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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-05-01, Page 9MIL AND MRS. NELSON SCHENK (T-A photo) Celebrate 50 years Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Schenk, Crediton, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday with family and friends. The couple was married in • Corbett United Church parsonage April 30, 1919 by Rev. Willens. Mrs. Schenk was the former Catherine Pfaff. They farmed in Stephen Township until 10 years ago when they retired to Creditors. Mr. and Mrs. Schenk have three children, two sons, Gerald and Paul, both of Crediton; and one daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Gladys) Beierling, Usborne Township. There are nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. The couple recall that the weather on their wedding day 50 years ago was warm and sunny. With SHIRLEY J, KELLER Nursery schools have become THE topic of conversation among Exeter and district mothers. During the last week I got the viewpoints of several women in the area. I Lust say their • thoughts are varied — and extremely intelligent. I talked to one girl whose daughter was enrolled in a nursery school in Toronto. This mother is still keen about nursery schools because her • child gained so much from the experience, This particular school was a co-operative venture where trained personnel were aided by volunteer mothers who worked at the school once every week or ten days. This kept the costs down to the absolute minimum and also gave the mothers an opportunity to know exactly what was being done for the children enrolled there. This school operated on a full-day basis five days a week 12 months of the year. Parents paid according to their means, the highest rate being $45 per month. Where mother or father was raising the family alone on a limited income, costs were as low as 50 cents a day! Youngsters at this school, were accepted according to the need of the parents and there • was a long waiting list. As you can see, this school was designed to assist working parents and was subsidized by the province, I suspect, to carry on. That was in Toronto. Is the need in Exeter so much • different? A group of mothers with whom I visited last Wednesday thought the initial nursery school that would be formed in Exeter or area should start out on a very limited scale. None of them working mothers, these • women felt their children could possibly benefit from a kind of recreational-cultural program, perhaps at the library once a week or so. During this time the youngsters would have an opportunity to mix with other ▪ children, listen to records, hear stories, play games etc. etc. It could be during the week, a perfect chance for the kiddies to be gainfully entertained while mother shops or visits with a friend. One mother suggested a course for mothers on "How to amuse your child?" would be useful. But is that really good enough? A telephone call later Wednesday was from an Exeter mother who feels, a part-time program would be inadequate. She said the problem faced by young mothers who must find reliable babysitters for their children would be solved if a Ml-time nursery school is formed. This mother doesn't work either, but she said she knew the trouble some mothers do have when it comes to getting babysitters. She, reported that very often, a mother just hires a babysitter with whom the child is happy and in whom she has the utmost confidence, when the babysitter decides to retire for one reason or another. Then the hunt begins all Over again. I heard one mother say, "One pay check isn't enough any more to buy a htime, pay the bills and raise a family, I have. to go to work but My children are important, too. If I had some really dependable place to leave them, my mind would be at ease while I am working.' And here's another faniiliar try, "I have to Work but by the time I pay my babysitter and put gas in the car to get to work, my pay check looks so small I wonder if I'm really helping my husband or not," Besides, let us not overlook the problems of employers who depend on the female work force. Very probably there are plenty of women who would welcome the chance to join the ranks of working mothers if there was a satisfactory solution to what to do with the children. Just how many trained, highly qualified women are there at home with their children who would perhaps be happier and of greater service to the community if they were working at the job of their choice? Is it likely that more small parts industries requiring the services of women could be attracted to this area if they were assured an adequate work force? I'm not trying to build a case for working mothers or against mothers who prefer to stay at home. I'm merely advancing the thought that a co-operative full-day nursery school could perhaps benefit working mothers directly, and the community indirectly. Do you agree or disagree? * * * So what is the need? The immediate need is for some service group — or groups — to get to work on this project. There is plenty of interest. In my search for information about nursery schools, I've heard of one qualified teacher who is extremely interested in running a nursery school and another gal who would like to qualify if there was opportunity for a nursery school in Exeter. I've also learned that this idea for a nursery school is not as new as some may think. Apparently one lady went so far, a year or two ago, to make a tour of the churches in Exeter to discover the type of accommodation available for a nursery school. I leave it in your hands, If I can be of further assistance, I'm available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the T-A office. Good luck! * * * Just recapping for a,moment, brides and grooms planning a fall wedding should by this time have notified the minister; reserved the church; reserved the reception hall. arranged for caterers; engaged a photographer; lined up the wedding attendants. Perhaps the next item of business should be to purchase a wedding gown, For the bride, this will be the most exciting time of all. A trip to a bridal gown shop is something thrilling, especially if you are the bride and the shop you choose is on its toes. Wedding gown fashions range from demurely pretty to sleekly sophisticated . . . and of course, there are those way-out creations that cost a fortune and look like something crazily mod. A wise bride will select something flattering to face and figure. She may have a pre-conceived idea about what her Wedding gown will be, but she will abandon the thought if the style does not make her look like the Most radiantly beautiful bride ever. This 15 Where a sharp bridal consultant can help. It is impossible for a bride to know what the store has to offer in the way of wedding gowns. She should tell the saleslady about how much money she has to spend, Something about the Style she prefers and then, let the saleslady suggest. Often the Pteage turn to page 10 McCormick FIG BARS39C I lb. Pkg, Freeze Dried Instant large 8 oz. jar Save .33 MAXIM $1.65 , Culverhouse Choice 19 oz. tin for Save .23 PEACHES 3/$1 Paramount Fancy Red Facelle Royalle 2 roll pkg. Save .18 TOWELS 2/$1.00 Toilet. Bowl Cleaner Large 34 oz. SANI FLUSH 43t Del Monte Pineapple-Grapefruit Save .10 DRINK 48 oz. tin 2 /6 5 Nestles Chocolate Save .14 QUIK .10 off 2 lb. tin 85C Maxwell House COFFEE 1 lb, bag Save .20 75 C Humpty Dumpty 13 oz, Save .10 POTATO CHIPS 59C 128 oz. Gallon Save .10 LIQUID JAVEX 79 C S A A A L. 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