile - but only on mileage over 1,500 monthly. 0 Keep a Wary Eye On Non -Motorist Motorists are not the only ones who use the streets and highways. Pedestrians often jaywalk, children hidden by parked cars dart into the street, cyclists sometimes ride as if they were in an empty field, and animals give little heed to traffic. All such irresponsible be- havior is aggravated during bad weather, when people become more impatient. Keep your eyes moving to spot these potential emer- gencies. Don't depend on others to know the safety rules, Running Water Prevents Pipes 'From Freezing The possibility of frozen water pipes is a constant threat on many farms during the winter. Frozen water expands, and can burst a steel pipe and severely stretch plastic tubing. Professor Ross Irwin, School of Engineering, University of Guelph, offers some hints that can help keep the farm water system operating smoothly this winter. Pitless, underground -discharge well units seldom freeze. Pump houses can be unsulated and thermostatically controlled heat lamps used to keep the pump equipment from freezing. Wherever possible, water lines should be installed below frost depth, says Professor Irwin. If this cannot be done, heating tape can be wrapped around metal pipe, if the pipe is not too long. These electric tapes use about 7 watts per foot of tape; the tape should not be insulated. Plastic pipe can be protected by installing it inside a drain tile or larger plastic tubing. This maintains an air space which helps prevent freez- ing. It is not practicable to insulate pipes, as insulation under winter conditions does not prevent heat loss, and water standing in the pipe will freeze. Insulating materials also lose their effect- iveness if they become wet. Frost -free hydrants can be located anywhere and consist of a stop -and -drain valve below frost depth. The valve is operat- ed by a wheel or lever at the surface. When the valve is shut off, a drain at the base allows water in the stand pipe to drain away into coarse gravel at the base of the hydrant. Wedding MERNER - FALCONER On September 26, 1970, at 3;30 p.m. at St. James Presbyt- erian Church, Forest, Karen Lor- ena Falconer daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Falconer, of Forest was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas A, Merrier, son of Mrs, Rose Merner and the late Mr, J. Merrier, of Zurich. The church was decorated with white candleabra and white floral arrangements of mums and gladioli. Rev. Charles Falconer and Rev. Robert Fourney offic- iated and the music was suppl- ied by Mrs. Verna Firman and soloist Mr, Alice Lingard. The bride given in -marriage by her father chose a floor length A line gown of lagoda. The wedding ring neckline was comp- limented by long full sheer sleeves with lace applique and lace cuffs, The sheath skirt was enhanced by a full chapel train with the same guipure lace ap- plique. Her headpiece was a rose floret that caught her silk ill- usion veil enhanced with scal- loped edges and tipped with pearls. She carried her white Bible covered with cinnabunda orange rose buds with white streamers caught with tiny beads. Matron of honour was Mrs. Gary Falconer, of Mount Brydges, Ontario and bridesmaids were Mrs. Darwin Hoglandof Dutton , and Mrs. David Brand, of Pet- rolia. All were gowned alike in floor length A line gowns of apricot crystal charm. The lace edged rounded necklines complimented by long full sheer sleeves and empire waist trimmed in lace. The back was enhanced by white lace down the edge of an invert- ed pleat of the waist line, caught with a petite bow. All wore lockets, a gift of the bride. PAGE SEVEN The matron of honor carried a white carrying basket with white shasta mums and cinnabunda rose buds. The bridesmaids carried baskets of white shasta mums, The groomsman was Mr. Ken Thiel, of Zurich. The ushers were Carl Merner, brother of the groom, Bob Fal- coner, University of Michigan, brother of the bride. For the reception in the church parlour the bride's mother chose a mint green embossed crepe dress with matching accessories and a corsage of yellow rose bud; The grooms mother assisted in a dress and coat ensaemble in mauv e with a matching floral hat, She wore a corsage of gard- enia and mums. For a wedding trip to Eastern Ontario and United States the bride chose an Acqua coat and dress ensemble with black ac- cessories and a nosegay of yel- low roses, and bronze mums. 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