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In 1987, the Hensall District Co-op celebrated its 50th year in
business. The strength of the Hensall Co-op is in its 4500 members, who
realize the importance of local control of a high-volume agri-business.
In today's business climate, when more and more of our economy is
centred in urban areas, the importance of some economic control in
rural communities becomes even more significant.
1938 - "South Huron Farmers' Co-op" formed - Wm. Pepper, manager
1939 - Delegates to United Farmers' Co-op Convention in Toronto
1940 - R. J. Cooper, manager - profit of $208.84
1945 - Reorganized and named Hensall District Co-op
1946 - Purchased lot on Main Street for $900 from John Zuefle
1947 - Fuel contract with U.F.C. - Manley Jinks, manager
1948 - Bought Williams' Mill in Zurich for $11,800
- First petroleum truck - Garnet Mousseau, driver
- U.F.C. changed to U.C.O. - purchased one $10 share
1950 - Erected building on Main Street in Hensall
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