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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-03-19, Page 9MRS. 1. M. HEWITT ...1•;‘• '• *4;:NWEENASIVEZRE A sign 'Mothers Worry II' caught my eye. It was the name of a very fancy mini-bike of a 16 year old from Toronto. He told me the original `Mother's Worry' had been sold because his mother worried about him so much when he was riding it. Then he built this present bike and since his mother still worried about him he called it 'Mother's Worry I asked him how fast his mini-bike went. "About 60 miles per hour," he told me. Well, perhaps his mother did have something to worry about, but then, what mother doesn't. He seemed like such an honest, forthright, thoroughly likeable kid and so interested in his bikes that I couldn't imagine him getting into serious trouble. • Then I wandered into the theatre to view the screening of the Indianapolis 500 Motor Race. It was so thrilling I found myself gasping with horror and delight. The family were waiting for me at the exit. "Where have you been?" they demanded . . We've been waiting for you." "Having a wonderful time!" I rejoined. Who would have believed a `Car' Show could be so interesting. Times-Advocate, March 9, 1970 P090 9 Catherine M. Hunt new See the New "WET LOOK" Ir Jackets;oned Coats P From L Boys' & Young Men's COLORFUL CO-ORDINATES Smartly styled jackets with one pair of matching trousers and extra slacks in plain co-ordinated shades. Boys 3 pee. 2100 - 27" MEN'S ALL-WEATHER TOPCOATS In plain shades of bottle green, black, bone, and navy. Sizes 36 to 46. 22" JUST ARRIVED * New Spring Dresses For Easter Sizes 5-20 * 2 and 3-Piece Pant Suits from 200' 5000 * Unisex Flared Jeans from 5" - 8" ACCENT YOUR SPRING WARDROBE from our wide selection of colourful handbags, gloves, scarves, panti hose, Stripe is the story for Men's Suits Look for deeper, richer colours when you buy your spring suit. We invite you to see our new selection 79" - 105" tailored by Firth Bros. and priced from F. A. May & Son EXETER Phone 235-0852 Sprin g's Lafest foofnofes.e. FAMILY SHOES Satiage Shoes For Children, . . Bright news afoot for the family for spring can be found right here. All the latest styles in a full assortment of leathers, colors. Naturalizer, • me / Joyce and White Cross For Ladies Greb Hush Puppies For Everyone SMYTHS SHOE STORE CHARGER MUM MAIN ST. EXETER Soldan showed a flow chart which illustrated how interest could be stimulated in various subjects from the content to the film. The parents broke into eight groups consisting of Mathematics, Art, Creative Writing, Dramatics, History, Geography, Music and Science. Each of these groups had two teachers in charge who steered their 'pupils' through a lesson in the subject involved. Pupils in the Math session scratched their heads while trying to remember what the hypotenuse of a triangle was, let alone figure out its length. They also made graphs showing the depths of the Great Lakes and did other mathematical problems. The History class, through the use of encyclopediae learned about such things as Ethnic groups, transportation and political changes, while the Geography group studied landforms, the Great Lakes and Seaway. In Science, pollution, conservation and buoyancy were discussed. Fathers and mothers in Art modelled in plasticine, created pictures and did some craft work and their counterparts in Creative Writing studied poetry, sentence and paragraph structure and improved their vocabulary. More adult students composed music and dance choreography in yet another room, and the people in Dramatics tried their hand at puppetry and pantoniine. After the sessions closed the parents toured the children's rooms to see their work and meet the teacher. In evaluating the new type of Open House, Principal Arthur Idle said he was 'quite pleased'. All those attending were asked to leave unsigned comments about the experiment. Only eight of these were adverse. A few offered constructive criticism but the majority of arental remarks were favorable. Many expressed appreciation "in being able to see the difference between the old style and new style of education" and felt "it was an eye opener to find out the number of subjects which could be related to one particular story," One parent who approved of the evening summed it up this way, "1 believe that anything that helps a child lose his inhibitions and encourages positive expression and creativity should definitely have a place in the school system." DRAMA at the Exeter Public School Open House last week when parents were of learning through motivation. From left, Mrs. H. Eisenschink , Mrs. Jim Bell, Glen Lamport. Seated, Mrs, Don Brunzlow. I was cajoled into attending the Auto Show in London, Saturday . . . which is to laugh! .Because cars hate me. For my part, I admit grudgingly, they are an evil necessity, but beyond that I'll say nothing in their favor. To me, a car is a car is a car. It makes no matter what model, what horse power, how many cylinders it's got. So long as it's a pretty color and can be counted on, with a reasonable amount of dependability, to transport me from one place to another, that's all I ask. It's not much. . • but it seems to be too much to expect. Cars are never dependable. Instead they are contrary, sneaky, sadistic trouble makers that delight in making me look foolish and incompetent. • When I'm alone in the car it loves to let the air silently out of the tires letting down Ocie4 SO eta Lots of birthdays this week! The Times-Advocate is pleased to extend birthday greetings to the following people; TED (AUSSIE) SCHROEDER, Bluewater Rest Home, 81, March 19, MRS. CLARA ABBOTT, Centralia, 83, March 19, MRS. LILLIE McFALLS, RR 1, Lucan, 90, March 22, MRS. BEA DIXON, Parkhill, 84, March 22, MRS. CLARENCE KNIGHT, Exeter, 81, March 23, MRS. MARIE PASK, Hensall, 82, March 28, JOSEPH G. FINKB EINER, Huron- View, 81, March 30. How about dropping these people a card or dropping in for a visit to add to the happiness of their day. Telephone or drop us a note if you have a friend who will celebrate an 80th birthday or better. We are happy to give this service and there is no charge. completely when we are often miles from anywhere and always when my National Auto League card is in my other purse. And it thinks it's tremendous sport to run out of, gas in the most ridiculous places and under the worst possible circumstances . . like in the middle of a blinding snow storm somewhere between here and London, or better yet, right smack in the centre of Main Street where it can hold up blocks of horn-blaring traffic, and embarrass me beyond description. A car is a dirty fighter. I don't like to boast but I'm a very capable driver. No matter ... if the car is out to get me I haven't a chance. The first power-steering vehicle we had (may it rot in the dump heap) determined to put me in wrong with the law. Returning from a drive one day, a frisky wind arose and that miserable vehicle decided to have a playful game of push and shove. In no time at all a motor cop drew up and waved me off to the side. Flabbergasted and completely innocent I rolled down the window. "Lady," the police inquired, "have you been drinking?" "What . • .? Of course, not, Officer!" I spluttered. "Well, you see, M'am," he said with mock patience, "you've been weaving and crossing the white line so often that you've not only upset me but you've disturbed many motorists as well" He continued sarcastically, "Now, if you can just make up your mind what side you're going to drive on we'll all be a lot happier." I wanted to explain that it was the stupid car's idea to wander all over the place, but since he had taken my word about the state of my sobriety, I thought it best to leave well enough alone. But, surely you agree that cars have a thing against me. Therefore, I ignore them as much as possible. If ever I tried to get to know them better it would be a clear case of familiarity breeding more contempt. The less I know about them the fewer tricks theS, can play on me. Whether the differential belongs in the trunk or in the glove compartment is of no never mind to me. And don't speak to me about grinding spark plugs, cleaning out the watch-ma-call-it, or tuning up the valves. I can't understand a word of it. So it was preposterous for me to go the Car Show at all, but since I can't stand being called a `spoil-sport' I went with the family males just to prove that I could take it. I decided to meander around by myself. The long, low, slick, powerful sports cars held no appeal, In fact, they scared inc half to death. Why anyone, except a bank robber or a kidnapper, would want to own a machine that travelled over a 100 miles per hour is beyond my understanding. The old cars were fun and the model cars fascinating. The only model cars I'd ever seen were the kind that sit on the boys' dresser and I could scarcely believe that there were people who build model autombiles in life size with real engines and actually drive them. The powerful motor bikes were frightening too but they were so beautiful with all the chrome and fancy paint jobs that they were a delight to the eye. And the helmets, decorated to match the bikes, were lovely enough to grace the Easter parade. So intrigued was I with these wonderful works of art that I struck up a conversation with a couple of the youthful owners. They were delightful fellows and explained to me in detail how the lacy, almost three- dimensional pattern is achieved on many of the show bikes and on some of the cars. One boy said he had applied about 100 coats of lacquer to his machine, being careful to rub and smooth it between each layer. MOTHERS PREPARE shown a new concept Mrs. F. Rhude and Mrs. About 250 parents attending Open House at the Exeter Public School last Thursday evening actively participated in a demonstration of learning through motivation. After viewing a film, Paddle to the Sea, teacher Michael Birthday party. for .90 year old Mr. & Mrs. Peter Jackson, Poplar Hill, entertained Sunday in honor of Mrs. Jackson's grandmother, Mrs. I. M. Hewitt who was celebrating her 90th birthday. Mrs, Hewitt resides with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. L. V. Hogarth, Exeter. Seven of her ten children were present for the occasion. She also has 30 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hewitt is still very active and knits sox and mittens and as well, crochets lace. She enjoys television and seldom misses viewing hockey and wrestling. She received birthday congratulations from Prime Minister Trudeau and Robert Stanfield, leader of the Opposition. Mrs. Hewitt's children who visited her and Mr. & Mrs. Hogarth recently were Mr, & Mrs. Karl Hewitt, Edmonton, Mrs. Stewart Legary and Mrs. Walter Gemmill, Winnipeg, and Mrs, Barrie Gandier, Justice, Illinois. Huron County econom i st Catherine M. Hunt was School. She is a 1Wi Home2 recently appointed to succeed gconomics ('Textile Yip, berry Wheatley as Home graduate of the University Economist for Huron County. ,Western Ontario, Miss Hunt received her witShb°p1p$Opirilr"arfidlin TIQVcIA primary and secondary school forward to her work With 44. Central Huron Secondary activities in Huron. leaders as well as' With •vadous Homemaking Club: tnenobere.gtid her education fam family mi4oSvet.d Tto"CmliantonW,Ilsh.le completed her Grade 13 at the farm and home managenienv PRE-OPENING SALE to make room for new merchandise coming soon Store will be open Mar. 21 through Mar. 31 1-5 p.m. daily Rauelle's Gifts Bend Open house for parents New teaching methods studied For instance. When I have the car out it stalls consistently at every stop. Of course, my husband doesn't believe a word of my seething report so I challenge him to come out and try the ugly monster himself. He accepts and off we go. Does the car stall? Of course not. It hums merrily all over town without catching its breath even once. In fact, the darn things puts on an act of being reluctant to stop even when the key is turned off. My husband's face takes on a smug it's-not-the-car that-has-the-problem-look. fricts Nit Fancies By Gwyn 4ate me MAIN ST. On Display Now A t FROM THE WIDE SELECTION OF THIS YEAR'S EXCITING JEWELLERY JEWELLER EXETER b. Accentuate Your Spring Finery .