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Meyer Industrial Distributors Limited, located at 133 Weber street, north, in Waterloo, can be best described as . "Super- market" for industry. In this capacity they supply "at least" 90 percent of the industry in this area. As the connotation "supermar- het" implies, they do not manu- facture products, however, like a supermarket, they supply in- dustry (and only industry) with everything from a screwdriver to punches and dies; from a measuring tape to overhead monorail systems; from a grind- ing wheel to lift trucks and from masking tape to hydraulic sys- tems. The most recent addition I! their linen u air compressors Next Monday night council will make a decision con- terning long-term parking facilities that are urgently needed in view of the fact that most parking facilities in the downtown area will soon be limited to 2-hours. The fees they are recommending, are certainly not out of line, and assuredly better than having parking meters stuck all over the place. Ald. Vincent Alviano has pre viously registered opposition to any type of parking To start off with, your editor is proudly and loudly proclaiming the birth of his Grandson, Ian Christopher, who was born "Mother's Day" at the K-W Hospital. This handsome and healthy (8 lbs. 11 oz.) young lad is a pure joy to look upon, and Granpop is predicting a great future for him. His parents by the way, are Mr. and Mrs. (Virginia) Bruée Woodléy of 98 St. Vincent St., Kitchener. . Grandson t Member of the Canadian Weekly Humane: Matia- "Authorized u and class mum the Post Office mud Ottawa and tar mom at man in mi" Did You Know? Dennis Meyer and Ray Jefferson look. over litera- ture concerning their new line of air Compressors, In their large showroom. OGahihi6ergtluaiutd ' Waterloo County's 0mm Inglis!) Newspaper Office " 104 King Strut BoutVWaterioo _ Serving tho City ot Waterloo Since 1855 BAULK PUBuBHrtattra't?ty. --utRMtn'ON LEWIS GAMBLING - Editor “Supermarket" For. Irttllty,ttr law’s Wews GE,' original building on Moore One of their unique features u Ave., they first started in just (Continued on Page 12) which they supply up to 75 horse power. All in all, they carry about 15,000 different items in stock In quick delivery wherever needed. Started In 'SI: Meyer Industrial Distributors Ltd. was first started on Moore Ave., in the old Dubrick Broth- er's Bakery building in 1951. At this time they had but three employees. The originators were Dennis Meyer, Howard Meyer and Ray Jefferson. They now employ some 40 persomrwhieh, In this type of business, com- pares with a manufacturing com- pany employing ISO or more per- Editorial Comment the basement, had about 1,000 square feet of space. Later they took over the first floor as well. In 1958 they constructed a new building (133 Weber St. N.) and in '64 erected the latest addition which gave them some 20,000 square feet for warehouse and office space, set on approximate- ly four acres of land space. This multi-million dollar en- terprise (they sell from coast- to-coast in Canada) is consid- ered quite large for this par- ticular type of business. Also, their most modern facilities are considered by similar compan- ies, both in Canada and the United States, to be a model set up. The Mennonites are. planning to present a "Pageant" both historical and theological of their history and impact on Ontario. This fine group have played a very large part in the settling of this partcular area. It would not be amiss for Waterloo to get there "first" and offers them the facilities of the Centennial Amphi- theatre to be located in Waterloo Park. This would certainly make a fine attraction for the Centennial celebrations. This paper, in conjunction with the Chamber of Com- merce, has for some time promoted an appeal to down- town merchants to get together and make this area more attractive to shoppers. We have warned that con- tinued procrastination would place an undue stress up- on loyal downtown Waterloo shoppers, to the detriment of the merchants. Just a few days ago, Kitchener loudly proclaimed a redevelopment program for their down- town area. They are initiating prompt action for a clean up and beautify campaign. It has long been known, by progressive Waterloo merchants, that many a would-be shopper is lost to our neighbours. Unless everyone gets together for a eo-operative program to redevelop our downtown shopping area, a lot more should-be shoppers will be lost. 7 ___ "ith/e' {HIE for action is now, while business is still good - not "after" business slumps. Another recommendation they will consider b one made by our city engineer that the old fhe hell be dear ,olisbed end this space be turned lute t,ttltgtttht lot. It is our opinion, and one smeeted before. at it is time eouncilmen seriously consider the erection of s parking building. Such a building would do ewey with any necessity for J'g,Pdelt,t", and those uaintr the. building would pay for t time need. We realize such a building would be expensive, but, in the long run, it would be cheaper than having the city purcheee vel- gable downtown property for very limited parking tae- itiee. aku to" uni - -, CrGFiriirdV'Gii= “if 21.. d . ' I ' . thawedntowmhtmdncinxthonolmthomb Ina-lmm'm itehirG'ie,'tit, Wotarloo b presently on at tho low mun- (Iu 'fhMrt6' m) M " ieipa no that offer. buried shopper: (no parking and anon-co a. but at a an. In this policy should be upheld. . _ W. U!!- h . " Another recommendntion they will consider In one the mw'V'w ttmdta, The next public meeting of the Mennonite Historical Society will likely be held " Conrad Grebe] College in the fall. It is the soeiety's intention to hold two public meetings annually. with the spring meeting in: community other than Waterloo. Mrs. Martens observed that children in Canada are free to learn about God in Church and school, whereas in Russia the state regards children as "theirs" for indoctrination with the ideology of the Communist Party. (Below) The birthplace of Meyer Industrial Dis1 tributors Ltd. and (Bots tom) their new modern plant. denly released without explain- tion and the group was given permission to worship. ...9:00 a.m.-9:0tt p.m. exeept Sundays and holidays. (B) Herb. en...2 hour limit except in authorized areas...9:00 a.» 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. b-Set up authorized parking sections in three areas of tho Square for approximately 100 Cars. and on the Herbert St. lot for 20 spaces. 4--Sell parking sticker: for tho lots. tr-Remove old fire hall and construct additional parking fa. cilities in this area. S-Set up " five hour meter spaces on the Square for occas- icnal long-term Parkers. Charge at 25 cents for the five hours. Mennonite Plan . . (Continued from Page 1) 2--Pasg a by-law to control the tune limit on the two lots as follows: (A) Square. . .2 hour limit except in authorised are" long Tenn. . . they will move that phat ‘b Wotan-loo. The com mam- tactures sped-lined compet- ent; for the electronic industry and presenny and” " people. Company my In. dict this figure will increase to and lamina acne-'26»; - In. in! aw it. (Continued from Page I) L'l'honowplmhuw have