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"PAGE 12 SCHREIBER ee ee ec ret ee T.B. ASSOCIATION WANTS SURVEY The East Thunder Bay Tuberculosis As- sociation met at the home of the executive-secretary with Mrs. Ken Davis presiding. In reply to a letter from the association regarding a mass survey for this area, Dr. kK. Walker, Thunder Bay Health Unit, wrote that this years: program is being plannea and the association will be notif- ied if there will be a survey in this area. ~Mrs. W. Molloy, secretary of ithe Marathon Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, sent a letter of appreciation for serviettes sent. W. G. Furlonger was appointed to attend the semi- annual OTRDA meeting on Jan- uary 30-31. in Toronto. , The committee was pleased with the response to the annual seal sale and is most apprecia- tive of the excellent work dose by the bank where all contribu- tions are opened. The secretary was instructed to write Toronto requesting that East Thunder Bay returns be Thunder Bay. LIBRARY BOARD MEETS -- Mrs. R. W. Turner presided for regular meeting of Schrei- ber public library board re- cently with Miss Gwen Hadley, | secretary-treasurer, presenting accounts and the librarian's re- port, Word was received that the Fegional bookmobile will be in Schreiber at 1 p.m, Monday for exchange of books. This creates some difficulty as some board members are employed during the day. It wes agreed to renew sub- ecriptions to both National and Canadian Geographic and Popu- Jar Science, all of which are always in demand. In response to the increasing interest in the board of educa- tion, Lake Superior Board plac- e€s a copy of minutes following each meeting in the library in order that they are easily ob- tainable by residents, It was decided parents of children under 10 years must sign a form stating they are aware their children are using library facilities and will be responsible for books borrowed. An additional section was ordered for the card index file. The board is still concerned. over the lack of space in the library, although pleased over the cause. Students of all three Schreiber schools do much re- ference study in the library and reference sections are con- tinually being added and in of a teacher, a need is antici- pated and met. Satisfaction was expressed with a recent order of books, many of them 1969 copyrights received at reduced prices, A special meeting will be held to study the budget and ways and means of improving the library. Mrs. Ross Hill, librarian, re- ported borrowing was down in December due to the Christmas season and number of events planned for the younger set and pre-occupation of older readers. However, already borrowing is increasing. Mrs. Hill will attend next ses- sion of a librarian course spon- sored by regional library, It will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Jan. 21 in Marathon. Mrs. David Godin of Schrei- ber is a patient in Thunder Bay hospital and Mrs, Paddy Guina and Mrs. Elton Fummerton are 'in Terrace Bay hospital. C. DOWNEY DESCRIBES AREA MINERALS Members of the Women's Institute, at their regular January meeting, answered roll call with used Christmas cards for use by Missionaries, and postage stamps for use by the social secretary, Mrs. Ken Williamson. The Ontario Food Council sent Shatin and an appreciation of the response by local members to their October questionnaire regarding the Menu-a- TERRACE BAY NEWS listed separately from those of some instances with the advice © JANUARY 22, 1970 month which they sent out. Reeve Fred Harness wrote saying Council will again be happy to present their silver ener cup to Schreiber's New Year baby. The Department of Highways sent a bulletin on safety, describing the value of seat belts and other matters. Five thank-you notes for gifts and greeting cards were read by Mrs. Williamson. rs. Sandra Scully, of Thunder Bay, a Home Economist, sent notice of a Needlecraft project be- ing held in Nipigon on January 29 and 30. She also referred to short course "Dressmaking With a Differ- ence" being given this month in Thunder Bay. The Ladies Aid of Gethsemaneé Lutheran Church, Thunder Bay, which is being closed, sent word they have kitchen dishes and choir gowns for sale. A one day course, "Choosing and Using Fabrics," will be given in Schreiber on February 3, from 10 a.m. to4p.m., under direction of Sandra John- son, Textile Specialist from Toronto. A modest fee of 50 cents is levied and those enrolling are asked to bring a box lunch. Peggy Hunt of the Northwestern Regional library sent a list of free films available. Mrs. Robert Webber, Toronto Conference secretary sent word of the Officers' Conference being held in Guelph College in April. Mrs. Wesley Clemens was appointed delegate with Mrs. Joe Campbell as alter- nate. Old minutes were researched for a resolution pass ed in 1955 which stated that in order for a baby to be accepted as the New Year baby its parents must have resided in Schreiber for a year. A note of thanks was sent to Mrs. for a special gift to the members. Mrs. lvor Jacomb, who has won the dressed dol! raffled at Christmas, returned it, with a complete wardrobe she had made, to have it raffled again. Mrs. A. Etches, Mrs. E. Spanton, and Mrs. L Albertini, were welcomed as guests by Mrs. Joe Campbell, who presided for the meeting and also offered good wishes in this new year to the members . Poems written by Gladys Nolan of London, who grew up in Schreiber, were read. Mrs. Nolan's work has been published in "Other Voices" Following the meeting Mrs. Russell Macadam intro duced Clem Downey, retired train despatcher, form-. er teacher, and life-long prospector, with an un=n- swerving faith in the mineral wealth in this area. Mr. Downey began his oe sm pens the rock continued page : Louise Corbett