Old News

Fifteen Years Ago

November 19, 1992

YES OR NO: "Westmounters have two weeks in which to cast votes for or againsr the city's proposed $7.5 million library renewal project. Do you and your family use the Westmount Public Library frequently or occasionally? Do you support the project, yes or no? Those are the two questions on the ballot mailed out to all households and commercial properties this week, along with a description of the project to repair, restore and build an extension on to the century-old building."

Twenty-Five Years Ago

November 18, 1982

LONG-TIME LIBRARIAN: "'From the moment I was allowed to cross Sherbrooke Street by myself, I used to sit and read in the corner of the children's library,' says Norah Bryant, retiring chief librarian of the Westmount Public Library. The old children's library has since been converted to offices and Mrs. Bryant adds, 'Now I sit in the same room — just in a different position.' After 20 years as chief librarian, Mrs. Bryant will retire officially in January."

Thirty-Five Years Ago

November 23, 1972

STRUGGLING SCHOOL: "St. Leo's Academy will remain open for the 1973-74 school year. Miss Monique Lessard, the principal, gave this assurance this week in the face of declining enrolment which caused many parents and and friends of the school to fear that the local institution might be forced to close its doors, leaving Westmount without a French Catholic school. The administration has recommended that the academy continue to operate although only 25 per cent of its space would be in use."

Forty-Five Years Ago

November 23, 1962

GLOW IN THE DARK: "You can see a Westmount traffic officer for three blocks. Someone said they look like Christmas trees but with their fluorescent coats, car lights make them stand out like glow worms. The new reversible apparel fills two functions. The policeman wears the black side out when he is on beat duty. The fluorescent side of the coat, cap and mitts are plainly visible for motorists."

Fifty-Five Years Ago

November 21, 1952

HOCKEY HOPES: "Not since the days when such famous names as the Patrick Brothers, Art Ross and Russ McConnell wielded a stick on Westmount rinks has the city been so hockey conscious. A revision is planned by Rocky Rockwell, recreation supervisor, who has formed the Westmount Municipal hockey league this year which he hopes 'will put the district back on the hockey map.' Already the league boasts 225 young players with a total of 19 teams consisting of peewee, bantam, midget and juvenile."