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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-01-15, Page 8.Tithes-Advocate, January 15q 1970 ?we cad reetek#14 ),4.romostivoolosossuisomito Facts N' Fancies Oy Gwyn 14 A lovely wedding was solomized in Clinton December 12 when Rev. MacLean heard the marriage vows of Barbara Anne Vodden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vodden, Clinton and Glen Clarence Latour, Exeter. The pretty bride wore a creamy, white fur trimmed dress and a pink and white shoulder length veil, Her bouquet was pale pink with wisps of white. ' The bridesmaid, Ladeena Voll and, sister of the bridegroom was dressed in deep blue with white lace trim. The best man was. Roy Vodden Jr., brother of the bride. The reception dinner was held at the home of the bride's parents, Summerhill. The rooms were decoarated in pale pink, white streamers and bells as well as horseshoes which is a Scottish wedding symbol and custom. Mrs. Vodden received the guests in a navy blue ensemble. Presbyterial would be held at Wesley. Willis 'Church, Clinton,- January 2$, .and. the UM anniversary was slated for May 24. UNIT 3 The January ineoting of Unit U.C.W. was held Monday evening. President, Mrs. Maurice Love, conducted the business and announced further need for old nylons and used greeting cards. Mrs. Bruce Shapton's group was in charge of the worship service, the theme being "Love Thy Neighbour'. A poem entitled "Lprd make a regular man out of me" was read by Mrs. Shapton and the scripture read in unison. A piano solo was given by Wayne Shapton. The ladies enjoyed discussion of Human Rights and the Canadian Indian by Rev. Bruce Guy, Dashwood, guest speaker. Examples of discrimination were displayed in posters and experiments with the group. Slides were shown of Moosonee, followed by an enjoyable social hour. TOPS CLUB The Centennial Slimmers "Tops" Club have celebrated their third anniversary. Members honored were Chapter Queen, Marion Miller; six month Queen, Andrea Van Londuryt, Gladys Skinner, Jean Madge and Joanne Riggs. Whalen folk enjoy euchre By. MRS. FRANK SQUIRE A Euchre party was held Friday evening at the Community Centre with Mr. & Mrs. McLeod Mills and. Ray in charge. Eight tables were at play; prizes going for ladies high to Mrs. Gerald Hern; men's high, Joe French; lone hands, Pat Moffat; consolation, Mrs. Gordon Hodgins. At this time Mr. & Mrs. Earl French were presented with a eh air. PERSONALS Mary Johnson spent the weekend with her frieed, Melody Tigani, Rannoch, Mrs. Cleve Pullman attended a bridal shower in honor of Marilyn Quest held at the home of Mrs. John Hintz, Mitchell, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Gordon Johnson and Betty are spending a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Jas. I3ettridge and baby Jeffrey, St. Marys. Mr. & Mrs. Cleve Pullman visited Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Pullman, Mitchell. Mr. & Mrs. Wm Morley and Janice were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Pym, Exeter. An elderly woman complained about another parishioner to her minister. When asked what the other had done to annoy her said: "She ignores me, and I don't like ignorance." C W commence year with interesting topics ""Establishing Our Identities" was the topic chosen by Rev, H. Wilson when he spoke to the combined meeting of units 1. and 2 last Thursday. There are three things to consider, he Stated . . our names; where we live; what we do. With regard to our names, we each have the name we are given by our parents, the name our friends give .us and the name we win for Ourselves. • As to where we live . , we either live on the sunny side of the street or in .a worrying atmosphere. One of the most important things we can do is to learn to get along with other people. • Mr. Wilson was introduced by Mrs, B. Jackson and thanked by Mrs. Ross Taylor. Other items on the prograin included a poem and prayer by Mrs. Ross Taylor, two solos by Mrs. D.A. McArthur who was accompanied by Mrs. A, Willert. The devotional was in charge of Mrs. Ernie Jackson. Prior to the program the units met separately for business and were informed the Huron 0 S SUPERIOR I•FOOD MARKET•I We Buy For Less — We Sell For Less PHONE 235-0212 Pure Pork Homemade SAUSAGE Made Fresh Daily lb 49' CHUM Carton 6 Pack Ar 01“ DOG FOOD OY SALADA ORANGE PEKOE TEA BAGS REDPATH SUGAR 60's 75' 95' 10 lb. bag TULIP lbs. 1 lb. parchment $ MARGARINE HEINZ TOMATO KETCHUPibioge22 25 See us•for Custom Slaughtering, Sharp Freezing We're fully equipped.' Give us a call at 235-1313 AYLMER VEGETABLEor TOMATO SOUP 10 oz. tin FRESH PRODITCE VMP irECAAS & PORK 19oz. tins GRADE A LARGE EGGS 59' • SUPERIOR 24 oz. enriched Pony Tail ai BREAD Tkifor White or Whole Wheat Marriage solomized at Clinton BABY FOODS 6179c OMO LAUNDRY DETERGE T NT 89' GIAN 25c off FLOUR 7 lb. Bag 85' MONARCH WHITE SWAN White or Colored TOILET TISSUE 2Pkgsr°1! THEDFORD WASHED POTATOES 25 Biba.g 89c FLORIDA Large Size 176s n tl TANGERINESpoz. SUNKIST 4Yi ORANGES 180s 3 CA Hurry . .. Time Is Running Out IN OUR ANNUAL JANUARY Stock Reduction SALE 25% to 50 / %OFF Items In Every Department • CHILDREN'S • LADIES' • MISSES MEN'S and BOYS WEAR No Refunds All Sales Final 19 ONTARIO COOKING ON1ONSia'b..59 WAXED 2 to 3 lb. average TURNIPS Weil, I see by a notice received from the High Schooi that another 'Meet the Teacher Night' will fall on us next week, I've not been really prejudiced against teachers. It's just that I got mixed up with them at such an early age it left me with a stigma. HATING STAGE You see, all the older members of my family were teachers and my earliest recollections are of them dragging home for refuge every weekend harrassed and down beaten. Had they been content to dump just their problems on us it might not have been so bad. But they couldn't stop there. Surrounding themselves with hordes and droves of teaching compatriots they entrenched themselves in the livingroom muttering, growling and cursing problem kids, problem parents, problem school boards, problem inspectors, problem curriculums, f roblem salaries and problem ellow teachers. In fact, as I remember it, the only thing they didn't have a problem with was their appetites. And who do you suppose was out in the kitchen with Mother peeling potatoes, cutting up salads and washing dishes for this discontented and starving grou,p? Well, it wasn't Dinah, I can assure you! One day, up to ray shoulders in the dishpan, I vowed before the Almighty and my mother that I would never, but NEVER join the ranks of that hateful teaching profession. STAGE OF INDIFFERENCE After this strong avowel, I set myself apart from teachers. At school I could take them or leave them. I listened to what they had to say but never developed a close teacher-pupil relationship that a few of my fellow students cultivated. On the other hand, I can only reinember two or three eye-ball to eye-ball confrontations of strong disagreement. Let the sleeping dogs lie, was my motto during scholastic days. SCARED STIFF PERIOD And then there came the time when I was terrified of all teachers. This was when my own children started school. I viewed them all as imperial beings who ruled the classroom with monstrous authority and influence and who chewed-up bad :thildren for lunch and 'finished off bad parents for dinner. The thought of being interviewed by one of these high and mighty educators would throw me into such a fit of distress that I would be turned aim e6.4‘ The Times Advocate is pleased to wish Happy Birthday to MRS. MARY MARTENE who will be 93 this Sunday. If you know of someone who will be celebrating an 80th birthday or better write or telephone the Exeter Times-Advocate. There is no charge for this service and we are pleased to hear from you. into either a babbling idiot who could not stop blattering, or a mute as dumb as a stone who could think of nothing on earth say. All the while I would be twisting my gloves and hankie into a sodden ball in my sweaty hands. I constantly made a fool of myself. Like the time I blurted out to a startled teacher that I felt too much pressure was being placed on the students and they would all likely turn into narcotics! Of course, I meant neurotics. The baffled teacher watched me flee from the room convinced he had just had an encounter with a mad woman. I have to admit though, these face to face dialogues always made things better for my children. The teacher, no doubt felt with a PROBLEM like that at home the kids needed a better than even break at school. GET EVEN STAGE You can't go on meeting teachers for fifteen years without learning something. And the day came when I positively relished these little chats at the school., For you see, I discovered an exhilerating fact. It was this. Many of the teachers were just as nervous, just as ill at ease and just as plain scared as I was. Imagine that! As Henry Higgins might express it, "Poor teacher. How simply frightful. How humiliating. HOW DELIGHTFUL." With my newly found knowledge I passed into my miserable—let's-watch-the- teacher-suffer era. Sweeping regally into the classroom I would fix the unsuspecting teacher with a steely glare and demand, "Now, young man (or young woman) what is it you wish to discuss with ME?" This never failed to disarm and put him off and while he slithered around picking up his pencils from the floor and nervously rifling through his papers I would continue to stare at him icily, All the while I would be gleefully conjuring up happy mental pictures of all those beautiful butterflies flipping about in his stomach! COMMON BOND STAGE However, I soon matured into the stage I'm at now. I've learned to sympathize and identify with teachers for we parents have much in common with them . . . besides our humanity. Both parents and teachers are being continually maligned by somebody or other. We have to admit there are a lot of duds in both groups. As a parent I have been infuriated by some teachers for their clumsiness, their coarseness, their indifference and their callousness at bruising their young charges in their tender years. It has been and still is my opinion that the education field would be well rid of these apathetic types. By the same token, however, I strongly suspect that many teachers have been discouraged and angered by these very traits found in many of us parents. But, thank God, there are in both groups dedicated and concerned people who are devoting their lives to the raising and directing of the young. I grow increasingly alarmed when I hear about some really excellent teachers leaving their profession. We need them. In fact, we cannot do without them. We must try to encourage and keep these people on our School staffs. So, parents, be kind, be generous, be gentle to the teachers next week. Like we parents, they too have their highs and their lows. There must be days when they could kill every last kid in the room . . , but there must also be times when they're sure this is the best class they've ever had. There surely are occasions when they feel they are accomplishing nothing . . . and then there must also be those rare exciting days when they get a break-through with maybe just one student. If you appreciate them . . tell them so. So give them an encouraging pat on the back. They all need it and most of them deserve it. Member joins local lodge Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge 338, IOOF Exeter met January 7 in the lodge rooms with the Noble Grand Mary Fisher presiding. The NG wished everyone a prosperous year and remarked on the splendid number present. .> The Vice Grand, Gladys Skinner gave a report of cards of congratulations sent out. Jr. Past Noble Grand Bernice Ford reported for the CPT Committee; a meeting will be held soon and it is planned to hold card parties during the coming months. A communication from Sister Florence Jennings re her education program was filed. Brucefleld lodge sent a communication regarding a meeting to be held January 14 at 8:30 p.m. in Lodge Hall at Seaforth re United Nations Pilgrimage. PNG Iva Idle and Sister Valeria Armstrong will be in attendance. Sister Edna Caldwell of Amber Rebekah Lodge was welcomed on transfer to Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge. Members were reminded to bring something to the next meeting for a penny sale. Each sister presented her Secret Sister with a gift. Euchre was played, prizes awarded and a lunch served. Sister Celia Thomson was in charge of lunch and Sister Belva Rowe of the program. Miss Mary Van Camp visited during the holidays with her sister, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Yates and family of London. Crediton UCW hear kids beefs By MISS ELLA MORLOCK Last Tuesday evening the young people of Zion United Church enjoyed a wiener roast and tobogganning at the Morrison Dam. Harry Hirtzel, Mr. & Mrs. Emerson Wein, Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel and Mrs, Harold Lightfoot attended the funeral of their cousin Mr. Wes Winer in Morriston last week. Mrs. Ed Hendrick is spending a week with Mr. & Mrs. Don Hendrick of Wyoming. Mrs. J. Bevan Hay and Mrs. R.J. Winn of London called on Mrs. Lorne Morlock Sunday. Mrs. Harold Glanville and Mrs. Robert Bushfield are patients at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. PERSONALS Zion U.C.W. held the January meeting last Thursday evening. The program was in charge of Mrs. Ross Pickering, who was assisted by Mrs. Earl Neil and Mrs. Gordon Finkbeiner. A recording of the song "You'd Better Sit Down, Kids was listened to. The subject "Teenage Problems" was discussed by a panel of four teenagers, Julie Schenk, Katherine Ratz, Linda Haugh and Elva Finkbeiner; and four adults, Mrs. Walter Fydenchuk, Mrs. Pickering , Mrs: Cliff Russell and Mrs. Douglas Warren, with Mrs. Neil as moderator. Questions discussed were dating, allowances, clothing and hair styles, drinking, smoking, drug taking, working mothers, the church and the school. Mrs, Warren closed the discussion with prayer. The business session was in charge of the president, Mrs. Ed Finkbeiner. It Was decided that the February and March meetings he held in the' afternoon, Hostesses were Mrs. Cliff Kenney, Mrs. Harvey Andrews, Mrs, Leonard Weirt and Mrs, Gordon Ratz. GOULD JORY Ezeteir bi.i 235-0270 SCOTIAN GOLD Vitaminized hr A‘e ' APPLE JUICE 417:2/Irf TOOT IRO'ISTE Size 99' SCOPE Once in the morning does it II is MOUTH WASHib20:tLI.IY HOMPTY DUMPTY 2 lb. Poly 49 WESTON'S Plain, Salted or Saltines POTATO CHIPS 11rozy 59' COFFEE RICH I'liommfmlioNtoo" FLAVOUR CR5YSTALS SALADA RISE'N SHINE pkg Dea f ► RICHS 16 Oz. Carton n ft 10,or_DAS 35' Schneider's 2 lb. Bulk Pack VEGETABLES SAUERKRAUT SUPREME MIXED FROZEN FROM THE GREEN GIANT NIBLET CORN 7 oz. tin PEAS, CREAM CORN,GREEN BEANS MIL MATCH 6/1 io oz. tin s respec tk