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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-07-21, Page 2• d • /V . • • • ; 'r .12 Page 2 Tim -Advocate-, Joly 21, 19456_ Teacher from Argentina living' here Local weather makes visitor feel at home up in a conversation she's apt to explain it with "I'm taking a salad in my head". in Olivos and then 40 finalists had to take a written and oral examination. Her father, who owns a chain of restaurants, hotels and beach places, is financing her trip, winch will also include a stay of a month with a family in.Batteree field, Oklahoma, While the Experiment is aimed primarily at learning the family customs of other people, Mr. Mc- Cauley explained they plan to show their guest some of the local attractions. She's already enjoyed a swim in Lake Huron (which she thought was very pretty) and other out- ings are planned for the Pioneer Village at Fanshawe, a tour of CEI3 Centralia, a day at the campus of the University of West- ern Ontario, and a night at the Shakespearean Festival at Strat- ford. The Argentina visitor haspur- chased a camera here to record some of her visit and Terry Mc- Cauley plans to send some slidee back home with her too, One of the things she'll prob- ably record on film is the prac- tice of girls wearing shorts on the street, Such a custom is frowned upon in her home, except at the resorts. ,••••••Farle.risenolemoupo WROTE, EXAM Matilde found out in April that she would be travelling to North America and since then has been spending much time poeringover maps and books on this country. Candidates for the trip had to submit a letter to local officials datory under government regu- lations, Most people in her generation understand English, and when It is spoken slowly, she is able to follow along very well. She points out that it is neces- sary to understand English to get a job in the city. Matilde has been receiving in- struction in English for the past 10 years, When she gets mixed However, a person can become a school teacher at the completion of the five years in secondary school and Matilde reports "many, many" girls are teach- ers. In the provinces where the standard of living is high, most youngsters complete secondary school, while in the poorer sec- tions many do not get past the elementary school, which is man- Baptism at Greenway UC CR IT Matilde Julia arrived in Exeter last week and isn't having any trouble adjusting to the local climate. The reason? She's from Argentina and it's hot and dry there too! Until August 12, Matilde will be a member of the Terry Mc- Cauley household as an incoming ambassador of "The Experiment in International Living", the same program under which two local girls are enjoying a stay in Mexico this year, The heart of the Experiment "Is the experience of living with a family in another country", and from her vantage point with the family of the Ausable River Con- servation Authority's Field Of- ficer. the 20-year-old Argen- tinean will have the opportunity to understand and appreciate a new culture by living it, and to develop respect and admiration for the people who have intro- duced her to it. In her first trip abroad, Matilde visited Uruguay and Venezuela on her flight to North America and she stopped off at New York, although she didn't have an op- portunity to see any of that spreading metropolis other than from her airplane window, She was met in Toronto by Mrs. McCauley and after catching her breath from her exciting journey, commenced her stay in Exeter. What were her first impres- sions of this area? Well, it ap- parently doesn't differ that great- ly from her home town of Olivos, a small community within the sprawling city of Buenos Aires, which has a population of 5,000,- 000. One thing that has surprised her is the fact there are no large fences between the houses here as there are in Olivos, Say farewell to friends the climate determines the living standards in the other 26 provinc- es and states in the country. Some are very fertile, while oth- ers are high in the mountains or are cold and windy. AN ENGINEER Matilde hopes to become a chemical engineer and has al- ready completed the preparatory work to embark on her six-year course in the state university. "People look at me as if I'm foolish," she states with a flicker in her dark eyes, but notes she enjoys math and chemistry. At present, she is a school teacher or at least a tutor. She has about 12 children to whom she gives extra lessons, being paid by their parents. The education system in Buenos Aires appears to be much similar to that in Canada. There are seven grades at elementary level and five at the secondary school level. indicating that we don't have as much privacy as the natives in that land seek. And one of the sights that was a "first" for her was in seeing a two-door car. There areplenty Of cars in Argentina, and these include European and North American models, but people there just don't buy other than four-door vehicles. She reported that a car such as a Valiant would cost approxi- mately one million pesos in Ar- gentina. while the salary of the average man in the city is about 840,000 pesos a year. However, with many American firms in the country, credit buy- ing has become a way of life there too in recent years, so many people drive cars. The living standard in Buenos Aires is "fairly high", according to the dark-haired visitor. How- ever. due to the dependence upon agriculture in the rural areas, GREENWAY Mr. and Mrs. Ervine Eggert moved Saturday to their home in Exeter. They were presented with an electric clock and a lawn chair by the neighbors. A social even- ing with them had to be post- poned until a later date when Michael took the measles. Mrs. Eggert was presented with a table lamp by the United Church Women. Mr. and Mrs. Eggert will be missed in this community, Mr. Eggert having lived here all his life. HERE! PRESIDENT SPEAKS ATUC Rev. Anne Graham of Metro- politan United Church, London and president of the London Con- ference was guest speaker in the United Church Sunday. Baptismal service was held when Nancy Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Glousher of Galt was baptized. ton is visiting with relatives here. The Curts families attended a reunion at Michigan Saturday. The UCW are having a bake sale Friday at 2:30 pm on the lawn of Grand Bend Unite d Church. Mr. & Mrs. Milton Pollock spent last weekend in Toronto and Saturday attended the wed- ding of Mr. Stanley Desjardine (Mrs, Pollock's son) and Miss Patricia Lennox. Miss Muriel Fallis of Sarnia spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Brophey. Mr. & Mrs, Lawrence Curts spent the weekend with rela- tives in Pontiac, Mich. A presentation was held in Corbett Community Centre Fri- day evening for Mr. & Mrs. Jack Tweddle (the former Carol McLinchey) newlyweds. Mr. David Hutchinson of Tor- onto spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Ervine Eggert, Mr. & Mrs. Milton Pollock spent the weekend with relatives in Owen Sound, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Larmer moved from peterboro last week to Mr. Carman Woodburn's houseform- erly occupied by Mr. & Mrs. Ervine Eggert. Mrs. Lawrence Pollock and her sister Mrs. Weliwood Thompson of Brampton were holidaying last week at Grand Bend. Mrs. Thompson is visit- ing this week with Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Pollock. Mrs. Harold McDonald spent a few days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Southcott and family at 13right's Grove. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Glousher and daughter and Mr. & Mrs. Zimmer and son of Galt spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Smithers and Johnnie. Mr. & Mrs. Glousher and daughter are remaining here to spend their vacation. Miss Ruby Pollock of Hamil- Shipka lady at convention SHIPKA ALL WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SANDALS ALL WHITE & BONE DRESS SHOES ALL "KEDETTES" & "FUNTREAD" WASHABLE CANVAS CASUALS ALL SUMMER MOCCASINS Matilde Julia, a 20-year-old teacher from Argentina, will spend a month living at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Terry McCauley, Exeter, under "The Experiment in International Living". Helping her feel right at home are the twin sons of her host and hostess, shown feeding her some fresh raspberries. --T-A photo PERSONALS Miss Barbara Sweitzer visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. John De Groot and family, Wingham. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Smith,Wood- ham visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Wray Sweitzer. Miss Janet Guenther has re- turned to her home here after holidaying with Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Nicholson and family, Brigden, Mrs. Roy Morenz attended the National Artex embroidery paint convention, this weekend, at Lima, Ohio. Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Gable, John and Glenn of Pittsburg, Penn. spent a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Morenz and Bill. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Goodman, Detroit, visited Wednesday even- ing with Mr. & Mrs. Roy Morenz and June, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Mor- enz and Bill. Visitors with Mr, & Mrs. Hugh Morenz this week were, Mrs. W, p. Frank and Mrs, M arth a Swartz, Kitchener; Mr. & Mrs. Earl Weiberg and Judy, Mr. & Mrs, Ross Corbett and boys, Mrs. Ida Jackson and Donald, Hensel', Les and John Coleman, Kippen are spending a few days. ‘14.11.61111.11.1.1.114.1.0.2.0-44.1741.1.0.111.011011011.11..lean ,110K, ...11.1.0.01•0111.11..11.11 JEWELRYe e Petet lift/ ti l I WALPER'S MEN'S WEAR Another "Plus" Feature Por gar/ Campbell JEWELLER OUR STORE WILL STAY OPEN TILL 10 P.M, THIS FRIDAY AS NEW MAIN ST. LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON 421 Main St., S. Exeter Phone: 2354720 You'll Pay Less• Mfg, Branches at Dashwood and Mt. 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