HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-07-08, Page 8family would ever sell. It's a big
sweeping, weeping willow and it
protects us like a loving mother.
All the kids got their muscles
from climbing around its strong
limbs. It shelters our bedrooms
from the blazing sun so that even
on the hottest days they remain
cool.
It shushes us to sleep as its
branches swoosh gently across
the roof at night. It's therapeutic
joy to lie under it, in the coolness
of its shade, and watch the lacy
patterns form and mix as it
moves gracefully in the breeze.
Recently, it has become the
foundation for our young son's
`tree pad'. I joined him up there
the other night and we read
stories by the light of a hurricane
candle while the giant tree
creaked and swayed in the light
summer wind. Our imaginations
carried us into another world. It
was so beautiful it was almost
delirious. I hated to climb down
and join the adults!
Yes, summer is for fun . . not
just for kids but for everyone.
remind myself that each one that
passes is one less I'll have to
enjoy and there's no way I'll go
back to ruining this most won-
derful time of the year with adult
schedules again.
It's too good just hanging loose,
and I suspect I'll finish a lot
stronger and last a lot longer.
TO MARRY SOON
The marriage of Peter Knox and Lynda Sword takes place in Smooth
Rock Falls August 25, 1971. Both teach in Kapuskasing. Lynda is a
graduate of the University of Toronto and Peter is finishing his last
University of Western Ontario year at Summer School. He is the son
of Rev. N. D. and Mrs. Knox, former Exeter residents.
Lot 2, Con. 14 Tuckersmith
Township, and still reside at the
same location.
Both enjoy good health. Though
now retired, Mr. Kercher leads
an active life, helping out with
seasonal work about the farm.
They have a family of three:
Margaret, Mrs. Jas. Jordan,
London, Doris, Mrs. Spencer
Jeffery, Staffa, and Ross at home
and three grandchildren, Judy,
Ruth and Bill Jeffery.
Many cards and messages of
congratulations were received
including a telegram from Prime
Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau,
and a framed scroll from the
province of Ontario, on behalf of
Premier Wm, Davis,
Congratulations were also from
the Hon. Chas. S. MacNaughton
and Mrs. MacNaughton, Robert
E. McKinley, MP and Robt. L.
Stanfield, Leader of the
Opposition.
Many friends and relatives
gathered together to spend a
social evening and help celebrate
the occasion.
Guests were present front
London, Sarnia, St. Marys,
Cromarty, Kirkton, and Staff a.
Gifts included money, fur-
niture, electrical appliances and
china,
Refreshments and wedding
cake were served at, the close of
an enjoyable evening.
Mr, & Mrs,Harvey Schroeder of
Royal Oak, Michigan, spent
Sunday with Mr, and Mrs,
Clarence Knight.
Mr. & Mrs. William Arm-
strong, Essex and Mr. Roy Cox,
Sumter, South Carolina visited
with W. C. Pearce Monday af-
ternoort.
The former Diane Knox, now
Mrs. Brian Searr of London,
England, will return to Canada
this summer with her husband to
attend the weddings of her twin
slater, Elizabeth, and her
brother, Peter, Mrs. Scarr
graduated from St, Giles'
Hospital two years ago and is now
on the staff of King's College
Hospital, London,
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Fac is N' Fancies
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Mr. and Mrs. Herb Kercher,
RR 2, Kippen quietly celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary
with a family dinner at Hook's
Restaurant in London.
Mr. and Mrs. Kercher were
married June 29, 1921 in the
Presbyterian manse at
Cromarty, by the late Rev. David
Ritchie. The bride, the former
Myrtle Wright, was the daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Wright, while the groom was the
son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Aaron Kercher of the Bronson
Line. They started farming on
Come into . . .
ELIZABETH ARDEN'S
WONDERFUL WORLD OF
BLUE GRASS
Blue Grass is like that wonderful bunch of
wildflowers you stopped 'by the side of the road to
pick and never forgot. Fresh. Clean. Honest, And
now, because it's Blue Grass time, Elizabeth Arden
offers special summer presentations . . . with
something added for you.
Nature's Best
Peas
Read an item in the paper the
other day where a mother said
she was seriously considering
inventing a device for her
`summer vacation children'.
Whenever one wailed, "There's
nothing to do", she'd push a
button and the kid would self
destruct in 15 seconds.
Sounds clever . „ but drastic.
Last week, on radio, I heard a
bunch of kids, just out of school,
being asked what their holiday
plans were, Everyone of them
was full of beans and enthusiastic
ideas.
The interviewer then switched
the question to the mothers. Their
answers showed frustration or
weary resignation. "I don't think
I'll make it 'til September", "I
think I'll just fold up and have a
nervous breakdown", "Don't ask
me. I can't bear to think about the
next two months," were their
answers.
Up until a few years ago I
belonged to this tiresome group.
With my constant nagging at the
youngsters I did a pretty fair job
of making my summers
miserable. My holiday con-
versation consisted almost en-
tirely of such stimulating
remarks as, "Shut the door. No,
you can't! Stop running in and
out. What do you mean nobody
had a watch? Wipe your feet.
Read a book. It's too close to your
dinner. Stop whining. No, I won't
drive you down town. Be quiet.
This room's a dump! Wash your
hands. No, I do not know where
your bathing suit is. Blow your
nose, Get out of the fridge. Go to
bed. Get up. Stop bugging me."
All that changed when I
realized one day the kids were the
only ones with the right idea.
Summer was to enjoy.
Instead of being a hard time,
it should be an easy time.
To get things off to a proper
start we threw out most of the
rigid rules, adhered to the rest of
the year.
No more did all meals have to
be eaten at certain specified
times. Much of the food was
prepared and stored in the fridge,
The muss and fuss was kept to a
minimum by everyone picking up
their own food, when the spirit
moved them, and carrying it to
the back yard to be eaten.
We used as few dishes as
possible; often made do with
paper ones and found serviettes
and cups sufficed for simple pick-
up meals. What utensils we did
dirty were washed when
necessary . . sometimes three
times a day but more often only
once.
Providing they got the required
number of hours of sleep the kids
went to bed when they pleased
(within reasonable limits, of
course). This stopped the nightly
howling as we pulled them,
kicking and protesting, from a
game of kick-the-can.
We ate, played, sometimes
slept and even worked (when
necessary) in the back yard. If
making up the barbecue was too
much effort, long extension cords
brought the electric skillet and
coffee pot right to the picnic
table. In the same manner the
ironing board could be set up in a
breezy, shady spot.
We became gypsies in our own
back yard.
Our yard is a gardener's
nightmare. It produces a bit of
sickly grass and lots of healthy
weeds. However, it has one thing
growing there that nobody in our
Blue Grass Flower Mist
to use as a refresher
and splash on lavishly.
At this special time,
it comes with an atomizer
for spraying.
$3.75
More than 2,500,000 women are
currently employed in Canada's
labor force, Some of these women
are self-supporting and require
their incomes for daily living.
More than half of them, however,
'are wives and mothers. Their
incomes added to that of the
husbands' means many families
may surplus revenue over ex-
pense. All of a sudden there is
more money to spend, And a good
deal of the extra will be ear-
marked for extra goods.
Such a position, while
reassuring , does carry some
hidden dangers.
In the first place, while these
families have been able to raise
their standard of living - while
they may have surplus revenue
after all the bills are paid - there
still is the risk of one of the
partners facing unemployment.
Families who do not plan for
this eventuality and who live it up
on two incomes are stunned when
one income suddenly disappears.
It is that much worse if during
their lush years they have
counted on a double future in-
come to carry large purchases on
credit.
It is estimated that an in-
terruption of one of the two in-
comes is involved in about one in
four of all serious problem cases
referred to credit counselling
offices.
To safeguard these situations,
families with a double income
can take certain precautions.
One way is through proper
budgeting - spending with an eye
to the future. What is the future of
both partners' jobs? Is the wife
likely to stop work and stay home
to look after. new arrivals? Does
either partner risk job layoffs?
If credit is involved, can future
income be counted upon to make
the payments?
With extra discretionary in-
come, the two-income family can
afford to save more. Sensible
investments in stocks and bonds -
even special savings accounts -
can act as buffers should one
income be discontinued..
Finally, there's another
safeguard that may pave the way
to a more stable family financial
situation.
Suppose some of that extra
income is channelled into
education. Suppose, for instance,
the wife of .a double-income
family puts'' some of her money
into upgrading her education. It
might put her in a position where
she would be less affected by
recessions in the economy. She
might live a more fulfilling life
and earn even more while she
works.
The two-income family can
continue to enjoy more material
benefits if they are prepared to
plan realistically, with an eye to
what the future may hold in store,
MARRIED IN DASHWOOD — Mrs. Eleanor Jean Hodge and Lloyd
Herbert Roeszler, Crediton, were married quietly in Dashwood by
the Reverend Bruce Guy, July 2, 1971. They were attended by Mt.
and Mrs. Don Haines, Exeter, After a wedding trip in Northern
Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Roeszler will reside in Crediton.
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plan for benefits and pitfalls
MR. AND MRS. HERB KERCHER
Mr. & Mrs. H. Kercher
observe 50th anniversary
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