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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-06-17, Page 15THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1971 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE FIFTEEN WOMEN'S WORLD WOMEN AT WORK IN ONTARIO ?r 4. 1 v:nhurnrr r' chairman ul Ih(' ll'Ttntrn' 1(h i'urm ((gnnu,loc. ONTARIO DEPARTh11NT OF TRAI The last 20 years have seen a phenomenal increase in the number of working women in Ontario, and today the female labor force approaches the 1, 000, 000 mark. Married women represent most of this increase, and, indeed, one in four housewives is now at work. Before World War II, the fig- ure was one in 20. The main reason for this is probably economic. A second income is often a necessity, particularly if the young couple or family is striving for an objective such as a down pay- ment on a house. In other cases, a second income prov- ides the "extras" that we all like to have. Technological and sociolog- ical changes have released women for participation in the country's economic life. Other factors are that families are being raised earlier, and the life expectancy is longer. All these factors have raised the average age of women workers in Ontario. No longer is the typical working girl young and single. The average working woman today is 37, and she will probably work until retirement. And the occupations of these women? According to studies by the Ontario Department of Labour, one out of three does clerical work, which includes everything from filing clerk to executive secretary or office manager. The next largest group --22 percent --is in serv- ice work, which includes wait- resses, hospital employees, PHONE 524-7811 -. 17 - 18 sat.19 AWLTENTEATAINMENr A NOALURRA STEV ER PROWCROX BIR' LANCASTER MANG 3:, ttw.a., w...... Saturday Matinee 19 A true to -rife =_ adventure as big as Africa itself! __ "The Bushbaby" IntroduDing'. a new kind of movie stat 20 mon .21 rue 22 THE MiCOMPANY O,e en o BILLY WI LDER'S� CDMPANY Dcesenta THE PPIVAITELIFE OF SHIERLOCB HOLMES aMN.lk be[INp ROBERT STEPHENS • COLIN BLAKELY BILLY WILDER E. ,mmgBILLYWILDER.,LAI.DIAMONDuum :.einwrunE Pots.1 r,uy,m c0.01e, .. Unita A uses Wed. 23 only SAMUEL GOLDWYN presents BESS TECHNICOLOR ""iHUII11111111UiHI111IIIiIHlI111111UuIIII111111IIHI 1111IIlll by Lilah Lyrrlburner )E AND DEVELOPMENT domestic workers and (wait for it) policewomen! Seventeen per cent of the female labor force is in the professional and technical cat- egory. But three-quarters of the women in professions are teachers and nurses. The importance of the fem- ale labor force will continue to increase because the type of work women are doing is expanding. The educational, health and recreation services, as well as commercial and financial sectors, are the key growth areas of the economy. And this is where women work. To assist and guide house- wives wishing to return to the labor force, counselling serv- ice is provided by the Wom- en's Bureau, Ontario Depart- ment of Labour. While job placement is not a function of the bureau, counsellors provide information on training and likely areas of employment. A helpful brochure, How to Find the Job You Want, is available free. It offers the housewife guidance in resolv- ing her specific situation, assessing skills, finding job leads and how to apply for a job. Another publication, Hap- piness is the Right Career, points out that a girl in high school today may work as long as 25 to 35 years, with time out for marrying and raising a family. The publication N TANK TO DISAPPEAR - A landmark in Zurich for many years, this old wooden water storage tank will disappear this year with the re -construction program slated for the village's water system. In use since about 1938, the tank has now become rotten around the bottom and inside, as well. It will be replaced by an under- ground cement storage tank, close to the same location as the present structure. emphasizes the importance • of training in order to find work that is stimulating, sat- isfying and financially re- warding. It outlines employ- ment opportunities for women in both their first and second working careers. Copies of these brochures, and other information, can be obtained by writing to: The Women's Bureau, Ontario Department of Labour, 74 Victoria Street, Toronto 1. 0 If you overcrowd you boat, some of time crowd may wind up in the lake. Be water wise. Keep in the swim all summer long with Red Cross water safety. THE 'BIG I DRIVE-IN Main St. Zurich featuring: CHOCOLATE Soft Ice Cream Hamburgers Fish Chicken SUMMER BOWLING �!1 FOR YOUNG and OL Keep your averages up! FRIDAY, SATURDAY SUNDAY (weekdays by appointment) ova & C why 11 111 g INI : Ges TONY and MARLENE BEDARD ho r::e 2364' .:3 Zurich STARL1TE DRIVE-IN THEATRE GRAND BEND FRI. & SAT. — JUNE 18 & 19 Carry On Camping (Adult Entertainment) Carry On Gang Perfect Friday (Adult Entertainment) Ursula Andress, Stanley Baker Wed., Thurs., Fri—June 23.24-25 (DOUBLE FEATURE) April Fools Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deveauve Cheyenne Social Club James Stewart, Henry Fonda BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 8 p.m. FIRST SHOW AT DUSK Children Under 12 in Cars Free Announc THE CHEESE HOUSE emen AIN STREET -- ZURICH has purchased the Egg and Butter business of Laporte Meat Market, in Zurich. V ► it the Little Farmer's Mark t' Special This Week! Add flavorful cheese dishes to your summer menu for a cooling treat your family will love. See us and stock up. 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